Anxiety therapists in Courtenay, BC
Browse Anxiety therapists in Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Courtenay, BC
Online in Courtenay, 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 Courtenay, BC
Online in Courtenay, BC
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 Near Courtenay, BC
Online in Courtenay, BC
Anxiety
Anna Vaisser Psychotherapy
Counsellor/Therapist, MD, MEd, RCC
Anxiety and fear can show up as racing thoughts, tension in the body, or a constant sense of being on alert. I help you understand these reactions through both a cognitive and somatic lens—why they developed, how they’re maintained, and how they can be gently shifted. Using mindfulness‑based practices, body‑focused therapies, parts work, and evidence‑based approaches like CBT, we build your capacity for self‑regulation so you can move through life with more steadiness and clarity. My goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed by your internal experience and more connected to your own resilience.
3 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, BC
Anxiety
Fiona Matalon
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
Our anxiety and fears are a great getaway to what's been stored in our shadows. Working through our past allows us to live a life that is more fulfilled and free from fears.
7 Years Experience
Online in Courtenay, BC
Anxiety therapists in Courtenay, BC Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Courtenay, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (52%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (47%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
68%
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
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 28% | Christian |