Depression Counselling in Barriere, BC.

Navigating depression in therapy involves a compassionate approach to understand its complex nature. Recognizing triggers, which vary widely, is a crucial first step. These can include life changes, stress, or genetic factors. Common Triggers Significant life changes (e.g., loss of a loved one, divorce) Chronic stress and overwork Emotional trauma or unresolved past issues Genetic predisposition or family history Substance abuse or medication side effects Chronic illnesses or pain Isolation or lack of social support Seasonal changes (e.g., Seasonal Affective Disorder) Hormonal changes (e.g., postpartum depression) Signs of Depression Persistent sadness or hopelessness Loss of interest in

I create a confidential, safe place where you can feel comforted and understood, while learning to manage the changes and challenges that come with all types of loss — illness, age, sudden or accidental death, suicide, child or pregnancy loss. I will assist the client in reaching goals, which may change over time. Goals are set by the client in collaboration with me.

Both youth and adults can struggle with low mood or depression at different times in their lives. Sometimes it is situational, and sometimes, it just happens, for what seems like no reason at all. Coping with this is hard, and for people who experience post-concussion it can be especially difficult and impact all areas of life. Using a CBT/DBT approach to understanding these patterns that can lead to unhealthy coping patterns, I will help to develop new coping skills and patterns of joy in your life.

Depression is often seen as a disorder of the person. Although there is certainly a biological component to depression, I work with individuals to reflect on how their depression can also be a response to their lived experiences. The more we understand the many components of how we are feeling and experiencing the world, the more empowered people struggling with depressive symptoms feel.

Periodic sadness is considered normal, however, if the sadness leads to depression over time, this becomes a call for assessment and intervention by your physician. Your physician may prescribe medication and because it is known that therapy combined with medication is superior to medication alone, the physician may request that you engage in therapy to assist your recovery. We provide talk, cognitive, behaviour, interpersonal and counselling therapies to compliment your recovery. We provide a safe and non-judgemental environment with the emotional support your require to understand your depression and enable you to embrace a new freedom in your life.

We are first interested in the context and history of the depression or sadness and what may it potentially be in response to. We understand that it is normal to feel extreme sadness in the face of trauma, violence, grief and loss, etc. We also know that clinical depression is something that deserves intentional support and intervention. We work to understand and provide the best support for each individual or family.

Depression gets in the way of living life with joy. It takes away from our everyday experiences. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR techniques people can begin to find peace in their lives and experience life fully. Through active participation in counseling clients will learn how to defeat depression, develop self-esteem and discover joy in daily living again.

The circumstances and issues that you are dealing with are unique to you, but you don't have to face them alone. Every individual has different experiences, perceptions, feelings, thoughts, beliefs, values, attitudes, cultural backgrounds and "upbringings". Counselling sessions are private and confidential, and can provide a way for you to explore your problems and really tune in to your feelings. This is an opportunity to speak freely about your circumstances and release pent up feelings, without having to worry about what others think or feel, and without receiving unwanted advise from family, friends or coworkers. At the root of the problem, there are very real, legitimate and understandable reasons for feeling the way you feel, thinking the way...(view profile to read more)

If you are feeling down, blue, hopeless, and are not enjoying doing any of the things you used to enjoy or often find you're just too tired to do anything, OR IF YOU FEEL LIFE IS JUST NOT WORTH LIVING, it is time to get some help from a counsellor. This sadness can lead to more complicated concerns such as clinical depression if you don't get some help. It is especially important to note that in TEENAGERS OR ADOLESCENTS these symptoms often go unrecognized because it appears to others as general teenager "moodiness and irritability". Please contact me if you or someone close to you has these symptoms. I use Cognitive Therapy as a successful tool to help with your feeling of sadness.

Depression can be an incredibly lonely experience including the often feeling that there is no way out of it. One first step is finding a therapist who can walk alongside you to find hope and healing. I use researched and proven therapy approaches that can help you increase mood and to reengage in a fulfilling life. Feeling better is possible.

To provide psychoeducation with depressive symptoms and how this will not only affect their mood, but also their own body's response. The mind and body connection will be pivotal. To explore the root cause of their depression and provide coping strategies that will be enable the client to live a good quality of life. Talk therapy with the incorporation of CBT, DBT, and SFBT.

Depression can feel like an empty pit and a hopeless one at that. If you are struggling with depression, counselling can help you to recover from numbness, gain clarity and realign yourself with your values. I will work with you to process your feelings and experiences in order to help you get to a more compassionate, hope-filled place. I will hold the space for you to feel all your feelings and get in touch with your body.

Depression can be experienced in a magnitude of ways and is often experienced differently by each individual. Symptoms may range from feeling increasingly irritable, experiencing a sense of emptiness and hopelessness, and an individual often will feel completely overwhelmed, losing interest in activities they once enjoyed. Depression may also be experienced physically. Physical symptoms may include, but are not limited to a lack of energy, problems sleeping, pronounced weight changes, and eventually, even serious illness. In cases of mild to moderate depression, there is an increasing amount of research supporting counselling as effective as medication in improving a person’s mood. Many clients have been referred to counselling by their family doctor when...(view profile to read more)

Ferne assesses depressive symptoms and makes recommendations for treatment. She uses cognitive behavior therapy to reduce negative thoughts about your life and your situations. Ferne uses mindfulness practice to help you learn coping skills to relax, and move forward to feeling well again. She will help you reframe negative thoughts to positive thoughts so you can feel hopeful. She also uses self awareness, education and goal setting.