Therapy for Health Anxiety (Hypochondria)
Health anxiety can make your body feel like a threat. A sensation, ache, test result, news story, or online search can quickly become proof that something is seriously wrong.
Moffat helps clients understand the anxiety loop without dismissing real health concerns. The work is to notice when checking and reassurance stop helping and start feeding the fear.
How this can show up
- Googling symptoms and feeling worse afterwards
- Repeatedly checking your body, pulse, breathing, skin, or pain
- Seeking reassurance from doctors, family, or tests but not feeling settled
- Avoiding medical information completely because it feels too frightening
- Struggling to focus on work, sleep, or relationships because of health fears
What counselling with Moffat can focus on
Sessions can help you separate medical responsibility from anxious control. Moffat can support you to understand triggers, reduce reassurance cycles, and build a steadier relationship with uncertainty.
Starting sessions
Counselling does not replace medical advice. If you have a new or serious symptom, consult a qualified medical professional. If anxiety continues after appropriate care, that is where counselling can help.