Help for Panic Attacks – Practical Therapy That Works

Suddenly dizzy, short of breath, heart pounding, chest tight, and sure that something terrible is about to happen? You might be having a panic attack.

If these episodes are recurring and unpredictable, you could be experiencing panic disorder.

The good news is that panic disorder is highly treatable.

What Is Panic Disorder?

Panic disorder involves repeated panic attacks — sudden surges of fear that come on rapidly and intensely. These episodes can feel overwhelming and may be accompanied by:

  • Racing heart or palpitations

  • Chest pain or discomfort

  • Shortness of breath or choking sensations

  • Dizziness or nausea

  • Tingling or numbness

  • Fear of losing control or “going crazy”

  • A sense of doom or impending death

People with panic disorder often fear having future attacks and may begin avoiding places or situations where one occurred — sometimes leading to agoraphobia.

It’s Not “All in Your Head” — It’s Your Body in Survival Mode

Panic attacks are your body’s fight-or-flight system firing at the wrong time.

They can be terrifying, especially when they seem to strike out of nowhere.

But there are proven ways to retrain your brain and body to respond differently.

How a Psychologist Can Help with Panic Attacks

At Brodie Earl Clinical Psychology, our approach is practical, warm, and backed by psychological research. We offer evidence-based treatments that help you understand and manage panic attacks, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
    Learn how to identify and change the thinking patterns that trigger panic, and skills to safely face bodily sensations (like racing heart or dizziness) so they no longer feel threatening.

  • Mindfulness & Acceptance-Based Strategies
    Reduce fear of fear, so you can ride out panic without it taking over your day.

  • Schema Therapy
     For people with longer-term patterns of emotional sensitivity, fear of abandonment, or perfectionism, schema work helps shift deep-rooted drivers of panic.

Therapy for Panic Attacks in Sydney

Our psychologists in Sydney CBD offer tailored treatment in a non-judgmental, confidential setting. Whether you’ve had one panic attack or dozens, treatment can help you:

  • Reduce the frequency and intensity of panic attacks

  • Feel more confident and in control

  • Reclaim activities and independence that fear has taken away

Start Feeling Better

You don’t have to keep living in fear of the next panic attack. Our clinical psychologists are here to help you feel safe in your own body again.

Let’s get you breathing easier.