Counselling for Anxiety and Depression Maleny QLD Australia
Racing heartbeats, intrusive thoughts, the constant worry, loss of focus?
Josie Coco - Maleny
How many counselling sessions will I need?
Josie supports clients from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and further afield with anxiety and depression:-
How many sessions you will need is always a very tricky question to answer. In Josie's experience there is such a variation in the reasons for anxiety and/or depression, and just as many ways that people express these states that it really is just a guess to say that you might need anywhere between 8 and 24 sessions.
Anxiety and depression usually don't develop overnight. Rather they are conditions that have been brewing for some time. It makes sense then to expect that these conditions may take time to resolve.
If you can be encouraged to approach your therapy as a pathway to recover that can be achieved over time, you will have greater success in the long-term.
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We hope you reach out for the sort of support that you need.
What are the signs of anxiety and depression?
Let's begin with anxiety:
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In a world that constantly buzzes with demands and uncertainties, anxiety can creep into our lives like an uninvited guest. The racing heartbeats, the intrusive thoughts, the constant worry – it's an experience that millions can relate to. But what if there was a way to face anxiety head-on, to understand it deeply, and ultimately, to find solace?
Anxiety is more than just a feeling; it's a complex interplay of thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
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you may feel tense, wound up, fearful and edgy
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you may find yourself avoiding aspects of your life - study, work, relationship concerns, and everyday activities
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you might be surprised that people suggest you are procrastinating
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you might feel restless
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worrying a lot
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obsessing your health, or over solutions to relieve uncertainty
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unable to make a decision or choice
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thinking about the worst case scenario
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you might experience hot and cold flushes
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panic attacks
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a racing heart and fast breathing
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tightness in your chest
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your sleep may be interrupted
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you might experience frequent headaches
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and even clenching your jaw at night
Now let's talk about depression:
​​Depression is more than just feeling sad; it's an expression of emotions and biology. While depression can be different for everyone, it can be an isolating and overwhelming experience that those around you simply don't understand nor know how to help you with.
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​you might find that you just don't have the energy to pick yourself up and do the usual daily things you would do
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you're not getting your work or assignments completed on time
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you don't feel like going out anymore
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you find yourself withdrawing from family and friends
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encouragement from those close to you just leads to feeling shame as you can't explain why you have no motivation
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you can't concentrate, nor think things through
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you feel overwhelmed and indecisive
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you might feel sad, but you also might feel disappointed in yourself, miserable, guilty and critical of yourself, or just numb
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while you were once a confident and capable person, you no longer feel that way
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you might find that your energy is so low, you become desensitised to, and disconnected from the reality around you
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​you feel tired all the time but you don't sleep well at night
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your appetite may not be good, you're noticing that you're beginning to lose weight
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you might notice your thought patterns are very negative - I'm useless, I'm worthless, life's not worth living, I feel like giving up, there's something wrong with me
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you might even feel that there is simply no hope
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Reach out...​​​
