Anxiety

Support For

Constant worry, physical tension, trouble switching your mind off?

Anxiety can feel overwhelming—but with the right approach, it’s very treatable.

At Our Therapy, we use evidence-informed approaches—including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness—to help you understand what’s fueling your anxiety and learn practical skills that last.
If you have tried therapy before and found it didn’t help—or only helped briefly, don’t be discouraged. We’ll work collaboratively and adjust the plan as we learn what works best for you—so you’re not forced into a one-size-fits-all model.

A Different Way To

Understand Anxiety

Anxiety isn’t random—even when it feels that way.

It’s often shaped by patterns of thinking, underlying beliefs, and learned responses that build over time. Many people cope by avoiding situations or trying to push thoughts away. Understandably, that can bring short-term relief—but it often keeps anxiety going long-term.

In therapy, we’ll help you understand your specific anxiety patterns—and practice changing them in ways that hold up in real life.

Anxiety Symptoms

What Anxiety Looks Like

Anxiety can show up physically, mentally, and behaviourally:

Physical

Tension
Restlessness
Nausea
Shortness of breath
Racing heart

Cognitive

Constant worry
"What if" thinking
A sense that something is wrong

Behavioural

Avoidance
Over-preparing
Reassurance-seeking

Emotional

Irritability
Overwhelm
Difficulty relaxing

It's common to worry that these symptoms might be a physical health issue—which can add another layer of stress.

Many people struggle with anxiety in silence. It's also one of the most common reasons people reach out for support—and it can improve with effective treatment.

Our Approach

How We Approach Treatment

We use CBT as a strong foundation, and we tailor treatment to you—your symptoms, your goals, and what has (and hasn’t) worked in the past.

That often includes working with both:

Current patterns that maintain anxiety

Underlying beliefs that shape how you respond to situations

Treatment typically includes:

Identifying thinking patterns that increase anxiety (e.g., overestimating risk, worst-case predictions)
Understanding behavioural habits like avoidance and safety behaviours
Gradually building tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort
Developing more balanced and flexible ways of responding
Strengthening a sense of control, confidence, and self-trust

Experience Matters

Anxiety is one of the most common concerns in therapy—and many approaches can help. The key is finding the right fit, delivered with skill and consistency.
I’ve been working with anxiety for over two decades across clinical, hospital, and private practice settings. That breadth of experience helps me be more precise and flexible—so we can focus on what actually moves the needle for you, and adjust as needed along the way.

Therapy

Services

Next Steps

If you’re looking for a practical, grounded way to work with anxiety, we’d be glad to help.

You can book a free online consultation or reach out with questions—either is a good place to start.
We’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll build a plan that feels doable—step by step.

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What Patients are Saying

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"Dr. Vakili is compassionate, attentive, and highly skilled. He creates a safe and supportive environment while providing practical tools that genuinely help. I highly recommend his services."
"Dr. Vakili is compassionate, attentive, and highly skilled. He creates a safe and supportive environment while providing practical tools that genuinely help. I highly recommend his services."
"Dr. Vakili is compassionate, attentive, and highly skilled. He creates a safe and supportive environment while providing practical tools that genuinely help. I highly recommend his services."
"Dr. Vakili is compassionate, attentive, and highly skilled. He creates a safe and supportive environment while providing practical tools that genuinely help. I highly recommend his services."
"Dr. Vakili is compassionate, attentive, and highly skilled. He creates a safe and supportive environment while providing practical tools that genuinely help. I highly recommend his services."
"Dr. Vakili is compassionate, attentive, and highly skilled. He creates a safe and supportive environment while providing practical tools that genuinely help. I highly recommend his services."