![Geoff Williams, MSW, RCSW, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/geoff-williams.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Geoff Williams, MSW, RCSW, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Clinical Social Worker
In V8Z 1J6 - Nearby to Metchosin.
My office is a safe space to express any thoughts and feelings about your life in complete confidence. Sharing painful experiences under the Witness of an empathic human being has incredible healing power. Within this therapeutic relationship, we can use mindfullness practices, progressive muscle-relaxation, and Cognitive Therapy to transform your experience of stress into the present, balanced, and relaxed way of living that you have not had in a very, very long time.
![Michele Dolan, MACP, RCC, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michele-dolan.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Michele Dolan, MACP, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8L 4P7 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Do you worry about not being enough, not doing enough, trying to be perfect? Are you constantly wondering what others are thinking and saying. Maybe you worry about your anxiety, about anxiety symptoms like racing heart, chronic pain or dizziness and fatigue. If you have panic attacks, this can cause you to worry about having a panic attack as well as the actual trigger of the attack. Learn to find your triggers. Cognitive behavioural therapy has tools to help you overcome the fear. Wouldn't it be wonderful to believe you are enough and that perfection is some ideal that you never have to achieve because you are okay. Just the way you are. A work in progress and that's okay. Acceptance.
![Alan Caplan, MA, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/alan-caplan.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Alan Caplan, MA, CCC
CCC
In V9A 7M7 - Nearby to Metchosin.
The source of our stresses may be numerous but a clear and unbiased awareness of the self-talk that contributes to each experience is a powerful source of change and empowerment. As I listen to each account and draw out further details that make the experience more understandable, I also map out the potential changes and outline the new self-talk that will reduce the stresses and anxiety.
![Janice Graham, Ph.D., RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/janice-graham.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Janice Graham, Ph.D., RCC
Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9C 1E7 - Nearby to Metchosin.
When you worry you suffer in advance for outcomes which have not yet happened and, in fact, rarely do happen. It is bad enough to suffer the bad things that really do happen without suffering needlessly. We will seek to strengthen faith and trust that the world is mainly safe for you. Stress is the result of overloading our coping competencies. We will talk about riding through anxiety attacks and techniques to reduce uncomfortable hyper vigilance. We will look back into your history to find the roots of anxiety and stress. We may use trauma relief strategies such as EMDR or Traumatic Incident reduction (TIR). Counseling for anxiety and stress should make you happier and more relaxed.
![Christian Maile, Ph.D., R.Psych.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/christian-maile.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Christian Maile, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
Anxiety can severely impact the quality of a person's life. It can impact their sleep, work, relationships, school, and their physical health. Sometimes, anxiety can become so intense that people experience physical symptoms like sweating, heart racing, dizziness, nausea, etc. The good news is that there are effective psychological treatments for anxiety. CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy), which is the type of therapy I practice, is an evidence-based approach that provides individuals with skills to help manage their anxiety and get control over their lives back.
![Marilyn Sundeen, M.C., R.C.C.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/marilyn-sundeen.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Marilyn Sundeen, M.C., R.C.C.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9B 3S6 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Anxiety and Stress have become a ubiquitous part of our modern world. For many of us, they are an all too pervasive daily experience and sap the life out of our vital energies. Our work on anxiety and stress will include practical skills and tools to work with and deal with the anxiety and stress. It may involve changing ways of thinking that create more anxiety than necessary in certain situations. We will work toward finding ways of being that allow for more freedom, more ease and more enjoyment in being alive.
![Kathleen Lafferty, MCP, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kathleen-lafferty.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Kathleen Lafferty, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8N 1G4 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Anxiety can be experienced as feelings of stress, overwhelm, overly-cautious disposition, fatigue, headaches, “churning of the stomach”, and problems sleeping. In therapy, clients can expect to explore thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, learn new ways to respond and cope with stress, and increase self-awareness. At the outcome of therapy, individuals will develop clarity around personal needs and boundaries, feel more connected, and have greater control over self and life, experience increased joy and peace-of-mind, and improved functioning in work, social life, and relationships.
![Erin Laird, Erin Laird](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/erin-laird.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Erin Laird, Erin Laird
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8R 2B6 - Nearby to Metchosin.
You are not alone. Whether you are anxious in social situations, suffering from PTSD, OCD, or panic disorders, or experiencing a generalized and on-going anxiety, you are not the only one! And you don't have to face it by yourself. At your own pace we will work at alleviating the physical symptoms like nausea, dizziness, chest pain, muscle tension, trembling and sweating. We will manage the manifestations of your anxiety, like isolation, irrational fears, or heart racing panic attacks. Discover helpful anxiety and stress, and why it is essential to our survival. Find peace in our carefully created therapeutic relationship, and recreate it in all parts of your life.
