Performance anxiety
What is performance anxiety?
Performance anxiety is the term used to describe exaggerated feelings of fear, nervousness, dread and fear of failure that surround completing specific tasks which may include public speaking, artistic performance, sports performance, examinations, or sexual activity. Performance anxiety is common mental health concern, but not a diagnosable condition.
When to seek treatment for performance anxiety
You should consider treatment for your worry, anxiety or panic disorders when:
You avoid speaking up in situations where it would benefit you to do so or engage in activities that may be rewarding (e.g., singing, acting and dancing) because of the fear of failure.
You feel increasingly anxious about delivering presentations, speeches in public or engaging in sexual activities.
- You are preoccupied or overly concerned with what others think about you when engaging in performance-based activities.
You notice that you are feeling down or judging yourself negatively in many performance-based situations.
What do Onebright offer?
We offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for performance anxiety, as there is evidence to suggest it can be of support in terms of reducing symptoms and improving both daily functioning and quality of life.
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Benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence based, goal-oriented and collaborative psychological therapy approach that focuses on understanding the past and present connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours (termed the ‘formulation’). It also offers powerful tools, strategies, and techniques to identify, challenge and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and associated feelings and behaviours, helping to significantly improve mental health and quality of life.
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Onebright's client liaison team are available Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays).
You must be aged 18 years or above to access our therapy services.
You must be aged 18 years or above to access our therapy services.