Firstly, I suspect the counting thing is a way of forcing your mind not to think about what is making you anxious. I like to sing when I start to worry because I can't worry and sing. I would be carefull with the coping technique. But, I really think that is probably why you count things or something like that.
As for the therapy thing, I have noticed that talking about something that really troubles me can make me think about it more and make me feel worse. I suspect that you may have opened a can of anxiety in therapy.
I would certainly suggest talking with someone who knows your situation (psychologist/Pdoc whatever). I hope you can stick with it and get better.
Jax: I have been having trouble sleeping for 6 months. The worse I sleep the worse my worrying thing gets. So, my experience is similar to your situation.