Anxiety Counselling

Anxiety?

I will answer the phone. Let's get started. ok?!

"Hello there! if you are tired of holding it together on your own, let's talk--you don't have to keep doing this alone."

Call me, Barbara,today 604 537 5575

Anxiety isn’t just stress — it hijacks your life.

The sleepless nights. The looping thoughts. The sudden fear that comes out of the blue and hits before your mind can catch up.

It’s that constant hum in the background — the brain fog, the second-guessing, the exhaustion.

Anxiety convinces you that doing more will fix it — rolling thoughts of overthinking, jotting notes, TILT--burnout.

But anxiety doesn’t want you calm.

It wants you busy.

That’s the trap.

It’s a system glitch — your brain wired for survival but stuck in overdrive.

This isn’t weakness; it’s your nervous system trying to protect you, not help you thrive.

You can’t fix the code from inside the loop, and anxiety can’t be DIY’d.

Yes, I know, like lots of us you've tried podcasts, journalling, meditation, TikTok therapy--maybe even that one the breathing app.

You've told yourself in the light of day, "I should be able to fix this on my own".

Simply, stop, you can't.

Truth? If self-help alone worked, we’d all be calm by now.

Anxiety doesn’t respond to logic or positive quotes.

It’s old, worn-out software running in your nervous system — looping control, overthinking, and fear.

It doesn’t mean you’re of weak character; it means your mind is tired of fighting itself.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek help through counselling — and one of the most treatable.

Together you and l will work to strip away the noise and focus on:

• The triggers that hijack your nervous system.

• The hidden patterns and beliefs that feed your worry.

• The habits that make anxiety feel “normal.”

• Practical tools that retrain your brain to pause, think, and respond — instead of just react.

My counselling style is bold, direct, interactive, and refreshingly real.

Clients often tell me I “say it like it is,” blending humour, wit, and compassion with a no-nonsense, hands-on approach.

I bring 25 years of top-level counselling experience—plus everyday street cred and a dash of unapologetic salty language.

Clients often say I hear what other counsellors miss.

That’s not magic—it’s experience, intuition, and finely tuned attention.

I listen for the story under the story—the pattern behind the words—and my friend, that’s where real change begins.

Trying to be perfect is fear wearing makeup. Let’s take it off — together.

• I keep it real. I show up, listen, and tell you the truth—even when it’s uncomfortable.

• I create safety. From our first session, you’ll feel emotionally safe, free from judgment or shame.

• I call out BS. My well-honed “BS barometer” spots the fears and defences that block growth so we can get to the root faster.

• Straight talk. Practical, real-world strategies to help you take charge and move forward—starting now.

Let’s find your calm — the kind that lasts.

Let’s get YOU back in charge of your life — for real this time.

CALL NOW 604-537-5575

I provide this approach virtual counselling services in the greater Vancouver area and the rest of British Columbia.