A calm and supportive space to feel more like yourself again

Does it feel like you’re constantly bracing for something to go wrong?

You might be juggling everything life throws at you — work, relationships, family — but inside, it feels like you can’t exhale. Maybe your mind races all day. Maybe sleep doesn’t come easily. Or maybe the smallest tasks leave you feeling overwhelmed and tense.

If this sounds familiar, you could be living with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). And if you are, please know this: you’re not broken — and you don’t have to face this alone.

At Eleos Counselling, near Wisborough Green, we support people who are tired of feeling anxious every day and are ready to feel more settled inside.

What does anxiety look like in everyday life?

Anxiety isn’t always loud or obvious. It can be a quiet hum in the background, or a full-blown panic that shows up at the worst moments. It’s often the voice that questions everything — Did I say the wrong thing? What if I mess this up? What if something bad happens?

You might notice:

• Trouble sleeping or staying asleep

• Feeling tense, wired, or restless

• Overthinking everything, even small things

• Constant self-doubt or fear of getting it wrong

• Difficulty concentrating or relaxing

• Feeling emotionally drained all the time

It can feel like your body and mind are always on alert, even when there’s no clear reason why.

Therapy can help you step out of survival mode

At Eleos Counselling, we offer a safe and welcoming place where you can explore what anxiety feels like for you — without judgement, pressure, or any need to explain yourself.

We work with many clients from Wisborough Green RH14 and nearby areas who are struggling with GAD. We help them understand the roots of their anxiety, develop healthier ways of coping, and slowly rebuild their sense of calm and confidence.

You don’t have to “snap out of it” or keep pretending you’re fine. You deserve space to feel supported.

You’re not weak — your nervous system is overloaded

Anxiety is not a personal failing. It’s often your body’s way of trying to protect you — even if that protection feels exhausting. Whether it stems from early life stress, ongoing pressure, perfectionism, or something you can’t quite name, GAD can become a pattern that’s hard to shift without help.

That’s where therapy can make a difference. It’s a space to pause, breathe, and gently untangle the internal tension that’s been building over time.

What happens in therapy?

If you’re new to counselling, you might wonder what it’s like. There’s no pressure to talk about anything before you’re ready. Our sessions move at your pace, shaped around your needs and your story.

We help you:

• Understand your anxiety and where it comes from

• Learn how to soothe your nervous system

• Explore what triggers your worry

• Feel less overwhelmed by daily life

• Build confidence, boundaries, and emotional strength

Some clients feel relief just from being able to say things out loud. Others notice change over time — sleeping better, feeling less tense, being kinder to themselves. However it unfolds, the space is yours to use in the way that helps you most.

Self-compassion: the opposite of anxiety’s inner critic

Many people with anxiety are incredibly hard on themselves. You might feel you “should” be coping better or that you’re somehow letting others down. But shaming yourself doesn’t ease anxiety — it feeds it.

That’s why we base our work in self-compassion, inspired by Dr Kristin Neff and Dr Paul Gilbert. This means helping you learn how to be on your own side — not in a vague self-care way, but in a deep, practical sense that changes how you relate to your thoughts, feelings, and fears.

Who we are at Eleos Counselling

Eleos Counselling offers private therapy for individuals across West Sussex, including Wisborough Green RH14. Our therapists are registered members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) — a leading UK body ensuring high professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy.

We bring warmth, experience, and patience to every session, so you feel supported from the moment we meet.

Why clients choose Eleos near Wisborough Green

• Years of experience supporting people with anxiety

• A non-judgemental, down-to-earth approach

• Focus on lasting emotional change, not surface-level fixes

• Rooted in self-compassion and client-led therapy

• A local service trusted by the West Sussex community

You don’t have to face this on your own anymore. We’re here to walk alongside you.

Take the first step toward feeling more at ease

If you’re struggling with anxiety and want to find a calmer way forward, we’re here to help. Whether you’ve had therapy before or this is completely new, reaching out is a brave and hopeful act.

Get in touch today to ask any questions or book your first session. You deserve support — and it’s okay to take it.