Depression Counselling in Murrayville, BC.

Depression is often described as a black cloud that goes before, walks along with, and follows behind clients. It can be constant and pervasive or only occasionally present but depression is almost always an unwelcome guest. Clients can benefit greatly from working with me through the triggers and causes of depression as well as proven non-medicinal methods of replacing depression with elevation and even joy.

Depression can be the body's way to force us to rest. Brenne Brown says "the body keeps track and it always wins". Maybe your body is telling you its time to reach out for help. I strive to meet you in that painful place and to meet you with a deep sense of comfort and understanding. We all feel sad at times but if your sadness is starting to affect your everyday experience of life and you are unable to see the even the small joys that life can offer I would love to walk beside you to help you create the life you deserve.

Depression can be sneaky because it shows up in various ways, various levels, various times and each person is affected in a unique way. I can help you wherever you are at. Depression can be genetic, learned, hormonal, ongoing or sudden, mild or extreme. Through assessments and talking I can help you figure out whether or not you are depressed and/or anxious. If you are, I can help you with the next steps to sort through and resolve the underlying issues. I can help you find a Dr if you do not have one, outline the steps to talk with a Dr, and the steps that come after the Dr appt. I will stick with you and help you heal any underlying issues, and help you have an enjoyable life.

I help client with depressive symptoms by listening and validating their experience and helping them change their negative self talk. This negative self talk that clients experience are contributing to their feelings of depression. I use a technique called cognitive behavioural therapy to help clients release their depressive symptoms. By creating a safe enviornment to talk about their concerns healing and change occurs through the counselling relationship. Dealing with your depression will allow you to have a happy life.

Depression can be a debilitating experience to go through--you feel down, irritable, emotionally and physically tired all the time. And your sense of hope or optimism about the future probably is minimal. While these are common experiences in depression, the good news is that psychotherapy is an effective a powerful treatment to help you make change and emerge from it all. I will work with you to: -feel deeply heard and understood, validated -help you to make sense of your feelings -support you to create empowering, positive goals for your self in our work together -work with you on becoming a self-care expert -help you to emerge from depression as a more full and strong version of yourself

Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns today. Depression can take away your interest in life, make it difficult to get out of bed and can cause a cloud over your life. It is a difficult step to make the call to come for counselling, but the benefits can be great. With cognitive behavioral therapy, you can learn to control the thoughts that are contributing to your depression and give you the power over your depression. At West Coast Counselling, we take the time to understand you and your concerns and work with you to achieve your goals. Don't let depression take control of you.

Depression is considered to be the 'common cold' of psychological problems but experiencing it feels anything but 'common.' Using 'in session' techniques, take home tools and exercises, Dr. de Jong will help you move your life in a direction based on your values instead of your thoughts and feelings. Feeling stuck doesn't mean you have to stay there...

When seeing Erin for counselling for depression, clients can expect to acquire a greater understanding of depression and how it affects their whole life (body, mind, spirit, social, etc.). Clients will learn to identify the triggers for their depression and will investigate the core beliefs that are fueling those triggers. Coping strategies will be discussed and developed and, if suicide is being considered, safety planning will be completed. When it comes to counselling for depression, Erin likes to work at the pace dictated by the client and gently encourage and nudge clients toward change. Small manageable goals are a theme in Erin's approach to depression counselling.

Dr. Rochefort believes that depression is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign that the individual has over-demanded their personal resources. The "wet blanket" feel of depression is a huge barrier for progress forward in life. Dr. Rochefort works with individuals experiencing depression to accept, change, or adapt to adverse life circumstances, set goals and implement strategies for the future, change problematic thinking and behaviours, and develop skills to cope and overcome.

Is getting out of bed becoming to be the hardest accomplishment of your day? Do you feel irritated and or unsociable? Are you unproductive in your relationships or at work? How about eating...are you eating too much or too little? Do you just not care anymore? What if I told you that you don't have to feel this way? What if I told you that your life could be turned around quickly, and often painlessly. Lets work on it together, piece by piece - you don't have to do this alone. Depression is often caused by thoughts you have that you have learned to listen to, and have come overtime to believe. Lets take a look at those thoughts together, and see if we can't gain a new prospective!

Depression can interfere with your quality of life and relationships. It often makes people feel helpless, hopeless and lost. Together we can explore your emotions and their impact on your health while allowing you to find the tools to overcome depression. Using an empathic approach I incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking patterns/beliefs that often accompany depression.

Many of us feel sad but this is not depression. It is bigger than feelings and is not a sign of weakness. More than 4% of us deal with depression so as a therapist I will work with you and possibly your doctor to move past the hopelessness that you feel. Distorted thoughts, emotional numbness and sometimes body chemistry can lead to depression. Therapy works on all those areas. I will help you by empathic listening, probing for the root cause and giving you tools to deal with the thoughts and emotions. Call me today so we can start that healing journey.

