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Managing anxiety at work: practical support and CBT

Specialist CBT therapy for anxiety, OCD, depression and more in West London

Anxiety can affect concentration, sleep, communication and the effort required to get through a working day. CBT-based support can help someone understand the pattern, identify practical changes and prepare for a workplace conversation; legal questions belong with ACAS or Citizens Advice. Navigating practical workplace support Experiencing this difficulty at work can make ordinary demands feel far more effortful. The focus can be on identifying specific practical changes that might reduce daily friction, such as a quieter space, adjusted hours, visible task-tracking or clearer written priorities. What is useful depends on the person, their role and the workplace. The Lyceum Clinic does not provide legal advice regarding employment law. CBT-based support can help someone identify practical changes that may reduce daily friction and build the confidence and communication strategies needed to discuss them effectively with an employer. For guidance on employment-law matters, consult ACAS or Citizens Advice. Preparing a workplace conversation It can help to describe the practical impact rather than trying to prove or label an experience. A CBT-based conversation can explore patterns, confidence, communication and a manageable next step. It cannot decide an employment-law question or make a request on someone’s behalf.

Frequently asked questions

Can CBT help me prepare for a workplace conversation?

CBT-based support can help you identify the pattern affecting your working day, clarify a practical need and build confidence for a conversation. It is not legal advice or representation.

Do I need to disclose a diagnosis at work?

Deciding what to share at work is personal. A therapist can help you think through the psychological and practical aspects, while ACAS or Citizens Advice can provide current employment-law information.

Where can I find employment-law information?

The Lyceum Clinic does not provide legal advice regarding employment law. CBT-based support can help someone identify practical changes that may reduce daily friction and build the confidence and communication strategies needed to discuss them effectively with an employer. For guidance on employment-law matters, consult ACAS or Citizens Advice.

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Written by Sanah Younis, BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist at The Lyceum Clinic.

Last clinically reviewed: 14 August 2026

Clinical information on this page is general and does not replace personalised assessment. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or attend A&E.

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