Finding a good therapist is as important as finding a good doctor or accountant. Not all of us are created equally so I have put together some tips for you to consider.

You deserve to sit with someone who listens, who is impacted by your story and who allows you to feel empowered about your life once again! You also want to start feeling like the therapy is supporting you and you are starting to develop greater insight in to the way you do your life.

Often when we are in the midst of feeling anxious, it’s hard to know what will help us feel better. Below I have listed 5 practices to alleviate anxiety and calm our nervous system to slow down (think…a long noisy exhale) and shift our perspective. The practices are not about changing or denying your experience but they will allow you to better understand what is causing the anxiety. These are my trusty 5 that I incorporate in my life very regularly and I hope that they help you find some relief too. Reach out to Biannka, Cairns Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Kuranda, Cairns, Queensland, Australia.