Anxiety counselling in Sutherland Shire, Mindnest Counselling Illawong

Anxiety Counselling

For when anxiety is taking up too much space.

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50-minute sessions • $160 • No GP referral required 

Book a counselling session, or start with a free 15-minute phone consultation if you have a few questions first.

In-person sessions in Illawong, Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, and online across Australia.

How Anxiety Counselling Can Help

Anxiety does not only show up in your thoughts. It can show up in your body, your sleep, your relationships, your work, and the way you move through the day.

You might be overthinking, feeling on edge, avoiding things, replaying conversations, struggling to switch off, or feeling physical symptoms like a tight chest, nausea, shakiness or a racing heart.

In sessions, we look at what keeps the anxiety going, what it might be connected to, and what could help you respond differently. I will listen properly, ask honest questions, and help you work out practical steps that feel doable.

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Starting where you are
You do not need to have everything figured out. We start with what has been feeling hardest lately.
Working with what is actually happening
We look at how anxiety is showing up in your real life, not just what it looks like on paper.
Understanding what anxiety is trying to manage
Anxiety is not random. We look at what your mind and body have been trying to protect you from or prepare you for.
Making change feel doable
We work out what might help in the moment, and what may need to shift longer term.

Common Ways Anxiety Can Show Up

Overthinking & Racing Thoughts
Your mind feels busy, loud, or hard to switch off.
Panic & Physical Symptoms
Tight chest, nausea, shaking, shortness of breath, dizziness, or sudden waves of fear.
Avoidance
Putting things off, cancelling plans, avoiding conversations, or staying away from situations that feel too much.
Social Anxiety
Worrying about being judged, saying the wrong thing, or replaying interactions afterwards.
Control & Perfectionism
Needing things to go a certain way, struggling with uncertainty, or feeling responsible for everything.
Sleep & Burnout
Lying awake, waking up tense, feeling exhausted, or running on adrenaline for too long.

Anxiety does not always look like panic. It can show up as:

My Approach to Anxiety Counselling

01
I look beneath the symptoms
Not just “how do we stop the anxiety?”, but “why is it showing up like this?”
02
I help you connect the dots
We look at how past experiences, current pressure, relationships, burnout or neurodivergence may be playing a part.
03
I keep it practical
We work out what may help in the moment and what might need to change longer term.
04
I do not just sit back quietly
I listen, but I also reflect patterns back, ask questions, and help you make sense of what is happening.

What to Expect in Your First Session

01

How anxiety has been showing up

02

What has been feeling hardest lately

03

What tends to trigger worry, panic or avoidance

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What you have already tried

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What you would like to be different

You do not need to arrive with everything worked out or know exactly what to say. The first session is simply a chance to start talking about what has been happening and see whether working together feels like the right fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

  • No. You do not need a GP referral or Mental Health Care Plan to book. You can book directly online or get in touch first if you have a question.

  • Yes. Sessions are available in person at Illawong Shopping Village, or online across Australia.

  • Anxiety counselling sessions are $160 and run for 50 minutes. Medicare rebates do not apply, but Bupa and nib private health rebates may apply depending on your cover. Visit the Fees page for full details.

  • High-functioning anxiety often does not look like panic. It can look like someone who is meeting every deadline and showing up for everyone else, while feeling constantly on edge, overwhelmed or exhausted underneath. In sessions, I help you notice what is actually going on beneath the surface and work out what needs to change, rather than just finding ways to keep pushing through.

  • No. Many people come to counselling while they are still functioning, working or managing day to day. If anxiety is affecting your life, mood or relationships, that is enough reason to reach out.

Related Counselling Services

Stress & Burnout

Stress & Burnout Counselling

For people who feel exhausted from constantly pushing through. We look at what is draining you, the patterns keeping it going and what may need to change.

Individual

Individual Counselling

One-to-one counselling for when you feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure what needs to change, even when anxiety is only part of what is going on.

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