Psychotherapy for Anxiety
At Given to Fly, we offer a grounded and compassionate space where anxiety is not judged or rushed. Together, we slow things down, explore what your anxiety is trying to communicate, and help you reconnect with a sense of safety in your mind and body.
“Anxiety is a messenger, not a life sentence.”
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Anxiety Counselling
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“What if something goes wrong?”
Anxiety often pulls the mind into the future, scanning for problems before they happen. This can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in cycles of overthinking and anticipation. Anxiety is not a flaw—it is a protective response that has become overactivated.
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“You are not your anxiety; you are the one experiencing it.”
Types of Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety
Generalized anxiety involves persistent and excessive worry about a variety of everyday situations. You may find your mind constantly anticipating problems, even when things are going well. This can feel exhausting and difficult to control, often impacting sleep, concentration, and overall wellbeing.
Panic and Panic Attacks
Panic can feel sudden and overwhelming, with intense physical sensations such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fear of losing control. Even when panic is not dangerous, it can feel frightening and lead to avoidance of certain places or situations.
Social Anxiety
Social anxiety involves a strong fear of being judged, embarrassed, or negatively evaluated by others. This can make social situations feel stressful or exhausting, often leading to avoidance or over-preparation before interactions.
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Health Anxiety
Health anxiety involves persistent worry about having or developing a serious illness, even when medical reassurance has been given. It can lead to frequent checking, reassurance-seeking, or difficulty feeling at ease in your body.
Perfectionism and Performance Anxiety
This form of anxiety is often tied to high internal expectations and fear of failure. You may feel pressure to perform, achieve, or present yourself in a certain way, which can lead to burnout, procrastination, or self-criticism.
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Trauma-Related Anxiety
Anxiety can develop following traumatic experiences, where the nervous system remains in a heightened state of alertness. You may feel easily triggered, on edge, or unsafe even in calm environments, as your body continues to respond as if danger is present.
“Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.” — Søren Kierkegaard
Getting Help for Your Anxiety
I offer a supportive space where we can understand your anxiety rather than fight against it. Together, we work toward calming the nervous system, building emotional awareness, and creating more choice and flexibility in how you respond to stress.
Reduce Overthinking And Worry Loops
Regulate The Nervous System
Improve Emotional Awareness
Therapy for Anxiety Approach
Treatment for anxiety is always tailored to you. Using a trauma-informed and integrative approach, we work with both thoughts and the body, recognizing that anxiety is not just cognitive—it is also physiological. Depending on your needs, therapy may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic interventions, and mindfulness-based strategies to help regulate your nervous system and interrupt anxious patterns. For anxiety rooted in trauma or chronic stress, EMDR can help reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories and experiences that continue to activate the nervous system.