Health Anxiety Group Therapy
Stop letting panic and health worries control your life
A structured 10-week online therapy group for Ontario adults experiencing panic attacks, fear of physical symptoms, or persistent worries about their health.
Learn to understand the anxiety cycle, reduce checking and reassurance seeking, and become more confident responding to uncomfortable sensations and uncertainty.
- 10-week program
- $80 per session
- Virtual across Ontario
Does this sound familiar?
This group may be appropriate if you experience:
- Recurrent panic attacks or fear of having another attack
- Fear of a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, nausea, or other physical sensations
- Persistent worry that you may have a serious illness
- Difficulty trusting medical reassurance
- Frequent checking of your body or vital signs
- Repeatedly searching symptoms online
- Asking family members, friends, or healthcare professionals for reassurance
- Avoiding exercise, travel, work, social activities, or unfamiliar places
- Brief relief after reassurance, followed by the return of anxiety
You do not need to have every symptom on this list to benefit from the program.
What we will work on
Over the course of the program, you will learn how to:
The program draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and exposure-based approaches for panic and health anxiety.
Why participate in a group?
Panic and health anxiety can feel isolating. It is easy to believe that no one else understands how convincing or frightening the symptoms feel.
Group therapy offers an opportunity to learn alongside people facing similar patterns. Participants can share strategies, practise new skills, encourage one another, and discover that they are not alone.
The group format also makes specialized therapy more accessible than weekly individual sessions.
Program details
- Length
- 10 weeks
- Cost
- $80 per group session
- Location
- Online throughout Ontario
- Admission
- New participants can begin at designated rotating entry points
- Consultation
- Free 15-minute consultation before enrolment
The consultation allows us to discuss what you have been experiencing, answer your questions, and determine whether the group is an appropriate fit.
Receipts are provided for psychotherapy services. Coverage varies, so please confirm that your extended health plan covers services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist.
Meet your therapist
Adrian Gudino, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Adrian works primarily with adults experiencing panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, and addictions.
His approach combines practical CBT-based strategies with compassionate, trauma-informed care. The goal is not simply to help you manage symptoms temporarily, but to understand the patterns maintaining your anxiety and develop a healthier relationship with fear and uncertainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a formal diagnosis?
No. A diagnosis is not required. Before enrolment, we will have a brief consultation to discuss your concerns and determine whether the program is suitable for you.
What if I am currently experiencing physical symptoms?
New, severe, or concerning physical symptoms should be appropriately assessed by a healthcare professional. Psychotherapy can address anxiety connected to physical sensations, but it does not replace medical assessment or emergency care.
Do I have to discuss personal medical details with the group?
You decide how much personal information you want to share. Participation and openness are encouraged, but you will not be pressured to disclose details before you feel ready.
Is the group confidential?
Confidentiality expectations are reviewed with every participant. Group members agree not to share information about other participants outside the group.
Can I join quickly?
The program uses rotating admission points rather than requiring every participant to wait for an entirely new group to begin. Your possible starting date will be discussed during your consultation.
What if the group is not right for me?
The initial consultation will help us assess fit. If the group does not appear appropriate, we can discuss individual therapy or other treatment options.
Take the first step
You do not have to keep organizing your life around panic attacks, physical sensations, and the fear that something has been missed.
Book a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions, discuss whether the group fits your needs, and learn about the next available starting date.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation