Depression Counselling in Bowen Island, BC.

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?

I will listen to the stories of your experience with depression. Together we will find ways of coping with depression, while working on acceptance of living skillfully with depression. I will teach you how to be more compassionate with yourself, using techniques from Mindful Self-Compassion. I will help you build capacity to cope with depression and capitalize on your strengths.

Feeling depressed is a horrible way to live your life. I work with clients to help them overcome their depression for good. We spend time on creating awareness and insight while developing healthy coping strategies, repairing/strengthening relationships, addressing ineffective habits, and altering thinking, feeling, and behavioural patterns. Whether it be situational depression or an ongoing pattern of depression, we can find ways to improve your mood and thus your quality of life.

Depression is now the number one cause of suffering in the world today (World Health Organization Statistics). Each person's story is different and there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to treating depression, depending upon the severity of symptoms. I assess and offer practical tools as well as create a safe and secure place and environment for people to come and talk to me about things that they may not tell anyone else because of the shame and stigma of depression. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy as well as a number of other therapeutic techniques which have been proven to help with depression.

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.

You feel hopeless. Your thoughts and behaviors spiral. You can’t sleep, and you don’t eat well. Connecting with others is impossible. Many days you don’t want to get out of bed. You see no way out. You think this will never change. Fortunately, whether you’ve been living with depression for weeks or longer, you can live better. Overcoming depression requires patience and sensitivity. Together, we will take a very gentle approach to working through & resolving the reasons behind your depression. Successful therapy results in: increased energy, restoration of hope, deeper connection to self/others, greater tolerance for unpleasantness and enhanced self-esteem.

Depression can be experienced in a multitude of ways and often differently by each person. Depression can leave an individual feeling overwhelmed, a loss interested in activities that they used to enjoy, feel a lack of energy, have difficulty sleeping, experienced pronounced weight changes, and even serious illness. You do not have to suffer or feel alone. We will work with you to uncover the elements to your depression and help you to regain enjoyment and satisfaction in your life.

Depression is real and it can range from feeling a little sad to being seriously clinically depressed. It has been my experience as a counsellor to find that many people are sad and label themselves as "depressed" when actually they are unhappy with their lives for all kinds of reasons. The biggest benifit for many of my clients is discovering that they begin to feel alot better as they work through their feeligs about what makes them sad. And often ,as not ,this process does not take that long.

Feelings of sadness and depression are one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. While common, everyone's experience of depression is unique, including how it began, how it feels and how it affects present day functioning. Heather always uses a collaborative approach with clients and a blend of therapeutic approaches, including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, and an exploration of the relational, situational and social contexts and patterns that may be contributing.

No two people experience depression in exactly the same way and so dealing with it also needs an individual approach. Rather than viewing depression as something wrong with the person experiencing it, the client and I listen to what it might have to say to them. Though understandably, nobody likes depression, and it can be managed with tools such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy and mindfulness, etc., it can also be engaged through other approaches that allow its importance and meaning (and what it is calling for) is revealed. This can bring greater richness, wisdom, and appreciation for life.

Depression often affect your day to day life. I helped many clients overcome their feelings of depressed. Help them find a way to enjoy their lives again. To improve mood and heal with depression. I often use person-centered therapy and combine mindfulness techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reframe negative thinking and employ behavioral skills for this specialty.

Grey Matters International, Inc. and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D. handles depression and other emotional disorders in a very unique way. Most of therapy or counseling processes utilize validation, unconditional positive regard, and reframing as common techniques to get someone to heal from their depression. Though this can be helpful, it rarely fixes the core problem behind it and for tough cases we then refer them usually to a psychiatrist for medication which can have tons of side effects. Instead, why not try a natural and arguably more effective way to not just change your mind, but change the brain--where the depression is rooted. Contact us at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com.

Depression can feel like a vortex of hopelessness, and in my work with this challenge I aim to walk the journey with you using techniques from Interpersonal Therapy and emotion focused models. It may at times feel as though there is no other side, however in our work together we will discover where that is and work towards healing. Lets work together to find small achievable steps towards a your goals.

