It is normal to feel worry or fear when facing pressures or uncertainty. Anxiety, your body’s natural response to stress, often motivates action but can become overwhelming when persistent. At Intentions Counselling & Consulting in Burnaby, we understand how anxiety impacts mental health, relationships, and well-being.
When a ‘threat’ is perceived, our nervous system triggers a ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ response. While essential for survival, this reaction can feel unmanageable over time. Our anxiety counselling services in Burnaby provide support through approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based counselling, equipping you with tools to better manage anxiety and regain control.
Whether facing social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, or situational stress, our registered clinical counsellors offer strategies tailored to your needs. For trauma-related anxiety, we provide EMDR therapy to help process unresolved experiences. We also offer family and couples counselling to address stress impacting relationships.
You don’t have to face anxiety alone. Intentions Counselling & Consulting is here to support individuals, couples, and families in Burnaby with anxiety and depression counselling, fostering growth, healing, and self-discovery.
Definition
Anxiety Disorders refer to the sensation or feeling of fear or apprehension that lingers with you all the time. It can be intense, overwhelming, and debilitating. For example, this anxiety may cause you to stop doing things that you enjoy or from functioning effectively during your day-to-day activities.
Common Symptoms
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An increased heart rate
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Feelings of nausea or dizziness
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Increased difficulty focusing
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Panic attacks
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Difficult sleeping
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Increased agitation
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Increased sweating or hyperventilating
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Feeling weak or lethargic
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Gastrointestinal concerns, such as gas, diarrhea, or constipation
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Feelings of dread or panic
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Increasing avoidant behaviours
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Increasing tightness in chest or pain
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Difficulty breathing
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Constantly worrying
Is it Time to Make a Change?
Many people experience anxiety in various ways, such that they may get nervous before the first day of a new job or before going on a trip; however, if your feelings of anxiety are extreme and are interfering with your life or responsibilities, it is time to seek professional help. Developing tools that you can use consistently to regulate your experience of anxiety is important for maintaining relationships and day-to-day functioning, making decisions, maintaining focus, and continuing to grow and develop.