Understanding the concern
Common signs and experiences
People experience this concern in different ways. A few signs may be familiar, or your experience may not match a list neatly. These examples are not a test and cannot diagnose a condition.
- Worry that is hard to pause
- Feeling tense, restless or on edge
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Avoiding situations that feel overwhelming
- Physical sensations such as a racing heart or tight chest
What matters is the effect on your life and whether you would like support in understanding it. You are welcome to describe the concern in your own words rather than using clinical terms.
Getting support
When to see a psychologist
Consider speaking with a psychologist when anxiety has been present for a while, keeps returning, or makes everyday activities, relationships, study or work harder. You do not need to wait until things feel unmanageable to ask for support.
An appointment can also help when you are unsure whether a reaction is anxiety, stress, a health concern or a combination. A psychologist can listen, discuss your goals and recommend another professional when a medical assessment is more suitable.
Seeking support is a personal choice. A first conversation can help clarify the concern, your priorities and whether this service is the right next step. If a different professional or a medical assessment would be more suitable, that can be discussed openly.
A collaborative process
How counselling and follow-up work
Counselling starts with your experience rather than a label. Together you can notice triggers, thoughts, body sensations and coping habits. Depending on your needs, sessions may draw on CBT-informed strategies, grounding, mindfulness, emotional regulation and gradual practice with situations you have been avoiding.
The work is collaborative and reviewed over time. You and the psychologist can agree on small, realistic steps and discuss what is or is not helping. Therapy does not promise a particular result, and a psychiatrist or physician may be included when symptoms or physical concerns call for medical care.
Psychotherapy is a conversation-based process shaped around your concerns and goals. Sessions can include reflection, counselling, practice between visits and follow-up discussions. The approach is reviewed with you; no cure or specific result is promised.
Your first visit
What happens at the first consultation?
The first meeting is a chance to share what has brought you in and what you would like help with. You can talk about when the concern began, how it affects daily life and what you have already tried. There is no requirement to tell your whole story in one sitting.
Chandni will ask questions to understand your goals and relevant context, explain how sessions are organised, and invite your questions. Privacy and its legal or safety-related limits are discussed. You can then decide together whether to continue, consider a different approach or seek another professional’s input.
You do not need a referral or special preparation. Notes, reports or a list of questions are optional if they help you feel ready.
Flexible appointments
Online consultation option
Online appointments are available by prior booking. They can be useful when travel is difficult or when you prefer to speak from a familiar setting. The psychologist will discuss whether online care fits your concern and goals.
Please join from a private place with a reliable connection. If an urgent in-person assessment or emergency response is needed, an online appointment is not a substitute; appropriate local support should be contacted promptly.
Clear answers
Frequently asked questions
Can anxiety cause physical symptoms?
Anxiety can come with physical sensations, but new, severe or changing symptoms should also be assessed by a medical professional.
Do I need a diagnosis before booking?
No referral or diagnosis is needed to start a conversation. You can describe what you have noticed and what support you are looking for.
Can counselling help with panic?
A psychologist can help you understand panic experiences and consider coping strategies. A medical assessment may be appropriate for new or severe symptoms.
Are online sessions available?
Yes. Online appointments are available by prior booking, subject to suitability, privacy and a reliable connection.
Need urgent support?
This website is not an emergency service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call local emergency services. In India, the Government’s Tele-MANAS helpline is available at 14416.