Talking therapy for panic attacks
Panic attacks can feel frightening, with racing heart, breathlessness, dizziness or a sudden sense of danger. Similar symptoms can have medical causes, particularly if new or unexplained.
What might be useful to understand
Therapy often examines the loop between bodily sensations, feared interpretations and avoidance. Some approaches gradually rebuild confidence in sensations and situations that have become frightening.
There is no need to settle on a treatment model before contacting a practitioner. A first conversation can help clarify the question you want to explore, and a suitable therapist should explain options without promising a guaranteed result.
Choosing support that fits
Seek medical advice for new or concerning physical symptoms. In therapy, ask how exercises are introduced and how plans account for your medical history and comfort.
Check qualifications, fees, confidentiality and whether appointments are available in person or online. If the work calls for medical assessment or specialist care, your GP can help explore alternatives.
Questions worth asking
Do you use CBT for panic? How do you handle fear of another attack? What can I practise safely between appointments?
You can ask for clear answers and take time to decide. Therapy should be a collaborative process grounded in informed consent and an appropriate professional relationship.
Taking the next step
If you would like to explore an appointment, you can send a contact-only enquiry. We ask only for the details needed to respond about a possible introduction. This does not book or confirm a clinical appointment.
For a diagnosis, urgent need or health concerns, start with your GP or an appropriate health service. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 000.
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