Generalised Anxiety Therapy in Adelaide
Generalised anxiety often involves constant overthinking and worrying, even when there is no immediate or clear cause. Over time, this can make it difficult to relax, cause mental exhaustion, and make it hard to stay present in daily life.
At Bella Vida Psychology, we provide evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing generalised anxiety. Therapy offers a space to better understand these patterns and develop more sustainable ways of managing.
What Anxiety Can Look Like
Generalised anxiety goes beyond occasional stress or worry. It tends to be ongoing, wide-ranging, and difficult to switch off. A 2020-2022 study found that 17% of Australians experienced an Anxiety disorder (Source: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2026).
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Overthinking everything (e.g., work, relationships, study, health, finances, or the future)
Anticipating problems or the worst-case scenario
Struggling to make decisions
Finding it hard to tolerate uncertainty
Struggling to switch of your mind
Feeling on edge or irritable
Feeling fatigued
Difficulty concentrating
Muscle tension
Trouble sleeping
Many factors may contribute to experiencing anxiety including genetics, temperament, adverse childhood experiences, and parenting practices. In response to anxiety, individuals often utilise unhealthy coping (e.g., worrying, avoiding situations that contribute to worry, or excessively seeking reassurance), which may lead to worsened anxiety in the long-term.
Many people with anxiety are highly capable, thoughtful, and responsible. Often, the same patterns that help people stay organised or prepared can also become exhausting when the mind rarely slows down.
We draw on evidence-based approaches, including:
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Schema-Informed Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Our Approach
At Bella Vida Psychology, therapy is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Our approach is:
Collaborative – working together to understand and treat your anxiety
Practical and insight-oriented – combining strategies with deeper understanding
Structured but flexible – adapting to your pace and preferences
The goal is to help you feel less trapped in cycles of worry and more able to respond to life with flexibility and confidence.
What to Expect in Therapy
Therapy for generalised anxiety often includes both practical strategies and deeper exploration.
Depending on your needs, therapy may involve:
Learning skills to manage worry
Developing a different relationship with anxious thoughts
Identifying and processing past experiences that may have contributed to heightened anxiety
Identifying underlying patterns or beliefs that drive anxiety
Reducing avoidance and building confidence in decision-making
Improving emotional regulation and tolerance of uncertainty
When to Seek Support
You may consider therapy if:
You feel you are living in your head
You worry constantly
Anxiety is interfering with sleep, concentration, or decision-making
You feel mentally exhausted or overwhelmed
You notice patterns of overthinking or avoidance that are hard to shift
Therapy for Anxiety in Adelaide & Online
You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. If you’re considering therapy, you’re welcome to reach out.