The School of Anxiety’ s Joshua Fletcher on learning, growth, and empowering others to thrive | 23
However, what really stands out is Josh’ s deeply personal motivation for his work:“ What drives me is that I’ ve been on both sides of the couch”, he explains,“ I know what anxiety feels like from the inside.”
Driven by his desire to help others, Josh’ s books cover topics including information and insights into how to deal with an anxiety disorder, honest and empowering self-help tips, navigating health anxiety, and therapy experiences from both perspectives. Likewise, the weekly Disordered podcast, surpassing 3 million downloads and 2000 five-star ratings, covers professional expertise and personal insight on overcoming panic disorder, generalised anxiety, health anxiety, Obsessive compulsive disorder( OCD), depersonalizationderealization disorder( DPDR), driving anxiety, sleep anxiety, and more.
Keele have been fortunate enough to welcome Josh back to campus, including twice as a keynote speaker at Keele’ s Counselling and Psychotherapy conference. At the most recent conference in April 2026, Josh showcased his latest book, Same Time Next Week?, alongside fellow counselling alumna and Drop City Books owner Ruth Wallbank-Hughes.
Contact details: Instagram: @ AnxietyJosh schoolofanxiety. com