Our experts will design focussed based therapy sessions to help you manage your stress
Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When a person is stressed their heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, breath quickens and blood pressure rises. In small amounts, stress helps in performance but too much of stress is can be very unhealthy physically and mentally.
Anxiety is a constant feeling of worry and uncertainty. It causes distress that interferes with one’s daily life activities. The physical symptoms can include hot and cold flushes, sweaty hands and feet, nausea, heart pounding fast, restlessness and tightening of the chest. If not taken care of, a person suffering from constant anxiety can suffer anxiety attacks that can lead to anxiety disorders.
Stress and anxiety can be very overwhelming and our counsellors will work with you to eliminate these symptoms of stress. Through the counselling process, the counsellors will help you gain a better understanding of the stressors (anything that causes the release of stress hormones) in your life. With this knowledge, stress management techniques and solutions can be worked upon to overcome the feelings of stress. Our counsellors will suggest stress relieving muscle relaxation techniques and deep breathing exercises that will help you relax your mind and body. These are self-help techniques that can be performed by you whenever you want to feel relaxed. In addition, the counsellor will also guide you through meditation session as well. These skills will assist you in initiating a lifestyle change for your holistic wellbeing.
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Seven-year old Nidhi’s parents helplessly looked on as she felt breathless and restless and began pacing vigorously. From their experience they knew that no amount of comforting and distracting would help her calm down. Continue reading…
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Stress is like coffee; few work well with it, few don’t and it is part of a day’s routine for most of us. It can be easy to lose all the work you have done with yourself to deal with stress effectively. Continue reading…
What is an Anxiety Counselling? Anxiety counselling is a phenomenon that has relatively becoming common in the recent years, especially in India. We feel sad and worried about the several problems that life may throw at us. Continue reading…
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It can get hectic with the daily schedule of work, responsibilities and no time for yourself. Yes, there have been times where one feels that urge to break away from the routine, but impractical would be spelling it out. Continue reading…
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Mohit slit his wrist because he was worn-out of the constant struggle going on in his mind of wanting to support his erratic natured wife or choose peace of mind by opting for a divorce. Continue reading…
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We have all experienced bouts of anxiety at some point in our lives. In fact, it is a very typical and normal feeling to have. Continue reading…
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