At Steady Heart Counselling, I understand how overwhelming anxiety can feel. It can affect your thoughts, your body, and the way you connect with people around you. I offer anxiety therapy and counselling in Victoria, BC for individuals experiencing worry, panic, stress, and social anxiety. Therapy provides a supportive space to understand what is happening and develop practical ways to manage it.
If anxiety is starting to feel overwhelming, anxiety therapy provides a supportive space to explore what’s driving your worry, fear, or panic and develop healthier ways to manage it.
Anxiety can affect more than your thoughts. It often shows up in the body through a tight chest, racing heart, shortness of breath, stomach discomfort, muscle tension, or restlessness. It can also interfere with sleep, concentration, relationships, work, school, and overall well-being.
Anxiety therapy supports mental health by helping you understand how anxiety shows up for you, reducing its impact on daily life, and strengthening your ability to cope when anxious feelings arise.
Anxiety does not look the same for everyone. For some, it feels constant and low-level. For others, it comes in intense waves or shows up in specific situations. Below are some common forms of anxiety disorders that individuals seek support for in anxiety therapy.
Persistent, excessive worry across many areas of life, such as work, health, finances, or relationships. The worry can feel difficult to control, even when things are going well. GAD often comes with physical tension, difficulty concentrating, and a sense of always waiting for something to go wrong.
Anxiety related to social or performance situations, including fear of being judged, embarrassed, or negatively perceived by others.
Sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort that may include physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a sense of losing control.
Intrusive thoughts or urges that cause distress, along with repetitive behaviours or mental rituals used to reduce anxiety.
Strong fear connected to particular objects, situations, or experiences that may lead to avoidance or heightened distress.
Persistent worry about physical symptoms or health concerns, even when medical reassurance is available.
I support adults who are dealing with anxiety that feels persistent, disruptive, or hard to manage on their own. Many people I work with describe anxiety as something that shows up suddenly, feels physically uncomfortable, or creates fear around everyday situations.
My background in depth psychology, along with training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing, informs how I work with anxiety. Sessions focus on increasing understanding, reducing reactivity, and helping anxiety take up less space in your life over time.
Anxiety therapy sessions focus on how anxiety shows up in your thoughts, emotions, and physical reactions. Together, we work on noticing patterns, understanding triggers, and building practical ways to respond when anxiety feels intense or overwhelming.
Sessions draw from evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and depth psychology, depending on what fits you best. These methods support emotional regulation, help reduce avoidance patterns, and build practical skills for responding to anxiety differently over time.
Many people who reach out are managing anxiety that has been present for a long time, sometimes years. Others are dealing with a specific situation that has made anxiety feel unmanageable. People I work with often describe:
Request an anxiety therapy session online when you’re ready.
Your first session focuses on understanding how anxiety is affecting you and what support may be helpful.
Ongoing sessions are scheduled based on what feels supportive for managing anxiety over time.
I offer in-person anxiety counselling in Victoria, BC, as well as secure virtual therapy sessions across British Columbia. You can access support in our quiet, welcoming office or from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Anxiety therapy is a form of counselling focused on understanding anxiety and learning ways to manage worry, fear, panic, and related physical symptoms more effectively.
Yes. Anxiety therapy can help reduce the intensity and frequency of panic attacks and support people experiencing severe or ongoing anxiety.
The length of therapy varies. Some people seek short-term support for a specific concern, while others choose ongoing counselling to manage anxiety over time.
Yes. Sessions are available online for anyone in British Columbia. Online therapy follows the same structure as in-person sessions and is a good option for people who prefer to connect from home or are located outside of Victoria.
Sessions may draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and depth psychology, depending on what feels most useful for you. The goal is to find an approach that fits your experience, not apply a one-size-fits-all method.
For anxiety rooted in past experiences, Trauma Therapy may also be relevant. If you’re supporting a young person, visit Child Therapy or Teen Therapy for information on how anxiety is addressed with younger clients.
Anxiety can make even ordinary days feel exhausting. Constant overthinking, worry, tension, or the feeling that something is always about to go wrong can leave you feeling drained and disconnected from yourself.
Therapy gives you space to breathe, understand what’s driving those patterns, and begin responding differently. You’re welcome to meet with me in Victoria or connect through online counselling across British Columbia.
