Depression Counselling in Central Saanich, BC.

I am honoured that you are interested in my services and I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I have been described as slightly non-conventional in the counselling world, which suits me perfectly, and also tends to suit youth who are trying to stand up to the force of the problems in their life. I am very comfortable working with this population, and I feel fortunate that I can connect with teens the way I do, conventionally or in a way that makes sense to them.

I see depression as the body’s natural response to overwhelm, exhaustion, or burnout—a protective mechanism signaling a need to slow down. In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, I help clients explore what is feeding their depression and uncover the underlying reasons it’s happening. Together, we identify ways to approach life differently, build sustainable coping strategies, and restore balance. This approach helps clients understand their experience, honour their body’s signals, and gradually lift depression while creating lasting, manageable change.

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.

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)

Therapy with me offers a grounded, compassionate space to explore your experience of depression without shame or pressure. Together, we'll gently untangle the weight you've been carrying, reconnect with your strengths and build tools for navigation daily life. Whether your depression feels like numbness, sadness, or exhaustion, you don't have to face it alone. Our work will focus on hope through relationship, creating space for change, and helping you feel more life yourself again--bit by bit.

My approach to depression focuses on compassion, understanding, and evidence-based strategies. I help clients explore the root causes of their depression—whether biological, psychological, or situational—while building practical tools to manage symptoms. Using therapies like CBT, DBT, internal family systems, and somatic techniques, we work to shift negative thought patterns, regulate emotions, and reconnect with joy and purpose. Together, we’ll create a personalized path toward healing, resilience, and a renewed sense of hope.