Breaking Free from Overwhelm and Exhaustion
Living with chronic anxiety or depression can feel like an exhausting daily battle. Anxiety often manifests as racing thoughts, a pounding heart, catastrophic "what-if" spirals, and muscle tension that refuses to loosen. Depression, on the other hand, can feel like a heavy weight—draining your motivation, dimming your interest in things you once loved, and leaving you feeling deeply disconnected.
When these feelings persist, they can interfere with your career, disrupt sleep, strain your closest relationships, and erode your confidence. You do not have to just "push through" or manage on your own.
Who Anxiety & Depression Counselling Is For
Our virtual practice provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults across Surrey, Delta, Metro Vancouver, and BC experiencing:
- Generalized Anxiety & Panic Attacks: Constant worry, sudden spikes of terror, physical chest tightness, and hyperventilation.
- Depressive Episodes & Chronic Low Mood: Persistent sadness, emotional numbness, unshakeable fatigue, and loss of purpose.
- Burnout & High-Functioning Anxiety: Perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of failure, and relentless self-criticism.
- Social Anxiety: Intense self-consciousness, fear of judgment, and avoidance of social or professional gatherings.
- Accident or Trauma-Related Stress: Anxiety stemming from life disruptions, including motor vehicle collisions (with ICBC direct billing) and unresolved trauma.
Rimsha's Clinical Modalities & Approach
Rimsha Qureshi, MACP, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #29320), provides an integrated clinical approach combining Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based interventions, and somatic nervous system regulation.
Together, we examine how your thought loops, physical sensations, and behaviours influence one another. By learning physiological sigh breathing, vagal nerve soothing, and cognitive restructuring, you gain practical tools to de-escalate anxiety in real time and rebuild gentle, consistent momentum against depressive inertia.
What Sessions Look Like
Sessions are 50 minutes long, collaborative, and tailored to your specific needs. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, Rimsha works with you to identify practical strategies that fit your daily schedule.
All appointments take place virtually via secure video or telephone across British Columbia. Whether you are looking for dedicated anxiety counselling in Surrey, Delta, or remote virtual care across BC, learn more about our rates and direct billing or submit a note through our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety & Depression Counselling
Can anxiety and depression occur at the same time?
Yes. Anxiety and depression very frequently co-occur. Chronic anxiety keeps the nervous system in prolonged hyperarousal, which over time depletes your emotional and physical energy, frequently leading into depressive fatigue, brain fog, and withdrawal.
How quickly can I expect to feel a difference from counselling?
Many clients experience noticeable relief within the first few sessions through physiological grounding techniques and clarifying their cognitive patterns. Sustainable emotional regulation develops steadily over time as coping habits are integrated into daily life.
Can virtual therapy effectively treat panic attacks and severe anxiety?
Yes. Virtual counselling allows you to learn and practice somatic grounding tools in your real-life environment where triggers occur, removing the added stress of traveling to an office when feeling overwhelmed.
Explore Related Therapeutic Support
Anxiety and depression often connect with broader life transitions. Discover our other virtual services:
- Trauma & PTSD Therapy — Healing underlying shock and chronic hypervigilance.
- MVA / ICBC Recovery — Support for driving fear and accident-related distress.
- Grief & Loss Counselling — Navigating life transitions, loneliness, and emotional heartache.
Find Relief and Renewed Steadiness
Book a free 15-minute consultation to talk with Rimsha about what you are carrying and explore how counselling can help.