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Counselling for overthinking and racing thoughts
It is normal to run through options before a decision. Overthinking becomes a problem when it plays on a loop, interrupting sleep, focus, or the ability to just sit still. Searching for a 'psychologist for overthinking' is often the first step when a racing mind has become exhausting and started interfering with your daily peace.
When to seek help for racing thoughts
Worry serves a purpose, but overthinking often circles the same problems without finding solutions. You might replay past conversations, imagine worst-case scenarios, or feel a constant 'buzz' of mental activity that leaves you tired.
This mental loop can manifest physically as tension, headaches, or an inability to relax. Therapy offers a place to pause the loop. You do not need to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder to benefit from unknotting your thoughts.
How we approach it in therapy
Neha Malik uses cognitive and behavioural approaches to help you step back from thoughts rather than wrestling with them. Sessions focus on identifying the triggers that start the cycle, and building practical skills to ground yourself when the mental noise gets too loud.
We also look at underlying beliefs—such as perfectionism or a fear of failure—that often fuel the need to over-analyse every situation.
Practical next steps
You can begin by booking a 45-minute online consultation. In the first session, you won't be expected to fix everything at once. We will simply map out what the overthinking looks like for you and discuss initial strategies to create some mental space.
Questions people ask
Is overthinking a mental illness?
Overthinking is a behaviour or symptom, not a diagnosis. However, it is a very common feature of anxiety. Therapy can help you understand the difference and learn to manage the thoughts.
Will therapy stop me from thinking ahead or planning?
No. The goal is not to stop thinking, but to shift from unproductive worry to constructive problem-solving. You will still be able to plan, but without the exhausting mental loops.