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Anxiety and neurotic disorders
Racing thoughts, tension that never lets go, sudden panic attacks - anxiety disorders can take away your peace and take over your daily life. It does not have to stay that way. At the Unique Psychological Practice in Warsaw we help you understand where your anxiety comes from and regain a sense of control, step by step.
Book a visitAnxiety in itself is not the enemy - it is a natural signal that warns you of danger. The problem begins when the unease appears for no clear reason, lasts too long or grows so strong that it gets in the way of everyday life.
The good news is that anxiety and neurotic disorders are among the best understood conditions in psychology - which means they can be treated effectively.
The anxiety you face every day does not define who you are. And you do not have to deal with it alone.
Does this sound familiar?
If any of these sentences describes what you are going through, it is worth taking a closer look.
Talk to a psychologist- You live with constant tension and a feeling that something bad is about to happen.
- You have sudden panic attacks (a pounding heart, shortness of breath, a sense of losing control).
- You worry far more than the situation calls for, and you find it hard to stop.
- You avoid meetings, presentations or conversations for fear of being judged.
- Intrusive thoughts keep coming back, or actions you have to repeat in order to feel relief.
- You worry constantly about your health, even though your test results show nothing wrong.
- You struggle to fall asleep, because your thoughts refuse to settle.
Which difficulties do we work with?
Generalised anxiety
What it is
Generalised anxiety disorder is a long-lasting unease with no single, specific cause. The worrying covers many things at once: health, work, loved ones, the future.
How it may show up
Muscle tension, irritability, trouble concentrating and sleep that brings no rest. Insomnia and racing thoughts at bedtime are among the most common signals.
How therapy helps
We teach you to recognise the mechanism that creates anxiety and to defuse it. In time, anxiety stops dictating the terms and you regain influence over your own thoughts.
Panic attacks
What it is
A panic attack is a sudden, very intense wave of anxiety that builds within minutes. It can be so strong that it resembles a heart attack or a loss of control - and the fear of the next attack often fuels the problem.
How it may show up
A pounding heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, numbness, a feeling of unreality. Many people begin to avoid the places where an attack happened before.
How therapy helps
We show you how to manage a panic attack the moment it strikes and, above all, how to defuse the fear of fear that keeps the whole mechanism alive.
Social phobia
What it is
Social phobia is more than shyness. It is an intense fear of being judged, ridiculed or placed at the centre of attention, and it can narrow both working life and relationships.
How it may show up
Avoiding presentations, phone calls and meetings; blushing, a shaking voice, going blank under pressure. The fear of people can be so strong that giving up contact feels easier than facing it.
How therapy helps
Gradually, at a safe pace, we get you used to the situations that trigger anxiety and work on the beliefs about yourself that keep it going.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
What it is
Obsessive-compulsive disorder means intrusive thoughts (obsessions) together with compulsory actions (compulsions) meant to neutralise those thoughts.
How it may show up
Intrusive thoughts that cause unease or shame, repeated checking, washing, counting, arranging. The relief that follows the action is short-lived, and the whole cycle starts again.
How therapy helps
We help you break the vicious circle of obsession, compulsion and momentary relief, and learn to respond to intrusive thoughts in a new way, without giving in to them.
Health anxiety
What it is
Health anxiety, also known as hypochondria, is a persistent fear of serious illness that lingers despite normal test results and medical reassurance.
How it may show up
Constantly monitoring the body, searching for symptoms, repeated doctor visits or, conversely, avoiding them for fear of a diagnosis.
How therapy helps
We work on the source of the fear and on restoring trust in your own body, instead of treating every signal as a warning of catastrophe.
What does anxiety therapy look like?
Starting therapy can itself be a source of worry - that is understandable. At the Unique Psychological Practice you know in advance what to expect. We lead the whole process calmly, at a pace suited to you.
- 1
We name the problem
During the first consultation we talk about what you are experiencing and for how long. Together we establish which kind of anxiety you are dealing with.
- 2
We identify the mechanism
We look at what keeps your anxiety alive: your thoughts, your body's reactions and the situations you avoid.
- 3
We introduce change
Step by step you learn new ways of responding. Treating anxiety disorders is a process, but the results - calmer sleep, less tension, more freedom - appear gradually along the way.
The first step towards calm
You do not have to wait until anxiety becomes unbearable. Book a consultation - online or in person in Warsaw - and see how much professional support can change.
Pick a slot in our calendar here
The booking calendar is only available in Polish. Prefer to book in English? Call or write to us and we will arrange it.
The booking calendar is only available in Polish. Prefer to book in English? Call or write to us and we will arrange it.
Patients' most frequent questions about anxiety and neurotic disorders
How does anxiety differ from ordinary stress?
Stress usually passes once its cause disappears. Anxiety can be out of proportion to the situation, lasts longer and appears even when nothing is objectively threatening you.
How can I cope with anxiety day to day?
Breathing techniques, limiting avoidance behaviour and regular sleep can all help. These are short-term measures, though - lasting change comes from understanding where the anxiety comes from and working on its mechanism in therapy.
Can anxiety disorders be cured?
Yes. Anxiety disorders are among the difficulties that respond very well to psychotherapy. For many people the symptoms disappear or become mild enough to stop standing in the way of everyday life.
Is medication necessary for neurotic disorders?
Psychotherapy is often enough to cope with anxiety. In some situations pharmacological support helps - but that is a decision for a psychiatrist.
Where can I get treatment for anxiety in Warsaw?
You are welcome at our Unique practice in Ursynow or for an online consultation. You do not need a referral - simply book a time that suits you.