Anxiety Therapists in Meadowridge

I enjoy working with people who want to explore themselves deeply, to ask questions about their internal world and make sense of how they relate to others, themselves and the outer world. You may well present with depression or anxiety or be struggling in a relationship. You want to engage therapeutically and gain insight into your relational dynamics and be able to make links between past early relationships with parents or family of origin and how these experiences have predisposed you to relating to others and the world in a unique way. You seek greater freedom from emotional conditioning and to know the fullness and joy of life.

All of us at some point might need support to deal with the many challenges of life, whether it be a personal crisis, a loss, an addiction, a feeling of stuckness or a change in one's ability to cope. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. It is not always easy to take the first step to start therapy and to be vulnerable, but allowing yourself to open up is often the start of the journey towards acceptance or change.

I am a registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor and honours qualified Counselling Psychologist who is invested in the psychological and emotional wellbeing of all my clients. Using psychodynamic, gestalt and mindful based cognitive therapy (MBCT), I can assist you to identify critical and conflicting emotions and developmental patterns that may be causing anger, anxiety, confusion, depression, despair, fear or trauma in your life. I support you in realising your authentic life potential by tapping into embedded and imperceivable conditions that may be delaying your personal growth, connectedness and expansion.

Have you lived life feeling like you were never really loved, like you were never truly connected? Do you find yourself in unhealthy/toxic relationships? Do you feel aligned with your inner truth or do you feel like you keep missing your chance to be who you were really meant to be? Have you experienced traumatic losses of the kinds society often doesn't acknowledge? Do you spend your time trying to make others happy and feel like you are always failing? Do you feel depressed, anxious and stressed a lot of the time? If the answer to any of these yes, I want to help. This was me for much of my life. At 33 I entered into therapy.

My main focus is individuals whether in crisis or transition. I specialise in treating anxious and depressed individuals. I provide a safe space in which to understand the reasons underlying anxiety and depression and identify maladaptive coping strategies. Then we work to replace the maladaptive coping strategies with healthy ones. I also enjoy couples therapy and interventions targeting parenting issues. In addition I offer supportive therapy to individuals who are struggling with substance use.

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I understand how difficult it is to access therapy and I pride myself in providing a welcoming, safe and inclusive therapeutic experience. I believe in using evidence-based therapeutic interventions and the primary modalities which I incorporate include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Individual Trauma-Focused Treatment. I have a special interest in supporting adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, grief/loss, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression.

I deal with clients being affected by depression, anxiety, bereavement, low self esteem, abuse, anger management, etc.

I offer counselling and coaching mostly in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family matters. I work with individuals, couples and families. Having been in the field for over 15 years; I have a passion for assisting clients to overcome challenges; seeing them become the best version of themselves and living within their purpose.

My name is Anke and I recognize your courage in seeking additional support. In our sessions together, I meet you where you are in your head and heart. I create a safe and sacred space, in which we can collaborate to positively impact your healing journey. A favourite quote of mine is from Gabor Maté, who expressed, "Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within". To me, healing is a complex but rewarding journey, that requires empathy towards our inner and external worlds.

Her particular interests include, but are not limited to; anxiety difficulties, mood difficulties, adjustment difficulties, relationships, identity, and sexual orientation. Jessica sees individuals and adolescents (13 + years). (www.jedeikintherapy.com)

Counselling has become a part of my life and I believe that we should all strive to be our true authentic self. Counselling is not just a career but a calling where I can see how my purpose fuels my passion. Working as an effective, competent counsellor is what drives the level of integrity and willingness to see a difference in clients’ lives. Therefore I am dedicated to provide psychological services to individuals, toddlers, adolescents, young adults, adults, groups, couples and families. My aim is to create a space where clients can be their authentic self's.

My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.

I provide short and mid term therapy in a caring, solution focussed approach and work with adults and adolescents. I am a qualified Brain Working Recursive Therapist and make use of this form of therapy for a variety of difficulties from anxiety, panic attacks and trauma to relationship and self esteem issues.