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.