Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder: A Complete Clinical Guide

Can a panic attack make you faint? Feeling faint is common in panic, but actual loss of consciousness needs medical assessment. Panic physiology usually involves an adrenaline driven increase in heart rate and alertness, while Vasovagal syncope involves a sudden fall in blood pressure and sometimes heart rate. CBT can help once relevant medical causes have been considered. BABCP accredited panic disorder therapy is available in Chiswick, Ealing and the Richmond venue, West London. This guide was written by Sanah Younis, a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 11 years of clinical experience across NHS specialist services and private practice. BABCP accreditation is the UK's highest professional standard for CBT practitioners. The Lyceum offers BABCP accredited CBT therapy face to face in Chiswick, Ealing and the Richmond venue, and online. Session fees are £110 online and £140 face to face. Some insurance or cash plan policies may contribute to costs, subject to individual terms. You can enquire directly about a free 15 minute consultation and check current availability. For further reading, visit the Clinical Guides library at lyceumclinic.co.uk/guides, or book a free consultation at lyceumclinic.co.uk/start.

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.