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Anxiety can feel overwhelming—like a constant state of worry, tension, or fear that interferes with daily life. Whether you’re dealing with generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or excessive overthinking, therapy can help you regain control, manage stress, and build emotional resilience.

 

At Wellness Counselling Centre, we offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety and anxiety disorders to help you develop strategies that bring relief and restore balance.​

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What Is Anxiety?

Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed - it's a persistent state of worry or fear that can interfere with daily life. Anxiety can show up as:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – Chronic worry, racing thoughts, and restlessness.

• Social Anxiety – Fear of judgment or embarrassment in social situations

• Panic Disorder – Sudden, intense episodes of fear, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath.​

• Health Anxiety – Persistent fears about illness despite medical reassurance

• Phobias – Intense fear of specific objects or situations

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Signs That Anxiety May Be Affecting You

Common symptoms of Anxiety Concerns:​​

• Constant worrying, overthinking, or worst-case scenario thinking, even when there’s no immediate danger

• Physical symptoms like restlessness, muscle tension, stomach issues, racing heart, nausea, or dizziness

• Trouble falling or staying asleep due to anxious thoughts

• Avoiding social situations, work, or daily responsibilities due to fear

• Feeling on edge, irritable, or easily overwhelmed

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How Therapy For Anxiety Can Help

Therapy provides practical tools to better understand and manage anxiety, helping you develop skills to navigate stress and uncertainty more effectively.

1. Understanding & Reframing Anxious Thoughts

• Recognizing patterns of negative thinking and exploring ways to shift them

• Challenging unrealistic fears and reducing overthinking cycles

• Practicing self-compassion to quiet self-doubt and build confidence

2. Regulating Your Nervous System

• Understanding the connection between anxiety, the brain, and the body

• Practicing breathing techniques and relaxation exercises to support calmness

• Identifying and managing triggers that contribute to anxiety responses

3. Reclaiming Confidence & Control

• Exploring ways to face fears in a safe, supported environment

• Developing healthy coping strategies to reduce avoidance and increase emotional flexibility

• Strengthening resilience to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease

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How Therapy May Support You

✔️Increased awareness and coping skills – Learn strategies to better manage worry and overthinking

✔️More restful sleep – Explore relaxation techniques to ease nighttime restlessness

✔️Emotional balance and self-regulation – Develop skills to manage emotions more effectively

✔️Stronger relationships and communication – Work on navigating social interactions with greater confidence

✔️Greater sense of self-trust – Build resilience to handle stress and uncertainty in daily life

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Our Approach to Therapy for Anxiety

We use a personalized, evidence-based approach that includes:​​

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Helping you reframe anxious thoughts and build confidence

• Mindfulness & Somatic Techniques – Teaching relaxation strategies to calm the nervous system.

  A compassionate, holistic perspective—We understand addiction is connected to mental health, trauma, and life experiences

• Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD & Phobias – Gradual, supported exposure to fears to regain control

• Internal Family Systems and Compassion-Focused Therapy – Addressing self-criticism and building self-acceptance

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Start Your Healing Journey Today

Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. Therapy can help you find relief, build resilience, and step into a calmer, more confident version of yourself.