Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in St Johns, NL.

Life in St. John's is busy. Expectations are high and as a result anxiety rates in Newfoundland are rising. Counselling provides individuals with the opportunity to identify triggers that are causing them stress and anxiety. By identifying unique triggers, individuals are provided with skills and knowledge regarding how to cope with those areas that are causing feelings of anxiety.

For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. Modern life is full of demands, deadlines, frustrations, and challenges. It's important to learn how to recognize when your stress levels are out of control. The most dangerous thing about stress is how you get used to it and it starts to feel normal, you don't notice how much it's affecting you. When stress becomes overwhelming, it can affect your relationships, your mood, your productivity, and your quality of life. You can protect yourself by recognizing the symptoms of stress and taking steps to take action to deal with and reduce the harmful effect on your health.

Sometimes, because of early life experience, traumatic events, losses and/or cumulative stressors, we get stuck, and this shows up as stressful feelings, fearful thought patterns, anxiousness, and panic. Through a body-centred or somatic approach it is possible not only to find greater "okayness," but also a greater sense of vitality and creativity. All people (and nervous systems) have the capacity to find greater balance and to befriend and discover the body as a source of healing.

When working with clients struggling with anxiety and stress, I emphasize self-care and relaxation. I help clients to understand that they are not defined by their current state of mind. I incorporate concrete strategies to teach new skills and coping techniques. Clients benefit from learning to focus on the moment, instead of the past or the present.