Stress, PTSD and Anxiety Therapists in Oyama, BC.

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.

Here, we will focus on understanding and addressing the root causes of your anxiety and stress in a supportive and empathetic environment. My approach combines practical strategies and therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, to help you manage and reduce symptoms. We’ll work on developing effective coping mechanisms, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and fostering mindfulness to enhance your emotional regulation. By exploring these areas, you can build resilience, gain a greater sense of control, and experience a more balanced and calm life.

I offer an integrative blend of somatic awareness, mindfulness practices, relational attunement, and trauma-informed presencing to help my clients address anxiety and stress in their lives. Using your natural healing process as our guide, we can help the nervous system learn what a peaceful state of health and vitality is again. I am currently offering sessions online and in person.

Do you want to break free from anxiety, worry and stress? Louisa can work with you to gain tools to gain a stronger, more fulfilling future. Some of these tools include, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, grateful journaling and other relaxation exercises. Often those who suffer from anxiety know what these tools are but require support and coaching to put them to work. Louisa is passionate about helping those who are anxious to feel calm again.

Do you feel stuck, like you are spiralling out of control, or maybe in a constant sense of unease? Are you tired of being controlled by fear? When we feel threatened and alone, we learn quickly what we need to do to survive. Unfortunately over time, flight or flight reactions will wear us down and won't help us thrive. Together, we can make sense of your symptoms, soothe your distress, and provide you with a sense of freedom and relief.

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

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.

Many people are stuck in highly activated states such as anxiety, anger or tension in the body. This is due to the fact that the parasympathetic part of your nervous system is not functioning as well as it could. Using somatic experiencing therapy, Robin can effectively help you to build more capacity so that your body can return to a more settled state and sense of well being.

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.

Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives but when it starts to interfere with your life, counseling can help. Although anxiety can feel debilitating, it is treatable. People with anxiety don’t always share the same symptoms, they vary from person to person. Therapy will help you to reclaim your life and function in a chronically stressful world.

Stress and anxiety can show up in many ways—racing thoughts, tension in the body, difficulty sleeping, or feeling on edge. In our work together, I provide a calming and supportive space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and learn tools to feel more grounded. My goal is to help you not only manage anxiety in the moment, but also build lasting resilience so you can approach life with greater clarity, confidence, and calm. We’ll focus on practical strategies to quiet the mind, ease the body, and restore a sense of balance.

Stress is a normal part of life. Sometimes stress and anxiety can be barriers to living the life you really want. It's important to understand the thinking patterns that affect our emotional responses. Counseling will help you become more mindful. Paying close attention to negative, fearful and stress producing thoughts.We will also explore underlying issues, determine triggers and learn to calm your body which affects your thoughts.Finally, we will work towards developing your inner strength necessary to constructively respond to life challenges.

I use ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) which is a mindfulness based approach to managing anxiety. We look at what can be controlled (what you do with your hands and feet) and what cannot be controlled (feelings and emotions). Mindfulness exercises are taught to help regulate emotions in the moment. Just a hint: We cannot turn our anxiety on or off like a light switch so we must learn to live with our anxiety.