Panic disorder goes beyond the occasional panic attack. It involves repeated, often unpredictable episodes that can lead you to avoid situations, places, or activities out of fear. Panic Disorder can take over your life. With the right therapy, you can interrupt this cycle and regain confidence in your daily life.
A panic attack is a sudden, intense wave of anxiety that often comes with distressing physical symptoms, such as:
Some panic attacks have clear triggers, such as public speaking or travel. Others seem to appear out of nowhere, making them even more unsettling.
Living with panic disorder often means constantly anticipating the next attack. You might:
This pattern of fear and avoidance can significantly reduce quality of life.It often leads to agoraphobia, where you feel unable to cope in open or crowded environments.
Learn to reframe your thoughts around panic symptoms and reduce the fear response through gradual exposure and practical tools.
Develop a healthier relationship with anxious thoughts and physical sensations, focusing on values-driven action rather than avoidance.
Our approach is collaborative, respectful, and always at your pace. You stay in control of the process, with expert guidance from our experienced psychologists.
Founders
Paul Jeffery and Dr Melissa Ree, with 25 + years of professional care to the Perth community.
Our team, led by Dr Melissa J Ree and Paul Jeffery, provides panic disorder treatment for children, teens, and adults. With clinics in West Perth and Como, we support you in building confidence, resilience, and freedom from avoidance.
Panic disorder affects about 1 in 20 adults. In children, panic attacks are common, but panic disorder is less frequent, affecting around 2–3%.
With the right support, recovery is possible, and common.
We’re here to help you feel safe again in your own body, mind, and everyday life.
No referral is needed to see one of our psychologists privately. If you’d like to access Medicare rebates, a referral from your GP under a Mental Health Care Plan is required.
Therapy is designed to help you understand and manage anxiety at its core. Over time, many people find their panic attacks become less intense, less frequent—and for some, they stop altogether.
Panic attacks are episodes of intense fear or discomfort. Panic disorder involves recurrent panic attacks and ongoing fear or behavioural changes in response to them.
This varies by person. Many people begin to see improvements within a few sessions. We tailor the therapy to your pace and needs.
Not always. CBT and ACT are often effective on their own. In some cases, a combined approach with medication is recommended. We can help you explore what’s best for you.
