5 Signs You Might Benefit from Anxiety Counselling

Anxiety doesn’t always look how you expect. Sometimes it’s obvious, like a racing heart or constant worry. Other times it’s quieter. Maybe you’re tired all the time, or you’ve started avoiding things you used to enjoy. Maybe you can’t remember the last time your mind felt calm.

If you’re wondering whether anxiety counselling might help, here are a few signs it could be worth reaching out.

1. You feel on edge all the time
You’re not exactly panicking, but you’re never really settled either. Even when nothing’s wrong, your body feels tense or braced for something. That constant alertness can be exhausting. Therapy can help you understand where that tension comes from and give you tools to soften it.

2. Your thoughts won’t slow down
You lie awake at night thinking about things you said three days ago. Or you keep imagining worst-case scenarios, even when you know they’re not likely. Overthinking like that can feel impossible to turn off, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

3. You’ve started avoiding things
Maybe you’re cancelling plans more often. Maybe work meetings make your stomach twist. Maybe you’ve pulled back from people you care about. Avoidance is a natural way to protect yourself when things feel overwhelming, but over time, it can shrink your world. Counselling gives you a chance to explore what’s going on underneath, without judgment.

4. You’re not sleeping well
If you’re having trouble falling asleep, waking up through the night, or feeling totally drained in the morning, anxiety might be playing a role. It’s not just in your head. Stress shows up in the body, and therapy can help you start to feel more regulated, both during the day and at night.

5. You’re just tired of feeling this way
You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to ask for help. If you’ve been stuck in anxiety for a while and you’re ready for something to shift, that’s reason enough. Counselling isn’t about fixing you… it’s about giving you space to be heard, supported, and understood.

If anything here feels familiar, you’re not alone. At Shapeshift Counselling in Victoria, we offer anxiety counselling for people who want to feel more grounded and more connected to themselves. We take a relational, body-aware approach to healing. You get to move at your own pace, in a way that feels safe.

Reach out to Sarina at hello@shapeshiftcounselling.ca if you're ready to start a conversation.