Hypochondriasis

Health anxiety creates persistent worry about physical health, often leading to reassurance-seeking, repeated checking, and constant fear of illness. This ongoing stress can be exhausting and may interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.

How Therapy Helps

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – challenges and reframes unhelpful health-related thoughts
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Mindfulness practices – build calm awareness and reduce mental hypervigilance
Acceptance strategies
Acceptance strategies – increase tolerance for uncertainty and reduce compulsive reassurance-seeking
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NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) – shift focus from fear to resourceful states, break worry habits, and create positive mental anchors
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Breathwork techniques – calm the body’s “fight or flight” response and reduce physical tension linked to anxiety
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Lifestyle & Well-being Support – nourish for energy and mood, restore sleep for balance, and create daily flow for calm and stability

The Outcome

Clients gradually regain trust in their bodies, feel less mentally preoccupied with health concerns, and develop practical tools for managing stress and staying calm. Over time, fear loosens its grip, and they can re-engage in life with ease, resilience, and greater peace of mind.

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