STRESS
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge?
What is stress?
Stress is a normal part of life, a natural response to challenges, deadlines, or unexpected events. In small doses, stress can motivate and help you perform at your best. But when stress becomes chronic or overwhelming, it can take a toll on your mental and physical health, your relationships, and your daily life.
Stress is both a physical and emotional response to perceived challenges or threats. Common signs of stress include:
Feeling tense, restless, or irritable
Racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating
Sleep problems or fatigue
Muscle tension, headaches, or other physical discomfort
Emotional overwhelm or frustration
Difficulty managing daily tasks or maintaining balance
Everyone experiences stress differently. You may relate to some of these signs and not others — and that’s completely normal.
How Counselling can help
Counselling provides a supportive space to explore the sources of your stress, develop practical coping strategies, and regain a sense of balance.
With guidance, counselling can help you:
Identify triggers and patterns contributing to stress
Learn techniques to manage physical and emotional tension
Develop healthy routines and coping strategies
Gain perspective and problem-solving skills
Restore resilience, calm, and clarity in daily life
Common approaches include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation.