“Do not dwell in the past, Do not dream of the future, Concentrate the mind on the present moment” - Buddha
Stress and anxiety are natural responses to external circumstances. Within the normal range, they are useful reactions that enable us to mobilise our resources to reaction to potentially threatening situations. For more information, you can read the Understanding Stress, Anxiety and the Fear Response System page of this website.
Problems however arise when stress and/or anxiety become constantly activated. If you are experiencing chronic stress or anxiety, you incur higher risks of physical and mental health issues such as digestion, heart and sleep problems, depression, loss of confidence,... to name only a few. In the long run, stress and anxiety also seriously diminish a person's capacity to draw joy from life and to maintain fulfilling social relationships, which only ads to potential physical and mental health issues.
Seeking counselling for stress or anxiety can help you start reclaim a sense of calm and confidence in yourself.
I offer an understanding and supportive space where we can identify your triggers for stress or anxiety, develop strategies to manage triggering situations and build tools to lessen your experience of stress and anxiety in your day-to-day life. You will start to regain a sense of control over your emotions, thoughts and reactions. As we go along, you can gain insights on the origins of your stressed/anxious responses which will further help you make meaning of your experience, develop self-understanding and maximise the use of the tools you will develop.
In working with stress and anxiety, I draw from the most recent research and the growing understanding about the body-mind relationship, as well as traditional psycho-therapeutical meaning-making. I integrate mindfulness, the understanding of physiological stress and anxiety responses and the benefits of having a compassionate and neutral space where to talk freely.
Please contact Claire Lefevre through the form below or directly at [email protected] if you would like help applying these tools to your personal circumstances.