Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety often has its roots in unresolved Trauma, unmet needs, and negative core
beliefs formed in early childhood. Anxiety is not just a mental state but affects our
overall well-being. When anxiety takes hold of us it can impact many areas of our lives
often leaving us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. We might be doubting
ourselves, avoiding social situations, or feeling tense, irritable, or restless. Anxiety can
create a constant sense of worry, making it difficult to focus, sleep, or connect with
others.
In our work together I will support you in developing a new relationship with anxiety,
seeing it not as a problem to be fixed but as an opportunity for self-awareness and
growth. We will explore your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and physical responses to
understand the roots of your anxiety and begin adressing them in a compassionate way.
We will inquire how your nervous system responds to anxiety and practice strategies to
soothe and regulate yourself.
As you approach anxiety with curiosity and kindness, you will find that it has valuable
messages to offer, ultimately helping you build resilience and emotional regulation.
Anxiety is just another part of our human experience and if we learn to attend to it
instead of pushing it away we will find new ways to navigate our emotions with greater
ease and create a deeper connection to ourselves.
"The journey of self-discovery often involves meeting the parts of ourselves we’ve been
avoiding. It is through facing these aspects that we truly grow” (Tara Brach)