Anxiety therapists in Comox Valley, BC
Browse Anxiety therapists in Comox Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Anxiety
Julie Taylor Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, RCS
Sometimes Anxiety suddenly appears, unbidden, in your body, often in the chest or tummy. Find the unnoticed trigger that has caused this anxiety and the anxiety may fade. Sometimes we know what we are anxious about - or afraid of . Again a counsellor can help to process that anxiety and so reduce it. Sometimes we feel anxious or fearful because something else, perhaps pharmaceuticals or a present situation, is the 'real' cause and finding and processing that reason and using the tricks and tools we have may help you control the anxiety. Let's explore what is causing your symptoms?
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Comox Valley, BC V0R 1W0
Online in Comox Valley, BC
Anxiety
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Anxiety doesn't just live in your thoughts—it echoes loudly in your body. For the driven, high-achieving individual, anxiety often masks itself as perfectionism, overthinking, and a relentless pressure to hold everything together. Privately, however, it leaves you stuck in a state of constant physical tension, nervous system overdrive, and a secret fear that the ground beneath you might shift at any moment.I provide specialized, compassionate counselling for individuals navigating high anxiety, deep-seated fears, panic, and chronic worry. In our sessions, we address your anxiety from two essential angles: the mind and the body. We utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to untangle unhelpful thought loops, manage a loud inner critic, and build practical mindset tools. At the same time, we bring in neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting to go beneath the surface. This allows us to locate, process, and safely release the hidden physical weight of fear and anxiety right where it is stuck in your nervous system.Whether your anxiety is tied to a major life disruption—such as relationship strain, career transitions, or perimenopause—or manifests as profound loneliness and self-doubt, our goal is to help you slow down. Together, we will calm your nervous system, build emotional regulation strategies, and help you step out of overwhelm into a more grounded, resilient, and intentional way of living.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Comox Valley, BC
Online in Comox Valley, BC
Anxiety
Shannon MacGregor
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, RTC, MTC, RCS, NARM Therapist
Feelings of anxiety, worry and fear toward certain situations are normal responses. However, when there is an ongoing preserve threat, the nervous system struggles to regulate, causing neurological and physical symptoms that can interrupt your ability to function well. Anxiety can be managed through various therapeutic approaches.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Comox Valley, BC
Online in Comox Valley, BC
Anxiety
Carol D.B. Whaley Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Anxiety and Stress are a part of our human experience as we navigate so much that is out of our control and unpredictable in life.
Some anxiety and stress is helpful in navigating difficult moments in life.
We want to be able to move through life with an awareness of how the anxiety and stress is helping us and how it is also covering deeper emotions that need to be addressed.
Through body psychotherapy we can connect more deeply to ourselves and the emotions stored in our bodies and use tools and exercises to regulate the anxiety and stress while processing the deeper emotions. The anxiety and stress dissipates as we become more comfortable with our deeper emotions and we begin to thrive.
42 Years Experience
Online in Comox Valley, BC
Anxiety
Arne Pedersen - Hypnotherapy Victoria
Hypnotherapist, RCCH
Anxiety and fear often arise when the nervous system has learned to stay on guard, anticipating threat even when there is no immediate danger. Many people experience anxiety as persistent worry, physical tension, or a constant sense of unease — despite knowing logically that they are safe.
From a mindfulness-based perspective, anxiety is understood as a protective response shaped by past experiences where uncertainty, stress, or emotional overwhelm felt difficult to manage. Over time, the nervous system can remain stuck in fight-or-flight, reacting to present situations as though the past is still happening.
When the body stays in this heightened state, it uses a great deal of energy and has little opportunity to return to balance, rest, and repair. This ongoing strain can create an internal sense of threat, reinforcing the feeling that life is unsafe and causing external situations to be perceived as more dangerous or overwhelming than they actually are.
In our work together, the focus is on helping the nervous system gradually recognize safety in the present moment. Through mindfulness practices, breath awareness, and body-based awareness, clients learn how to become more comfortable with uncomfortable emotions and the physical sensations that arise with them.
As people gain experience staying present with these feelings, confidence grows. Anxiety often softens not because life becomes easier, but because there is a growing trust in the ability to feel, process, and move through whatever emotions life brings. When emotional capacity expands, fears lose their grip, and people experience greater freedom, clarity, and confidence in what they choose to do.
Hypnotherapy can further support this process by helping update subconscious threat responses and creating felt experiences of calm, safety, and steadiness that reinforce this trust.
15 Years Experience
Online in Comox Valley, BC
Anxiety therapists in Comox Valley, BC Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Comox Valley, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (51%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (47%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
69%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 45% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 39% | Narrative Therapy |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 29% | Christian |