Depression Counselling in Campbell River, BC.

Using a biological-psychological-social-environmental approach, I help clients to work on their depression. This approach allows the client to identify different possible contributors for their depression, and consequently creating more options for addressing their depression. Identifying different contributors help clients to keep working towards their goals because each contributor can be a specific path for working towards their goals.

Most of us have been affected by depression at some point in our lives, or have loved someone who has. It often takes time and hard work to uncover the underlying reasons why we are experiencing symptoms of depression. One session at a time, together we embark on an unravelling process, in which clients explore their inner worlds. There's no better feeling as a therapist than witnessing a client arrive at a place of clarity and empowerment, and take back control of their life.

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 can be devastating. What is the worst part of what you're going through? How long has this been going on? When/Where did it start? What does you mind and heart tell you? We use various counselling approaches including Existential Therapy to support you in your struggle with depression. We meet you where you are at, and support you to process, heal and grow.

A proven effective form of counselling therapy for Depression is cognitive-behavioural whereby problem thinking is identified a cognitive "reframes" are developed and utilized as "counter thoughts". With cognitive-behavioural therapy and a self care plan, individuals can become empowered to take control and address depressive symptoms before they take over. Don't suffer in silence. Depression is treatable!