Online Anxiety Counselling
Anxiety doesn't always look like panic. Sometimes it looks like overthinking every decision, preparing for what might go wrong, struggling to switch off, feeling tense for no obvious reason, or appearing completely capable while your mind never really rests.
Anxiety counselling can give you space to understand what is driving those patterns and develop ways of responding that feel steadier and more manageable.
Navigate Wellness offers virtual anxiety counselling to adults in BC and select provinces and territories.
What can anxiety look like?
You might recognize:
racing thoughts or constant overthinking
feeling restless or unable to relax
worrying about things that haven't happened
replaying conversations
difficulty making decisions
physical tension
fear of disappointing people
avoiding situations because of worry
needing reassurance
perfectionism or feeling afraid of making mistakes
feeling constantly alert for problems
You don't need to experience anxiety in a particular way for counselling to be worthwhile.
Why does anxiety sometimes feel impossible to switch off?
Anxiety often involves your mind trying to anticipate uncertainty, danger or unwanted outcomes.
Some of the patterns that come with anxiety, such as planning, checking, avoiding, controlling or overthinking, may temporarily make you feel safer. Over time, though, they can also make life smaller and keep the cycle going.
Counselling can help you understand what is underneath the anxiety rather than simply telling you to “stop worrying.”
How can anxiety counselling help?
Depending on your needs and goals, counselling may involve:
identifying patterns that keep anxiety going
understanding triggers
learning ways to respond to difficult thoughts and emotions
exploring fears and beliefs underneath the anxiety
building greater tolerance for uncertainty
working with avoidance or perfectionism
developing grounding and mindfulness skills
Approaches we may use for anxiety:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT can help you recognize connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and explore patterns that may be contributing to anxiety.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS can provide a way of understanding parts of yourself that may respond with worry, control, fear or protection.
EMDR
When anxiety is closely connected to distressing past experiences or triggers, EMDR may be considered as part of counselling.
Frequently asked questions about anxiety counselling
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No. You can seek counselling because anxiety, worry or overthinking is affecting your life without having a formal diagnosis.
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Yes. Navigate Wellness provides virtual anxiety counselling to eligible clients in BC and the other provinces and territories served.
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You do not have to be unable to function before asking for support. Some people experience significant anxiety while appearing highly capable at work, school or in relationships.
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Overthinking is a common reason people seek anxiety counselling. Therapy can help you explore what drives the pattern and develop different ways of responding when your mind gets caught in repetitive thinking.
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You don't need to choose CBT, IFS, EMDR or another approach before starting. Your counsellor can help determine what fits your goals and circumstances.
You don't have to wait until anxiety takes over.
If worry, overthinking or constantly preparing for what might go wrong is taking up too much space in your life, counselling can be a place to start understanding why.