Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Kamloops, BC.

All of us experience anxiety and fear at some level, but when it is getting in the way of our day to day living we need strategies to help us deal with the fear, panic and unpleasant feelings and thoughts that result. Peacebypiece counseling offers various techniques to help people get a handle on the anxiety and stress that is getting in the way of well balanced living. Using Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques, relaxation techniques and EMDR people can begin to cope with stress and anxiety so that they can live more fully.

A life, free from worry, stress, and anxiety- this is what we want for you. What is going on? How are you thinking? How are you feeling? What worries you? These are questions that we may start with in a therapy session that addresses anxiety and stress. We offer plenty of tools to help the anxious person change the way their brain is working. We want to cool down anxiety and stress, and learn acceptance and relaxation.

Anxiety and stress are normal responses to life events, work and relationship/family pressures, and worry and fear. In therapy we can explore the context of your life and relationships and how these relate to the stress and anxiety. Through individual or family counselling we can develop goals and strategies for addressing the stress or anxiety. I utilize therapeutic interventions from Response-Based Practice, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

When feelings of anxiousness become too much, it can feel overwhelming. Anxiety can be controlling and dictate our decisions and behaviours, sometimes keeping us from doing the things we once loved to do. Many people who suffer with overwhelming feelings of anxiousness benefit from counselling that strives to identify and make sense of the emotion, while separating the person from the emotion itself.

Stress is a normal part of life. It can be productive and restrictive. Each person handles stress differently; too much stress, with an extreme responsive reaction, can be harmful. If your stress or anxiety has reached intolerable levels you should contact a physician for assessment. Once assessed you should consider seeing a therapist for treatment of the underlying aspects of your stress and anxiety. We provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment for treatment of stress and anxiety. As well, with tailored therapies such as talk, cognitive-behavioral and counselling we work with you to ensure maximum recovery so that you may embrace a renewed freedom, vision and flow in life.

I find it rewarding to help clients strengthen their resilience, develop a self-care/wellness plan and improve coping to reduce the effects of loss, trauma, chronic illness, etc. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, a major decision, or just cumulative stress, I hope to help you develop your inner resources and find your clarity and equilibrium.

Step one in working with anxiety and stress is to investigate the factors that are leading to the current situation. Most people feel the discomfort of anxiety and stress internally and therefore believe that there is something wrong with them. My approach to working with people who are experiencing a heightened level of anxiety is to look at the biology, psychology, and social aspects that are involved in increasing feelings of stress and anxiety. Once we have identified what is really going on, we can begin to deconstruct and take the power back from the forces that have led to these debilitating feelings.

My approach to anxiety and stress is to begin each session with grounding techniques to get the client to relax and encourage deep breathing. I feel Gestalt therapy (empty chairs), Internal Family Systems Model, and Reality Therapy would be at the top of my toolbox based on the client's age, employment, demographics and so forth. These methods would allow the client to put a face, weight, smell and tone to the areas in their lives which may be the sources of their anxiety and stress.

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Anxiety and stress is very treatable with cognitive behavioural therapy. Ferne uses the new techniques to help reduce anxiety through examining fears, exposure therapy and relaxation tools. Ferne educates the individual about anxiety and the impact it can have on your life and relationships. She helps the individual come up with a treatment plan they can do successfully in small steps.

Stress and Anxiety is one of the top concerns of our clients. Stress effects our entire lives, personally, professionally and the ripple effext ois felt by all individuals we are in contact with. Let us help you take control of your emotions, by doing this along with relaxation techniques we can help you focus your attention to what is important to you.

Living with anxiety and stress is often learned, unintentionally. Self doubt, running the scripts of 'I can't do this" or " I'm not good enough" can block your attempts to create what you need in your life. Mindfulness, paying attention to what you want to create, noticing your intention, creating your best case scenario is like opening doors into more possibility. Checking the self -dialog is crucial in taking back the power in your life. Calming the body allows you to work from the creative part of your brain. Deep breathing and meditating allow you to switch gears from worry and fear to calm and loving. Being in your power, in a good way, is satisfying.

Anxiety and stress are normal reactions to many situations or to uncertainties in life. However, if your stress and anxiety are so severe that they interfere with your daily living (school, work, home, relationships, social interactions), it is a good idea to seek counselling. Getting counselling early can greatly improve the outcome As your counsellor I can help you work through your stress and anxiety by using strategies to get your life back in balance so that you are able to function more effectively in your daily life. We will also work together to develop a plan to help you cope during those unexpected critical times that inevitably happen that cause you stress and anxiety.