Depression Counselling in Kelowna, BC.

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 be an overwhelming sense of sadness and hopelessness. It can also come with or without a clinical diagnosis. Through therapy we will begin to explore the sadness and what it means in the context of your life. We will explore the unique rules of sadness and depression and exceptions to sadness and depression. We will utilize interventions from Response-Based Practice, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Depression is tricky. Depression causes a lowered mood, fatigue, and decreased motivation. Sometimes, Depression goes unnoticed by friends and family. It can appear like everything in your life should be fine, but inside, it's a struggle to get out of bed. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore the areas of your life impacted by depression. You will learn alternative coping mechanisms to help ease future symptoms of depression.

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 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)

I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy that examine the relationship between triggers, thoughts/beliefs, and emotional reactions / consequences. You will explore concepts associated with how certain thoughts have negatively impacted by your ability to regulate your emotions. You also will identify strategies in session to apply to real life situations.

No matter how hard you try, you don't have the energy for the things that you used to love doing. When you bring yourself to finally accomplish an activity, it comes without the same joy and satisfaction that it used to give you. Depression is a common ailment that most people will face at some point in their lifetime. By understanding the process of depression, and finding small ways that you can improve your functioning ability, you can move towards living your best life again!

Annette will provide a safe and comfortable environment to give you the freedom to express all of your concerns without judgement. My job is to help you identify the source of your depression and hopefully find solutions to the difficulties you have been experiencing. We will also explore negative thinking, self doubt, resentments and procrastination that can be fueling depression. Depression is also related to "issues in the tissues" which means that we need to look at your body system and take steps towards building daily practices that impact how you feel. My goal is to help you get on the road to living a happier and more fulfilling life.

We all feel depressed from time to time. It's part of being human and a common experience we share. However living with depression day in and day out, feeling like we can no longer cope, wondering how we can even survive (or if we even want to) is certainly not! It is actually a way your body tells you that some part of you, the inner you, is in overload, and you need to seek some help. I can not only help you find just what it is that is weighing you down and stealing your joy, but also to loose it's hold on you so that little by little, you can be freed to not only survive, but actually thrive again. If you're looking for light at the end of your very dark tunnel, please contact me.

There is no simple 'cure' for depression and therapy with the aim to address depression will focus on the unique aspects of an individual's experience. Through the provision of support and an environment of safety and trust, individuals can begin to explore their experience of depression, including symptoms, relationships, trauma and early experiences, etc., and begin to work towards growth and change.

Depression issues can both result from distress in relationships and precipitate distress. Support in addressing depression issues can have a signifiacant positive impact on overall relationship functioning. The fact that relationships are one of our primary coping mechanisms multiplies the potential distress when depression is present as it impacts the very mechanisms we use to cope.

Depression isolates you from not only your relationships, but from your own feelings and needs. I work with you to discover the roots of your depression, as well as teach immediately usable skills to start freeing you from depression's grasp. I also address the real, physical effects of depression and take a proactive, health oriented approach to minimizing its uncomfortable somatic symptoms.

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.

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)

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 come from a number of sources--significant loss, overwhelming challenges, physical causes (such as lack of iron, vitamin D, or Omega 3s), a touch with death, suppressed anger, or an inability to be who you truly are in this world. Sometimes we know the cause, and sometimes depression hits us out of the blue. I can work with you to figure out your depression and give you the support and strategies you need to feel better.

Often people can become overwhelmed where you might feel shut down low energy states or highly activated states. This is due to the fact that the nervous system is shutting down because it has very little capacity to deal with stress or emotion. Robin first works to effectively help to build the capacity to process emotions in your body. Then she titrates into the unprocessed emotion allowing it to process slowly and release out of the body .

I always first check to see if you have visited a physician to rule out thyroid or similar sources of depression. If depression results from circumstances, I use EMDR to desensitize these memories or experiences. I also use cognitive/behavioral therapy: Changing your thoughts changes your feelings which changes your behaviours. This also works in the reverse.

In recent decades depression has become pervasive. Not just a few blue days but all out depression. In treatment we have focused on a chemical cure. While this in itself may not be wrong, many, I among them, have come to believe it is insufficient. And so I come to helping with this challenge from a cognitive behaviour perspective and a search for purpose and place in community. Helen Keller said “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it. The source of this overcoming is found in a renewed sense of self, purpose and place in the community. Come chat and we will find the "overcoming it" secret for you!

No two people are affected in the same way by depression. Therefore, we use a blended approach -cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic therapy - with clients who present depressive symptoms. Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, reframing negative thinking, understanding the client's problematic relationships that cause depression, and mindfulness.

Left untreated, depression can have a continuous, negative impact on you and your family. Fortunately, depression is one of the most treatable of all mental health conditions. Through Empowered Solutions Counselling, connection is key in feeling supported through this challenging time in life. A safe, non-judgemental compassionate approach is offered while providing evidence-based techniques to help one move through Depression with ease.

The symptoms of depression can be debilitating. You might be struggling to complete even the basic tasks of self-care, feeling hopeless, helpless, but without the energy to do anything about it. Remember, you are not alone, and you don't have to do it all by yourself. Asking for help is the first step towards hope and new perspectives. I can offer you the guidance and support you need, in small, simple steps; to get you back on your feet and feeling more like yourself once again.

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 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 debilitating, frustrating and can leave you feeling like there is no light to be seen. We can help you take one step at a time to learn tools to handle strong feelings associated with depression . We work with the individual to address the biopsychosocial contributors to depression and use CBT, talk therapy and mindfulness to treat the underlying cognitions associated with the depression