Counselling for Anxiety in Cairns

signsofabundance hypnotherapist, Tara J Clarke
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Holistic Support for Anxiety, Stress & Emotional Overwhelm

Anxiety can affect many parts of your life — your thoughts, sleep, relationships, confidence, nervous system, and your ability to feel calm or present.

For some people, anxiety feels like constant worry or overthinking. For others, it might be panic attacks, racing thoughts, feeling overwhelmed, people-pleasing, exhaustion, or trouble relaxing.

At Signs of Abundance Counselling, Hypnosis and Healing, anxiety counselling is offered both in-person in Palm Cove, Cairns, and online Australia-wide through Microsoft Teams.

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling sessions are designed to help you understand what causes your anxiety. You’ll learn practical tools to feel calmer, safer, and more confident in daily life.

About Tara J Clarke

Tara holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling (AIPC) and a Diploma in Holistic

Counselling.

Her approach is:

Strengths-based — focusing on your abilities and resources
Psychodynamic — exploring deep emotional patterns
Integrative — blending different counselling methods
Trauma-informed — understanding how trauma affects anxiety
Person-centred and holistic — focusing on you as a whole person

Tara uses a mix of therapies including:

Talk therapy
Narrative therapy (helping you rewrite your story)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution-focused therapy
Mindfulness and body-based (somatic) approaches

Tara is also a hypnotherapist and can help with anxiety using the power of the mind. You can learn more about hypnosis for anxiety here.

The goal is not just to manage anxiety but to understand yourself better, regulate your emotions, and build strong coping skills so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Common Signs of Anxiety

Anxiety can look different for everyone. Some common signs are:

Constant overthinking or racing thoughts
Trouble switching off your mind
Tight chest or feeling your nervous system on high alert
Panic attacks
Difficulty sleeping
Fear of being judged or rejected
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed
Avoiding situations that cause anxiety
Feeling exhausted or burnt out
Feeling stuck in “survival mode”

Many people with anxiety also face issues like low self-worth, stress, grief, trauma, or big life changes.

Anxiety in Australia

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in Australia. Millions of Australians experience anxiety at some point, and rates are rising due to stress, burnout, financial pressures, trauma, and social isolation (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2018).

Getting support early can stop anxiety from becoming more serious over time.

Counselling & Hypnotherapy for Anxiety

Sometimes anxiety is connected to deeper patterns in your subconscious, past experiences, or ongoing stress stored in your body and nervous system.

Hypnotherapy can be helpful alongside counselling. It may:

Calm your nervous system
Reduce deep-rooted fear responses
Change automatic negative thoughts
Help you relax and regulate emotions better
Build healthier habits and responses

Counselling and hypnotherapy are separate services but may be combined where helpful.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What type of counselling is used for anxiety?

Tara uses a mix of therapies like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic approaches, and strengths-based counselling. This means the therapy is tailored to what suits you best.

Do I need to be in crisis to start counselling?

No, you don’t have to wait until things get really bad. Many people seek help early to prevent anxiety from worsening.

Are sessions available online?

Yes, sessions are available both in-person in Palm Cove, Cairns, and online across Australia via Microsoft Teams.

Can hypnotherapy help with anxiety?

Yes, many people find hypnotherapy helpful in calming the nervous system and reducing deep anxiety, especially when used with counselling.

How many counselling sessions will I need?

This varies. Some people attend a few sessions for a specific issue, others may want longer support based on their needs and goals.

Is counselling confidential?

Yes. Sessions are private and confidential, following Australian professional counselling standards, except in cases where there is serious risk of harm.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or struggling with anxiety, support is available. Tara offers a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental space to help you understand yourself and take steps forward at a pace that suits you. To learn more about Tara's counselling services, go to the counselling home page here

To learn more about all services Tara offers, you can choose to go to the main site page here.