Today, Wendy is joined by Anna Pluck, an experienced counsellor who specialises in anxiety, which she had to overcome herself. Anna used that experience to develop strategies anyone can use, 5 of which she shares in this episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Anxiety can be overcome.
• Take a break from bad news and negativity.
• Mindfulness and box breathing are far easier than you think.
• Get out in nature.
• Gradually reintroduce the things that make you feel anxious.
• Anxiety does not climb constantly; it peaks and then dissipates.
• Be gentle with yourself.
• The Socratic questions shared in the episode are a powerful way to tackle anxiety.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You can be almost frozen with anxiety. ´

‘Slowly push forwards.’

‘I love that inner Gertrude.’

GUEST RESOURCES

Anna is a counsellor specialising in anxiety. Anna believes that anxiety, while common, is highly individual. Each person's experience with anxiety is shaped by their personal history, environment, and coping mechanisms. Anna's counselling philosophy is rooted in this understanding, ensuring that her approach is tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Anna helps clients build self-awareness and confidence so that they can reach their goals and overcome anxiety.

She works with adults over the age of 17 and offers therapy in Chester, Birkenhead and online.

Website - annapluck.com

Socratic questions for anxiety - https://mailchi.mp/5ff48a70de4c/anxiety-tips-free-download

https://annapluck.com/free-resources-to-help-anxiety-and-calm/

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.wendycastelino.com

https://www.instagram.com/wendycastelino/

https://www.youtube.com/@wendycastelino798

https://twitter.com/WendyCastelino

ABOUT THE HOST

Wendy Castelino has been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty-five years. As an accredited CBT and EMDR practitioner, she is committed to upholding the rigorous standards required for these accreditations and helping thousands of people reach their full potential.

Wendy currently runs a private practice where her focus is on CBT. Therapy is constantly evolving into developing new techniques, so she studies hard to integrate them into her therapy, to provide a rich and effective experience.

Wendy is aware that working in one-to-one therapy limits the number of people she can see. She has, therefore, created a range of online resources. These resources are designed to be easy to follow and provide clear, step-by-step instructions. This can help the individual to master skills and gain confidence, therefore optimising the therapy sessions. They are also suitable to be used on their own.

Further details are available at: WendyCastelino.com.

Podcast Description

Welcome to "Don't Get a Therapist - Yet!" Wendy Castelino, a psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience, aims to support individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their full potential. Although Wendy is passionate about providing individual therapy, there are limitations with this approach. This platform, therefore, is dedicated to offering self-help strategies which are designed to enhance personal well-being. The objective is not to discourage people from accessing therapy but to motivate a broader audience to explore therapeutic resources that are simple and effective to use.

This podcast aims to encourage people to make positive choices about therapy and to find a therapy that suits their individual needs. Additionally, the podcast features interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome mental health struggles