What is Anxiety?

If stress is constant, impacting sleep, energy, or daily functioning, it may be considered chronic.

Yes. Headaches, muscle tension, jaw clenching, stomach issues, appetite changes, and fatigue are common.

Focus on controllables: pacing, rest, supportive relationships, nervous-system calming skills, and reframing unhelpful thoughts.

Yes. Chronic stress impacts concentration, decision-making, and short-term memory by keeping the nervous system in a constant state of alert.

Anger becomes concerning when it feels uncontrollable, happens often, or leads to regret afterward. If it causes tension in relationships or impacts your physical or emotional well-being, it may be worth exploring further.

Yes. Sometimes anger can surface as a response to underlying stress, fear, sadness, or exhaustion. Understanding what’s beneath the anger helps make sense of it and improves how it’s expressed.

Chronic anger is linked to high blood pressure, headaches, fatigue, and increased heart strain. Managing anger in healthy ways can improve both emotional and physical well-being.

Anger is an emotion, a signal that something feels wrong or unfair. Aggression is behaviour intended to cause harm or control. Recognizing this difference is key to expressing anger safely and productively.

Try to slow your reaction. Step back, take slow breaths, or focus on grounding techniques until the intensity eases. Over time, practising self-awareness and communication skills can help prevent escalation.

Confidence is about trust in your abilities; self-esteem is about your overall sense of worth. You can appear confident yet still struggle with low self-esteem internally.

Yes. Persistent self-criticism or feelings of inadequacy can contribute to anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.

Absolutely. With self-awareness and supportive experiences, people often become more accepting and compassionate toward themselves over time.

Notice your self-talk, practice gratitude, set small achievable goals, and surround yourself with supportive people. Learning to speak kindly to yourself is a powerful start.

Yes. Many people feel confident professionally but struggle with body image or relationships. Self-esteem is multifaceted and can fluctuate across life domains.

Not necessarily. Depression can include sadness, but it can also feel like numbness, emptiness, or irritability. It often affects sleep, appetite, and energy.

Yes. Many people live with “high-functioning depression,” where they appear to manage responsibilities but still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted inside.

Absolutely. With the right support, many people see significant improvement in mood, coping skills, and quality of life. Therapy provides tools, insight, and guidance for lasting change.

Some people benefit from evidence-informed methods like EMDR Therapy, especially when past experiences are involved. Others consider adjunctive supports such as Psychedelic Integration Therapy to make sense of insights from legal, medically supervised treatments.

No. Some people have clear memories of what happened, while others may not recall the details or timeline. Trauma can affect the body and nervous system even without conscious memory of the event.

Yes. Unresolved experiences from years ago can continue to influence how you feel, respond, and relate to others, especially if they were never fully processed.

Yes. Trauma is about how an experience impacts you, not how severe it appears to others. Situations like emotional neglect, ongoing stress, or feeling unsafe can have lasting effects, even if they don’t seem dramatic from the outside.

Absolutely. Early experiences can shape your sense of safety, self-worth, and connection with others. Patterns formed in childhood can continue to influence your emotional and relational life well into adulthood.

Anxiety often feels like persistent worry, restlessness, or difficulty relaxing, even when there’s no clear reason. You might notice physical symptoms like a racing heart, tension, or trouble sleeping. If these feelings are starting to interfere with daily life or relationships, it may be a sign that anxiety is present.

Yes, anxiety can disrupt many areas of daily functioning. You may have trouble falling asleep, experience changes in appetite, or find it difficult to focus on tasks. These are common responses to ongoing worry or tension, and they can build over time if left unaddressed.

The first session is usually focused on getting to know you and understanding what’s been going on. Your therapist may ask questions about your current concerns, daily routines, and personal history to help guide your care. It’s a chance to share at your own pace and begin building a plan that feels right for you.

If anxiety is starting to affect your relationships, sleep, work, or general well-being, speaking with a therapist may help. You don’t need a diagnosis to seek support; therapy can be useful at any stage, whether you're exploring your experience or ready to make changes.