Anxiety Therapists in Halifax, NS
Ayeshah Ali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Halifax, NS B3H
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel overwhelming when depression, anxiety, or a lack of purpose takes hold.
I use a relational approach rooted in anti-oppression which then allows us to do deeper work and examine how your experience is not only shaped by you but also how the world and systems shape your world. By applying anti-o practices we can explore what it means to exist in a capitalist society that pushes "healing" as opposed to knowing and exploration.
Life can feel overwhelming when depression, anxiety, or a lack of purpose takes hold.
I use a relational approach rooted in anti-oppression which then allows us to do deeper work and examine how your experience is not only shaped by you but also how the world and systems shape your world. By applying anti-o practices we can explore what it means to exist in a capitalist society that pushes "healing" as opposed to knowing and exploration.
You might be facing triggers, anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, or external barriers to well-being.
I work with youth and adults experiencing various relational & mental health challenges. My goal is to help you experience empowerment, vitality, and well-being. I am passionate about supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, women, and survivors of intimate partner violence. My lens is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive.
You might be facing triggers, anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, or external barriers to well-being.
I work with youth and adults experiencing various relational & mental health challenges. My goal is to help you experience empowerment, vitality, and well-being. I am passionate about supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults, women, and survivors of intimate partner violence. My lens is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive.
They are likely suffering from symptoms of burnout, stress, anxiety and/or depression.
I offer therapy sessions for individuals struggling in their day to day lives. Therapy is more than identifying/changing patterns, it is also an introspective journey into yourself. Together we explore, and redefine your relationship with yourself and those in your life by improving self-awareness, communication and establishing healthy boundaries.
They are likely suffering from symptoms of burnout, stress, anxiety and/or depression.
I offer therapy sessions for individuals struggling in their day to day lives. Therapy is more than identifying/changing patterns, it is also an introspective journey into yourself. Together we explore, and redefine your relationship with yourself and those in your life by improving self-awareness, communication and establishing healthy boundaries.
My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.
My practice is rooted in the relationships that clients and I build together, creating spaces of trust and security; that’s where healing can start. I am passionate about providing trauma-informed mental health support that is accessible, rooted in compassion and aware of systemic barriers. I genuinely love working with people while witnessing them confront their challenges and grow as individuals; providing counselling gives me with an incredible sense of meaning and vitality.
I have worked with predominantly with teens and adults with a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, stress, substance use, emotion regulation, communication, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
I take a client-centered approach and want to work with you to highlight your goals, explore solutions, and improve your quality of life. I focus on being non-judgmental, strengths-based, and solution-focused. I strive to be genuine, down to earth, and culturally sensitive. I am practical and skills-based.
I have worked with predominantly with teens and adults with a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger, stress, substance use, emotion regulation, communication, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
I take a client-centered approach and want to work with you to highlight your goals, explore solutions, and improve your quality of life. I focus on being non-judgmental, strengths-based, and solution-focused. I strive to be genuine, down to earth, and culturally sensitive. I am practical and skills-based.
I work with adults (ages 19 years and older) experiencing problems including anxiety, depression, obsessions/compulsions, posttraumatic stress, adjustment to changes and stressors, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, perfectionism, excessive worry, and procrastination.
I use cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is an effective and well-researched approach. In CBT, we work together to understand your issues, work pragmatically towards your goals even through challenges, and break the cycles that can keep your problems going. I offer tailored versions of CBT (such as exposure therapy) to address specific issues.
I work with adults (ages 19 years and older) experiencing problems including anxiety, depression, obsessions/compulsions, posttraumatic stress, adjustment to changes and stressors, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, perfectionism, excessive worry, and procrastination.
I use cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is an effective and well-researched approach. In CBT, we work together to understand your issues, work pragmatically towards your goals even through challenges, and break the cycles that can keep your problems going. I offer tailored versions of CBT (such as exposure therapy) to address specific issues.
Between work, relationships, and everything else life throws at you, it’s easy to feel anxious, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly brings you happiness.
I believe everyone can approach life with curiosity and kindness, finding strength even in tough times. The aim of my counselling approach is to offer a warm, safe space where you can feel heard, accepted, and supported—while gaining the tools to overcome challenges and build lasting resilience along the path of self discovery.
Between work, relationships, and everything else life throws at you, it’s easy to feel anxious, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly brings you happiness.
I believe everyone can approach life with curiosity and kindness, finding strength even in tough times. The aim of my counselling approach is to offer a warm, safe space where you can feel heard, accepted, and supported—while gaining the tools to overcome challenges and build lasting resilience along the path of self discovery.
