Depression Counselling in Streetsville, ON.

I use Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression and it starts with education about depression and helping the client establish structure around daily activities (behavioural activation), to become more aware of their mood and challenge intrusive thoughts in order to engage in pleasurable activities. The client and I continue to work together to replace intrusive thoughts with more balanced thoughts the client holds about the self, the world, and the future, which may contribute to feelings of hopelessness.

Sometimes we just don’t feel quite right. We can feel stress and change mounting out of our control. Maybe this is a feeling you have had before, or maybe it is a new feeling. Either way, we can help you to navigate this by working on understanding why it is happening, learning skills to cope, and resolving its root causes. Contact us and we can help you on a path to feeling more connect to life and to yourself again.

If you are depressed \you may think that you are weak and should be able to snap out of it. Depression has to do with chemicals and something that triggers the depression. Having someone to talk to, who can help you work out the issues that are bothering you and get on with your life. DEPRESSION IS TREATABLE. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUFFER. YOU HAVE A CHOICE.

If feelings of depression is leaving you feeling "stuck", hopeless, or wanting more, you do not need to do this alone. I begin our work together with the assumption that our time together will be short-term, and we plan with the end in mind. I ask clients to commit to at least 6 sessions of weekly/biweekly therapy, so we can plan and set goals that are realistic to your preferred future. I utilize a solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) approach to my work, and incorporate cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy as appropriate.

I’ve been helping people lead more intentional lives for over 20 years. Depression can cause you to feel lonely, helpless, and confused. I’m trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental models,and anxiety and depression management. I will support you in creating a set of tools to help you manage your depression. Most importantly, you're a distinctive person, with distinctive needs. My goal is to work with you as a unique individual, and focus on YOUR goals.

The fog of depression is often an isolating blackness, a heavy cloud that obscures the sunlight, casting shadows in all areas of our lives. You don’t have to endure this journey alone. In our sessions I will join you in this journey and sit with you in the darkness. Together we will navigate a safe path towards hope and healing knowing that even in the darkest moments you won’t be alone.

The difference between depression and pain is often misunderstood. We get stuck in a process that should come to a natural completion. We get stuck because our environment does not encourage us to respect our feelings, to honour our process and to discover our own way to live. I believe no one would suffer depression if they could express themselves fully and be heard. Therapy can teach you how to receive this respect, then you naturally begin to give yourself the compassion and understanding you need to allow your process to reach completion. To remember or rediscover emotions, from laughter to anger to tears; To allow flow to replace the fear that fed the depression and hopelessness.

Depression is a mood disorder that can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily functioning. Reaching out for help is a step towards wellness. Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but it is a very treatable condition. Therapy for depression helps you overcome the feelings of hopelessness and despair and to gain control of your life.

Depression is very foggy and envelops the mind, creating a shadow over every aspect of one's life. It is a silent struggle that can leave one feeling isolated, hopeless, and disconnected from the world. Depression knows no boundaries, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. It is not simply passing sadness but a profound and persistent emptiness that saps away joy and vitality. Yet, within the depth of despair, resilience and strength are waiting to be discovered. With support, understanding, and a psychotherapist's guidance, those grappling with depression can find a glimmer of light, reclaiming a sense of self and rediscovering the balance in life.

Depression is a complex disorder in which an individual experiences enduring symptoms including feeling down, insomnia, fatigue, headaches and even thoughts of suicide. Though it has negative affects on the way an individual feels, thinks and behaves, it is treatable. Through the use of cognitive behavioural therapy along with talk therapy techniques, they help by positively guiding thought processes, emotions and behaviors by focusing the attention on how to alter these factors for a hopeful and encouraging state of mind.

Feeling sad is natural for human beings. But when sadness lasts for prolonged periods or interferes with one's life, that individual may be suffering from depression. It is important to remember that depression is a medical illness which affects the brain, mood and behaviour. The good news is that depression can be treated with a variety of methods including psychiatry, specialists, and most importantly talk therapy. I strive to give my clients a safe and comforting place to express and work together on their depression.

At Pathways Counselling & Life Coaching, Mississauga, we have a group of therapists who are highly trained and experienced in treating depression. Life issues can sometimes become overwhelming and we find our inner voice filled with negative statements an we sometimes experience feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and worthlessness. If this occurs we can help to guide you through this maze of thoughts and emotions, breaking through to a place of inner stability and self-assurance, no longer at the mercy of these thoughts, but rather able to access new skills to regulate these thoughts and emotions.

