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Stress and Anxiety Care at Gangnam Psychiatry Clinics

Psychiatrist assessment for anxiety, panic, burnout and insomnia, with medication and short counselling. Therapy in English is limited.

Quick facts
  • Korean name: 스트레스 · 불안 클리닉
  • Procedure time: First visit 20 to 40 minutes; follow-ups 10 to 20 minutes
  • Anesthesia: None
  • Sessions: Follow-up every 1 to 4 weeks at first
  • Downtime: None
  • Results: SSRIs take 2 to 6 weeks for full effect; short-acting medicines work within an hour
  • Lasts: Treatment often continues 6 to 12 months after improvement

What is Stress and Anxiety Clinic?

Psychiatry clinics in Gangnam treat anxiety disorders, panic attacks, work stress and insomnia. Visits are walk-in or same-week, and many office workers attend during lunch or evenings.

Most clinics focus on assessment and medication with short follow-up talks. Longer psychotherapy in English is available at fewer places and often through separate counselling centers.

How it works

The first visit is a 20 to 40 minute interview with standard questionnaires for anxiety, depression and sleep. The psychiatrist may prescribe an SSRI or SNRI for ongoing anxiety, a short course of a benzodiazepine or other medicine for acute symptoms, or sleep medication. Some clinics add neurofeedback, heart rate variability biofeedback or cognitive behavioral therapy sessions.

Who it suits

  • Panic attacks or persistent worry affecting daily life
  • Burnout, low mood and work stress
  • Insomnia linked to stress
  • Expats who need to continue psychiatric medication

Who should skip it or wait

  • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm right now (call 109 or go to an emergency room)
  • Situations needing long weekly therapy in a language the clinic lacks
  • People seeking only sleeping pills without assessment

Side effects and risks

  • Nausea, sleep change or sexual side effects with SSRIs
  • Drowsiness and dependence risk with benzodiazepines
  • Discontinuation symptoms if stopped suddenly

Aftercare

  • Take medication as prescribed; do not stop abruptly
  • Avoid alcohol with sedatives
  • Keep a record of medication names and doses in English
  • Arrange follow-up at home before you leave Korea

Planning around your trip

Ask for medication names in English generic form and a doctor's letter, because benzodiazepines and some sleep medicines are controlled when crossing borders.

Mental Health clinics near Apgujeong

Last reviewed October 2026. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.

Stress and Anxiety Clinic price

Prices for this treatment depend on the doctor's assessment, so clinics quote after consultation. Message us and we collect quotes from clinics near Apgujeong Station.

Stress and Anxiety Clinic questions

Is it confidential to see a psychiatrist in Korea?

Yes. Records are protected under the Medical Service Act and are not shared with employers or immigration without your consent. Some clinics also offer non-insured visits so nothing goes to the national insurance database.

Can I get my home prescription refilled in Seoul?

Bring your current prescription and a doctor's letter. A Korean psychiatrist will assess you and prescribe a locally available equivalent where possible.

Is talk therapy available in English?

A few psychiatrists and counselling centers in Gangnam and Itaewon offer English sessions. Psychiatry clinics usually provide shorter supportive talks rather than full therapy.

What is the crisis line in Korea?

The national suicide prevention and mental health crisis line is 109. For immediate danger, call 119 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Can the clinic give me a medical certificate for work?

Yes. Psychiatrists can issue a diagnosis certificate or sick note, usually in Korean; ask whether an English version is possible.

Do I need an appointment for a first psychiatry visit?

Many Gangnam clinics accept walk-ins, but booking ahead is wise if you want an English-speaking doctor or an evening slot.

Plan your visit

Get a quote before you fly

Send the treatment, your dates and any past procedures. We reply in English with options, prices and clinic locations near Apgujeong Station.