Generalised Anxiety Therapy in Norwood, 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). 

    • 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:

  • Genetics

  • Temperament

  • Adverse childhood experiences

  • Parenting practices

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.

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

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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.

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