![Steve Rose, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/steve-rose.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
If you're struggling with anxious thoughts, you may find it hard to focus. The fight or flight alarm is going off in your brain, constantly sending you messages starting with "what if...." If worrying is keeping you trapped in a hamster wheel, tired, but unable to rest, you may find yourself turning to addictive substances or behaviours to cope. As an addiction counsellor, I help clients cope with the anxious thoughts keeping them trapped in addictive behaviours. By uncovering these underlying thoughts, I help you develop coping skills so you can gain a sense of focus, clarity, confidence, and freedom from constantly overthinking. Send me a message and I'll guide you through the next steps.
![Michelle Gay, M.A., RCC, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michelle-gay.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Michelle Gay, M.A., RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Certified Consultant, Teacher (BC and TESL Canada)
In V8V 3K8 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Some amount of anxiety and stress is a normal and necessary reaction to life events and situations. Yet, too much or too little can create obstacles to living your life fully and peacefully. I can help you to learn and practice skills needed to manage anxiety and to improve interactions with people in your life. We can also work together to reduce, and in some cases, take the "charge" out of the intensity of the triggers that cause unhelpful anxious reactions. Different therapies we can use include to talk therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and/or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
![Mark Watts, MTC, CCH](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mark-watts.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Mark Watts, MTC, CCH
Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Board Certified Counselling Hypnotherapist
In V8W 1C4 - Nearby to Metchosin.
I help people work through and overcome painful experiences of stress and anxiety. I approach my clients with kindness and understanding and let them know that they will not be judged by me. By creating an open and trusting relationship, they will not feel humiliated or shamed. Together we will examine the depth of their problem and how it affects them mentally, emotionally, behaviorally and socially. We will explore the triggers underlying their anxiety and learn new skills to reduce their reactions. Clients learn to change faulty beliefs, to relax, to feel more secure and free, and to attain a calmness that they did not experience before.
![Paula Marie Green, M.A. (Hons.), R.C.C.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/paula-marie-green.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Paula Marie Green, M.A. (Hons.), R.C.C.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8R 1G3 - Nearby to Metchosin.
I work holistically with anxiety and life stressors/transitions, believing in a three pronged approach that includes diet/nutrition, physical exercise and dealing with chronic stress and trauma. Addressing all 3 of these areas as well as learning various strategies and tools to deal with stress and anxiety directly can help alleviate your symptoms relatively quickly. In addition, we will take a personalized look at what isn't working in your life and what is fueling your response. Healing looks different for everyone, and I will work with you to sort out your unique situation, and help bring you back in to alignment with your authentic self.
![Guido Timmermans, MA (Couns. Psych.) CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/guido-timmermans.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Guido Timmermans, MA (Couns. Psych.) CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
In V9B 6R5 - Nearby to Metchosin.
I use therapeutic insights and my own experience to guide you. If stress and anxiety paralyses you and is hurting those you love, and you don't know what to do, professional assistance is called for. Feelings of anxiety result from our reality and how we look at this reality. Our perspective is shaped by our experience and thinking. By understanding emotionally why you are where you are and why you feel about this the way you will be helpful. By keeping judgment at bay, the emotional space for other insights and options that can help you manage your anxiety better and to discover what you need to do to move beyond your anxiety, will develop.
![Mary Munro, MA, MCouns, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mary-munro.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Mary Munro, MA, MCouns, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9A 6Z5 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Anxiety and stress are different for everyone. What is exciting to one may be too much for another. They can show up as bodily symptoms (panic, breathlessness, jitters, poor sleep). Others notice changes in their thoughts and attention– you might have racing thoughts, fears, and a hard time focusing. Too much stress makes us fearful, then we cope by avoiding some parts of our lives. Or we cope by doing a lot of things that don’t help so much (like worrying). We can get overwhelmed, or over-plan to try to manage. Counselling can help you identify what is going on, where it comes from – and explore what can be done about it, including different ways to calm your nervous system
![Gravitate Counselling Inc., MA/M.Ed., RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gravitate-counselling-inc..jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Gravitate Counselling Inc., MA/M.Ed., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8R 1C2 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, persistent and disruptive to the life you're wanting. Gravitate Counselling Inc. has five Registered Clinical Counsellors in British Columbia who offer counselling to help ease the impact of anxiety. We can help you identify what creates anxiety, understand how it impacts you, learn new coping skills and strategies, and make changes in your life to decrease how often and how intensely you experience anxiety. We can also help with stress-related concerns, including counselling for parenting and caregiving stress, work-related stress, burnout, and health issues.
![Michael Simard, RTC, SEP, RYT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michael-simard.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Michael Simard, RTC, SEP, RYT
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
In V8R 1B9 - Nearby to Metchosin.
I believe anxiety is a response to aspects of life that a person deems fearful, unsafe, or uncertain. It is possible to reduce or eliminate a person's anxiety in counselling, and in doing so, you will feel lighter, more secure, and grounded in your daily living. Similarly, high stress levels can perpetuate a person's sense of anxiety. I believe stress can be managed and significantly decreased through counselling.
