Anxiety Therapy in Singapore
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy — and one of the most treatable. Whether you experience persistent worry that never seems to switch off, panic attacks that come out of nowhere, a deep fear of social situations, or a general sense that something is wrong even when life looks fine from the outside, therapy can help you understand your anxiety and take back control.
At Balanced Life Psychotherapy & Counselling, we offer evidence-based anxiety therapy for adults in Singapore and online, delivered by experienced, registered therapists.
What Anxiety Feels Like
Anxiety shows up differently for different people. You might recognise:
- Constant worrying or a racing mind that won't quiet down
- Physical symptoms — a tight chest, rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, sweating
- Panic attacks — sudden intense waves of fear or dread
- Avoiding situations, places or people because of fear
- Difficulty sleeping due to anxious thoughts
- Irritability, restlessness or a sense of being on edge
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Fear of embarrassment or judgment in social situations
- Health anxiety — constant worry about your physical wellbeing
If any of these feel familiar, you are not alone — and you do not have to keep managing them alone.
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How We Treat Anxiety
Our therapists use a range of evidence-based approaches to treat anxiety, including:
**Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)** — CBT is the most well-researched treatment for anxiety. It helps you identify the thought patterns that fuel your anxiety and develop more balanced, realistic ways of thinking and responding.
**EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)** — Particularly effective where anxiety is linked to past trauma or distressing experiences.
**Mindfulness-Based Approaches** — Developing a different relationship with anxious thoughts so they have less power over your behaviour.
**Psychodynamic Therapy** — Exploring the deeper roots of anxiety, including early experiences and unconscious patterns.
We take an integrative approach, which means your treatment is tailored to you — combining the methods most likely to help based on your specific experience of anxiety.
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Anxiety in Singapore's High-Pressure Environment
Singapore's demanding work culture, high academic expectations, and fast pace of life create a particular kind of anxiety pressure. We work with many clients — professionals, executives, students, and parents — who are performing well on the outside while struggling significantly on the inside. If this resonates with you, you are in the right place.
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About Your Therapists
Our lead individual therapist is Geetika Malhotra, a qualified and registered integrative psychotherapist and counsellor trained at universities in Singapore, the UK, and Australia. With over 11 years of experience and a deep understanding of both Asian cultural dynamics and the expat experience, Geetika brings a rare breadth of perspective to her work. You can see her videos here.
She is a member of the Singapore Association of Counselling (SAC), the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and USATAA.
Read here to learn more about Geetika and our other affiliates.
Book an Anxiety Therapy Session
Ask our team for an individual session for anxiety therapy. Sessions are available in-person at our Tanglin Road and CBD locations in Singapore, and online for clients worldwide. Contact us via WhatsApp at +65 8201 7560 or through our contact form. An exploratory 30-minute session is available if you would like to get a feel for the process before committing to ongoing therapy.
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