Anxiety & Stress
How we can help
Anxiety and stress are related, and both are common in our daily living.
We can work to together reduce your feelings of anxiety and stress.
How effective counselling is depends on our internal desire to get better.
Anxiety & Stress Counselling
Counselling can be an effective, prescription-free way of dealing with anxiety. At the end of the process you’ll be able to recognize anxiety triggers and have the tools to help you process stress in a more effective way - reducing anxiety as a result.
Counselling can be helpful whether you have an Anxiety Disorder or if you experience anxiety on occasion and simply want to deal with it better.
Do I have an Anxiety Disorder?
All of us can feel anxious from time to time, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have an anxiety disorder.
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Do you experience excessive anxiety and/or worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities? (work or school)
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Do you find it difficult to control the worry?
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Have you noticed the anxiety and worry are associated with three (or more) of the following six symptoms:​
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Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge
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Being easily fatigued
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Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
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Irritability
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Muscle tension
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Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless, unsatisfying sleep
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Does the anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause significant distress or impairment in your social or work life, or other important areas in your life?
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The anxiety or worry is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or other medical condition (e.g., hyperthyroidism).
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If you answered “yes” to at least 3 of the above questions, it might be beneficial to speak to a professional about Anxiety Disorder. Counselling can help you manage anxiety better.
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For a more in-depth look, consider taking the Anxiety Quiz.
In-Person & Online Counselling Options
We offer in-person counselling sessions at our Kelowna office, and ​online (virtual) counselling through a secure video connection if you live in a community where counselling services are limited or unavailable. Online counselling may be a good option if you prefer to receive counselling in the comfort and privacy of your home.