CBT for Health Anxiety in Manchester.

People who experience health anxiety tend to be obsessed about their physical or mental health, and often have a fear of an early death.

Of course, most of us are concerned about our health, but most of us know when we are well, and when it is important to get the doctor’s advice.  Furthermore, for most of us, if the doctor says there is nothing to worry about, we feel reassured and get on with our lives.

For health anxiety sufferers, no amount of reassurance from loved ones, internet research, or doctors is ever sufficient to allay their fears.  In fact there is always one more site to check, one more doctor to see and one more blood test to be run.  I’ve worked with clients who have spent tens of thousands of pounds on private medical investigations, but even this doesn’t bring closure.

Unsurprisingly, once health anxiety gets a hold, quality of life tanks.

Fortunately health anxiety can be treated, and this doesn’t mean ignoring your body and its ailments.  On the contrary, it involves relearning how to take good care of your body and your mind, and stopping making yourself ill with worry.

If you feel I might be the therapist to help you with your health concerns, check my availability to see if it’s practical for us to meet.