Sam, try and get hold a book by Dr Claire Weekes called 'self help for your nerves'. I think the book may have differing titles in some countries so just do a search by author and you should be right.
You know what, I don't think anyone who suffers panic/anxiety is ever the same again. It makes us stronger, we take less for granted and instead of becoming involved in the material things in life we learn to just value our health.
My panic was the most debilitating thing in my life and also the most worthwhile. I know it is daunting to begin with but you will learn to live with it and accept it and you will go back to enjoying life the way you want. You will just be stronger and more in tune with yourself!
Stay seeing your counsellor, but if he/she isn't resonating with you, see someone else untill you are comfortable. Stick around here to, there is some great people/advice!
