Anxiety · online video sessions

Do I have anxiety?

A racing mind, a tight chest, the sense that something is about to go wrong even when nothing is. Anxiety shows up differently for everyone - in thoughts, in the body, in sleep. If you've been wondering whether what you're feeling counts as anxiety, you're not alone.

Want a read on where you are first? Take the free GAD-7 self-test.

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Komel Kaur, psychotherapist working online with people navigating anxiety

Komel Kaur

Psychotherapist + Executive Coach

  • M.A. Psychology

    CBT and DBT trained psychotherapist

  • 5 languages

    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Kashmiri

  • 60-minute sessions

    Online video, times shown on your own clock

  • No payment to request

    Ask for a time first, pay once it is confirmed

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Komel Kaur

Reviewed by Komel Kaur, psychotherapist and executive coach, M.A. Psychology

Last reviewed 20 August 2026

What it can feel like

Anxiety isn't just nervousness before a big event. For some people it lives in the body: a tight chest, shallow breathing, a stomach that won't settle. For others it's in the mind: replaying conversations, forecasting disaster, or feeling unable to switch off.

It can also be quiet - a persistent dread, perfectionism, or the need to control outcomes so nothing goes wrong. However it shows up, the question isn't whether your anxiety is 'bad enough.' The question is whether it's getting in the way of the life you want.

Common signs

  • ·Worrying most days, often about many things at once
  • ·Restlessness or feeling on edge
  • ·Fatigue, even after a full night's sleep
  • ·Trouble concentrating or mind going blank
  • ·Irritability
  • ·Muscle tension
  • ·Sleep problems - falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking unrested
  • ·Avoiding situations that trigger anxiety

Start with a free self-check

The screeners below are the same ones used in clinics worldwide. They're free, private, and take a few minutes. Your results appear on screen immediately.

Anxiety · Primary screener

Anxiety Self-Test

A validated 7-item screen for generalised anxiety. Takes about 2 minutes.

GAD-7
7 questions · ~2 minTake the test →

What therapy for anxiety looks like

I work with adults online to understand what keeps anxiety stuck - whether it's thoughts, past experiences, or patterns that started long ago. We use evidence-based approaches tailored to you.

  • CBT to identify and shift anxious thought patterns
  • Somatic and grounding techniques for the body
  • Understanding triggers without avoiding life
  • Building a plan you can use between sessions

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Common questions

Is the GAD-7 a diagnosis?

No. The GAD-7 is a screening tool that measures how much anxiety has been affecting you over the last two weeks. A higher score suggests it's worth speaking with a mental health professional; it does not diagnose an anxiety disorder on its own.

How long does the anxiety test take?

The GAD-7 has seven questions and takes most people about two minutes. You get your results on screen immediately, and you can choose to have them emailed to you.

Can anxiety go away on its own?

Sometimes anxiety eases when stress passes. But if it has been persistent, or if it's limiting your work, relationships, or sleep, therapy can help you change the pattern rather than just waiting it out.

Do you work with anxiety in teens or children?

Yes. I also offer parent-support and youth-focused approaches. The SCARED and SDQ screeners can be a useful starting point for younger age groups.

How it works

Three steps, about five minutes.

No waiting list, no phone tag, no chasing a reply. You can have a time requested before you close this page, and nothing is paid until it is confirmed.

Komel Kaur at her desk, framed by her framed qualifications

01

Pick a session and a time

Choose the session you want and a slot that suits you. Times are shown on your own clock, and evening slots are open.

02

Request it, no payment yet

Leave a few details and send the request. The slot is held for you while Komel confirms she is the right fit.

03

Confirm and get your Meet link

Komel sends a payment link for that session. Once it is paid, the Google Meet link lands in your inbox.

From the practice

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When this is not the right fit

Komel is a psychotherapist and executive coach based in the UAE, working online worldwide. Sessions are private and self-funded, and cannot be claimed on local insurance or used for legal, medical or workplace reports. She does not prescribe or manage medication.

This is not an emergency service. If you are in immediate danger, use a local crisis line rather than a booking request. Her credentials and training and the full scope of practice are published.