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Overthinking · GAD

Quieten the constant worry.

The what-ifs, the overthinking, the mind that will not switch off: worry on a loop is exhausting. Therapy helps you step out of it. In Parramatta or online, usually after a free triage.

Request appointment How therapy helps
Feeling wound up right now?
Sound familiar?

A mind that won't switch off.

Some worry is useful, because it helps us plan. But when it becomes constant and hard to control, it stops solving problems and starts creating them. You do not have to wait until it is unbearable to get help.

  • Your mind races with "what if", especially at night.
  • You cannot switch off, even when nothing is actually wrong.
  • You overthink decisions and seek reassurance to be sure.
  • Your mind jumps to the worst-case, then rehearses it.
  • You feel it in your body, from a tight jaw and churning stomach to broken sleep.
  • You have started to worry about how much you worry.
  • Concentration slips, and you feel wired and tired at once.
  • You feel a vague sense of dread you cannot quite pin down.

Worry is the mind trying to solve problems it cannot think its way out of. Persistent, uncontrollable worry is the core of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Our free two-minute GAD-7 anxiety self-check is a good place to start, with a confidential result on the spot. It is information, not a diagnosis. If things ever feel like too much, our urgent help page lists people you can talk to right now.

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How therapy helps

Out of the loop, and back to your life.

Your psychologist draws on evidence-based approaches for worry and generalised anxiety, and explains the reasoning as you go.

CBT

Cognitive behaviour therapy helps you reality-test anxious predictions and learn to postpone and contain worry.

ACT

Acceptance and commitment therapy helps you unhook from worried thoughts and let them come and go, without getting swept along.

Structured problem-solving

Turning the worries you can act on into a plan, while practising letting go of the ones you cannot.

Relaxation & mindfulness

Calming the body's alarm with breathing, grounding and attention skills.

We review your goals together, and you can pause or stop at any time. If worry is part of broader anxiety, our anxiety treatment page covers the wider picture.

Fees & funding

Know your costs before you start.

We confirm your fee and any rebate in writing before your first session. If a funding body covers you, we bill them directly wherever possible.

See fees
  • Medicare: rebates on up to 10 sessions a year with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
  • NDIS, DVA, Workers Comp & CTP: usually no out-of-pocket cost when approved.
  • Private health: claim through your extras cover, with no referral needed.
Your clinicians

Meet our clinicians.

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Further reading

From our journal

JournalThe anxiety toolkit: 7 evidence-based strategies that actually workJournalHealth anxiety explained: When worry about illness becomes the illness
Related pages

More ways we can help.

Free tools

Check in with yourself.

Free, private tools to try before or alongside sessions. They are not a diagnosis.

Free · 5 to 10 min

Take the Mind Health Check

Short questionnaires, scored privately in your browser. We have ticked the ones most related to this page, and you can change them.

Start the check

Or take the GAD-7 (anxiety) on its own

Fact sheet: Worry and overthinking

A plain-language guide with practical steps. Free to download.

Download the PDF

Try this week

  • Set a 15-minute worry time each day, and save worries for then.
  • Ask: can I act on this today? If yes, take one step; if not, note it down.
  • Label "what if" thoughts as worries when you notice them.

Need help now? Our urgent help page has who to call, day and night.

Common questions

Things people ask before booking.

Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can book directly at any time. A GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan is only needed if you would like Medicare rebates on your sessions.
When does worry become a problem?
Worry is a problem when it is excessive, hard to control, and gets in the way of your sleep, focus or life. Persistent, uncontrollable worry is the core feature of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Our free two-minute GAD-7 self-check gives you a confidential snapshot, which is information rather than a diagnosis.
How quickly can therapy help?
Many people notice meaningful change within 6 to 10 sessions of CBT, and often sooner. Once you understand how the worry cycle works and start practising the skills between sessions, it tends to loosen its grip.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. What you discuss stays confidential, with narrow legal exceptions such as a risk of serious harm, which your psychologist explains up front.
Can I get Medicare rebates for help with worry?
Medicare rebates apply when your GP prepares a Mental Health Treatment Plan, which they do when it's clinically appropriate for you. With a plan, rebates cover part of a set number of sessions each calendar year. You can also start privately and add a plan later. We confirm your fee and any rebate in writing before your first session. How Medicare works
Is chronic worry the same as generalised anxiety disorder?
Not always. Everyone worries. Generalised anxiety disorder describes worry that is hard to control, spreads across many areas of life and goes on for months, usually with restlessness, tension and poor sleep. You don't need a diagnosis to get help; if worry is wearing you down, that is reason enough.
Is telehealth as good as coming in?
For most people, yes. Research supports telehealth therapy for anxiety and worry, and many people find it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. You can switch between telehealth and in-person sessions at any time.
What if I am not coping right now?
If things feel like too much, our urgent help page lists services you can contact any time, including Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency call 000.
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Your mind doesn't have to run the worst-case.

Tell us what is going on and we will match you with a psychologist who works with worry and anxiety, usually after a free triage. No referral needed to begin.

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