Counselling for Women Experiencing Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Is Anxiety Making Life Feel Harder Than It Needs To Be?
Do you find yourself constantly overthinking, worrying about what others think, or imagining the worst-case scenario? Maybe you're exhausted from second-guessing yourself, replaying conversations in your head, struggling to relax, or feeling like you're always "on."
Anxiety can show up in many ways:
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racing or obsessive thoughts
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difficulty sleeping
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panic attacks
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perfectionism
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people-pleasing
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irritability
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constant sense that something terrible is going to happen
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avoiding social situations, people and activities
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rehashing or planning conversations
While anxiety is designed to protect us, it can begin to take over our lives when it becomes persistent and overwhelming. You don't have to keep managing it alone.
I get it -
I've been there, too
Having worked through my own social anxiety, I understand how limiting fear and self-doubt can feel. I know what it's like to replay conversations, avoid situations that feel uncomfortable, and miss opportunities because anxiety convinces you it's safer not to try.
I also know that change is possible. Whether you're struggling with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, relationship anxiety, or chronic stress, therapy can help you better understand what's happening and develop new ways of responding.
Our work together is collaborative, non-judgmental and tailored to you
How Counselling Helps Your Anxiety and Panic Attacks
I help women in North Vancouver and throughout British Columbia learn how to relate differently to anxiety so it no longer controls their decisions, relationships, and daily lives. My work draws from evidence-based approaches including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you stop struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings so they have less control over your life. Rather than trying to eliminate discomfort, you learn how to develop psychological flexibility.
Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals (EFIT) helps you understand the emotions beneath your reactions and relationship patterns. Together, we explore how past experiences have shaped your behaviours and the way you connect with others.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a very specialized form of therapy that combines Gestalt and somatic techniques with bilateral stimulation. to reduce the impact of painful memories and events - both recent and past.
Mindfulness and somatic approaches to help calm the nervous system and reconnect with the present moment.
Trauma-informed and attachment-based care that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and respect.
Anxiety Doesn't Have to Run Your Life
Therapy won't eliminate anxiety completely, but it can help you feel more grounded, confident, and able to handle life's challenges without being controlled by worry. Together, we'll work to build practical tools, increase self-confidence, and help you create a life guided by your values rather than fear.
If you're looking for anxiety counselling in North Vancouver or online throughout British Columbia, I invite you to head over to my contact page or book a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.