Counselling for Anxiety
For when your brain is working overtime.
Anxiety is a normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time, but when it becomes overwhelming and starts to interfere with daily life, it can be a sign of an anxiety disorder
What to expect in counselling for anxiety.
We get it. You might be worried about what counselling or therapy entails. You may even be wondering, “am I even anxious enough to seek counselling?”
Anxiety counselling typically involves talking to a therapist about the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with anxiety. The therapist will help the client identify the sources of their anxiety and develop strategies to cope with it.
This may include relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and other forms of psychotherapy. The therapist may also provide education about anxiety and its effects on the body and mind. If you think you can benefit from this, you should reach out.
What are we looking to achieve in counselling for anxiety?
Anxiety counselling can help people learn to recognize and manage their anxiety triggers. It can also help them develop healthier coping strategies and learn to recognize and challenge negative thoughts and beliefs.
Through counselling, people can learn to identify and manage their stressors, develop better communication skills, and build self-confidence.
Learn to identify anxiety triggers through the clues your brain and body gives you.
Our counsellors use some of the following therapeutic approaches for anxiety:
Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT) - focuses on helping individuals identify and challenge anxious thoughts and behaviours, and develop healthier ways of recognizing feelings in the moment.
interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - focuses on helping individuals understand and improve their relationships with others, and develop better communication and problem-solving skills.
Narrative Therapy - focuses on the narratives people tell about themselves, and uses therapeutic strategies to change perceptions or tell new narratives.
And more
Who can benefit from counselling for anxiety?
Anxiety counselling can be beneficial for people of all ages. It can help children and teens learn to manage their anxiety and develop healthy coping strategies. It can also help adults learn to manage their anxiety and reduce its intensity.
Anxiety counselling can be a helpful tool for people who are struggling with anxiety. It can help them learn to manage their anxiety and reduce its intensity. It can also help them develop healthier coping strategies and build self-confidence.