Anxiety can show up in many ways — racing thoughts, constant worry, panic, or a persistent feeling of being on edge — and it can affect every area of your life. At Moments Counselling, we provide compassionate, personalized support to help you understand your anxiety, develop lasting coping skills, and rediscover a sense of calm and confidence.
Feeling Anxious?
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety occurs when the mind and body become overwhelmed, consciously or subconsciously, by feelings of uncertainty or perceived danger. It can be triggered by almost anything, creating an intense sense of dread even when no real threat is present. A person's biological makeup, life experiences, family history, personality, and coping skills all play a role in their susceptibility to anxiety.
Types Of Anxiety Disorders
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Phobias
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
What Are Symptoms of Anxiety?
- Excessive worry that is usually disruptive to daily functioning.
- Feeling agitated: When your sympathetic nervous system goes into overdrive, your body reacts physically. This can look like sweaty palms, dry mouth, a racing heart, and shaking, among other symptoms.
- Restlessness: You may feel an urge to keep moving, as though you can't quite settle or relax.
- Fatigue: this is more likely to be a symptom for those who deal with chronic anxiety
- Irritability
- Difficulty concentrating
- Tense muscles
- Sleep problems
- Panic attacks: This is an intense, overwhelming wave of fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as a rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, chest tightness, nausea, and a feeling of losing control/dying.
- Irrational fears and phobias
- Avoiding social events
How We Can Help
- We can help you explore the depth of your anxiety; and it can feel like a huge relief to have someone to talk too about it in a safe non judgmental environment.
- We can help you understand what is going on with you and create a treatment plan according to your needs.
- We can help you recognize triggers
- We can help you manage your anxiety
- We can explore the effects of anxiety on your body and start recognizing connections
- We can help you with strategies to manage your anxiety
Strategies We Use
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Behaviour Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Body Relaxation Techniques
- Breathing Techniques
- Visualization Techniques
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- EMDR Therapy
You don’t have to navigate anxiety alone — we’re here to walk alongside you as you move toward balance and well-being.