Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety Psychologist In Maroubra
Professional Anxiety Therapy for Lasting Relief
At Hendriks Psychology, we understand how overwhelming anxiety can be and the impact it can have on your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Based in Maroubra, our anxiety therapy services in are designed to provide you with the support, tools, and evidence-based strategies needed to manage anxiety and regain a sense of control. Through a tailored strategy, we help individuals navigate a wide range of anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and more.
A little about Anxiety ...
Why do we feel anxious? Anxiety evolved to help humans escape danger—think running from a saber-toothed tiger. While modern life presents fewer life-threatening risks, our brains still react as if we’re under threat, triggering the “fight or flight” response. This rush of cortisol and adrenaline causes rapid heartbeats, shallow breathing, and hyper-focus on perceived danger. These sensations can feel overwhelming, often leading to panic attacks.
Some people cope by avoiding triggers—social situations, phone calls, or crowds. Others rely on “safety behaviours,” like only socialising with alcohol or obsessively checking locks. Overworking or over-planning can also be unhelpful attempts to control anxiety.
But anxiety isn’t always bad. Yerkes & Dodson (1908) found that while too much anxiety impairs performance, too little can also be detrimental. Healthy levels of anxiety help us stay motivated and solve problems. Good anxiety treatment doesn’t eliminate anxiety—it helps you understand and manage it, breaking unhelpful patterns and giving you back control.
Anxiety FAQs
Anxiety therapy helps you understand your anxiety, identify triggers, and develop healthier coping strategies to manage symptoms effectively.
If anxiety is affecting your daily life, relationships, sleep, or work, therapy can help you regain control and improve your well-being.
Common approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies.
The timeline varies, but many people notice improvements within a few sessions. Long-term progress depends on individual needs and goals.
Sessions involve discussing your experiences, learning coping techniques, and working on practical strategies to reduce anxiety symptoms.
Yes, therapy can be tailored to suit all ages, helping children and teens develop coping skills appropriate for their stage of life.
Simply reach out to book an appointment with one of our psychologists, who will guide you through the next steps based on your needs.
Maroubra Psychology Practice
Hendriks Psychology
At Hendriks Psychology, we provide compassionate and professional mental health care services to individuals in Maroubra and Sydney. Our practice is dedicated to offering effective psychological support to adults, adolescents and chilldren.
