Panic attacks can feel frightening, unpredictable, and overwhelming.
Panic Disorder
What is panic?
Often described as sudden waves of intense fear or physical discomfort, panic attacks can appear without warning - even in seemingly safe situations. The experience can be so distressing that it begins to shape how you live, creating fear of having another episode and leading to avoidance of certain places or activities.
Panic Disorder involves recurrent panic attacks and ongoing anxiety about having more. Many people also experience physical symptoms such as a racing heart, breathlessness, dizziness, or chest tightness - which can mimic serious health conditions and intensify the fear.
You are not alone - and more importantly, you are not in danger. Panic attacks are the body’s way of responding to perceived threat, even if there is no real danger present.
At The Knightsbridge Practice, we offer a safe, calm space to understand what’s happening in both your mind and body - and to begin reclaiming your sense of safety and control.
Common signs of panic
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Sudden, intense episodes of fear or discomfort
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Heart palpitations, shortness of breath, or chest pain
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Feeling dizzy, shaky, or disconnected from your surroundings
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Fear of losing control, fainting, or dying
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Avoidance of places where panic has occurred before
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Worry about when the next attack might happen
How therapy can help
Therapy offers a space to make sense of your experience, understand what fuels panic, and learn how to respond differently when it arises. We work collaboratively and gently, with approaches that may include:
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Psychoeducation about the nervous system and panic response
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Breath and body-based strategies to regulate symptoms and reduce fear of the body’s sensations
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Cognitive work to address catastrophic thinking and “fear of the fear”
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Exploration of underlying stress, trauma, or emotional conflict that may contribute to the pattern
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Gradual exposure support to rebuild confidence and reduce avoidance