In a Nutshell
pros
- Specifically targets anxiety disorders, fear, and panic attacks
- World-renowned reputation for successful treatment
- Easy, at-home, on-your-own treatments
cons
- Not a typical therapist-to-client session format
- Only deals with a limited scope of issues
Therapist/Counselor Screening Process
Since you aren’t being paired with a counselor as you would be with the more conventional online therapy services, Panic Away doesn’t have any sort of screening process. The only therapist, Barry McDonagh, is a BA, Dip Psych-carrying member as well as a best-selling author of a wide library of books dealing with overcoming anxiety. Social acclaim, real user testimonials, and celebrity endorsements all offer sufficient proof of concept for this brilliant method.
Get Help With
Unlike other online therapy sites, Panic Away doesn’t deal with a broad range of clinical and lifestyle issues such as depression, marriage counseling, and anorexia. Instead, this service focuses exclusively on panic attacks and other anxiety-induced issues, treating them from the core and eliminating them once and for all. Panic Away can help you with:
General anxiety disorders
Related phobias
Agoraphobia
Fear of flying
Social anxiety
Claustrophobia
Panic attacks
And other anxiety and fear-related issues.
Types of Sessions Available
Again, this is not your run of the mill online therapy. Don’t expect to find a live chat, video therapy session, or even a phone number with a counselor waiting on the other end of the line. Instead, there are basically 2 options if you want to take advantage of the Panic Away method of dealing with fear and stress: private sessions or digital recordings.
Private sessions
Private sessions are one-on-one meetings held by Barry McDonagh, founder and brains (or should we say heart?) behind the Panic Away approach to anxiety relief. This is a very unique, very tailored experience that really gets personal, giving clients the kind of individualized therapy that they need to overcome their anxiety. Private sessions can include personal phone calls, messages, and in-person sessions.
Private sessions with Barry are said to be incredible, life-changing, and unforgettable. But there’s one catch: they’re ridiculously hard to book. Since Barry is the only one who conducts personal sessions, time is limited. And there is a long waiting list for this VIP service. So, while we didn’t get a chance to test drive private sessions, from the feedback online, it’s the only way to fly!
Digital media
The digital media package is the second, and much more common (and more accessible) option. You can choose to download the material on your mobile or desktop device if you prefer the convenience of on-the-go access. Alternatively, you can get Panic Away in book, DVD, and CD form delivered to your home.
Pricing & Special Offers
Considering what you get for the price, this is a real steal in our opinion. No, you aren't getting a one-on-one counseling session. You're getting a full self-help program that can transform your life forever (and it’s yours to keep forever, so that’s an added bonus). Here are the prices:
Hard Copy
Digital Copy
$97 plus shipping and handling
$67.95
Panic Away comes with an 8-week money back guarantee too. So, you can even test it out and get your money back if you aren’t happy with the results.
Another thing we found interesting was the pricing explanation given by Barry McDonagh himself. Panic Away is a business just like any other, and even the most altruistic businesses need to cover costs, make payroll, and earn a living. So, it’s no surprise that this company charges for its product and no explanation is necessary. Yet McDonagh gives users a deeper insight into the thought process behind the pricing structure.
As it turns out, people are a lot more committed to a program when they make a financial investment; this is statistically-proven to be true. So, Panic Away charges a nominal fee for these services at least in part to help ensure your own success. We were absolutely floored by this reasoning, and it earned Panic Away big points in the integrity and customer care departments.
What’s Unique About Panic Away?
Of course, the exclusivity of anxiety-focused therapy makes Panic Away stand out from the other, broader therapy services. And the payment explanation earned this company points for heart, but here are a few more reasons why Panic Away is really a totally unique experience:
Anxiety Test
One thing we like about Panic Away is the Anxiety Test it offers. This is a quick questionnaire that you can fill out online. It has statements like "I think the worst about things" or "I worry a lot," and you can rank yourself from never to always. Depending on your answers, Panic Away will aggregate your score and tell you how much and what type of anxiety you may suffer from on a daily basis.
21-7 Technique
The 21-7 Technique is the heart of the therapy program, and it’ll show you how to get a hold of your panic attacks in just 21 seconds, and how to reduce, calm, and overcome anxiety altogether in 7 minutes. That kind of speed and proof of concept just can’t be argued with. Using mental imagery, positive messaging, understanding physiological responses, TFT, and other mental and physical exercises, Panic Away really yields results.
The program is broken down into 3 stages:
Trust
Accept
Persist
In the Trust Stage, you learn the One Move technique. This teaches you to “observe” the panic, embrace it, and use it to actually overcome your panic attack.
In the Accept Stage, you’ll learn to accept the causes of your anxiety (not the anxiety itself—that you’ll be getting rid of shortly, hopefully). Just accepting the fact that you are in a stressful situation (and not fighting it) can be a tremendous stress relief and anxiety reducer.
Finally, the Persist Stage encourages, motivates, and teaches you how to keep going. If at first you don’t succeed...try again. That’s the motto of this stage.
What Users Are Saying About Panic Away
Panic Away isn’t just a fad either. For almost 2 decades, this company has helped 150,000+ people across 32 countries overcome anxiety and deal with their panic attacks. Here are a few of the reviews left by real Panic Away users:
100% More Confident: “I only purchased the Panic Away program 2 weeks ago, and I am already feeling 100% more confident in myself than I was before.” - Justin
Amazed With Panic Away: “I have lived with OCD since I was in junior high and have had severe general anxiety my whole life. Your program has given me so much. I cannot believe how quickly it worked.” - Candi
International Franchise Mogul: “Panic Away is the best program for treating panic attacks, I know because it worked for me.” - Anthony Amos
World Renowned Vocal Coach: “I know how debilitating anxiety and panic attacks can be for performers. After having met barry and reviewed the program. I will be recommending it to my clients.” - Roger Love
Scheduling Live Chats/Video Chats
To schedule private sessions, you’ll need to contact Barry directly (through the website) and wait for a response.
Customer Support
Customer support is available via the online contact form.
Bottom Line
Panic Away is a highly-acclaimed program that has proven itself time and time again to be successful at treating and eliminating anxiety disorders and their symptoms. With a straightforward, compassionate, and relatable approach, Panic Away uses your own inner dialogue to guide you toward a stress- and panic attack-free life.
