“Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.”

- Arthur Somers Roche

Stress, Anxiety & Worry

Feeling stressed or anxious is a natural response — it’s your brain’s way of protecting you. In small doses, it can help you focus and get things done. But when anxiety lingers, causing symptoms like a racing heart, tight chest, aches, or constant worries, it can affect your daily life. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stopping you from enjoying the present or doing things you care about

Therapy can help you explore various techniques that that can lead to quick improvements in managing these challenges. It helps you understand the thoughts and beliefs behind your anxiety and teaches you how to calm your nervous system. You’ll work with someone who understands what you’re going through, practising techniques that help break the cycle of stress and create new, healthier habits.

Instead of letting anxiety control your life, therapy helps you regain a sense of balance. With time and practice, you’ll learn to manage overwhelming thoughts and symptoms of anxiety, also handle setbacks more easily, and feel more at ease day to day. It’s all about giving you the tools to feel more in control and able to face life’s challenges.

"You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you."

— Dan Millman

"It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it."

— Hans Selye

“"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another."

— William James

"Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be."

— Wayne Dyer

Symptoms of Anxiety & Stress

Excessive Worry: Constantly worrying about potential issues like health, finances, or relationships, often feeling overwhelmed by thoughts like "What if something goes wrong?

Restlessness: An inability to relax, often feeling on edge or pacing, as if something bad might happen.

Panic and Fear: Sudden panic attacks that include symptoms like a racing heart, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing, often triggered by everyday situations.

Physical Symptoms: Anxiety can lead to headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, fatigue, and changes in appetite, leaving you mentally and physically drained.

Irritability: Increased frustration over minor inconveniences, such as misplacing items or being stuck in traffic, due to ongoing emotional strain.

Avoidance: Steering clear of anxiety-inducing situations, like social events or responsibilities, which can result in isolation.

Sleep Disturbances: Difficulty falling or staying asleep, as anxious thoughts can disrupt rest, leading to exhaustion and heightened anxiety.

Other Symptoms: Trouble concentrating, feelings of detachment, or experiencing sudden chills or sweating during anxiety episodes.