Anxiety · Brisbane CBD & Online
When anxiety makes work harder than it needs to be.
Practical, evidence-based support for professionals managing anxiety, worry, and workplace stress.
Registered psychologist providing anxiety support in Brisbane CBD.
Anxiety at work isn’t just about feeling stressed.
For many professionals, anxiety isn’t about panic attacks or an obvious fear. It’s subtler than that — and often harder to recognise because it can look a lot like conscientiousness, drive, or just working hard.
It might be the constant checking and rechecking of your work. The difficulty switching off at the end of the day. The feeling that no matter how much you achieve, there’s always something to worry about. Or a quiet, persistent sense that things are about to go wrong — even when the evidence says otherwise.
For busy professionals in Brisbane and beyond, anxiety can quietly affect performance, relationships at work, and the ability to enjoy what you’ve worked hard to build. When it starts to interfere with how you’re functioning, it’s worth getting some support.
How anxiety tends to show up for professionals
Constant worry & overthinking
Racing thoughts, worst-case scenarios, and difficulty quieting your mind — even when things are going well.
Difficulty switching off
Lying awake replaying conversations, or finding it hard to leave work mentally even when you’ve left physically.
Procrastination and avoidance
Putting off tasks that feel overwhelming, or avoiding situations that trigger that sense of dread — even important ones.
Perfectionism and self-doubt
Setting impossibly high standards, feeling like nothing is ever quite good enough, or second-guessing decisions long after they’re made.
Physical symptoms
Tension headaches, a tight chest, trouble sleeping, or a general sense of being on edge that doesn’t quite go away.
Trouble being present
Finding it hard to focus in meetings, conversations, or even at home — because your mind is always somewhere else.
Anxiety in professionals often goes unrecognised for a long time — partly because the drive to achieve can mask the symptoms of anxiety, and partly because those with high standards often just push on when things are tough. If you’ve been managing it quietly, that takes a toll.
You might also be looking for
Anxiety can show up in specific ways that have their own dynamics. If any of these feels more relevant to what you’re experiencing, there’s more specific information available.
Social Anxiety
If anxiety is particularly triggered by social or professional interactions — presentations, meetings, networking, or the fear of being judged or evaluated by others.
Performance Anxiety
If anxiety is most prominent in high-stakes situations — important presentations, critical conversations, or moments where you feel your competence is being assessed.
Sleeping Difficulties
If anxiety is significantly affecting your sleep — difficulty switching off, lying awake with racing thoughts, or waking during the night.
What we work on together
- Understand what’s driving it
We explore the patterns behind your anxiety — what triggers it, what keeps it going, and how it’s been affecting your work and life. Understanding the cycle is the first step to breaking it. - Change your relationship with anxious thoughts
Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety (which rarely works), ACT helps you hold anxious thoughts differently — so they have less power over what you do and how you perform. - Build practical strategies
You’ll leave sessions with tools you can actually use — techniques for managing worry, improving focus, making decisions under pressure, and setting boundaries that protect your energy. - Develop sustainable ways to perform
The goal isn’t just to feel less anxious. It’s to build a way of working that doesn’t constantly generate anxiety in the first place — one that’s sustainable over the long term.
Working with a psychologist who understands professional life.
I’m Adam Sadd, a registered psychologist and the founder of Uplift Psychology. With 17 years of combined experience across psychology, coaching, HR, and leadership, I have a practical understanding of how workplace pressure affects how we think, feel, and perform.
I work with professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, and career challenges — people who take their work seriously and want support that’s grounded in psychology, not generic advice. My approach is warm, direct, and focused on what’s actually useful for you.
Registered
Psychologist (AHPRA)
17+ years
combined experience
Board approved
Supervisor
Background in
Psychology, HR & Leadership
Tailored to How You Think and Work
When managing anxiety I draw on a blend of evidence-based approaches. Here’s what you can expect from our sessions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A mindfulness-based framework that supports you to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, build psychological flexibility, and take action guided by your values.
Rates and Rebates
Session Type | Fee | After Medicare Rebate** |
|---|---|---|
Initial session (50 min)* | $320 | $218.45 |
Subsequent sessions (50 min) | $275 | $173.45 |
*Initial session includes onboarding, psychological assessment, and developing a customised plan
**Medicare rebate available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. Private health insurance rebates may also apply depending on your level of cover — I can process most funds at time of payment.
How You Can Get Started
Step 1
Book a 15-Minute Intake Call
I’ll call you for a relaxed 15-minute conversation. Ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and decide whether Uplift Psychology feels like the right fit for you. There’s no pressure, and no obligation to commit.
Step 2
Begin With a Clear Plan
In your first session, we’ll clarify your goals, explore what’s happening for you, and introduce evidence-informed approaches. Whether short-term or ongoing, your plan will be tailored to how you think and work.
Step 3
Practical, focused sessions
Focused on what’s important to you. Each session is practical, psychology-backed and solutions-oriented. You’ll leave with insight, strategies, and a clear sense of where to direct your energy.
Initial session $320 · Subsequent sessions $275 · Medicare & Private Health Rebates Available
A 15-minute conversation. No obligation.
You’re capable. getting support when you need it doesn’t change that.
A free 15-minute intake call is all it takes to get started. There’s no pressure, and no obligation to commit.
