Living with anxiety can have a big impact on your quality of life. I have a deep understanding of anxiety and its impacts. As we work together using various modalities, we can create a calm nervous system that is set up to regulate and process even the most challenging moments. Living anxiety free is possible!
I have extensive experience assisting clients in managing and overcoming their anxiety and fears. My approach involves utilizing various tools and techniques to explore the root causes of their anxiety and fears while teaching adaptive ways to better manage these concerns.
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.
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Counsellor, BA, MSEd, RCC
Whether you're living with anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.) or phobias it can affect all areas of your life. I can support you using a variety of highly effective evidence based strategies.
Everyone experiences anxiety. It can actually be quite helpful, motivating us to do things that are important to us, or letting us know of potential danger. Anxiety becomes problematic when we're afraid of things that aren't actually dangerous, or when our anxiety stops us from doing things that are important to us. The good news is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety disorders are among the most successful treatments we have in psychology. They work by teaching you how to accurately evaluate your anxiety triggers to tell if your anxiety reaction is justified or not. If your anxiety reaction doesn't match the threat, you learn skills to help you act more effectively, and manage your emotional reaction in the moment.
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we offer specialized care in managing anxiety and fears through somatic psychotherapy approaches, particularly Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) practiced by Clayre and Somatic Experiencing (SE) employed by Camber. These modalities are especially effective in addressing the physical manifestations and somatic sensations associated with anxiety.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with Clayre focuses on the integration of somatic and cognitive techniques to address unresolved trauma and anxiety. By bringing awareness to bodily sensations and their associated emotional responses, SP helps individuals unlock new pathways to healing, providing tools to manage anxious feelings and recalibrate nervous system responses. Clayre’s gentle, attuned approach fosters an environment where clients can safely explore and transform their anxiety into a source of strength and self-awareness.
Somatic Experiencing with Camber offers a dynamic process that restores the natural flow of the nervous system. SE helps individuals renegotiate trauma and reduce physiological tension by focusing on body sensations rather than solely on the narrative of fear. Camber’s methodology facilitates the release of energy trapped in the body by past anxiety-provoking events, promoting a state of balance and heightened resilience.
Together, these therapeutic approaches provide a holistic strategy for anxiety management. They not only address the cognitive aspects of fear but also delve into how these fears are held and manifested within the body. This dual focus ensures a comprehensive healing process, enabling clients to experience lasting relief and a profound understanding of their emotional and physiological states. Clients are guided towards a harmonious integration of mind and body, empowering them to navigate life with renewed confidence and calm.
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.
Anxiety and exaggerated fears are maladaptive feelings that have gone out of control. Let us learn to regulate and rein them back in within your window of tolerance!
Guiding through anxiety with tools and techniques to use every day.
Anxiety is unprocessed fear, fortunetelling and over-worry/ concern about the future.
Mindfullness and conscious awareness of the now is the first step.
Talking to someone about your fears and anxieties in a therapeutic way can help release them. Many people who experience anxiety often feel uncomfortable with the feelings of peace and assurance. I can come alongside to explore how these feelings can trap you into negative thinking. We can discover freedom from the hold of anxiety, allowing the wisdom of our body to guide and regulate us.
2 Years Experience