Real Solutions to Real Challenges. Common Sense Techniques Get relief from depresion. Depression is a symptom that may stem from an identifyable event, an unfulfilled intention, poor self-worth, perfectionistic traits,or as a result of a trauma such as sexual abuse, bullying, poor attachment . Over time an individuals brain chemistry can physically change. When a depresion trigger occurs it then becomes easier for that individual to go to an even darger place. Hoplessness sets in and the person becomes very discouraged. Martin helps his clients to understand these patterns, reframe beliefs, and discharge the issues that are at the core of the depresssion.

It can be hard to see your way out of the darkness of depression. Depression can be isolating, overwhelming, and steal the joy from our lives and relationships. The good news is that depression is very treatable, and finding a professional ally to help you recover can make all the difference. I work closely with clients struggling with depression to help them discover and choose tools that help them feel better moment to moment, while we develop and put into action a plan to help them work their way out of depression. We focus as well on better understanding what may contribute to the depression and how to prevent it in the future.

Depression can impact a person’s thoughts, feelings, actions, and physical health. Different types of depression have different causes. Some causes of depression are a family history of depression, chemical imbalances, difficult life events and more. If you don’t like doing things you used to, are overwhelmed, your appetite has changed, and concentrating is hard, this may be depression. Many types of depression respond well to counselling. If you see me for counselling for depression, together we can: • Look at how depression impacts you • Explore tools for minimizing the impact of depression on your life • Develop tools for navigating stressful situations • Increase your understanding of depression and mental health • Increase your confidence...(view profile to read more)

Fay is very experienced in Cognitive Behavoural Therapy (CBT) which is the most effective treatment for Depression. Research shows that CBT can provide prompt and lasting results. You don't have to suffer with depression symptoms such as feeling blue, low self-esteem, or lack of motivation. In therapy with Fay you will receive an assessment that pinpoints the areas that underlie your depression, and then you will learn skills you can do every day to lessen your misery. Often depression is part of another problem such as anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, relationships, etc. If this is your case, Fay can also help you sort through the complexity of your issues and help you be happier.

Do you find yourself waking up in the morning unmotivated, low energy and just blah? Is it hard to remember feeling happy and excited? Depression may creep up on you or it may be feel like you are at the bottom of dark hole that you can't find your way out of. Together we will work to discover the source of your sadness and re-build your life. There is hope and things can feel better.

Depression is often associated with negative beliefs about oneself and the world, and EMDR can help to desensitize and reprocess these negative beliefs, leading to a more adaptive and positive worldview. Through the use of bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, EMDR can help to process the distressing memories and beliefs, reducing the intensity of the emotional response and increasing emotional resilience. By addressing the underlying negative beliefs, EMDR can help to alleviate symptoms of depression and improve overall mood and well-being.

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.

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.

Depression is one of the most commonly experienced mental health issues. From symptoms of sleep disturbance, weight change to isolation and hopeless thinking, Depression can take away our life force from not only ourselves, but also from those we love. Using evidence based counselling methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, client not only move beyond their symptoms of depression, but, they have an opportunity to address underlying factors that have precipitated their depression. With 20 years experience working with depression, Bach & Associates ensures you will receive professional and comprehensive treatment.

Depression is extremely complex - at times it can completely turn your life upside down and rob you of any joy or happiness that you previously felt. Yet other times it can also show up in more subtle ways throughout your life, almost unknowingly at first. Every person is different but one commonality with depression is that it can make you feel incredibly alone and self-deprecating. Isolation feeds depression and hinders our functioning. My aim is to create a compassionate relationship so that you don’t feel alone. I’ll offer empathy and kindness while we gently work as a team to find what works for you in your journey towards a healthier mind.

The emotional as well as physical pain of depression can seem unmanageable at times. Using a combination of Cognitive and Behavioural therapy, as well as a psychodynamic approach I first help individuals manage and combat the symptoms they are experiencing. I then gently push them to explore and understand the deeper correlates and events (past and present) that contribute to their ongoing sense of feeing unwell.

I believe it is important to separate the problem of depression from the person. Depression can feel all-encompassing and it becomes easy to forget that is something that you are struggling with and not who you are. There may be many influences on why the depression exists and I believe it is important to look at the context of one's life. The person is not the problem, the problem is the problem.