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Anxiety Counsellor
Lina Branter, MACP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
#Unit 301 – 821 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1B3 | (236) 309-4001
It’s impossible to be human without a little anxiety and stress. The problem arises when anxiety sticks around even when we’re not under threat. I believe it’s important to understand anxiety and stress in the context of your personal, family and cultural history, as well as any external stressors you may be experiencing. Secondly, anxiety and stress live in the body—locating them and applying practical tools like mindfulness, muscle relaxation and breathing techniques to help calm the nervous system can also be very helpful. It all depends on where you’re at and what you need. Ready to feel calmer and sturdier in the face of life’s challenges? Let’s get started.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Kirsteen Moore, Psy. D., R.C.C.
Psychotherapist
6599 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia V8M 1J8 | 250-920-6342
I am honoured that you are interested in my services and I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I have been described as slightly non-conventional in the counselling world, which suits me perfectly, and also tends to suit youth who are trying to stand up to the force of the problems in their life. I am very comfortable working with this population, and I feel fortunate that I can connect with teens the way I do, conventionally or in a way that makes sense to them.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Ben Bjorgaard, PhDc, MA, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Victoria, British Columbia V8R 4P8 | 833 338 0038
Anxiety and stress can be the first signs that something is off that we need to respond to in our lives. They can snowball until they have power over us: their impulses conflicting with our greater needs. They can also be signs of deeper issues that are unique to each of our lives. Our personalities, senses of self, life histories, and individual understandings of the world all play a role; as do our nervous systems and embodied patterns of how we generate and resolve anxious feelings. Together we’ll collaborate to get every part of you on your team, aligned with the direction you want to take as as a whole.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Erin Laird, Erin Laird
Registered Clinical Counsellor
1589 Rowan Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 1X4 | +1 02505085845
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.
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Anxiety Counselor
Olivia Mayer, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Olivia excels in helping clients navigate anxiety and stress, whether brought on by life’s natural demands, unexpected changes, or anticipated transitions. She understands how these challenges can impact emotional and physical well-being and offers a safe space for clients to process their experiences. Through counseling, Olivia provides practical coping mechanisms and strategies to help clients manage their stress and reduce anxiety effectively. Her approach emphasizes understanding the root causes of anxiety while equipping clients with tools to build resilience. Olivia’s compassionate guidance empowers clients to face life’s uncertainties with confidence and balance.
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Anxiety Counselor
Fern Whitfield, RPC, MPCC
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling
Available for Online Therapy
The circumstances and issues that you are dealing with are unique to you, but you don't have to face them alone. Every individual has different experiences, perceptions, feelings, thoughts, beliefs, values, attitudes, cultural backgrounds and "upbringings". Counselling sessions are private and confidential, and can provide a way for you to explore your problems and really tune in to your feelings. This is an opportunity to speak freely about your circumstances and release pent up feelings, without having to worry about what others think or feel, and without receiving unwanted advise from family, friends or coworkers. At the root of the problem, there are very real, legitimate and understandable reasons for feeling the way you feel, thinking the way...(view profile to read more)
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Anxiety Counsellor
Alan Caplan, MA, CCC
CCC
13-127 Aldersmith Place , Victoria, British Columbia V9A 7M7 | 250-753-3706
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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Shannon MacGregor, RTC, MTC, RCS
Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor / Supervisor
495 Williams Lake Rd, Merville, British Columbia V0R 2M0 | (250) 999-9687
At Soul Fire Counselling, we recognize that anxiety and stress can cast a shadow over every facet of your life, from your career to your personal connections. Our mission is to illuminate your path with a personalized approach that delves deep into the heart of your struggles. In our nurturing and empathetic space, we work together to uncover the underlying causes of your distress. By equipping you with innovative tools and strategies, we empower you to reclaim your inner harmony and thrive with renewed vitality.
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Anxiety Counselor
Simon Funnell, MACP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Seasons Family Centre, RCC, RPsyc
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Psychologist
#405-3960 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8X 4A3 | +1 778 817 1606
At Seasons Family Centre, we provide compassionate support for anxiety and stress across the lifespan, from young children to adults, including transitional moments such as pregnancy and parenthood. Understanding that these experiences are unique to each individual, we offer a variety of approaches to treatment and collaborate with our clients to determine the best path forward, ensuring they feel empowered as active agents in their own growth and well-being. Our culturally mindful approach prioritizes safety and trust, creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore, process, and develop strategies to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Paula Marie Green, M.A. (Hons.), R.C.C.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
218-2186 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1G3 | 250-813-3256
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.
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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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Scott Kouri, Ph.D., RCC.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
777 Blanshard Street, Suite 102, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2G9 | 7785840583
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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Anxiety Counsellor
Gravitate Counselling Inc., MA/M.Ed., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
#366, 2223A Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1C2 | 778-677-7978
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.
![Maryse Neilson, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/maryse-neilson.jpg)
Anxiety Counsellor
Maryse Neilson, MSW, RSW
Counsellor and Registered Social Worker
Cedar Hill/Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 3W8 | 250-532-1655
Anxiety and stress seem to be ever-present in our world today. Feeling anxious and stressed can often feel inevitable but we do have choices and we can behave differently when confronted with anxiety and stress provoking situations. With over 10 years experience developing resilience promoting programs and services, I will help you gain increased control over your reaction and have you feeling more confident and in charge of yourself. Resilience is a quality and a skill that can be learned.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Michael Simard, RTC, SEP, RYT
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
1822 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1B9 | 250-886-3992
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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Mary Munro, MA, MCouns, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Vic West, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 6Z5 | 250-589-4172
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
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Anxiety Counsellor
Cory Klath, Cory Klath
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Social Worker
British Columbia V8T 4N4 |
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
7 - 1140 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 3K8 | 250-388-6684
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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Sharolyn Sloat, PhD, CPBC #1666
Psychologist (Registered with CPBC)
453 Head Street, West Bay Marina, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 5S1 | 250.884.9041
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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Janice Graham, Ph.D., RCC
Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor
547 Michigan Street, suite #203, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1E2 | 250-588-4534
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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Tamara Bainbridge, BA, MC, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
550-2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 4N4 | 2505161458
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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Kathleen Lafferty, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
2601 Penrhyn St., Victoria, British Columbia V8N 1G4 | 12508890010
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.
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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.
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Anxiety Counsellor
Mark Watts, MTC, CCH
Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Board Certified Counselling Hypnotherapist
Suite 300-848 Courtney Street , ca-bc-victoria, British Columbia V8W 1C4 | 2504152646
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.