Anxiety Counselling

When anxiety goes unmanaged, it can begin to affect many areas of life, including relationships, work, physical health, sleep, and overall wellbeing. Many people start avoiding situations, people, or experiences that trigger anxiety because avoidance can feel safer in the moment. Over time, however, this often increases fear, lowers confidence, and limits quality of life. Anxiety can also contribute to panic symptoms, emotional exhaustion, and depression.

In therapy, we will work together to better understand the thoughts, fears, and patterns contributing to your anxiety. By identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical coping strategies, you can begin to feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your emotional responses. Therapy may include approaches focused on emotional regulation, nervous system calming, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and gradually reducing avoidance behaviours so anxiety no longer controls your life.

Areas of Focus

  • Generalized anxiety and chronic worry

  • Panic attacks and panic symptoms

  • Social anxiety

  • Stress and overwhelm

  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion

  • Trauma-related anxiety

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Overthinking and rumination

  • Sleep difficulties related to anxiety

  • Low self-esteem and self-criticism

Client Populations

I support youth and adults who are:

  • Struggling with ongoing anxiety or excessive worry

  • Experiencing panic, stress, or physical symptoms of anxiety

  • Feeling overwhelmed by work, school, or life transitions

  • Navigating trauma, depression, or co-occurring concerns

  • Looking to build calmer, more manageable daily routines

I offer in-person counselling in Kelowna, BC, and online counselling and psychotherapy throughout BC and Ontario.