The Anxiety Specialist

06/05/2026

I've had such a lovely morning chatting to Andy from Simple Story Marketing. It was so nice reminding myself of my own story out of anxiety and into this business! We chatted about why I do what I do he really made me remember why and why it is so different!

I am an anxiety specialist because I want other people to achieve what I achieved!

I believed I was always going to be stuck feeling the way that I felt.
I believed I would just have to learn to live with those feelings.
I believed that there was nothing I could do to change things.
I believed it was just the way I was.

Then I learned that none of those things were true and that I could learn the skills to completely take control and never feel that way again.

That was 9 year ago and now I teach people those same skills and the results are the same every time! (Well, as long as the person is willing to put the effort and work into building those skills).

Thanks Andy for the cuppa and the chance to remember my own story and feelings that brought to me this point.

info@anxietyspecialist.org
www.anxietyspecialist.org

05/05/2026

“It’s so simple… why didn’t I know this?”

This one comes up nearly every time:

“This is so simple. I feel like I should have known this already.”

And honestly? You shouldn’t have.

Because no one teaches this.

We’re not taught how our thoughts actually create our feelings.
We’re not taught how to challenge what’s unhelpful.
We’re not taught how to step out of the spiral.

So people assume it must be complicated.

That it’ll be full of jargon.
That it’ll be hard to understand.

But when it’s explained properly…

It feels like common sense.

Clear.
Practical.
Doable.

Not because it’s basic.
But because it’s finally been explained in a way that actually fits real life.

Want to find out what your life could look like without anxiety? Drop me a message to arrange a free 30 minute, no obligation chat

02/05/2026

“It was actually… enjoyable?”

I hear this all the time:

“I didn’t expect to enjoy it.”

And I get it.

When people think about working on anxiety or their mental health, they picture:
– digging up the past
– heavy conversations
– feeling exposed or uncomfortable

But that’s not what this is.

There’s no dragging things out of you that you don’t want to revisit.
No sitting in your feelings for the sake of it.
No overcomplicating something that doesn’t need to be complicated.

Instead, people leave sessions saying:
“That actually made sense.”
“I feel … lighter.”
“I didn’t expect to laugh.”

Because when you understand how your mind actually works, things start to click.

And when things click… you don't have to struggle any more.

If you don't want anxiety ruling your life any longer, get in touch today to find out how I can help you info@anxietyspecialist.org

01/05/2026

Be honest… what do you imagine working with an anxiety specialist is going to feel like?

Most people tell me they expect:
👉 awkward conversations
👉 It not to work
👉 having to open up about their feelings and their past

And that’s often why people don’t start.

But the feedback I get after a few sessions is completely different:

“It just felt… easy.”
“I finally get why I think like this.”
“It’s actually really interesting.”

No pressure.
No over-talking.
No trying to “fix” you.

Just understanding what’s been going on in your mind this whole time and learning how to handle it differently.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, quietly thinking “maybe I should do something about this…” - this is your nudge.

Send me a message with the word “CHAT” and I’ll explain how it works (no pressure, just a conversation).

30/04/2026

23/04/2026

Today I am working from home and I am still catching up with myself after the Easter holidays but I've been busy working on some big potential projects!

* In talks with a law firm about how we can partner to support wellbeing in the workplace and offer regular training and support.

* Catching up with a project about working with teenage girls who are at risk and vulnerable.

* Coming up with a talk/workshop for a young farmers group following the sudden loss of one of their members.

Mornings like this make me remember just how much I have to offer and how wide spread our support can be!

If you would like to know more about what I do, how I can help with anxiety or how I can work with groups to educate and support then please drop me a message.

Enjoy the sunshine 🙂

Abi

16/04/2026

Had a really interesting conversation with a journalist today about resilience in small craft businesses..

And it got me thinking -

We talk a lot about “being resilient”… bouncing back… pushing through… growing a thicker skin...

But actually, we need more than that.

We need to be able to step back and question how we’re seeing things in the first place.

To notice when our thoughts are pulling us towards stress, overwhelm or self-doubt…
And gently challenge them.

👉 Is that actually true?
👉 Is there another way to look at this?

Because when we change how we think about something…
We change how we feel about it.

And suddenly, things feel a lot more manageable.

These aren’t just “business skills”…
They’re life skills. For everyone

And honestly - they make everything feel that bit easier 🤍 that's why these are the kinds of skills I teach my clients from day 1.

Want to beat that overwhelm and grow beyond resilience? I can show you how www.anxietyspecialist.org

15/04/2026

Why The Anxiety Specialist is Different ✨

Why do clients love working with me?

It’s simple: I use plain language, not "gobbledygook" or "jargon"

I believe mental health training should be "positive and uplifting," not focused on the negative

By teaching you how your thoughts produce feelings, I empower you to realise that you are the one in control of your life!

Anxiety doesn't have to be a 'label' you just accept and live with. If you're tired of the emotional rollercoaster and want a simple, logical way to regain control of your thoughts, The Anxiety Specialist can help.

Comment 'READY' below or as a DM, and let’s chat about how we can help you find your calm again.

12/04/2026

“I just didn’t care who I might see…”

Let that sink in for a second.

Over the weekend, one of my clients did something that would have felt impossible not that long ago…

➡️ Went to four different pubs
➡️ Bumped into an old school friend
➡️ Did it all last minute

And the best part?

He felt a bit anxious… but did it anyway.
Not because the anxiety has completely vanished yet.
But because it no longer controlled him.

For years, he avoided situations like this.
Overthinking. Worrying. Holding himself back.

Until something shifted.

“Doing your course was the best decision I ever made… you’ve brought me back out of my shell. I would never have done that without your help.”

This is what people often get wrong about anxiety…

It’s not about becoming a different person.
It’s about coming back to who you were before fear got so loud.

More freedom.
More spontaneity.
More you.

And sometimes… that looks like a completely unplanned night out and not caring who you bump into.

If this feels close to home, just know…
this kind of change isn’t luck.

It’s learnable!

💛

11/04/2026

Stop the Daily Emotional Rollercoaster 🎢

Anxiety can make life feel like a constant, exhausting ride. Emma came to me feeling overwhelmed, but the results spoke for themselves: increased confidence, better sleep, and an end to that daily "emotional rollercoaster".

I can help you to understand that anxiety isn't a "label" you have to live with or just accept. It is a way of thinking that can be improved through simple, logical steps and skills.

“My confidence has increased, my sleep has improved and I no longer feel like I’m on a daily emotional rollercoaster.” – Emma

10/04/2026

A gentleman I have been working with recently had suffered for years and relied on medication, feeling sceptical that anything else could help

After our weekly sessions over 7 weeks, he realised he could finally be honest and felt "fully understood".

Today, he feels the best he has in a long time, proving that even after years of struggling, you can learn to be in control of your thoughts and feel less anxious

His thoughts: “I was very sceptical... [but] I feel the best I have in a long time! This approach really does work!” – Anon

09/04/2026

If you missed it — here it is! 🎙️

I was on BBC Radio Stoke talking all things health anxiety… including why symptoms can feel so real (even when they’re not something serious).

You can listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002t7l9
I come in at around 1hr 39 mins (or a few seconds after!).

Or, if it’s easier, I’ve popped the full audio in the comments 👇

Let me know what you think - this is something so many people struggle with!

Thanks to all that have been in touch with their comments so far and again a massive thanks to BBC Stoke & Staffordshire for the invitation.