Anxiety counselling helps you understand why your mind keeps racing and gives you practical skills to calm it.
Ayesha Siddique offers anxiety counselling in person in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, and online for clients across Pakistan and abroad, in Urdu or English.
How counselling helps with anxiety
Sessions use cognitive-behavioural techniques to spot anxious thinking patterns and test them against the facts. You also learn body-based skills that calm your nervous system in the moment.
- Identifying triggers and the thoughts that follow them
- Breathing and grounding techniques for panic
- Step-by-step exposure to situations you avoid
- Worry-time and problem-solving routines
- Sleep and daily-routine habits that lower anxiety
Related support: Individual counselling, Stress & burnout, Phobias.
When to seek help for anxiety
Signs it may be time to talk to someone
- Constant worry or overthinking you can’t switch off
- Racing heart, tight chest, shaking or shortness of breath
- Trouble falling asleep because your mind won’t settle
- Avoiding people, places or tasks that make you nervous
- Irritability, restlessness or feeling on edge
- Sudden waves of intense fear (panic attacks)
Sessions are held in person in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, or online across Pakistan and worldwide, in Urdu or English.
Frequently asked questions
Is anxiety counselling effective?
Yes. Talking therapies based on cognitive-behavioural techniques are among the most studied approaches for anxiety. Most people notice changes once they practise the skills between sessions.
Do I need medication for anxiety?
Many people manage anxiety with counselling alone. If your symptoms are severe or you want to discuss medication, Ayesha will refer you to a psychiatrist.
Can I have anxiety counselling online?
Yes. Online sessions over secure video call work well for anxiety, and many clients find it easier to open up from home.
What happens in the first session?
The first session focuses on understanding your concerns and agreeing on clear goals. You can ask questions and decide whether counselling feels right for you.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are PKR XXXX. Contact us for current fees for in-person and online sessions.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes. What you share stays private. The only exception is if there is a serious risk to your safety or someone else’s, which Ayesha will explain in your first session.
