Depression Counselling in Selkirk, MB.

Depression can feel like you’re living in a deep dark pit. Let’s get out the ladders. Whether your depression is situational, one-time, or chronic, I can support you in finding solutions to the suffering. I help people through depression in a few ways, working towards the cultivation of helpful behavioral changes, as well as exploring origins of the depressive state. I will work with family systems approaches, mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy, and possibly EMDR to help you shift your state out of the pit, into the light of day.

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living. More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Counselling provides support, problem solving skills, and enhanced coping.

All of us experience some form of despair throughout our lifetime. Sometimes it can really make coping difficult. The high majority of depressions are situational, where the origin of the depression is related to an issue. I can help discover underlying issues that may be contributing. For all depresssion, our thinking gets affected. I can help bring perspective and help clients change their feelings by changing their thinking. I can help clients who can barely get out of bed, to slowly regaining a sense of normalcy in their life.

Depression is a very serious condition that ranges from mild to severe, and there are many different approaches to finding relief. Research shows that the most effective form of treatment is a combination of medication and talk therapy. Whether you are someone who uses medication for depression or chooses not to, together we will work to uncover the contributing factors to your depression.

From time to time, life circumstances may impact our positive well-being. We may feel less motivated, tired, angry, and/or sad. We may experience difficulty enjoying activities with family and friends. Seeking counselling may even be difficult, and even scary. In a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment, I will work together with you to explore the feelings, establish goals, and utilize strategies that teach self-awareness, positive thinking, and body awareness to help you on your journey of healing and personal discovery.

Dr. Russell is an expert in the treatment of depression. He has cutting edge tools and resources that are scientifically proven to reduce the severity of depression symptoms. Dr. Russell also provides a warm, accepting presence where people feel safe and secure to talk about the deep things inside: the fears, insecurities and doubts that come with depression. He has walked alongside many people who never thought it would get better - only to discover there is life on the other side of depression.

If you are suffering from depression it can feel like being imprisoned in a black hole of unrelenting despair. It is all consuming and overwhelming. Depression inflicts a destructive toll on your relationships with family, friends and work colleagues. Therapy can help you resolve the pain and hopelessness of depression. You can be released from the grip of depression and reclaim your life. As you progress in counselling you can start to feel life flowing through you as you reengage with friends and family.

Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. Depression is also known as clinical or major depression. This is a mood disorder that will affect one in eight Canadians at some point in their lives. It changes the way people feel, leaving them with mental and physical symptoms for long periods of time. It can look quite different from person to person. As a counselor therapist I will be non-judgemental, empathetic and caring as I work with you to relieve your symptoms, increase your capacity and address relational issues that have been impacted by your depression.

Are you struggling to get out of bed, losing interest in once-loved activities or feeling helpless and hopeless? The lethargic and foggy shutdown of depression can make everything in life feel just a few inches out of reach. The good news is that depression is readily treatable. I would be glad to help you explore what is keeping your body stuck in numb disconnection. Next, we form a plan to help you back to your best self. Together we tackle here-and-now symptoms with strategies of mindfulness and CBT, while also untying old knots from the past with emotion-focused and inner-child work. The heaviness of depression is your body asking for care. Are you ready to answer its call?

Our therapy approach and style are simple and down-to-earth. You show up and we talk together in a secure, non-judgemental virtual environment. Our goal is that you are heard, understood and overall feel validated about your situation. Depression doesn't have to be something you suffer from for the rest of your life, let us help you so have the tools to manage confidently on your own.

Depression can be deeply painful, robbing you of energy, motivation, and hope. It creates a negative view of life, your self, and your future. It typically disrupts sleep patterns, appetite, emotions, and your thinking ability. I use the clinical practice of cognitive behavioural therapy to help people regain healthy control over their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and reclaim a sense of influence over their life style and life situation's. Coaching you to refocus, set small daily goals, celebrate your successes, and learn new behavioral and thinking skills can take time but the good news is that once you have acquired these skills you have them for life.

The pain and isolation of depression can take all the life out of living. Through years of experience with clients needing relief from issues related to their depression, I have seen them once again become excited about life and all it holds for them. I can delve under the depression to locate its source so that you can once again experience the joy of your family and friends, your work and your leisure. Don't put it off another minute; there is relief from the debilitating effects of depression.

Research tells us a large population of patients with depression are resistant to medication, and continue to suffer for years. We help you explore and understand the beliefs and behaviors we were taught about ourselves. These minimized distress when we were young, but they may be contributing to our feelings of hopelessness and overwhelm as adults. Honoring what we need as adults, may require us to look at old patterns that have become unhealthy in our new ever-changing adult environments. Understanding this and approaching ourselves with compassion is the first step in breaking the old "chains" of depression and moving towards a healthier and more fulfilling life with new adaptive skills.

When struggling with depressed moods, everything feels heavy and you lack a sense of meaning and purpose. Even the most simple tasks can feel impossible. If you find yourself turning to alcohol, substances, or other addictive behaviours to cope with depressed moods, there is a way out. I help clients with addictions overcome the depressed moods causing them to turn to substances or addictive behaviours to cope. Everyone is different, so I work with you to develop a plan that fits your unique situation. If you are unsure where to start, send me a message. If I'm not the right fit, I can connect you to resources that will allow you to start getting help today, without having to wait.

It is a normal part of our human existence to experience times of losing our way, feeling some lost sense of drive, or purpose, or emptiness. When weeks pass, and we find ourselves without will; or immersing ourselves in empty vices; buried by overwhelming feelings, it becomes time to seek help outside of ourselves. I have found remedies differ from person to person, but therapy can help you lift up out of your pit.

Using a holistic approach to treating depression that includes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches. These approaches emphasize the impact that thoughts have on wellness and growth along with emotional regulation as a key factor in therapy. My treatment approaches vary and are tailored based upon if the depression is occurring with other symptoms (OCD, Eating Disorders, Addictions).

We offer an integrative approach to assisting individuals in treating depression and depression symptoms. We offer therapy for individuals of all ages and stages of life who experiencing depression. Through connecting in a client-centered environment we can support people through talk therapy and play-based methods to address your symptoms and explore your healing journey.