![Byron Elton, MA RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/byron-elton.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Byron Elton, MA RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Chronic stress and anxiety when untreated can make just 'regular human function' feel like an unsurmountable task. Anxiety tends to be a downstream symptom of other psychological dynamics and experiences, so understanding how we got here can help us process their impact and develop tools to increase resiliency, improve insight, and manage feelings and emotions.
![Tamara Bainbridge, BA, MC, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/tamara-bainbridge.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Tamara Bainbridge, BA, MC, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8T 4N4 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Anxiety is a very common experience for many people and can manifest within a person's life in many different ways. I provide opportunities for people to learn about anxiety, develop an awareness about their thoughts, emotions and beliefs that fuel anxiety and offer clinically proven strategies for overcoming anxiety. I work together with individuals to develop a counselling program that entails understanding where a person's anxiety may have originated, developing an awareness into the situations and relationships that trigger their anxiety and employing coping methods to help manage anxiety in daily life.
![Cory Klath, Cory Klath](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/cory-klath.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Cory Klath, Cory Klath
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Social Worker
In V8T 4N4 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Stress is a fact of life. Work, school, finances, relationships, raising children, concerns about the future, and countless other issues can be overwhelming. We simply cannot handle long-term, chronic stress without health consequences. Anxiety goes hand-in-glove with stress. Stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, and anxiety often heightens stress levels. This feedback loop can feel crazy-making, overwhelming, and get in the way of everything. In my practice, I help people to better understand stress and anxiety, and learn ways to deepen their ability to cope, and move toward enjoying increased peace of mind and sense of stability. Contact me for a free 30-minute consultation to discuss how we can work together toward getting you feeling like you are more in control of your life.
![Cally Farr, MA, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/cally-farr.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Cally Farr, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8V 3K8 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Our culture is permeated with stress and anxiety, and we develop habitual ways of reacting to situations that actually reinforce our stress and anxiety. Although stress reactions can be helpful in avoiding danger, in a day to day way these reactions can actually interfere with our ability to cope. In therapy, you will learn new ways to calm and self-regulate, to change habitual and negative beliefs, and to react differently in stressful situations. By using simple mindfulness techniques that calm the nervous system, you can actually minimize your stress or anxious reaction. The result is a more positive life experience which will lead to more satisfaction.
![Morven Eakin, B.Ed, M.Ed, RPC-C](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/morven-eakin.jpg)
Anxiety Counselor
Morven Eakin, B.Ed, M.Ed, RPC-C
Registered Professional Counsellor (C)
Available for Online Therapy
I approach anxiety counseling with a professional and evidence-based methodology, ensuring that you receive the utmost quality of care. Drawing from a robust background in psychology, education, and therapy, I am well-prepared to navigate the intricacies of anxiety and its impact on your life. While anxiety is a natural response to stress, I recognize that, for some, it can become overwhelming and disruptive. It may manifest in various forms, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, or specific phobias. Together we will implement proved techniques to relieve you of the anxiety that is impacting your well-being.
![Jennifer Meikle, MC RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/jennifer-meikle.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Jennifer Meikle, MC RCC
Registered Clinical Counselor
In V9E 2G4 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.
![Simon Funnell, MACP, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/simon-funnell.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Simon Funnell, MACP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9B 0A1 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Dealing with anxiety and stress can feel overwhelming. Day-to-day tasks can be overwhelming. In our sessions, we'll employ evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you identify triggers and thought patterns, giving you practical tools to manage your anxiety. The road to a calmer mind may have its ups and downs, but please know that you're not alone on this journey. With consistent effort and support, you can regain a sense of control and peace in your life.
![Sharolyn Sloat, PhD, CPBC #1666](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sharolyn-sloat.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Sharolyn Sloat, PhD, CPBC #1666
Psychologist (Registered with CPBC)
In V9A 5S1 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Dr. Sloat feels we live in a world that overstimulates us, and thus stress and anxiety are sometimes unavoidable, especially for the sensitive among us. She takes a triple approach to treatment in that it is, 1) aimed at teaching strategies and tools for dealing with anxiety and stress as we experience them, 2) geared toward challenging thoughts and beliefs that are anxiety and/or stress producing in themselves, and 3) facilitates management of one's lifestyle such that it becomes balanced.
![Scott Kouri, Ph.D., RCC.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/scott-kouri.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Scott Kouri, Ph.D., RCC.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8W 2G9 - Nearby to Metchosin.
Anxiety comes in many forms. From generalized anxiety to phobias to panic, I use a blended CBT and Jungian approach to understand your symptoms, why they are happening in your current life, and help you manage symptoms. Anxiety counselling is my specialization and I have worked in the area for over 10 years. You can find a video about Understanding Anxiety on my website scottkouri.com
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Metchosin is located in British Columbia, Canada. It has a land area of 71.13 square kilometers.  The population of Metchosin is 4,708 people with 1,818 households . The population ranking for Metchosin is #748 nationally and #104 for the province of British Columbia with a density of 66.20 people per sq km. Metchosin therapists serve postal code: V9C.