Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Approaches
Anxiety Therapy
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes consntant or overwhelming, it can take over far more of your life than it should. You might recognize:
- Persistent worry that´s hard to switch off
- Racing or repetitive thoughts
- Physical symptoms: racing heart, tight chest, or trouble sleeping
- Feeling on edge, restless, or exhausted for no clear reason
If anxiety is shaping your decisions, your relationships, or your day-to-day life, you don´t have to manage it alone. Support can help you understand wha´s driving it and build a different relationship with it.
- Licensed psychologist in Greece
- Confidential & secure
- English & German
- Online Psychological Counseling
- No waiting list
- video/phone call /messaging sessions
- Now accepting new clients
20 min
first consultation, free
Who I work with
Types of Anxieties
Anxiety can come in all types of forms, here are some signs you may need or want therapy * listing a few facts, not all, reach out for more information please
Generalized Anxiety
-Excessive worry thats hard to control, often about several areas of life (work, health, relationship, finances, school, university, etc)
-Fatigue, restlesness, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, sleep problems (trouble falling or staying asleep)
Fact: It builds gradually, some individuals have it as a "trait" of always worrying, before realizing its become something they may need support with.
Generalized Anxiety Therapy
Social Anxiety
-Intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated in social situations
-Fatigue, restlesness, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, sleep problems (trouble falling or staying asleep)
-Avoiding gatherings, meetings, or speaking up in groups
- Overanalyzing conversations or interactions afterward
- Physical symptoms in social settings: blushing, sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat
Fact: Social anxiety often shows up in specific situations, public speaking, meeting new people, or being uncomfortable with people you already know.
Social Anxiety Therapy
Panic Attacks
-Sudden, intense episodes of fear that peak within minutes
- Racing heart or heart palpitations
- Shortness of breath or feeling like you can't get enough air
- Chest tightness or pain
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint
- A sense of unreality or detachment from surroundings
- Fear of losing control or "going crazy"
Fact: Panic attacks can start without obvious triggers, which often leads to secondary anxiety, fear of having another attacck, which can become distressing in itself.
Panic Attack Therapy
Health Anxiety
Sadness, negativity and low self-esteem.
-Persistent worry about having or developing a serious illness
- Frequently checking your body for signs of illness
- Repeatedly seeking reassurance from doctors, family, or online searches
- Difficulty being reassured, even after a clear medical result
- Avoiding health-related information or compulsively researching symptoms.
Fact: Health anxiety isn´t about being dramatic, it stems from a genuine difficulty tolerating uncertainty about the body, which therapy can help address directly.
Health Anxiety Therapy
Relationship Anxiety
- Persistent worry about a partner´s feelings, commitment, or faithfulness, even without evidence of a problem
- Needing frequent reassurance
Overanalyzing texts, tone or small interactions
-Anxious/Avoidant/ Secure Attachement
- Fear of abandonment or being "too much"
- Difficulty trusting positive moments in the relationship, expecting things to go wrong
Fact: Relationship anxiety often has less to do with the relationship itself and more to do with underlying patterns around trust or self-worth — which is why it can show up across different relationships, not just one.
Relationship Anxiety Therapy
Transition-related anxiety
- Heightened worry or overwhelm during major life changes (moving, new job, relationship changes, becoming a parent)
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating during the transition period
- A sense of loss of control or identity during the change
- Physical tension or restlessness tied to uncertainty about "whats next"
Fact: Even positive changes — a new job, a move you wanted, a relationship milestone — can trigger significant anxiety, since the nervous system often responds to change itself, not just negative events.
Transition-related anxiety therapy
Phobias - spefic phobias
- Intense fear of a particular object or situation (heights, flying, needles, vomiting, certain animals)
- Physical panic-like symptoms when confronted with the feared object/situation
- Active avoidance of the trigger, sometimes shaping daily decisions around it
- wareness that the fear is disproportionate to actual danger, but difficulty controlling the reaction
Fact: Phobias are one of the most treatable anxiety presentations, often responding well to structured, gradual exposure approaches within a relatively short treatment timeframe.
Phobia Therapy
Seperation anxiety disorder
- Excessive distress when anticipating or experiencing separation from a specific person (partner, parent, child)
- Persistent worry about something bad happening to that person, or to yourself, while apart
- Reluctance to be alone, travel, or be away from that person
- Physical symptoms (nausea, headaches) around anticipated separations
Fact: Separation anxiety isn't only a childhood experience, it's recognized as a valid diagnosis in adults too, and can show up strongly in long-term relationships or with adult children living away from home.
Seperation anxiety therapy
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Lara Linder
How I help
Warm, evidence based, and entirely yours.
My approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), one of the most well-researched methods for treating anxiety.
Alongside CBT, I draw on mindfulness and grounding techniques to help you reconnect with the present moment when anxious thoughts start to spiral, and a collaborative, non-judgmental approach that treats you as the expert on your own experience, not a diagnosis to be managed. The goal isn't just to feel calmer in the short term, but to build a lasting, different relationship with anxiety, so it no longer dictates your decisions, your relationships, or how you show up in your life.
Together, we start by understanding your anxiety on its own terms: what triggers it, how it shows up in your body, and the thought patterns that keep it going. From there, we work on practical, evidence-based tools you can actually use, not just in session, but in the middle of a stressful workday, before a difficult conversation, or in the moments panic starts to rise.
What to Expect
No concern is too small, and no burden is too heavy. If it matters to you, it matters for therapy. Let's take the first step together.
German and English Online Therapy Sessions
*No waiting list*
1
First introduction
After scheduling your slot or reaching out, look out for a confirmation email from Lara. It will include your preferred therapy meeting link and everything you need to know. Have questions? Ask away, or we'll chat at our session!
2
A warm welcome
Going into your first session might feel excited or even anxious and scared, and that is entirely okay. There is no right or wrong way to "do" therapy, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before we meet. Come exactly as you are; we will take it one gentle step at a time.
3
Personalized Care
No two individuals walk the same path. Lara takes the time to listen to your story, your thoughts, worries, doubts and hopes and find a path to help you and achieve your goals again, with a mixture of CBT, mindfulness, grounding techniques and anything that may help you.
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Ongoing Support
As your journey continues, sessions evolve with your progress, there is no limit or set number of sessions you have to commit to. Healing is not linear, we move at your pace, and you decide how long our collaborative journey lasts. You can stop, pause, or continue whenever it feels right for you.
"Anxiety isn't a character flaw — it's a signal that your nervous system is working overtime."
"Anxiety can make small moments feel huge. Therapy helps make room to breathe again."
I am Here to Support Your Journey
No concern is too small, and no burden is too heavy. If it matters to you, it matters for sessions. Let's take the first step together.
Sessions available online, how you feel comfortable whether its via video call, phone call, or messaging. *No waiting list
20 min introductory call
50 minute call
What to Expect
1
First introduction
After scheduling your slot or reaching out, look out for a confirmation email from Lara. It will include your online meeting link and everything you need to know. Have questions? Ask away, or we'll chat at our session!
2
A warm welcome
Going into your first session might feel exciting or even anxious and scared, and that is entirely okay. There is no right or wrong way to approach counseling, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before we meet. Come exactly as you are; we will take it one gentle step at a time.
3
Personalized Support
No two individuals walk the same path. Lara takes the time to listen to your story, your thoughts, worries, doubts, and hopes, finding a path to help you achieve your goals using a mixture of CBT approaches, mindfulness, grounding techniques, and tailored tools.
4
Ongoing Support
As your journey continues, sessions evolve with your progress. There is no set number of sessions you have to commit to. Personal growth is not linear, so we move at your pace, and you decide how long our collaborative journey lasts. You can stop, pause, or continue whenever it feels right for you.
Questions
Good to know
How long is a therapy session?
A therapy session is 50 minutes unless discussed otherwise. 60 to 90 minutes can be offered.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. The first 20 minutes are free of charge, so you can meet me, ask anything, have a small intake and feel how therapy is with me.
Which languages do you offer therapy in?
I offer sessions in English and German. You are welcome to choose whichever language feels most comfortable to you.
Where do sessions take place?
Sessions are taken place online via, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet, so you can join from anywhere in the world from a private, comfortable space.
How much is a session?
Session prices start at 70 Euro per session, lower price for students and low income individuals.
How does payment work?
You receive a receipt or invoice for each session, you can pay via bank transfer or PayPal. Insurance assignments are not accepted, however, you can give the invoice to your insurance. It has worked for clients in the past, that it was accepted. Fees are discussed during your free consultation.
Is everything I share confidential?
Yes, what you share stays private and is handled with full professional and ethical care.
How does communication work outside of sessions?
I have a golden rule, message me whenever you would like, appointment changes, with questions, thoughts, updates, as long as I am available and free I will reply. Sometimes I will say “lets discuss this directly in therapy”, please keep in mind I can not be a crisis hotline available 24/7, contact the crisis hotline directly.
Crisis hotline
Important Note: My services are not suitable for acute psychiatric emergencies or crises. In such cases, please immediately contact the German Crisis Support / Telephone Counseling (0800/1110111) or emergency services (112).