Benefits of Depression, Trauma Counselling with me: * Acquire a better understanding of Depression or Trauma * Express yourself Verbally and Emotionally * Reduce, Manage, or Defeat your thoughts and behaviours * Improve your Communication skills * Regain your Freedom, Happiness and life * Discover what triggers you and how it affects you * Improve your self-Esteem and Confidence * Acquire the skill to recognize unhealthy behaviours * Apply the tools to change them * Implement realistic Goals * Explore your behaviour and what motivates it * Learn how to manage or prevent recurrent episodes * Minimize or Eliminate your fears

Much of the basis for most depression lies in one's thinking. There is a downward spiral that one experiences during depression. The client can expect to work through his or her thinking patterns and how they impact the emotions. We review the specifics ot the situation, the thinking and the downward spiral and how incorrect thinking can be changed to move out of depression.

Depression can impact us in many ways. It can lead to feelings of guilt, hopelessness, isolation, fear, and can result in a lack of motivation. For some it may be expressed as anger or ambivalence rather than sadness. Creating a safe and compassionate atmosphere, and having a caring therapeutic relationship is integral to healing. Collaboratively, we will explore the root cause of the depression. Some common causes are negative core beliefs stemming from childhood, present concerns, or past trauma. I will provide tools to effectively cope and move towards a more positive mental state. I am trained in EMDR which can also be effective in treating depression.

Reaching out for help may not be easy when battling depression. All new clients receive a free 50 minute session and matched with a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is committed to support you through your journey. At the Family Hope Clinic, we utilize evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to address depression. In addition, we offer specialized services that include Art Therapy, Therapeutic Yoga, Social Support facilitation and Self-Care planning!

I integrate cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness in treating depression, as this has been shown by research to be highly effective. Using CBT, clients benefit from understanding how their thought patterns relate to their depression, and from learning to challenge self-defeating thoughts. Sometimes, however, thoughts are stubborn, and mindfulness helps clients to "let thoughts be thoughts" while they commit themselves to a course of action that increases self-efficacy and brings fulfillment. In general, I assist clients in becoming more flexible and adaptable in their thinking, and in developing a strong set of coping skills to enhance their resiliency against depression.

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)

Depression is a medical term that describes a mood but if we simply look at the overall meaning of the word, it means to "press down". Clearly, a person who suffers from 'depression' fits the definition as a 'person who is pressed down'. i am NOT arguing that depression is a simple issue, rather that there are REASONS that a person feels 'pressed down' and at least part of the process of recovery is to first identify then lift the burden that is 'pressing down' the person.

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.

If you have lost interest in things that you used to enjoy; if you find yourself feeling irritable or uncharacteristically angry; if you unusually tired or chronically fatigued; if you lack concentration; or if you have notice a change in your overall thinking/feeling, you may be experiencing depression. It is important to know that you are not alone. We all experience varying degrees of depression at some time in our lives. For many people, depression can be debilitating, and it can manifest in various ways. If you struggle with depression, I encourage you to seek professional. Don't let depression steal your life.

Depression has a way of taking over and making life feel unmanageable. I will work with you to explore the influence that depression is having on your life, to uncover some of the reasons it might be showing up at this time, and to discover new ways of coping that will move you toward your goals and the life that you hope for. Change is possible and you don’t have to go through this alone.

Using a collaborative approach, I work with individuals with depression to investigate possible sources of their mental health concerns, including biological, psychological, environmental, situational, spiritual, or a combination of the aforementioned. Integrating evidence-based research with creative and personalized counselling, I will work with each person to forge a unique plan to overcoming and/or managing their individual challenges. My aim is to leave each individual with an increased understanding of themselves and confidence that they can live their best life possible regardless of their past, present and future circumstances.

Sadness, depression, feeling overwhemed by life, lack of meaning, purpose, and enthusiasm are some of the struggles that lead people to seek the support of a Psychologist. Many clients that I work with describe these types of feelings and experiences. Many people benefit from sharing their sadness and overwhelming feelings with someone trained and experienced at listening and who, like a coach, can work with you to develop skills and strategies to help move beyond sadness and depression and towards a greater sense of well being, worth, and life satisfaction.

I help clients build a strong foundation of being and purpose for which all other matters are determined. My approach is powerful because it works to transform clients' sense of meaning that a lack of is depressive. This involves teaching clients to grow and embrace their lives with wonder and curiosity. They often come to feel a sense of liberation by letting go of the despair associated with their perceived insignificance. As a result, clients tend to experience a heightened self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-respect, and are more able to create and follow a path of their choosing.