Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in South Bruce Peninsula, ON.

Anxiety and stress are common responses to life stressors and signal that we require rest. Our therapists help uncover the potential causes and provide coping skills to help reduce symptoms. Decision making is difficult when feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or stress. If you decide to access counselling for anxiety and stress, we will assist you to find tools to help.

I love working with people who wrestle with anxiety and stress, I love it because of the difference I witness in the lives and experiences of my clients. Employing a blend of mindfulness, somatic experiencing and neuroscience (polyvagal) techniques, the felt experience of anxiety can be managed in an entirely new way for you, and can lead to profound change in your life. I can not make it so that you never feel anxious again, but we can work to help you learn what to do when you experience the familiar sensations of anxiety, so that it doesn't take over your thoughts, body and life.

Some level of anxiety and stress is normal. When it starts to effect our quality of life however, it is time to see how it interferes and how to stop it from impacting our level of functioning. Too much stress can lead to burnout and other physical health conditions, it is important to learn how to manage stress effectively. Too many worries can lead to debilitation and impact our job performance and relationships with our families. The good news, is that both anxiety and stress can be managed with positive results.

Stress and anxiety is a part of everyone's day to day lives. However, when it becomes difficult to function due to loss of sleep, change in appetite, panic attacks, upset stomach, aches & pains, etc. therapy can be most beneficial. I use various relaxation techniques, deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, as well as talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (addressing self defeating automatic thinking patterns which effect our mood and behavior). I can teach you how to manage unpleasant symptoms related to stress and anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a therapy approach which addressed emotional responses, maladaptive behaviours and cognitive processes that do not work. It uses a number of goal oriented approaches and exercises. The name refers to therapy based upon a combination of basic behavioural and cognitive principles supported by research. Most therapists dealing with anxiety use this approach.

While a certain amount of stress and anxiety is normal, and can actually be beneficial when it warns us that something is 'off' or helps to keep us motivated; it becomes problematic when the worries never shut off, or when fear or panic prevent us from fully engaging in life. If anxiety is negatively interfering in your day-to-day life, if you are losing sleep or often feeling overwhelmed, if you are avoiding certain situations, or if it is contributing to physical symptoms - reach out. With a combination of cognitive and behavioural strategies, I can help you to manage the overwhelm, so that you can 'stand up' to anxiety and face life with greater confidence and ease.

Every emotion has a purpose, including anxiety. For some, anxiety can be too much for some, and it can manifest in many different ways. From Generalized Anxiety disorder or Social Anxiety disorder to Trichotillomania, it is treatable through talk therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. If you have been struggling with anxiety lately, book a free consultation today.

Stress and anxiety can feel overwhelming, leaving you drained and unsure where to turn. I offer a supportive and empathetic space where we can explore your challenges and strengthen strategies together. My approach is rooted in compassion, helping you uncover the underlying causes of your stress and anxiety while equipping you with tools to manage them. I’m here to guide you toward balance, peace, and greater resilience. Please schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.

Anxiety is a normal response to stress, but can become debilitating when the stress is ongoing, overwhelming and inescapable. Learning how to manage anxiety is a critical life skill because it affects both the mind and the body. Dwelling on the future prevents us from living in the moment, and psychotherapy can offer tools and coping skills to help re-regulate our body and find relief from overthinking and relentless mental chatter.

Anxiety is like a constant churning of worry and self-doubt. It may push us away from social activities, isolate us in our homes, identify fearful objects and preoccupy us with order and routine. It may even leave us terrified and thinking we are losing our minds. These and other presentations of anxiety require attention and care. The earlier we attend to the demands of anxiety, the sooner we can begin to become free of it. Stress is different, although it feels the same at times. Your care needs to be tailored to the specifics of what you are experiencing. I practice Integrated Therapy, which offers a selective approach to using all the tools and forms of counselling available to help you.