LOVING YOURSELF BACK TO WHOLENESS

Would you like to live life from a place of joy,
self-love and empowerment?

Do you need relief from feeling anxious and inadequate?

Are you longing to remember who you really are?

As a woman, in today’s world you are used to wearing many hats such as daughter, mother, spouse / girlfriend, friend, caregiver or career woman. Meeting these demands can often come at a high price.

Can you relate to:

• feeling responsible for other people’s feelings and problems?
• giving up a piece of yourself, while trying to make others happy?
• not speaking your truth, because you don’t want to create conflict ?
• trying to manage overwhelm only to be told that you are controlling?
• worrying about being judged, rejected or abandoned?
• secretly feeling like a failure or that you are “an imposter”?

Unfortunately we live in a society where we are taught to compare ourselves and it is strongly “suggested” that we should “be” a certain way in order to be considered a good________”fill in the blank”.

It is no surprise that having to cope with stress and anxiety is almost considered the new “normal.” Sooner or later your whole life is impacted, because anxiety affects your feelings, your thoughts, your behavior and your body. This can often feel like this:

• You worry a lot, are irritable and can’t relax
• You have a hard time saying No or feel guilty when you do
• The worst case scenario is always only a thought away
• You get “feedback” about being a perfectionist or being controlling
• You carry a lot of tension in your body, often feel exhausted, shaky or have headaches
• You dread or avoid situations which make you feel anxious or stressed
• You feel burned out and tired or empty
• You are turning to food, shopping, overexercising or other ways to try and cope
• You seem to have lost your sex drive
• You struggle with low self-esteem and body image

In our therapeutic work and counselling sessions, I invite you to embark on a journey of loving yourself back to wholeness.

Together we will develop tools and practices that will help you to soothe and heal.

Anxiety and stress counselling can help you understand the underlying causes of your anxiety. As a certified somatic psychotherapist I use a mind/body approach which will help you increase your awareness and self-understanding so you can identify your triggers. Most importantly however I will help you develop practical tools that work for you so you can reduce stress and anxiety and feel in charge of your life again.

Whether you’re longing to feel more carefree, energized and self-satisfied or whether you’re hoping to have more joy, love and intimacy and connection in your life, you can do it!

Connecting body, mind and spirit, I will accompany you on the healing journey of revealing your inner goddess. Becoming who you really are stands for a life of self-acceptance and serenity. It means enjoying vitality, greater happiness, empowerment and mindfulness.

Contact Burnaby and North Vancouver stress and anxiety counselor Ina Stockhausen at 778 558 8207 or email me to schedule a complimentary 20 min phone consultation and let’s discuss how I can support you.