NARRA COUNSELLING & CONSULTING
Anxiety Counselling in Victoria & Online Across British Columbia
• Gain tools to calm your mind and body.• Feel more in control—day by day.• Quiet the constant overthinking.
How To Get Started
15-Minute Virtual Session
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Meet your therapist
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No waitlist, quick start
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No commitment
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. Just a chance to:
- Share what’s on your mind
- Ask questions about therapy for anxiety
- See if this support feels like a good fit
Sessions are available in-person in Victoria or through online counselling across BC.
Limited Time Only: Our Intro Offer
Anxiety distorts your world—therapy helps you take it back.
It can be relentless. Thoughts circling. Chest tight. Always planning, preparing, bracing. And sometimes, others don’t see it. You may seem composed on the outside while feeling anything but calm on the inside.
- Excessive worry about everyday situations
- Irritability or frequent tension
- Restlessness or feeling constantly on edge
- Muscle tightness and physical discomfort
- Difficulty concentrating or your mind going blank
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Overthinking conversations or decisions
- Avoiding situations that feel out of your control
If this sounds familiar to you, counselling can help you understand why your body and mind are reacting the way they are, and how to work with it instead of against it.
Anxiety can show up in ways like:
Types of Anxiety We Support
Anxiety looks different for everyone.
At Narra Counselling, we work with a range of anxiety experiences, including:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Characterized by persistent, excessive worry that is difficult to control, GAD often centers around everyday concerns like work, health, family, or finances. Even when there is no immediate threat, the worry can feel constant and overwhelming, affecting both mental and physical well-being.
Panic Disorder
Involves sudden and intense episodes of fear or discomfort known as panic attacks. These episodes may include symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, sweating, or a feeling of losing control. Panic disorder can make daily life feel unpredictable and exhausting.
Social Anxiety
This form of anxiety is rooted in a strong fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social or performance situations. Individuals with social anxiety may avoid public speaking, social gatherings, or even everyday interactions due to intense self-consciousness and fear of scrutiny.
Specific Phobias
This type of anxiety involves intense fear of a particular object or situation, such as flying, heights, needles, or animals. The fear is often out of proportion to the actual danger but can cause avoidance that disrupts everyday life.
Health Anxiety
Health anxiety is a constant worry about having or developing a serious illness. Even when medical reassurance is given or symptoms are minor, the fear persists. This can lead to frequent health checks, doctor visits, and ongoing stress.
Performance Anxiety
This is a fear of being judged or not performing well in situations like work presentations, academic tasks, or sports competitions. The pressure to do well can cause physical tension, racing thoughts, and self-doubt before or during the event.
Each type of anxiety is valid and treatable. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening, respond differently, and feel more in control of your life. And here at Narra, we offer anxiety therapy in Victoria or online throughout BC, so you can access support in a way that works for you.
How Anxiety Counselling Can Help
Therapy for Anxiety may Support You in:
At Narra Counselling, our work begins with understanding how anxiety is showing up for you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Together, we’ll create space to unpack what’s beneath the worry and explore tools that are realistic and sustainable in your day-to-day life.
✔ Noticing anxious patterns with more compassion, not shame
✔ Learning how to calm your body and settle your thoughts
✔ Unpacking past experiences that shaped your sense of safety
✔ Finding ways to feel more present and in control again
✔ Letting go of constant self-monitoring and fear of getting it wrong
You do not need to be in crisis to begin. Many people come to therapy because they are tired of carrying the tension all the time.
Counselling for anxiety can be a safe, steady place to begin untangling it.
What Anxiety Counselling Looks Like at Narra Counselling
You do not need to have the right words or a clear plan. You just need to show up. We take a personalized approach that honours your pace, your experiences, and what feels possible right now.
Here’s what that might include:
- A calm, grounded space where you can explore what’s been weighing on you
- Support in setting healthy boundaries and navigating what’s keeping you stuck
- Simple, manageable tools to reduce overwhelm and bring clarity to your days
- Exploring what triggers your anxiety so you can respond instead of react
- Replacing fear-based patterns with practices that actually support you
- Gently rebuilding your confidence, focus, and emotional resilience
This is not about becoming someone new. It is about coming home to yourself, little by little, without anxiety running the show.
Our evidence-based treatment approach
At Narra Counselling, we draw from a range of evidence-based methods that are tailored to your unique needs and goals. Depending on what feels right for you, sessions may include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
This approach focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to worry, self-doubt, and fear. Over time, CBT helps build healthier thinking habits, reduce anxious responses, and improve emotional regulation.
Mindfulness-based tools
Mindfulness practices support individuals in staying present rather than feeling overwhelmed by future concerns or past regrets. Techniques such as breathwork, body scans, and grounding exercises allow individuals to observe anxious thoughts with more clarity and less judgment, helping reduce mental and emotional tension.
Body-Based Strategies for Anxiety
Because anxiety often manifests physically, body-based tools are integrated to help calm the nervous system. Grounding techniques, breath regulation, and somatic awareness exercises are used to support the body’s ability to recover from stress and return to a more settled state.
Trauma-Informed Approach
Many individuals with anxiety have experienced past events that continue to impact their nervous system. A trauma-informed approach recognises the link between anxiety and unresolved trauma, offering a safe and respectful space to explore patterns and responses at a manageable pace.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach here.
We’ll work together to find what resonates with you, and we’ll adapt along the way.
Meet your therapist
Trisha Miciano
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Clinic Director
I’ve always been someone who feels deeply, and that sensitivity sparked my curiosity about human behaviour and emotions. Over time, it grew into a calling, leading me to become a Registered Clinical Counsellor. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that healing begins with being truly understood.
Avneet Sandhu
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Yasmeen Al-Samarrai
Counsellor (Pre-Licensed) - Sliding Scale Available
Instead of trying to erase fear, therapy helps you learn how to live with it, without letting it lead.
Over time, you might begin to feel:
- More aware of what triggers your anxiety
- Less urgency and pressure in your daily routines
- A softer inner voice replacing the inner critic
- Confidence in setting boundaries or speaking up
- The ability to slow down without guilt
- More peace in quiet moments, not just distraction
Progress may be gradual, but each step adds up.
Even a quiet change can bring big relief.
What Might Change Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to share everything right away?
No. You decide what to share and when. There’s no expectation to open up fully in the first session. We go at your pace.
How long is each counselling session?
Each session is 50 minutes, whether you attend in person at our Victoria, BC office or online from anywhere in British Columbia.
Do you offer online anxiety counselling in BC?
Yes. We offer secure online counselling sessions for individuals across BC. Many clients find this more flexible and comfortable, especially when dealing with anxiety.
How many sessions will I need?
Everyone’s needs are different. Some people find a few sessions helpful, while others benefit from longer-term support. We will check in regularly and decide together what feels right.
If you’re still reading this, something in you may already be ready for change.