Practical tools to support your wellbeing
Explore self-assessments, worksheets and guides to help you understand what you’re experiencing and take small, manageable steps towards feeling better.
Understanding your anxiety
Anxiety isn’t your fault, and it’s not a character flaw. Your brain is doing what it thinks is its job – trying to keep you safe. Sometimes that safety system gets a bit overprotective, like an overzealous security guard who sees threats everywhere.
What you might be experiencing:
Interactive and downloadable tools and worksheets
These practical resources are designed to help you reflect on your experiences, spot helpful patterns and explore what might be getting in the way.
INTERACTIVE SELF ASSESSMENT
Is this trauma?
A simple. supportive self assessment to help you reflect on your experiences and recognise patterns that might be worth exploring further.
DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLIST AND TRACKER
Safety behaviour detective kit
Identify the safety behaviours that might be keeping anxiety going, and use the 7 day tracker to notice patterns in every day life.
FREE SELF HELP GUIDE
Trauma recovery guide
A free, practical guide to help you understand how trauma affects your thoughts, feelings and everyday life, with small steps you can take towards healing.
Need help right now?
If you’re reading this in the middle of an anxiety spiral, first – take a breath.
You’re safe right now, and what you’re feeling will pass.
Immediate grounding technique
Immediate support
Samaritans Glasgow: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
NHS 24: 111 (for urgent mental health support)
Text SHOUT to 85258 (free crisis text support)
Local Glasgow Support:
Glasgow Association for Mental Health: 0141 552 5592
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 (weekends & evenings)
Support in Mind Scotland: Local Glasgow groups and peer support
Break up with anxiety once and for all
Anxiety isn’t your fault, and it’s not a character flaw. Your brain is doing what it thinks is its job – trying to keep you safe. Sometimes that safety system gets a bit overprotective, like an overzealous security guard who sees threats everywhere.
Simple daily practices
Morning routine
Evening wind-down
When anxiety strikes
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Name it: “I’m having anxious thoughts right now”
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Don’t fight it: Resistance makes it stronger
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Get curious: “What is my anxiety trying to protect me from?”
4.
Move your body: Even a 2 minute walk can shift your nervous system
Quick Breathing Reset:
Resources that actually help
Apps worth downloading
When to seek professional help
You don’t need to wait until you’re in crisis. If anxiety is limiting your life in any way – your relationships, work, sleep, or simply your peace of mind – that’s reason enough to reach out.
Consider professional support if:
What "not severe enough" actually means:
If you’re wondering whether your anxiety is “bad enough” for help, that questioning itself is often part of anxiety’s pattern. There’s no minimum threshold of suffering you need to reach. Professional support isn’t just for crisis – it’s for anyone who wants to feel better. The truth: Taking this step isn’t admitting weakness; it’s an act of courage and self-compassion.
Professional anxiety support in Glasgow
How therapy can help:
Professional anxiety therapy isn’t about “just talking about your problems.” It’s about understanding why your brain gets stuck in worry loops and learning practical tools to interrupt these patterns.
What makes anxiety therapy different:
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Read practical guides on anxiety, trauma and related topics.
When standard techniques don't work
Tried breathing exercises, mindfulness or therapy, but still feel anxious? Discover why anxiety can have deeper roots and how trauma-informed therapy might help.
Is anxiety therapy worth it in Glasgow?
Wondering whether anxiety therapy is worth the time and money? Explore how different approaches work, their potential benefits and what to consider before starting therapy.
Panic attacks vs. anxiety attacks
Not sure whether you’re experiencing a panic attack or an anxiety attack? Discover the key differences, common symptoms and how therapy can help you manage both.
Understanding social anxiety
Feel anxious about social situations, being judged or saying the wrong thing? Explore what causes social anxiety, how it affects everyday life and how therapy can help you feel more confident.
Fear of appearing stupid or awkward
Worried about looking stupid, making mistakes or being judged by others? Explore why this fear develops, how it affects your confidence and ways to overcome it.
Autism and social anxiety
Autism and social anxiety can share similar challenges, but they’re not the same. Explore how they overlap, what makes them different and how the right support can help.
ADHD and anxiety
ADHD and social anxiety often go hand in hand. Explore how they can affect confidence, relationships and everyday interactions, and how therapy can help you manage both.
Finding the right therapist for social anxiety
Struggling with social anxiety and unsure where to start? Discover how to find the right therapist, what to expect from treatment and how therapy can help build your confidence.
Ready to take the next step?
Remember: Reaching out for help, whether through these free resources or professional support, isn’t giving up. It’s taking your life back.
You don’t have to carry this weight alone. Whether you start with the breathing exercise at the top of this page, explore the free resources, or book a consultation, you’re already taking steps toward feeling better.
If you’re ready to explore professional support, I offer a completely free, no-pressure consultation where we can discuss what’s bringing you here and whether working together might be helpful.
Your first step towards freedom from anxiety begins with a conversation
Therapy in Glasgow & surrounding areas
I offer online therapy for clients across Glasgow and surrounding areas.
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