If you’ve ever Googled “best treatment for anxiety” or “how to calm anxiety fast”, you’ve probably been hit with about 1.2 million results, everything from yoga poses to miracle supplements to questionable TikTok hacks. It’s no wonder so many people feel more anxious just trying to figure out how to treat their anxiety.
The truth? Anxiety treatment isn’t “one size fits all.” What works beautifully for one person might not make a dent for another. And that’s understandable, as we are all unique. The real power lies in knowing your options and finding the right mix of therapies for you.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, counsellor and someone who teaches meditation and breathwork, I’ve seen firsthand how transformational holistic approaches can be. But I also respect the science of psychology and other therapies that have helped millions of people reclaim their lives from anxiety.
So, let’s take a look at the different types of anxiety treatments available, from traditional to holistic, so you can feel informed, empowered, and ready to take your next step toward calm.
1. Psychology and Counselling for Anxiety
When most people think about treatment, this is often their first stop. Psychologists and counsellors can help you unpack the thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that feed anxiety. Common approaches include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): A widely researched approach that helps you challenge anxious thoughts and reframe them.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Focuses on accepting your feelings while committing to values-driven action.
Talk Therapy: Sometimes, simply having a safe space to express yourself is the beginning of healing.
2. Clinical Hypnotherapy for Anxiety
Now, here’s where I light up.
Hypnotherapy isn’t about making you cluck like a chicken (although, to be real, I may have wished I had that power for the driver who cut me off last week!). Clinical hypnotherapy is a deeply relaxing, evidence-based way to access your subconscious mind, where many of your automatic habits, fears, and beliefs live.
And it’s fascinating to know, there are different styles of hypnotherapy available. Some are more suggestion-based, which can be great for habits like nail-biting or sleep struggles. But when it comes to panic attacks, health anxiety, or phobias, analytical hypnotherapy is in my view, the gold standard.
Analytical hypnotherapy works by gently uncovering the root cause of the anxiety, often something your conscious mind has long forgotten but your body and subconscious mind still remembers. Once the cause is identified and processed, the aim is to replace the old feelings, habits and beliefs, with a better way of feeling, thinking and doing. For some, it means they can get on that plane without using valium, do the presentation without shuddering, or lost the panic attacks.
In my clinic, I’ve seen clients who have lived with anxiety for decades experience profound and lasting relief after the analytical process. For longstanding anxiety conditions, analytical hypnotherapy has proven to be the most transformative approach I have used.
3. NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
NLP is like a toolkit for rewiring the way your brain thinks, speaks, and processes the world. It is particularly helpful for anxiety because it:
Breaks down unhelpful thought loops
Creates more empowering mental scripts
Helps you shift perspective quickly
Think of NLP as the language of your mind. When you learn to catch certain thoughts and reframe them, you can calm anxious thinking and feeling before it spirals.
4. Meditation and Breath-work for Anxiety
Your breath is the ultimate anchor. Meditation and breath-work are proven natural treatments for anxiety. They calm the nervous system, lower cortisol (your stress hormone), and bring you back into the present moment.
Some of my favourite techniques include:
Box Breathing: Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4
Progressive Relaxation: Scan the body and release tension, one muscle at a time
These are tools you can use anywhere, anytime. Even one minute of focused breathing can make a huge difference in your day.
5. Lifestyle and Holistic Supports
Sometimes, treatments for anxiety are about the little things that add up:
Movement such as restorative yoga, walking, or dancing
Nutrition and bloodwork. See your Dr and get a full blood panel to ensure everything is in order. Interestingly, low Vitamin D and the B’s can contribute to anxiety and low feelings.
Journaling to get thoughts out of your head and onto paper
Support groups or community connection
So, Which Anxiety Treatment Is Right for You?
Here’s the truth: there isn’t a single best treatment for anxiety. The best option is the one that feels safe, supportive, and effective for you. For some, that might be psychology. For others, hypnotherapy and meditation. For many, it’s a combination.
The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
If you’d love to explore how hypnotherapy, NLP, meditation, or breathwork can help you feel calmer, more confident, and more like yourself, I’d love to guide you.
In fact, I’ve created a free HypMeditation® audio track designed to help you experience deep calm, fast. It’s a beautiful first step toward shifting anxiety into ease.
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Because life is too short to let anxiety be in the driver’s seat. If you’re ready to explore effective and natural treatments for anxiety, this is your sign to start today.
Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your doctor or qualified mental health professional before starting any treatment for anxiety.
