Get Specialised Care From A Health Anxiety Therapist

Break the cycle of disruptive anxiety with compassionate and experienced care.

What is Health Anxiety? How a Health Anxiety Therapist Can Help

A health anxiety therapist can help you deal with the overwhelming worry people feel about their health and wellbeing.

Constant anxiety about symptoms, repeated medical checks, or endless late-night searches for answers often leave people stuck in a cycle of fear. At The Anxiety Clinic, our team of psychologists are here to help you break free.

Health anxiety refers to ongoing and excessive worry about having or developing a serious medical condition. For many, this means hyperfocusing on physical sensations, looking up health information online, or seeking repeated reassurance from doctors.

These health worries can cause significant distress for adults and children. Left untreated, health anxiety can interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Other forms of mental illness could also arise or be involved, such as depression or OCD.

Recognising the signs is the first step toward effective support.

Signs and Symptoms of Health Anxiety

Symptoms can show up differently per person, but common patterns include:

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Persistent fear of undiagnosed medical conditions.
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Physical symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, or a rapid heart rate.
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Frequent checking of the body or reassurance from health professionals.
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Difficulty concentrating because of health worries.
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Avoiding social activities due to fear of illness.
If you notice these unhelpful behaviours in yourself or your child, working with a health anxiety therapist can make a real difference.

The Vicious Cycle of Health Anxiety

Health anxiety often follows a cycle. The more you worry, the more you notice unexplained medical symptoms or physical sensations, which increase your fear. This leads to checking behaviours, temporary reassurance, and soon after, the return of the worry.

Searching for health information online or engaging in self-diagnosis tends to make the problem worse. Over time, these unhelpful behaviours and negative thoughts can disrupt daily functioning. Professional support from The Anxiety Clinic can help break this cycle.

Treating Health Anxiety: How Our Psychologists Help

At The Anxiety Clinic, our registered and clinical psychologists specialise in treatment for health anxiety across all ages. We use a range of evidence-based approaches for psychological therapy:

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build resilience and reduce avoidance.

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Exposure Therapy and Behavioural Experiments to gradually reduce fear and checking behaviours.

Our approach to therapy is collaborative and designed to reduce symptoms step by step, helping you regain confidence and peace of mind.

Who Psychologists Help

Our team supports people at every stage of life:

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Adults experiencing worries over health issues or anxiety after illness.
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Teens struggling with overwhelming fears about health or physical symptoms.
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Parents seeking help for children whose health status worries impact school, sleep, or family life.
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Professionals whose stress or burnout has triggered ongoing health anxiety.

Why Choose The Anxiety Clinic

Evidence-Based Care

We exclusively use evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy to help treat our clients.

Founded & Led by Dr Jodie Lowinger

Leadership from Dr Jodie, a globally recognised psychologist and author of The Mind Strength Method™.

Flexible Options To Suit You

We are conveniently located in Bondi Junction and offer both in-person and telehealth appointments to all clients, including those from local areas and those outside of Sydney.

Our Therapy Process: What To Expect

Seeking help can feel daunting, so we make the process straightforward:
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Initial Consultation: Understand your experiences, any diagnosed medical condition, symptoms and goals.

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Personalised Treatment Plan: Tailored therapy using proven techniques like CBT and ACT, which work for you.

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Therapy Sessions: Work with your psychologist to break the cycle of fear and reassurance seeking.

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Ongoing Support: Build long-term skills for resilience and confidence.

Many of our clients find comfort knowing they have a clear plan forward to progress.

Start Your Journey With The Anxiety Clinic Today

If you’re ready to move beyond constant worry and health fears, our trusted team is here to support you. Whether in person at our Bondi Junction clinic or through telehealth nationwide, you can access evidence-based care tailored to your needs.

Book an appointment today and take the first step towards confidence and calm with a health anxiety therapist.

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