Anxiety, Depression & Mood Swings

Understanding Anxiety and Low Mood

Anxiety is a normal response to stress, uncertainty or situations that feel threatening. However, ongoing anxiety can become difficult to manage and may affect both mental and physical wellbeing.

People can experience anxiety in different ways. Symptoms may include persistent worry, feeling tense or unable to relax, difficulty sleeping, problems concentrating, dizziness, sweating, a noticeable heartbeat, digestive discomfort or feeling short of breath.

Low mood can also affect people in different ways and may occur alongside anxiety. Changes in mood can be influenced by many factors, including stressful life events, relationships, work, sleep, physical health and other circumstances.

Because these symptoms can have a number of possible causes, it is important not to assume that a particular symptom has one specific underlying cause.

When to Seek Professional Help

If anxiety, low mood or changes in mood are persistent, worsening or interfering with your everyday life, consider speaking with your GP or another appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

A healthcare professional can assess your symptoms, consider possible causes and discuss appropriate treatment or support. For anxiety and related conditions, evidence-based options can include talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and in some circumstances medication. NHS Talking Therapies services are also available for eligible adults in England, and self-referral is possible in many areas. (nhs.uk)

Complementary wellbeing services should not replace medical assessment, psychological therapy or prescribed medication.

Complementary Wellbeing Support at The Boughton Clinic

Our consultations provide time to discuss your individual experiences, lifestyle and general wellbeing in a supportive setting.

We may explore areas such as:

• sleep and daily routines
• stress and workload
• relaxation and recovery
• diet and general lifestyle
• physical activity
• factors that may be affecting your overall wellbeing
• practical changes that may fit into your everyday life

Our approach is collaborative. Rather than promising a particular outcome, we aim to help you identify appropriate wellbeing considerations and practical steps that you can discuss and consider alongside any professional healthcare you may already be receiving.

Bio-Energetic Wellness Screening

The clinic offers bio-energetic screening as a complementary wellness service.

It is important to understand that this screening is not a clinically validated diagnostic test for anxiety, depression, mental health conditions or other medical conditions. It should not be used to diagnose an illness, identify an organ disorder, determine the medical cause of symptoms or replace investigations recommended by your GP or another healthcare professional.

Any information discussed during a consultation should therefore be considered in the context of your overall wellbeing rather than as a medical diagnosis.

Homeopathy and Complementary Approaches

Where appropriate and requested, homeopathic remedies or other complementary approaches may be discussed as part of your wellbeing consultation.

We do not claim that homeopathy can cure anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions. Complementary approaches should be viewed as an addition to, rather than a replacement for, appropriate medical or psychological care.

If you take prescribed medication, have a diagnosed mental health condition or are receiving treatment from a healthcare professional, you should continue to follow the advice of your treating professional. Speak with them before making changes to prescribed treatment.

When Anxiety Becomes Urgent

If you feel unable to keep yourself safe, are experiencing a mental health crisis or believe that you or someone else is in immediate danger, seek urgent professional help.

In England, you can call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency. If you need urgent mental health support but it is not an emergency, you can contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option. (nhs.uk)

You can also contact Samaritans on 116 123, free of charge, if you need someone to talk to. (nhs.uk)

Private Anxiety & Wellbeing Consultation

£115

90-minute consultation

The consultation may include:

• Bio-energetic wellness screening
• Discussion of your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Complementary wellbeing recommendations
• Remedies where appropriate
• Follow-up consultations where required

This is a complementary wellbeing service and not a medical diagnostic or treatment service.

If you are concerned about persistent anxiety, depression, significant changes in mood or any other symptoms, we recommend seeking appropriate advice from your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.