What our clients say
"I was always treated with respect and they had full consideration of my needs as a priority at all times. I was made to feel comfortable when talking and listened to, and understood when discussing treatment and progress. All in all, Anxiety Specialists provided the right balance of respect and honesty, and made the road to recovery much easier. Their knowledge and expertise was invaluable."
What our clients say about us
"Anxiety Specialists have helped me a great deal with my anxiety, especially going out for walks. And also they are the friendliest people you could ever meet."
What our clients say about us
“Anxiety Specialists have been invaluable in helping me to develop effective strategies to treat anxiety. The atmosphere is relaxing and supportive, with soothing surroundings, inspirational pictures, and friendly and helpful staff. Anxiety treatment is delivered in a simple, straightforward manner, with those relevant psychological processes explained through concise, easy-to-understand diagrams, and offers practical solutions that address the root causes of anxiety. My psychologist, Michael Burrows, is empathetic and extremely helpful: he acts as a sounding board and provides useful and empowering guidance while allowing you to develop and implement your own strategies to manage anxiety.”
What our clients say about us
“I visited Michael at WAS around 3 months ago. When we first met I felt cornered and helpless with my thoughts. Within a few sessions Michael has taught me some awesome tools and techniques. He’s helped me change my perception on thoughts that would have once driven me up the wall. I’m very thankful for everything he’s done and thoroughly recommend him. His help's been a big change for the better. Thanks for everything!”
What our clients say about us
I moved to New Zealand in 2013 after leaving a highly stressful job in the US. I thought that moving to New Zealand would solve my anxiety, but I actually found that the anxiety increased as I navigated unfamiliar situations such as finding new friends, a job in my career field (I’ve never had to look hard for work before), and all the unknowns about what future lie ahead of us in our new country. One of the biggest things I have learned is that we take ourselves with us wherever we go.
In the US, many doctors are much more free in prescribing medications such as benzo’s, which may decrease anxiety symptoms in the short-term, but do not address the actual causes of a person’s anxiety. Like many of my friends in the US, my doctor offered medications, but did not address the reasons behind the anxiety. After I couldn't go into my local mall without a partial panic attack, I located the Wellington Anxiety Clinic through a Google search.
During my first appointment with Michael, we talked about my symptoms and history of over-work and perfectionism, which I have used to self-manage my anxiety since childhood. He explained to me how the brain processes stimuli and engages in processes such as rumination, which can lead to a cycle of anxiety.
Michael has helped me understand the causes of my anxiety and how to manage symptoms in a pro-active way. Today, I am much more aware of my triggers. I have made so much progress that I can now publicly speak in front of hundreds of people, something that I never thought would be possible again. I still experience anxiety and even partial panic attacks, but I know have tools to manage them. I also no longer believe my thoughts as truths, but rather often the results of anxious thinking and cognitive thinking errors.
Michael’s positive, educational, and practical approach to anxiety has helped given me my life back. When I hit a tough anxious period, I now have optimism that I will pull through it with the tools I’ve learned from our sessions. Thank you, Michael, for your work in this important area!