Anxiety and Depression
The number of people reporting high levels of anxiety has sharply elevated during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Over a third (37.4%) of adults in Great Britain said that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected their well-being between 3 April and 10 May 2020. *Stats from Office for national statistics
Anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States with 85% of adults in a 2018 study experiencing regular bouts of stress in the UK. Stress and anxiety are starting to affect people from a much younger age, with more children than ever on medication or being treated for disordered eating or self-harm. Co-dependence, addiction and uncontrollable anger as well as dis-ease are just some of the ways that our stress and anxiety manifests.
With advice and support, we will put into action a plan that will change your life. This will be a collaborative relationship, in which you will need not only to “help”, but also to experimentally follow the advice I give and you will experience change. Rediscover happiness.
I have personally experienced anxiety, and using my story went onto publish my BOOK, to help others break free of anxiety.
- Anxiety can make you feel worried or scared.
- Anxiety can cause physical symptoms such as a fast heartbeat or sweating.
- It is a normal human response to be anxious in certain situations. You may have an anxiety disorder if you feel anxious all or most of the time.
There are several different anxiety disorders. I have listed below the most common.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Phobia, Specific Phobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Agoraphobia.
GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder is the most popular condition that I work with. (A person has difficulty controlling excessive anxiety over a number of events or activities).
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD) INCLUDE:
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Irritability
- Muscle Tension
- Sleep Disturbance
The key to this disorder is an excessive amount of anxiety. Someone with GAD would worry excessively about finances, losing their job, the car breaking down, whether they are being a good parent, and coping with difficulties that arise.
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Hayley has extraordinary skill and expertise. I sought her help to deal my situational anxiety. I was suffering from intense fear of specific work situations, which had been building up over years until it had become disabling for me. After a few sessions with Hayley, I found I was able to face the tasks I had feared with more equanimity. I was able to manage them successfully and to feel better about myself and my abilities. She has equipped me with some powerful self- help techniques. Thank you so much, Hayley.
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Anxiety Symptoms
How to recognise anxiety
- Feeling restless or on edge.
- Being irritable.
- Getting tired easily.
- Having difficulty concentrating or feeling your mind goes blank.
- Having difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep.
- Having tense muscles.
- Negative thinking
- You worry about all sorts of things, such as your job or health, and minor concerns, such as household chore
- Your worrying is uncontrollable and causes distress
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a long-term condition that can make you feel anxious about a wide range of situations and issues, rather than one specific event.
Depression Symptoms
How to recognise depression
- Loss of interest or withdrawal from activities.
- Feeling hopeless.
- Feeling fatigued or lack of sleep.
- Irritability and risky behaviour.
- Sleeping too much.
- Unexplained aches or pains.
- Negative thinking
- Lack of emotion.
- Thoughts of self harm
- Inability to concentrate
Symptoms of depression can affect a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. Common symptoms include trouble sleeping, appetite changes, and problems concentrating. They affect how you think, what you do, and how you feel physically. A depressed person may not feel motivated to do their usual activities. A person may feel low on energy, lack interest in activities they once enjoyed, or want to isolate themselves from others.
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I am fully open for business and conduct coaching online. Book your free video/telephone coaching consultation today. The first step in finding out how you can benefit from my expert coaching & support.
Online life coaching isn't any different from in person sessions. In fact there is no travel! You will be welcomed into my virtual office in the safety of your own home or office.
Coaching and talking therapies are a conversational technique designed to get you the results you want from life.
Many clients have reported a much better and safer experience when working with me online. We are not likely to bump into each other. This means you can be open and as detailed as you feel comfortable. Because I am removed from your life physically this can make our relationship more open and powerful.
I record the therapy part of our session. You can listen to clinical hypnotherapy as much as you like. This will enhance your experience and help to install those new behaviours and new ways of thinking. Especially if you are looking for peace of mind. At the press of a button, you can switch off from reality and enjoy.
- No travel time and great for busy people!
- Improves mental health and decreases burnout.
- Makes scheduling appointments easier.
- Comfort. Being away from home diverts attention, depreciates health. With online coaching, these distractions are completely at bay. You are in the comfort and safety of your own environment.
For amazing growth, empowerment and opportunity or elevated access to success, online coaching benefits weigh in your favour.
- Scheduling appointments becomes easier
- Location convenience
- A feeling of safety
- No traveling
- Great for busy people
You can control your environment when having online coaching. By being able to keep to a comfortable, private space. Those with a high level of anxiety about interacting with new people in unfamiliar surroundings, can actually take action to bypass the psychological challenges of going out for coaching sessions.
My sessions work to facilitate you in making progress towards your specific goals.
YES! It's convenient, easy to access and just as effective as working face to face. We're all becoming more accustomed to meeting people online via Zoom and other video calling software.
It is just as effective as working together in the clinic and follows the same structured approach. It's useful if you are restricted by time, location, family commitments or medial conditions, making it accessible to all.
Some people feel even more relaxed and comfortable working from their own home or office which can only add to the positive outcome as we work together.
You'll just need a reliable internet connection and a quiet comfortable place to relax. I'll send you a unique link for each session which is safe and secure and only you will have access to it.
I also record the session LIVE. You will have this recording to listen too as much as you like.
Coaching online follows a similar structure to face to face. The process looks like this.
- We connect and have a 30 minute consultation. This helps us to outline your initial struggles, goals and outcomes.
- Evaluate each area of your life to pin point change and growth.
- Set goals and define your vision for success.
- Create a plan. How to achieve your goals.
- Build healthy successful habits.
- Accelerate. This is the fun part where retransform who you are now and become the best you. Using modern psychotherapies (NLP, Clinical Hypnosis, EFT & Talking therapies).
- Evaluate our progress each step of the way.
You will face your fears. manage your stress and anxiety, build your confidence and improve work life balance.
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Measure your Anxiety, Depression & stress Level - DASS Form
Please download the DASS questionnaire which is used to measure your Stress, Anxiety and Depression levels. This form will help you identify what level you are currently experiencing.
The DASS is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress.
The essential function of the DASS is to assess the severity of the core symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.
Once completed please email the form back to hello@hayleyaustincoachig.com
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