Life comes with a lot of constant worries and concerns. Most people who start therapy for anxiety feel lost in life on some level, unsure of how to find their way. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you try to rush to get through whatever you are doing or you check things off of your to-do list but you don’t feel like you’re getting anything done.

Stuck, overwhelmed and feeling worried all the time, you may feel like life is spent constantly feeling ‘on edge.’

Therapy can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.

If you are experiencing anxiety, know that you can get help and reduce its impact so you can continue to do what matters.

Do you always have a to-do list going? Are you hard on yourself when you can’t meet a standard? Perhaps you feel exhausted by the never-ending cycle of expectations, rushing from one task to the next without ever feeling like you’ve done enough. The idea of stopping or taking a break might fill you with guilt or fear that you’ll fall behind.

Living with perfectionism can feel like carrying an invisible weight, where even your best efforts don’t seem to measure up. You might spend hours overthinking, second-guessing, or redoing tasks to make them “just right,” yet still feel unsatisfied. Over time, this relentless pressure can lead to burnout, self-doubt, and even anxiety or low self-esteem.

Therapy can help you break free from these unrelenting standards, uncover the underlying beliefs driving perfectionism, and develop healthier ways of thinking and being. Together, we’ll work to build self-compassion, embrace imperfection, and create a life where rest and joy have a place alongside achievement.

You may find yourself constantly comparing your achievements or abilities to others, feeling as though you’re always falling short. Despite evidence of your success, you might feel like a fraud, worried that others will eventually “find you out.” This internal battle can leave you feeling anxious, stuck, and unable to fully celebrate your accomplishments.

Imposter thinking often stems from high societal expectations and the pressure to appear perfect. These thoughts can creep into your school, work, or relationships, making you feel like you’re not good enough—even when others see your strengths clearly.

Counselling can help you unpack these beliefs, understand their roots, and develop a more balanced and self-affirming perspective. You don’t have to keep striving for an impossible standard; you can learn to embrace your worth as it is.

Low self-esteem often leads to a harsh inner dialogue, where you speak to yourself in ways you’d never speak to someone else. You might feel awkward or self-conscious in social settings, question your abilities, or struggle with confidence in your work, relationships, or daily life.

At its core, low self-esteem is often tied to a “not good enough” story—a narrative that tells you you’re inadequate, unworthy, or somehow less than others. This story may stem from past experiences, criticism, or societal pressures, and it can shape the way you see yourself and interact with the world.

When you have low self-esteem, your thinking becomes biased. You focus on your flaws, magnify your mistakes, and overlook your strengths. This negative self-talk can keep you stuck in patterns of self-doubt and unhappiness.

Counselling provides a safe space to challenge this narrative and rewrite your story. Together, we’ll work to shift your inner dialogue, build your confidence, and help you prioritize your needs without guilt. You don’t have to keep putting yourself last—you can learn to value and care for yourself as much as you do for others.

Feeling tired and fatigued now and then is normal, even for extended periods during tough times. But burnout is more than just tiredness. It’s a state of chronic stress where fatigue, emotional exhaustion, and feelings of inefficacy come together with cynicism and detachment towards work, family, or friends.

It can be easy to miss the symptoms until things get worse. Therapy can help you to rise above your challenges and start moving towards your ideal life with less stress and more calm.

Any change in our life situation (even a positive one!) can leave us feeling overwhelmed, uncertain and anxious. Life changes and transitions take you out of your routine and comfort zone. Common transitions where there is a change in our role or responsibility include career change or job loss, relationships, parenthood, health circumstances and aging-related changes. Talking with someone can help you integrate these changes in your life.

Sometimes we can handle change and adversity by ourselves, and sometimes we need a little help.

Counselling can help you to develop strategies to enhance your capacity to cope. Psychological therapy may assist in life transitions as a way to discuss grief, change and challenges that await. Psychological therapy can also help in determining ways to balance acceptance and change during life transitions

There is no right or wrong way to grieve and certainly no timeline.

Sometimes the grief can become more than we know how to deal with and can begin to interfere with our capacity to function in life. If you or someone is struggling with their loss, then it may be time to get some help.

Through grief, loss and bereavement counselling, you can find the strength, purpose and desire to live your life again in a new way. There is hope and you can continue to engage in life through this loss.

Trauma can stem from a single event, such as a car accident, the loss of a loved one, or an assault. It can also result from more subtle, ongoing experiences often referred to as “little t” traumas. These might include persistent feelings of not being “good enough,” growing up with unrelenting criticism, navigating unhealthy relationships, or living with the pressure to meet impossible standards. Trauma can leave an imprint that lingers long after the experiences have passed.

Most people who start therapy for trauma feel stuck or overwhelmed by the ongoing effects. You might notice heightened arousal symptoms, like feeling constantly on edge, startled by small triggers, or finding it hard to relax. Alternatively, you may experience avoidant symptoms, such as steering clear of certain people, places, or memories that bring up distressing feelings. These patterns can make it hard to feel safe, connected, or present in daily life.

Therapy can help you process and reframe these experiences, allowing you to feel more grounded, in control, and at peace. If you’re struggling with trauma, know that healing is possible.