Anxiety
Support for Generalized Anxiety at Cognitive Counselling
Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) can feel like your mind is always racing—worrying about things that may never happen, yet feeling powerless to stop the cycle. This persistent, excessive worry can affect your relationships, productivity, sleep, and overall well-being. At Cognitive Counselling, we provide a supportive, personalized approach to help you manage anxiety and regain a sense of calm, clarity, and control.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by chronic, uncontrollable worry that is often out of proportion to actual events. People with GAD may worry about a wide range of everyday matters—like health, work, finances, or relationships—often without a clear reason. This ongoing anxiety can become overwhelming and interfere with day-to-day life.
Signs and Symptoms of GAD
GAD can show up in both emotional and physical ways. Common symptoms include:
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Excessive worry over everyday situations, often without a specific cause
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Restlessness or feeling constantly “on edge”
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Fatigue or feeling drained from mental and emotional tension
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Difficulty concentrating or frequent mental “blanks”
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Irritability or heightened emotional sensitivity
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Muscle tension, aches, or chronic discomfort
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Sleep disturbances, such as trouble falling or staying asleep
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Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach issues, or body pain
If you're experiencing these symptoms regularly, you’re not alone—and effective support is available.
How Therapy Can Help with Anxiety
How Therapy Can Help with Anxiety
At Cognitive Counselling, we use evidence-based approaches to help you understand your anxiety, manage your symptoms, and build long-term emotional resilience. Therapy may include:
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Identifying Triggers
Gain insight into what fuels your anxiety and learn how to respond more effectively when worry arises. -
Managing Worry Patterns
Learn practical strategies such as scheduling “worry time,” cognitive restructuring, and limiting unproductive rumination. -
Relaxation Techniques
Use methods like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization to calm your nervous system. -
Problem-Solving Skills
Build confidence in tackling everyday challenges rather than becoming overwhelmed by them. -
Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Tools
Stay grounded in the present moment and relate to anxious thoughts with less fear and more self-compassion. -
Exploring Root Causes
Address underlying beliefs, past experiences, or emotional patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety. -
Lifestyle Support
Develop healthy routines—such as regular movement, nutrition, sleep, and screen time boundaries—that support a more balanced nervous system. -
Building Social Confidence
Strengthen your communication skills and create or deepen supportive relationships to reduce feelings of isolation.
You Don’t Have to Navigate Anxiety Alone
Generalized Anxiety Disorder can make life feel uncertain and exhausting—but with the right support, healing is absolutely possible. At Cognitive Counselling, we help you uncover the tools, strategies, and insight needed to calm your mind, reconnect with the present, and move forward with confidence.
Ready to take the next step toward managing anxiety? Contact us to learn more or book a session.
