Living With Anxiety Is Exhausting
Anxiety has a way of taking over. One moment you're managing fine, and the next your mind is racing through worst-case scenarios, your chest is tight, and even small decisions feel impossible. You might be getting through your days, but you're not really living them.
Maybe you've noticed yourself withdrawing from people you care about, lying awake running through tomorrow's to-do list, or feeling on edge for no clear reason. You might have tried to push through on your own, told yourself it's stress, told yourself it'll pass. But it hasn't.
You don't have to keep white-knuckling it. Anxiety is one of the most common and most treatable challenges people bring to counselling, and with the right support, real relief is possible.
What Is Anxiety Counselling?
Anxiety counselling is a therapeutic process that helps you understand what's driving your anxiety, recognize your triggers, and build practical tools to respond differently. Rather than just managing symptoms, the goal is to get to the root of what's keeping you stuck.
At Crescent Moon Foundation, we use somatic therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and EMDR to address anxiety at both the mental and physical level, because anxiety lives in the body as much as the mind.
Anxiety Counselling in Surrey With Crescent Moon FoundatioN
Laurel Tien, Registered Clinical Counsellor and founder of Crescent Moon Foundation, specializes in working with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and stress. Drawing on somatic therapy, narrative approaches, and arts-informed practice, Laurel helps clients move from surviving to genuinely thriving.
Our Surrey counselling team also includes Susan Worrall, who brings over 20 years of experience working with women, families, and adults with neurodiversity, using somatic, mindfulness, and post-traditional approaches.
Our approach includes:
- Somatic therapy to release anxiety held in the body
- Mindfulness-based techniques for managing anxious thoughts in real time
- EMDR for anxiety rooted in past experiences or trauma
How to Get Started With Anxiety Counselling
Book a free discovery call.
Begin your sessions.
Build lasting relief.
What Anxiety Counselling Can Help You Achieve
- A quieter mind and a greater ability to stay present without constant worry
- Physical relief from anxiety symptoms like tension, disrupted sleep, and shallow breathing
- Renewed confidence in your ability to handle life's challenges without being overwhelmed
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Counselling in Surrey
If anxiety is affecting your sleep, relationships, work, or overall enjoyment of life, it's worth speaking with a counsellor. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit. Many clients come to us feeling "stuck" or chronically stressed, not dramatically unwell.
The terms are often used interchangeably in BC. Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) provide evidence-based therapeutic services similar to psychotherapy. At Crescent Moon Foundation, Laurel Tien and Susan Worrall are trained clinical counsellors with specialized experience in anxiety.
Yes. We offer secure virtual sessions for clients across British Columbia, including those who prefer not to travel to our Surrey or White Rock office. Online sessions are equally effective for anxiety support.
Yes. We accept most extended benefit plans, including Medvie Blue Cross, ICBC, CVAP, FNHA, and Autism Funding Branch. Check with your provider to confirm your coverage before your first session.
This varies by person. Some clients notice meaningful shifts within 4 to 6 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. We'll discuss this during your initial consultation and adjust as we go.
Ready to Find Relief From Anxiety?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call today and let's figure out the path forward together.
Crescentmoon Foundation
1548 Johnston Rd, 202White Rock, BC
V4B 3Z7
laurel@crescentmoon.foundation
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