Anxiety & Depression Counselling
Anxiety and depression can touch every part of life—how you think, how you feel in your body, how you connect with others, and how you see yourself. They can creep in slowly or arrive suddenly, sometimes after a big life change, loss, or period of stress. Other times, they’ve been with you for as long as you can remember.
Anxiety can feel like your mind won’t stop racing, a constant sense of dread, or being on edge without knowing why. It can also show up in your body—as tightness in your chest, shallow breathing, upset stomach, or restless energy that makes it hard to rest.
Depression might feel like a heavy fog that makes everything harder—getting out of bed, caring for yourself, or finding joy in things you used to love. It can bring numbness, hopelessness, or a deep inner ache that’s hard to put into words.
You might experience:
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Feeling constantly “on alert” or worrying about the worst-case scenario
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Trouble concentrating or sleeping
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Racing thoughts or panic attacks
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Low energy, fatigue, or changes in appetite
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Persistent sadness or loss of interest in activities
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Self-criticism, shame, or feelings of worthlessness
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Avoiding people, places, or situations
In therapy, we’ll work together to understand the roots of what you’re experiencing—not just the symptoms—and to develop a healthier relationship with those parts of you. I use approaches like Somatic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based techniques to help you regulate your nervous system, build coping strategies, and shift the patterns that keep you stuck.
This isn’t about “snapping out of it” or pushing yourself to just think positively. It’s about creating a space where your feelings are valid, where you can explore them safely, and where we can work toward more ease, clarity, and connection in your daily life. Healing is possible, even if it doesn’t feel that way right now—and you don’t have to do it alone.