Health Anxiety: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Your Questions Answered

Health anxiety is often misunderstood — by others, and sometimes even by ourselves. Many people know the fear feels real, but still wonder whether they’re “missing something,” overreacting, or failing to manage it properly.

In this live session, psychotherapist Sophie Gordon will break down what health anxiety actually is. Just as importantly, she’ll clarify what health anxiety isn’t — helping to reduce confusion, self-blame, and unhelpful myths that can keep the cycle going.

Sophie specialises in trauma, PTSD and anxiety, and is trained in EMDR, ACT and CBT. Her work focuses on helping people take the intensity out of anxiety responses so they can stop organising their lives around fear and return their attention to living.

This session will combine clear explanation with a structured Q&A, giving you space to ask common and general questions about health anxiety — including patterns, behaviours, and fears — while keeping the focus on understanding and skill-building rather than reassurance.