Evidence-Based Approaches to
Treating Anxiety & Stress


Gentle, trauma-informed support to help you find calm, clarity, and confidence
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by constant worry, racing thoughts, or a tightness in your chest that just won’t ease, you’re not alone. Anxiety affects many people in different ways—but it can be incredibly isolating when you’re in the middle of it. Maybe you’ve been trying to push through, hide how you’re feeling, or make sense of it on your own.
The truth is, anxiety isn’t just “in your head.” It’s a real, physiological response—and with the right support, relief is possible.
In my practice, I offer personalized, evidence-based therapy that’s rooted in compassion and collaboration. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface of your anxiety, so you can move forward with more balance, resilience, and ease.

Understanding How Anxiety Affects Your Life

Anxiety often shows up in both the mind and body, sometimes in ways that are hard to name. You might notice:
  • A constant feeling of unease, panic, or inability to relax
  • Racing thoughts, mental fog, or trouble concentrating
  • Muscle tension, tightness in your chest, or shallow breathing
  • Digestive issues, sleep disruptions, or persistent fatigue
  • Avoiding situations, people, or responsibilities you once managed with ease
These are not signs of weakness or failure. They are signals from your nervous system that it’s under strain—and that you’re in need of safety, care, and support.

How Anxiety Therapy Can Help

My approach to anxiety counselling is warm, grounded, and collaborative. You are not a problem to be fixed. You are a whole person with a story, strengths, and the capacity to heal.
Together, we’ll tailor a plan that helps you not only manage anxiety but understand it—and respond to it with greater compassion and control.
Depending on your needs and goals, therapy may include:
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Reshape anxious thinking patterns and create more helpful internal dialogue
  • Somatic and body-based techniques: Learn to notice and calm the body’s stress responses
  • Mindfulness and grounding practices: Anchor yourself in the present and soften mental overwhelm
  • Narrative and strength-based approaches: Reclaim your voice, agency, and sense of self
These approaches help you shift from reacting to anxiety to responding with awareness, clarity, and confidence.

Why Seek Counselling for Anxiety?

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns in Canada, yet many people feel they need to manage it alone. You don’t have to. Support is available—and healing is possible.
With the right therapeutic connection, you can:
  • Identify and better understand your stressors and triggers
  • Cultivate emotional steadiness and self-trust
  • Improve your sleep, energy, and focus
  • Learn healthy ways to regulate emotions without shutting down
  • Reconnect with your goals, relationships, and sense of purpose
Clients often say they begin to feel more like themselves again—more grounded, clear-headed, and capable of handling life’s ups and downs.

Take the First Step Toward Relief

If anxiety is interfering with your daily life—even in subtle but persistent ways—therapy can help you reclaim a sense of ease and control.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you get a feel for what working together might be like. We’ll talk through any questions you have and explore whether it feels like the right fit.
You don’t have to walk this path alone.
Let’s begin your healing journey—together.

“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.”

– Mark Twain

FAQ’s About Counselling
for Anxiety and Stress

What is anxiety therapy, and how can it help me?

Anxiety therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore what’s fueling your anxiety. It can help you better understand your triggers, learn practical coping tools, and develop healthier ways to respond to stress.

Can therapy help with other issues tied into my anxiety, like perfectionism or people-pleasing?

Yes! Anxiety is often connected to patterns like overthinking, self-criticism, or burnout. Therapy can help you address the root causes and build healthier boundaries and habits.

What does “evidence-based” mean in anxiety therapy?

Evidence-based therapy means your sessions are grounded in approaches that have been rigorously studied and shown to be effective — like CBT, ACT, or somatic practices.

Is this approach trauma-informed?

Yes. The therapy offered is trauma-informed, meaning it’s sensitive to past experiences and focuses on creating a safe, respectful, and empowering space for healing.

How do I know if I need therapy for anxiety or stress?

If anxiety is interfering with your daily life, relationships, work, or health, therapy can help. You don’t need to wait until things feel “bad enough” — support is available at any stage.

Can I talk to you before committing to therapy?

Absolutely. A free 15-minute consultation is available to help you learn mo

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