Anxiety Counselling & Therapy in Richmond, BC
Wellspring offers anxiety counselling and therapy treatment in Richmond including an integrative mix of Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, EMDR Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for helping clients to understand, soothe, and modify the patterns of an overactive nervous system often termed as ‘anxiety.’ Wellspring offers in-person, and online services.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety refers to a range of mental health conditions that are characterized by fear, dread, and nervousness. Anxiety can be a normal response to stress, but it can also become a problem when it’s constant or overwhelming.
Anxiety disorders include:
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Phobias
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
If you have any of these conditions, you might experience symptoms like:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feelings of restlessness or irritability
- Muscle tension
- Sleep problems (insomnia)
- Sweating
- Fast heart rate
Anxiety can also cause physical symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath.
Social anxiety disorder
Anxiety comes in many forms, such as social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic, or even phobias. People who experience Social Anxiety often feel negatively judged by others, which can lead to feeling inferior, inadequate, and embarrassed. It may also be difficult for those with social anxiety to be in public or around others resulting in avoidance of social situations.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Those who struggle with Generalized Anxiety have ongoing worry and tension and tend to see worries and problems in every situation. Irritability, muscle tension, and trouble concentrating are additional symptoms of generalized anxiety.
Panic disorder
Panic attacks are frequently experienced as intense worry or fear within minutes that might involve choking sensations, trouble breathing, sweating, and rapid heartbeat. People who experience panic typically have recurrent worries about having another panic attack and avoid situations that they think might trigger another.
Helpful Resources:
- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/treatments-for-anxiety/anxiety-management-strategies
- https://adaa.org/tips
- https://cmha.bc.ca/covid-19/tips-for-managing-anxiety/
Licensed Anxiety Counsellors & Therapists in Richmond
If you’re looking for an integrative approach to anxiety counselling and therapy in Richmond, look no further than Wellspring. Our team of highly trained and experienced counsellors offers a range of services including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, EMDR Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to help you understand, soothe, and modify the patterns of an overactive nervous system.
We offer both in-person and online services so that you can get the support you need wherever you need it. Book a consultation with us today!
