Therapy for Managing Stress

Stress is a natural response to life’s demands, although when it becomes persistent or overwhelming, it can negatively affect your mood, physical health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Chronic stress is linked to issues such as anxiety, sleep disturbances, irritability, and burnout, and may contribute to difficulties at work, school, or home.

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At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology, we work with children, adolescents, and adults to understand how stress shows up in everyday life and how it impacts thoughts, behaviours, and emotional regulation. Our clinicians provide a safe, structured space to identify the sources of stress and develop practical, sustainable coping strategies.

 

Using a range of evidence-based therapies, we tailor support to each client’s needs. This may include:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to strengthen psychological flexibility

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to build awareness and calm the nervous system

 

We also support clients in building healthy lifestyle habits that enhance stress resilience. This may involve improving sleep routines, time management, physical activity, and emotional self-care. For younger clients, we may also work with families and schools to ensure consistency and support across environments.

 

Whether you're navigating work pressures, academic expectations, parenting demands, or personal transitions, therapy can help you regain balance and clarity.

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To learn more or to book an appointment, call Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology on 02 8519 4197 or click the button below.