Find a Mental Health Professional for Generalised Anxiety

About Generalised Anxiety support

Generalised anxiety involves persistent, hard-to-control worry that spreads across many areas of life, including work, health, relationships, finances, and everyday responsibilities. Unlike anxiety tied to a specific situation, generalised anxiety tends to follow people throughout their day and can make it difficult to relax, concentrate, or feel a sense of calm. Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, fatigue, headaches, and disrupted sleep are common. Support is available from psychologists, counsellors, and mental health social workers who specialise in anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most well-researched approaches and helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches are also widely used. Some people benefit from a combination of therapy and medication, which a GP or psychiatrist can discuss. Under Medicare's Better Access initiative, Australians with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP can access up to 10 individual therapy sessions per calendar year at a reduced cost. Telehealth options make support more accessible for those in regional or remote areas. If you are not sure where to start, a conversation with your GP is a helpful first step.