Stress Therapy London
Stress Counselling London
Portland Practice provides specialist private stress management therapy in London, Harley Street. The stress response is an essential human function and a natural part of everyday life. It helps individuals react to threats, take action under pressure and feel both physically and mentally energised. However, when stress occurs too frequently or too intensely for extended periods, it can also be harmful for people and lead to negative physical and psychological consequences. Psychologically, stress can cause or exacerbate mental health issues, and inversely, mental health issues can cause or exacerbate stress. Common feelings associated with stress include:
- Irritability or aggression.
- Impatience
- Feeling over-burdened
- Feeling physically or mentally drained
- Anxiety, fear or nervousness
- Inability to enjoy oneself
- Depression
- Lack of interest in daily activities
- Loneliness
We all know what stress feels like, however it can be difficult to locate what exactly stress is, whether it is caused by external pressures, or is an internal reaction being triggered because we are struggling to cope with external pressures. Generally speaking it is a combination of the two, and we can manage our stress better by both working to reduce our external pressures – for example securing time off work – and developing our internal emotional resilience by attending to our psychological wellbeing.
Private Stress Management London
The therapeutic process can therefore help people lower their stress levels by offering them a space where they can think reflectively about their personal worlds and begin to address any underlying issues that may be causing them to feel so overwhelmed.
If your high stress levels are causing you problems in your life and relationships, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Portland Practice in Harley Street, London to arrange a consultation with one of our therapists who specialise in stress management.
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