Psychologist for anxiety and panic attacks
Help with anxiety, panic attacks and sleeplessness. CBT, EMDR and body-oriented techniques. Online and in person in Yerevan, sessions in Armenian and Russian.
Online and in Yerevan · sessions in Armenian and Russian
Anxiety in itself is not an illness: it is a signal that helps us notice danger. But if it never switches off, gets in the way of sleep, work and time with people, and sometimes turns into panic attacks, it is worth working on.
Anxiety responds well to evidence-based methods, above all cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Why people come
- Constant worry and thoughts that keep going round in circles
- Panic attacks: a racing heart, shortness of breath, fear of dying or losing your mind
- Trouble sleeping and constant tension in the body
- Avoiding places and situations that feel frightening
- Worry about your health, your loved ones, the future
How I work
First we look at how your particular anxiety works: what sets it off and what keeps it going. Then we learn to ease the tension in the body and to relate to anxious thoughts differently.
I use CBT, EMDR (when difficult events lie behind the anxiety) and body-oriented techniques that help calm the nervous system quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Can panic attacks be managed without medication?
In many cases, yes: psychotherapy, especially CBT, is one of the main forms of help for panic attacks. If the symptoms are severe, I may suggest seeing a psychiatrist, and then medication and therapy work together.
How many sessions will I need?
Working with anxiety usually takes 5 to 10 sessions, but everyone is different. We will discuss a plan at the first session.
Ready to start?
The first step can be a free 15-minute intro call.
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