Originally Posted by
pulisa
In my area you can either opt for CBT or for Counselling for Depression on the NHS.
In some private practices you can have an initial free phone consultation with a therapist and then you can get some idea of what they could offer you and whether they sound as if they could help you. CBT offers practical advice and potential coping techniques for managing anxiety which can be very helpful with panic attacks. Other forms of therapy are often offered such as ACT(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and various types of psychotherapy for longer term issues.