While we all have days where we feel sad and 'depressed', if it goes on day after day so that negative thoughts make us feel exhausted, powerless, empty, discouraged and hopeless, then we need help. Leaving depression untreated can lead to several physical and mental complications and even suicide. Fortunately, trained counsellors can assist us in retraining our mind and teach us new skills to challenge depressive thinking so that we can lead a confidently depression free life.

Sadness is a common emotion. However, when sadness lingers in our lives, is long term, and affects our day to day life, then it is something to be addressed. I help clients to take steps towards reducing depression through related actions. Alongside this, I work with clients to understand how the depression is controlling them and what strategies we might consider to reduce this control. For example, clients often find it helpful to engage with others, challenge their thinking, consider their past positive experiences, and consider changes to their environment to begin to feel more and more positive emotions and less depressed.

I work with clients struggling from depression to help them understand the bio psychosocial model that evaluates the biological, psychological and social factors that contributes to depression. I provide psychoeducation and various coping skills and help clients build the support network they need to create meaningful connections that helps them cope with depression.

I compare depression to the feeling of being underwater screaming, and no one above water can hear you. They might just see some bubbles. As a therapist, I go underwater with you, where I am able to hear, see and feel your pain. Simply knowing you're no longer alone underwater can feel like coming up for air for the first time. Depression is incredibly challenging to explain to others, so talking to someone who truly gets it can reduce some of the pain, and understand what it is trying to communicate with you.

Depression is a mood disorder that can cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily functioning. Reaching out for help is a step towards wellness. Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person, but it is a very treatable condition. Therapy for depression helps you overcome the feelings of hopelessness and despair and to gain control of your life.

Treatment for depression obliges a therapeutic approach that is nonjudgmental and compassionate. Whether long-standing or mediated by situational factors, many of us find ourselves struggling with such feelings in our life-time–affecting changes in our sleep, concentration, decision-making, patience, energy, appetite, motivation and more – ultimately interfering with living our lives fully. I am experienced with working with adults suffering symptoms of depression, working together with their family and treating clinicians, as needed, in an effort to guide them toward systematic recovery, discovery, and to sustain good habits moving forward.

We offer a holistic approach to addressing the complexities of depression. At the Becoming Institute, we understand that depression is not just a singular experience but rather a multifaceted condition influenced by various factors. We utilize evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, regulate emotions, and cultivate coping strategies. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of addressing underlying factors contributing to depression, whether they be biological, psychological, or environmental.

People are often faced with moments of sadness which can sometimes lead to chronic sadness. My work with clients could involve deep reprocessing of certain memories related to depression which allow clients new insights into how to face their depression. Further to this, by guiding clients on their recovery from depression, we are able to pinpoint aspects that must be addressed to help the recovery process which may include mindfulness, thoughts, and/or behaviors.

With proven strategies and creative, unique approaches, I can assist you with alleviating your depression. If you struggle with incorporating practices to manage your depression, I can offer attractive and practical ways that are easy to use. I also provide encouragement and practical advice when you struggle in relationships because of your depression.

I practice Person-centered counselling which respects individual uniqueness and steers clear of any form of advice, preferring to support you in finding your own meanings and solutions. Especially useful when your main need is for caring, non-judgemental support and a neutral space where you can get things off your chest. I also practice Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is solution and action-focused, especially helpful in tackling unhelpful thinking habits. Has strong evidence for effectiveness in treating both depression and anxiety.

Psychotherapy can relieve symptoms of depression. While I use an integrative therapeutic approach, I find that in treating depression, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy are particularly effective. Together, we will explore strategies that work for you and find solutions that are easy to implement in your day-to-day life. This is a place to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, what you want in your life, and how to achieve this.

Sometimes we cannot explain how we feel to those around us. And sometimes we feel 'bad' because we don't have a reason for how we feel. We can feel alone, and not understood. Let's take a nonjudgmental lens to what we are feeling, thinking, and doing. From here we can regain some control over our emotions, and over our life. Depression and depressive symptoms can be managed. I look forward to working with you in managing your unique symptoms.

Booo depression!!! 👎👎 But also, yay depression!??? 🤔 Depression is one of the most insidious of mental health challenges because it can rob you of the very things needed to counteract it. It can also be an important gauge that something in your life needs a tune-up! Like, today! Our first steps forward will be to make it crystal clear that, You Are Not Your Depression. Together we will identify the tactics and tricks its being using in order to maintain its presence in your life. We'll also discover just what it's doing there in the first place and why it's been sticking around. Together we'll begin to shine a light on something that would much rather prefer you remained in the dark!