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From Overwhelm to Confident Living
Anxiety Counselling Glasgow City Centre | Brain Botanics
Womens Online Counselling Service, Glasgow & surrounding areas.
From Imposter Syndrome to Confident Leadership
Does this sound familiar?
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You're walking through Central Station during rush hour and suddenly your mind starts spiraling - what if you have that serious illness? What if your presentation goes terribly wrong? What if you're not qualified enough for your job and everyone finds out?
Maybe you're in a meeting near George Square and instead of focusing on the conversation, you're analyzing every word coming out of your mouth while simultaneously worrying about your health, your finances, and whether you locked your door this morning.
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You're not broken - your brain is just stuck in outdated protection mode that treats normal life like a constant threat assessment.
The Professional Woman's Anxiety Experience
The Professional Woman's Anxiety Experience:
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Workplace Anxiety:
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Imposter syndrome that makes you question if you deserve your success
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Perfectionism that has you working overtime to avoid any potential criticism
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Social anxiety in professional settings that stops you from networking or speaking up
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Decision paralysis because what if you choose wrong and everything falls apart?
Generalised Anxiety (GAD):
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Constant worrying about work performance, health, relationships, finances
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Physical tension that shows up as headaches, jaw clenching, or shoulder pain during busy City Centre days
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Difficulty concentrating because your mind is always jumping to worst-case scenarios
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Exhaustion from your brain working overtime even during downtime
Health Anxiety:
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Body scanning during meetings, wondering if that chest tightness means something serious
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Dr. Google spirals during lunch breaks that convince you minor symptoms mean major illness
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Avoiding health information or seeking constant reassurance from doctors
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Physical symptoms from stress that you mistake for signs of serious illness
Panic Attacks:
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Sudden intense fear that strikes during important professional moments
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Physical symptoms like racing heart, sweating, feeling like you can't breathe
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Fear of having another attack which creates anxiety about anxiety
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Avoiding situations where attacks have happened before
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder):
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Intrusive thoughts about work performance, safety, or "what if" scenarios that feel urgent
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Checking behaviors like re-reading emails multiple times or repeatedly verifying work
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Mental reviewing of conversations or decisions to make sure everything was "right"
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Perfectionist rituals that interfere with productivity and professional relationships
The Hidden Cost of High-Functioning Anxiety
In your professional life:
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Missing out on promotions because anxiety makes you avoid visibility
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Burnout from perfectionist standards that are impossible to maintain
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Networking events feel overwhelming instead of empowering
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Decision-making takes forever because of endless "what if" scenarios
In your personal life:
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Relationships suffer because you're always in your head worrying
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No mental space for hobbies or interests outside of work
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Sleep disrupted by racing thoughts about tomorrow's challenges
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Physical symptoms like headaches, digestive issues, or chronic tension
From Anxiety's Grip to Authentic Success
Instead of living with:
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Constant self-monitoring during professional interactions
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Persistent worry that steals your mental peace during City Centre life
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Physical symptoms that make you question your health constantly
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Avoidance behaviors that limit your career growth and personal connections
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Mental exhaustion from hypervigilance and overthinking
You could be experiencing:
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Natural confidence in professional settings without constant self-doubt
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Mental clarity for decision-making without endless rumination
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Physical ease in your body without constant tension or health fears
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Energy for meaningful pursuits instead of anxiety consuming your resources
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Genuine presence in your successful life instead of just surviving it
Why Corporate Wellness Hasnt Worked
You've probably tried:
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As a professional woman in the City Centre, you've likely tried:
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Employee assistance programs that offer generic stress management without addressing your specific anxiety patterns
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Executive coaching focused on performance but not the nervous system activation underlying your workplace fears
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Corporate mindfulness sessions that feel impossible when your system is in high-alert professional mode
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Networking workshops that teach techniques but don't address the fundamental fear of professional judgment
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Work-life balance strategies that miss how anxiety makes both work and personal time feel unsafe
The professional difference: We don't just manage workplace stress - we help your nervous system recognize that professional environments can actually be safe for authentic self-expression.
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My Approach: Executive-Level Anxiety Resolution
Working with ambitious City Centre professionals has shown me that workplace anxiety needs sophisticated, business-minded treatment. I use ERP and ACT because they deliver measurable results for high-achieving women.
Think of professional anxiety like an overzealous security system - it's trying to protect your career reputation, but it's flagging normal business interactions as threats.
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ERP for professional settings:
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Strategic exposure - building authentic confidence in meetings, presentations, and leadership situations without over-preparation
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Performance optimisation - learning to excel professionally while managing perfectionist tendencies
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Networking confidence - engaging genuinely in City Centre business environments without exhausting self-monitoring
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ACT for executive presence:
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Professional mindfulness - staying present during high-stakes conversations instead of internal anxiety management
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Values-driven leadership - making career decisions based on your goals, not fear avoidance
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Authentic authority - leading from your strengths while anxiety exists in the background
Online Therapy for High-Achieving Professionals
Whether you're in a sleek Merchant City apartment or a busy office building, online therapy offers:
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Ultimate privacy - no risk of running into colleagues in a waiting room
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Flexible scheduling around demanding work schedules and City Centre commitments
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Professional-grade therapy delivered securely from your own space
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No commute stress when you're already managing a lot
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Consistent support regardless of your location or schedule
Ready to Transform Professional Anxiety into Effortless Flow
Imagine:
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Leading with authentic confidence instead of compensating for anxiety
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Making decisions efficiently without endless rumination
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Enjoying your professional achievements instead of waiting for the other shoe to drop
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Having genuine energy for relationships and interests outside work
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Using your sensitivity as professional strength rather than liability
Wondering how all this works?
1. Free Consultation
Click this link to schedule a complimentary consultation with me at the day and time that works for you. This will take place as a private, 30 minute phone call. This is a chance for us to discuss what's bringing you to therapy and determine if we're a good fit to work together. There's no pressure - just an opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for my approach.
2. We'll connect
During our consult I'll ask you some questions about what's keeping you stuck. You can ask me questions, get to know more about how I work, and we will each decide if I have the right skillset for you and if we would be a good fit to work together. This initial conversation helps us establish the foundation for our therapeutic relationship - a crucial element for effective therapy.
3. Get to work
We'll start by meeting weekly for 5 weeks to allow us to get to know one another and begin the work. We may shift to biweekly or monthly depending on your needs and goals. Throughout our work together, we'll regularly check in on your progress and adjust our approach as needed. My goal is to provide you with the tools and support you need to eventually navigate life's challenges independently.
Glasgow's City Centre rewards authenticity and genuine confidence,not perfect performance.
Also offering trauma therapy in Glasgow City Center for past experiences affecting current anxiety.
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