Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Campbell River, BC.

Common treatment for anxiety and stress includes a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, stress management techniques and having a good self care plan (things you actively do to nurture yourself: walking, swimming, Yoga, mediation, volunteering). For deeper and longstanding issues, psychodynamic approaches tend to be more successful at reaching some point of resolution. Should anxiety and stress negatively impact your quality of life, be it immediate crisis, or longstanding, I can help you move to taking control of your life circumstances (stressors), an alleviate the stress your experiencing.

Anxiety is one of the most common disorders plaguing many today. Anxiety falls along a continuum from acceptable to crippling, debilitating anxiety requiring professional intervention. The major forms that anxiety takes are: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Phobic Disorders, Social Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD). A variety of proven therapeutic interventions are well established now, eg., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Yoga, Tai Chi, Breathwork. By diving into therapy clients regain a sense of optimism, courage, peace, joy, confidence and well being.

Anxiety and stress can feel like a grey cloud following you around. I believe people are doing the best they can and sometimes help is needed. Through a Response-Based Approach, I would explore the conditions of why the anxiety and stress are taking up so much space in your life. My practice is also informed by Narrative Therapy and Systemic Family Therapy. Through these approaches and a safe environment to share your struggles, you can find a way to manage stress and anxiety in a way that makes you feel in control.

"I used to get out and enjoy activities, but now all I want to do is stay at home. But I'm not happy with that, either". "Why is my life be coming so hard? All I want to do is feel 'normal' ". Although anxiety and stress are a part of modern living, they do NOT need to rule your life. Together, we will gently explore the cause of your stress and anxiety and come up with a plan together about how to reduce it. I will walk with you every step of the way so you don't feel so alone.