Stress

 

Stress is a natural and unavoidable part of life. At healthy levels, it can help us stay focused, meet deadlines, and rise to challenges. But when stress becomes chronic, overwhelming, or unrelenting, it can take a serious toll on both mental and physical health—affecting everything from sleep and energy to mood, memory, and relationships.

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At Validity Counselling, we help clients recognize the signs of chronic stress and understand how it impacts the brain and body. Together, we work to reduce the internal and external pressures contributing to your stress, while building effective strategies for long-term resilience.

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Therapy may include exploring boundaries, managing perfectionism or negative self-talk, developing personalized coping tools, and learning to regulate your nervous system. Our goal is to help you reconnect with balance, clarity, and calm—so that stress doesn’t run your life.

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Left unaddressed, chronic stress can contribute to burnout, anxiety, depression, and a host of physical symptoms. But with the right support, you can break the cycle and reclaim a greater sense of control and well-being.

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To find a counsellor specializing in stress, please visit our Counsellors page.