The Sana Counselling Blog
Panic attacks can come on strong, fast, and hit you with a wave of intense fear that feels never-ending. They come out of nowhere and can last anywhere from 5 to 20 scary minutes.
We all deserve to live each day feeling confident, calm, and ready to take on the world. With the right tools, you can learn to diffuse fear and stop a panic attack while it’s happening.
To untangle yourself from the fear of a panic attack you must be first able to recognize you are having one. You are then able to use some of the techniques below to help bring you back to feeling centred.
There are many qualities a person may consider before sitting down to talk to a therapist about their experiences. Let’s face it, therapy is costly and not knowing where to start is overwhelming for some. When selecting a therapist it should be intentional. Choosing a therapist that is aligned with what you’d like to accomplish in therapy and who can support your needs will help you feel more at ease. The result you want is to feel comfortable in opening up to your therapist and cultivating a good working relationship.
Our emotional development starts from the day we are born and carries into adulthood. Our ability to form attachments and feel safe is the foundation of forming relationships and having healthy bonds with others, but what happens when we are not able to do this when a cycle of trauma exists within our families lineage?
Therapy is a safe, effective way to untangle your anxiety, and, unlike medication, provides coping strategies that you can use long term. Therapy can get to the underlying cause of your fear, helping you identify and address your anxiety. It can help you understand and unpack your fears and arm you with tools to face challenging situations on your own.
COVID-19 has pushed us all to adopt a more virtual lifestyle but as we’re transitioning back to normal the virtual way of life may stay. As the world becomes more convenient and with many businesses moving online, therapy is also becoming more easily accessible. What exactly is the procedure of online counselling?
If you’re feeling unsure or nervous about starting counselling, know that this is completely normal. We’ll walk alongside you through each step of your healing journey, providing warmth, empathy, and guidance.
At Sana Counselling, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate mental health and counselling services that honor their individuality, encourage growth, and nurture connection.
Your path to healing, balance, and freedom begins here — in a place designed to help you feel safe, supported, and seen.