My experience includes work with the Nova Scotia Office of Workplace Mental Health, offering supportive counselling to those dealing with trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict and more.
Feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity, insecurity, or hopelessness? Do you long to improve your relationship with yourself and others? Through therapy, old patterns give way as you gain more access and understanding of your emotions, and a stronger and wiser version of yourself becomes available. I hold space for your healing and growth and also for your unique values, beliefs, and lived experience. In addition to individual therapy, I also offer couples counseling, where we work to understand negative patterns that keep you in conflict, and begin to create new patterns of connection, safety, and trust.
My experience includes work with the Nova Scotia Office of Workplace Mental Health, offering supportive counselling to those dealing with trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict and more.
Feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity, insecurity, or hopelessness? Do you long to improve your relationship with yourself and others? Through therapy, old patterns give way as you gain more access and understanding of your emotions, and a stronger and wiser version of yourself becomes available. I hold space for your healing and growth and also for your unique values, beliefs, and lived experience. In addition to individual therapy, I also offer couples counseling, where we work to understand negative patterns that keep you in conflict, and begin to create new patterns of connection, safety, and trust.
You may face sadness, worry, repetitive thoughts, following experiences that are tough to talk about, violence and trauma resulting in numbness, isolation.
I can offer creative ways to assist you in your growth. Perhaps traditional talk therapy has not been effective for you. I am also particularly skilled and have training in Narrative Therapy, EMDR, DBT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Music Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Clinical Traumatology.
You may face sadness, worry, repetitive thoughts, following experiences that are tough to talk about, violence and trauma resulting in numbness, isolation.
I can offer creative ways to assist you in your growth. Perhaps traditional talk therapy has not been effective for you. I am also particularly skilled and have training in Narrative Therapy, EMDR, DBT, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Music Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Clinical Traumatology.
You are here because you are experiencing struggle, are ready to make some changes and you are looking for help. Together we can address your concerns and reestablish your sense of wellness and hope. I look forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship with you and supporting you through the changes you want with warmth, empathy and experience.
You are here because you are experiencing struggle, are ready to make some changes and you are looking for help. Together we can address your concerns and reestablish your sense of wellness and hope. I look forward to building a strong therapeutic relationship with you and supporting you through the changes you want with warmth, empathy and experience.
Some common reasons for referrals to my practice include sports performance, anxiety, school avoidance, self-esteem and anger-management.
In my practice I have worked successfully with athletes, school aged students, adults and seniors. If you feel ready to seek support for yourself, your child or a loved one, please feel free to contact me.
Some common reasons for referrals to my practice include sports performance, anxiety, school avoidance, self-esteem and anger-management.
In my practice I have worked successfully with athletes, school aged students, adults and seniors. If you feel ready to seek support for yourself, your child or a loved one, please feel free to contact me.
Accepting new clients who feel lost, misunderstood, or overwhelmed in today's world. You're not alone in feeling exhausted trying to keep up with demands from work, school, family, relationships, gender norms, and societal expectations. In counselling, we will work together to gain insight about what's important to you and explore ways to more deeply connect with self and others. No matter what's happened in the past, you deserve a safe space to feel heard, supported, and understood. Just as you are.
Accepting new clients who feel lost, misunderstood, or overwhelmed in today's world. You're not alone in feeling exhausted trying to keep up with demands from work, school, family, relationships, gender norms, and societal expectations. In counselling, we will work together to gain insight about what's important to you and explore ways to more deeply connect with self and others. No matter what's happened in the past, you deserve a safe space to feel heard, supported, and understood. Just as you are.
I treat anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, return to work/fitness for work, career counselling, psychological assessments, executive coaching & life, transition & relationship coaching.
My specializations include: Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma (including abuse, racism), life transition (separation/divorce), workplace issues (including workplace harassment, racism, discrimination), return to work, immigration/integration.
I treat anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, return to work/fitness for work, career counselling, psychological assessments, executive coaching & life, transition & relationship coaching.
My specializations include: Anxiety, depression, grief, trauma (including abuse, racism), life transition (separation/divorce), workplace issues (including workplace harassment, racism, discrimination), return to work, immigration/integration.
I also work with adults who experience: anxiety ( panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, social anxiety disorder, excessive worry/generalized anxiety disorder); depression; posttraumatic stress disorder, as well as other psychological conditions and concerns (e.g., emotional difficulties, perfectionism, procrastination and low self-esteem).
I offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the gold-standard treatment for many psychological disorders and issues. Treatment is always tailored to your individual goals with the aim of helping you improve your overall well-being.
I also work with adults who experience: anxiety ( panic disorder, agoraphobia, phobias, social anxiety disorder, excessive worry/generalized anxiety disorder); depression; posttraumatic stress disorder, as well as other psychological conditions and concerns (e.g., emotional difficulties, perfectionism, procrastination and low self-esteem).
I offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the gold-standard treatment for many psychological disorders and issues. Treatment is always tailored to your individual goals with the aim of helping you improve your overall well-being.
I invite those who are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from themselves to reach out to me for caring, therapeutic support. You may be carrying emotional pain, moving through grief, navigating relationship challenges, or seeking deeper meaning in your life. I’ve done this work myself, and I know how hard—and how healing—it can be. You don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to explore what’s beneath the surface. You may be longing for clarity, peace, or simply a softer relationship with yourself. If you are ready to be seen and gently supported, this space is for you.
I invite those who are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected from themselves to reach out to me for caring, therapeutic support. You may be carrying emotional pain, moving through grief, navigating relationship challenges, or seeking deeper meaning in your life. I’ve done this work myself, and I know how hard—and how healing—it can be. You don’t need to have all the answers, just a willingness to explore what’s beneath the surface. You may be longing for clarity, peace, or simply a softer relationship with yourself. If you are ready to be seen and gently supported, this space is for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, loss, anxiety, or depression?
I offer confidential, nonjudgmental support and guidance. As an experienced therapist, I will address your mental, spiritual, and physical health. I believe that achieving balance and well-being in life requires attention to all of these aspects in your life. I can assist you in uncovering the strengths you already possess so you can live a better life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, grief, loss, anxiety, or depression?
I offer confidential, nonjudgmental support and guidance. As an experienced therapist, I will address your mental, spiritual, and physical health. I believe that achieving balance and well-being in life requires attention to all of these aspects in your life. I can assist you in uncovering the strengths you already possess so you can live a better life.
I believe that people are inherently healthy and resilient, and capable of recovering from areas where they may be stuck by finding new insights, knowledge and tools. I see my role as helping people find their way through mental health challenges, challenges with family relationships or with work, struggles with chronic illness, loss and grief, or through life transitions to see their highest potential.
I believe that people are inherently healthy and resilient, and capable of recovering from areas where they may be stuck by finding new insights, knowledge and tools. I see my role as helping people find their way through mental health challenges, challenges with family relationships or with work, struggles with chronic illness, loss and grief, or through life transitions to see their highest potential.
Often they manifest as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self harm.
In order to live a flourishing life, it is important to recognize our strengths and identify our assets. Too much time spent focusing on personal deficits can impede progress. Instead, by recognizing and shifting away from negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors, we can cultivate positive emotions, healthy relationships and a sense of purpose.
Often they manifest as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self harm.
In order to live a flourishing life, it is important to recognize our strengths and identify our assets. Too much time spent focusing on personal deficits can impede progress. Instead, by recognizing and shifting away from negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors, we can cultivate positive emotions, healthy relationships and a sense of purpose.
I recognize that working through difficult life circumstances and/or challenging relationships can be stressful and isolating, resulting in feelings of anxiety, low mood, poor coping skills or a general sense of being stuck in a cycle of unhealthy patterns.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for people to develop skills that work for them. I have 10 years of expereince and draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to develop interpersonal effectiveness, committed behaviour change and the establishment of healthy boundaries and performative habits that promote wellness and healing.
I recognize that working through difficult life circumstances and/or challenging relationships can be stressful and isolating, resulting in feelings of anxiety, low mood, poor coping skills or a general sense of being stuck in a cycle of unhealthy patterns.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for people to develop skills that work for them. I have 10 years of expereince and draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to develop interpersonal effectiveness, committed behaviour change and the establishment of healthy boundaries and performative habits that promote wellness and healing.
I'll be fully present and tuned in to understand your experiences, pain, fears, and hopes.
I have worked with 100's of individuals and couples experiencing issues related to pain, stress, depression, anxiety, work, illness, grief, trauma, relationships, culture, ADHD and more. Extensive training has equipped me with skills for assessment and intervention. We will activate change quickly, but also address underlying causes and complex emotions.
I'll be fully present and tuned in to understand your experiences, pain, fears, and hopes.
I have worked with 100's of individuals and couples experiencing issues related to pain, stress, depression, anxiety, work, illness, grief, trauma, relationships, culture, ADHD and more. Extensive training has equipped me with skills for assessment and intervention. We will activate change quickly, but also address underlying causes and complex emotions.
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Anxiety Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.