Anxiety & Depression
You might be here because...
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You feel worried a lot, even when nothing big is happening.
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Your mind keeps jumping to the worst-case scenario.
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It’s hard to relax, and your body feels tense or tired.
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You feel sad, heavy, or down.
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Things you used to enjoy don’t feel the same anymore.
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Your thoughts are hard to slow down, and it’s tough to focus.
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Your sleep feels off, too much, too little, or not restful.
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Even small tasks feel overwhelming or stressful.
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You pull away from people because being around others feels draining.
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You feel “on edge” one day and “shut down” the next.
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You wonder what’s happening and why everything feels so hard to manage.
Regaining Emotional Balance
Anxiety and depression often build slowly. Sometimes it feels like life is just “too much,” or that heavy feelings have always been there. Over time, these feelings can affect energy, focus, and motivation, and that’s your system signaling it needs support.
In counselling, we can look at tools to help steady your mind and manage difficult emotions right now. But more importantly, we explore what’s happening underneath these feelings so lasting change can begin.
Together, we will look at things like:
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Thoughts and beliefs that increase worry, fear, or sadness.
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Habits or coping strategies that no longer help or take too much energy.
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How anxiety or depression shows up in your body.
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How past experiences may influence your reactions today.
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Patterns in relationships, work, or home life that add pressure or strain.
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What parts of your life feel supportive and what feels draining.
Understanding these patterns creates space for change. It helps the mind and body feel steadier and opens the door to a life that feels calmer, more balanced, and hopeful.
Why These Feelings Happen
Anxiety and depression often develop in response to stress, loss, trauma, difficult relationships, major life transitions, or long periods of feeling unsafe or unsupported.
Over time, anxiety and depression can create patterns that reinforce themselves. Worry and fear can make you avoid situations, which can increase stress and loneliness. Low mood or hopelessness can make it harder to do things that usually bring energy or joy, which can deepen sadness. Even small daily struggles can start to feel heavier as these cycles repeat.
Depression and anxiety aren’t signs of weakness or failure. They are responses to overload, and they can be understood and softened with the right support.
A Place to Find Calm
Counselling can give you a space to pause, breathe, and sort through the thoughts and feelings that have been weighing on you.
Together, we look at the worries, sadness, and pressures that have been building, and how they show up in your daily life.
By noticing what’s underneath your anxiety or depression, the patterns, the beliefs, and the ways your body reacts, it becomes easier to take steps that support real relief and change.
Feeling anxious or low isn’t a personal weakness. It’s a signal that something in life needs attention. With support, you can feel calmer, more grounded, and start to regain energy and hope.
If you’re ready to take a first step, a free consultation is a simple way to begin. We can talk about what’s been happening and see if this feels like the right place for you.