Depression Counselling in Vancouver, BC.

Depression is the sense of being stuck in life and nothing moves. There are different forms of depression that goes along with the stuckness. Sometimes it is contextual, sometimes it's grief, other times it is mixed with anxiety so it appears differently than typical depression. Psychoeducation and therapy will help to create connection and movement. For some people, the combination of medication and therapy is the best option but not everyone needs medication and not everyone needs therapy. Together we can sort out what you need and how to maximize your recovery.

Ian provides professional, effective, and compassionate therapy for depression. He helps client's achieve their goals such as the following: To alleviate their depressed mood and return to a previous, or new, level of effective functioning. Recognize, accept, and cope with their feelings of depression. Develop healthier cognitive patterns, beliefs, expectations, etc. about self, others, and the world, that can alleviate depressive symptoms. Develop healthier interpersonal relationships, which can lead to alleviating and preventing depressive symptoms. Resolve past hurts and traumas. Ian provides a 30 minute consultation to briefly discuss your specific situation and how he can help.

Depression deprives us of our ability to live our lives and experience pleasure. I emphasize an integrated, holistic approach to coping with depression and use a number of therapeutic approaches including narrative therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, mindfulness, body work, hypnotherapy and EMDR. I work with you to develop and unique and individual approach to overcoming depression

Modern populations are increasingly overfed, malnourished, sedentary, sunlight-deficient, sleep-deprived, and socially-isolated. Research is showing that depressed people who put time and energy into activities that will help them recover have a higher recovery rate. Things that can help improve mood and feelings are: physical exercise, diet, managing our thoughts and feelings, self-care, social contact, improving our body 'clock' and mindfulness. None of them work like a magic cure, but when used regularly and in combination, they will help you feel much better. Everyone's mood fluctuates, so even if you put these things into practice, you will still have bad days. Be patient, it takes time

Being able to talk about our experiences and allow our feelings to surface is a first step toward unlocking ourselves from the weight of depression. The therapeutic approaches I draw on to support your shift out of a state of depression to a happier, more hopeful perspective will depend on your unique circumstances. f safety and trust feel confident to start sharing your experience with me, knowing that you are seen and understood. Often we have not had a place to share our struggles where we felt heard and accepted. Even the small shift in perspective that can be the result is enough to begin change.

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 feels like a 1,000 lb. weight. It's so heavy and foreboding that it makes it hard to face a day. Everything in you wants to surrender to it and just crawl back under the covers. Or, it manifests itself in different ways: you feel irritated much of the time, short-tempered, exhausted, restless, and you don't enjoy life the way you did before. Let me help you discover the reasons why you feel this way, and even if you know why, perhaps you need some guidance in terms of helping you get 'unstuck'. Just give me a call and we can begin...

Do you feel like you're in a fog and can't see the light? Do you feel like no one cares? Do you feel like you've lost that oomph for life? Do you experience aches and pains, and a loss of energy? According to the World Health Organization, depression has become the 2nd leading contributor to the global burden of disease. But, there is hope! Allow me to help you regain your sense of balance and passion in life again. Call 604-468-7300 now.

Depression can negatively affect our relationships, ability to concentrate, feelings of self-worth, and life enjoyment. Even getting out of bed in the morning can be tough. We know that counselling can help by interrupting patterns of thought and behaviour that feed the depression. I work with you by sharing skills designed to positively change the way you think about things and the way you interact with others and the world around you. You may feel helpless or hopeless, but know that you are not alone.

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.

The debilitating effects of depression can take a toll on personal or professional relationships, activities and responsibilities that you were once able to accomplish. If your low mood is a pervasively negative factor in your life then finding relief from the symptoms may feel difficult. Here are a few examples of how depression may be manifesting itself in your life. 1)You have lost interest in things you once found pleasurable, 2)You notice increased irritability, sadness, hopelessness or restlessness, 3)You have trouble sleeping and/or find it difficult to wake. Together we will wade through the fog and look for ways to cope and move forward.

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)

Depression is a serious mental disorder that affects every area of a person's life. It is a regular mode of operation for those who have it, unlike the occasional sadness that everyone experiences from time to time. Depression might be mild, characterized by low energy and a lack of interest, or it might be severe, characterized by violent mood swings and a desire to give up on life. Left untreated, the person suffering depression might contemplate harming themselves. Depression is frequently linked to substance abuse, as it effects the same area of the brain, and sufferers of depression often try to self medicate with drugs or alcohol. At Valiant Recovery, we treat the dual diagnosis of depression and substance abuse in order to care for the whole person.