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Panic Attack Counselling
Summary
Panic attack counselling is a specialized therapeutic approach designed to help individuals who experience sudden, intense episodes of fear and physical discomfort known as panic attacks. These episodes often occur without warning and can be debilitating. Our counselling focuses on understanding the triggers, developing coping strategies, and addressing the underlying anxiety that contributes to panic attacks. Through evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices, we help clients regain control, reduce the frequency and intensity of attacks, and improve overall quality of life.
About Panic Attack Counselling
- Psychoeducation: Understanding the physiological and psychological aspects of panic attacks to demystify the experience
- Cognitive Restructuring: Identifying and challenging catastrophic thought patterns that fuel panic
- Exposure Therapy: Gradual exposure to physical sensations associated with panic in a controlled environment
- Breathing Techniques: Learning diaphragmatic breathing to counteract hyperventilation during attacks
- Mindfulness Training: Developing present-moment awareness to reduce anticipatory anxiety
- Relaxation Strategies: Implementing progressive muscle relaxation and other calming techniques
Why you should consider
- Reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks
- Learn to interrupt the panic cycle before it escalates
- Understand the root causes of your panic attacks
- Develop practical tools to manage symptoms in the moment
- Decrease avoidance behaviors that limit your life
- Address the underlying anxiety that contributes to panic
- Improve your overall quality of life and daily functioning
How we can provide help
- Provide a safe space to discuss your panic experiences without judgment
- Teach you to recognize early warning signs of an impending attack
- Help you understand the fight-or-flight response that drives panic
- Develop personalized coping strategies tailored to your specific symptoms
- Guide you through gradual exposure to feared sensations
- Address any co-occurring conditions like depression or generalized anxiety
- Support you in rebuilding confidence in your ability to cope
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Significant reduction in panic attack frequency and severity
- Increased ability to function in previously avoided situations
Cons:
- May initially increase anxiety when confronting feared sensations
- Requires consistent practice of techniques outside sessions
FAQs
Panic attacks are distinct from general anxiety in their intensity and sudden onset. They typically involve intense physical symptoms (racing heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath) that peak within minutes, often accompanied by feelings of impending doom or loss of control. Unlike general anxiety which builds gradually, panic attacks feel like being hit by a wave of intense fear. Many people mistake them for heart attacks due to the physical symptoms.
Our Certified Counsellors
Dr. Neha Kapoor
Anxiety Specialist
Experience: 12+ years
Rahul Sharma
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
Experience: 8+ years