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Anxiety Counselling in Vancouver, BC

Anxiety is more than just feeling nervous sometimes. It can take over your life and make daily tasks seem impossible. It can also destroy your happiness, leaving you feeling trapped and powerless.

At Wellspring Counselling, we understand how anxiety affects your life. Whether you face social anxiety, worry all the time, have panic attacks, or any other type of anxiety, our skilled therapists are ready to help.

We create a caring and accepting space for you to understand what causes your anxiety. You can learn practical coping methods and build strength to regain a calm and balanced life.

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 stress response, 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.

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The Many Faces of Anxiety

Anxiety affects everyone differently. Here’s how it might show up in your life:

  • Social Anxiety: Many people fear being judged, embarrassed, or watched in social situations. This fear can lead them to avoid social interactions altogether, leading to feelings of isolation and distress.
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): An intense, ongoing worry about daily situations often feels out of control. This worry comes with physical signs like tiredness, muscle tightness, and restlessness, making it hard to relax or concentrate.
  • Panic Attacks: Sudden waves of intense fear or terror can cause physical symptoms. These include a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, and a strong feeling of doom. People who have panic attacks may also start to worry about having more attacks in the future.
  • Phobias: Intense fears of specific things or situations—like heights, spiders, or small spaces- can cause distress. These fears may lead you to avoid the objects or situations you fear.

If you see these symptoms in your life, understanding your anxiety is the first step toward getting the proper support and treatment.

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Why Choose Wellspring for Anxiety Treatment?

  • Expert Therapists: Our team of skilled therapists is committed to providing effective treatments for anxiety based on research. We understand how your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations all connect and contribute to anxiety. We work with you to address these different parts together.
  • Customized Treatment Plans: Our team of skilled therapists is dedicated to helping you manage anxiety with proven treatments. We know that your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations all play a role in anxiety. We will work with you to address these areas together.
  • Addressing the Root Causes of Anxiety: We help you with more than just reducing symptoms. Our therapists work with you to find and tackle the root causes of your anxiety, leading to lasting change and long-term relief.
  • Practical Tools for Everyday Life: Learn practical tools and strategies to manage anxious thoughts, reduce physical symptoms, and build confidence to face your fears. The skills you gain in therapy will help you handle life’s challenges more efficiently and with greater resilience.

The Path to Healing: Our Approach

  • Understanding Your Anxiety: We start by exploring triggers, the mind-body connection, and how your past experiences may be shaping your present anxieties.
  • Changing Thought Patterns: CBT helps you identify and challenge the negative thoughts that fuel anxiety, replacing them with more balanced perspectives.
  • Healing with EMDR: EMDR therapy can be transformative for anxiety by processing past traumas or distressing experiences that may be unconsciously driving your fears.
  • Mindfulness & Self-Soothing: Learn techniques to ground yourself in the present moment, reducing reactivity and fostering greater calm.

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Mr. Gordon is someone that captures the spirit and the heart of active engagement. He is empathic, genuine and incorporates action and creative problem solving into his practice. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Gordon as an effective career and personal counsellor.

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I had no experience with therapy and was unsure of the whole process. Alistair made everything very accessible and unintimidating. It was clear that he puts quite a lot of effort and preparation into every session. I'm so glad that I decided to do this, and could not have asked for a better person to help me with this. I would highly recommend Alistair to anyone who has ever thought that they might benefit from talking to a professional.

EH

I am a young professional which for a long time now, has struggled with anxiety, insecurity, and difficulty in finding effective life coping mechanisms. Alistair was referred to me by a friend and upon the first meeting, I found Alistair to be empathetic, compassionate and intuitive. I have now been seeing Alistair regularly for 6 months and through that time my anxiety has significantly decreased, I have found effective methods of dealing with stress, found support dealing with identity issues, as well as finding inner strength to get through a tough break up. Alistair again and again, went the extra mile -thank you Alistair for your candor, openness and a safe space to get support. Thank you for playing such a large role in keeping me healthy and positive.

KL

I have been working with Alistair Gordon as my counsellor at Wellspring for almost 6 months now and cannot begin to tell you how far I have come with his help. I have tried working with other counsellors and therapists in the past but never really found one that clicked for me. I always felt judged, unsupported, and rushed at those appointments until I booked my first appointment with Wellspring and with Allistair. To anyone on the fence about booking an appointment or engaging in therapy: if you are willing to do the work, you couldn't ask for a better partner in your healing journey.

ER

When I decided to find a counsellor, I tried to find someone that I could relate to, someone that is like-minded and down-to-earth and with Alistair I really found the right person. He uses an integrative approach, showed me techniques to relax and get aware of my emotions, and helped me see things in a new perspective. Of course this is an ongoing process but I enjoy meeting and working with Alistair every time. The downtown office is a very neutral place - not too intimate, not too clinical - which is helpful to overcome apprehension, especially the first couple of times. What I find remarkable is that Alistair almost always knows what I'm trying to say, even if I can't put it into words. Working with Alistair helped me a lot and it was the right decision to put my trust in him.

MA

Alistair really cares about you the person, and I could really feel him trying to tackle my challenges. He was also very available for off-session contact via text and email. I think he did a great job with confronting me where I needed it. Alistair always could remember the important peoples' names in my personal life, which really helped with talking about my problems. I really felt like I was talking to a friend.

MS

Alistair is an awesome counsellor. He has been so helpful in working with me through some tough times in my life. He's always been available to chat with me in-between sessions. I'd recommend Alistair to anyone - he's really the ideal counsellor in my view.

JG

I enjoy how sessions are collaborative where I can take the lead for the direction of what we talk about, and at the same time I know that Alistair will offer helpful guidance and insight along the way. I also like how we focus on the future instead of just the past. I find this to be empowering and helpful to move forward in life.

RM

Alistair is an awesome counsellor. He has been so helpful in working with me through some tough times in my life. He's always been available to chat with me in-between sessions. I'd recommend Alistair to anyone - he's really the ideal counsellor in my view.

JG

I have always felt very comfortable with Alistair. He has a calming presence, and you can tell he cares about being the best counsellor for you. He helps you with all aspects of your concern, and is always able to help me find a solution to the problem I'm having.

SD

Alistair is an exceptionally talented counsellor and has always demonstrated strong ethics, great compassion, wisdom and respect for others. I highly recommend him as a counselling practitioner.

MB

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Take the First Step Towards a Calmer, More Confident You

If you’re looking for an integrative approach to anxiety counselling and therapy in Vancouver, 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.

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