Depression Counselling in Vancouver, BC.

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 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)

The UBC Psychology Clinic is an outpatient mental health and state-of-the-art training clinic in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. We offer comprehensive psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the Greater Vancouver community. We provide affordable, professional services using the most recent advances in mental health care. All our services are confidential and meet the ethical guidelines established by the College of Psychologists of British Columbia.

Tiffani views feelings of depression as a symptom of "unfinished business" of the past that impedes the present experience and future possibilities. Feelings of depression (sadness, lack of motivation, fatigue, irritability, poor concentration, thoughts of self-harm) are a message that something is not right and needs to be addressed. Tiffani offers a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to speak openly about troubling thoughts, explore self-defeating patterns and problem solve to experience life as joyful, peaceful and satisfying.

Depression can feel debilitating and leave people feeling isolated and unsure of how to get out of that "grey" zone. I describe it that way because when depressed, everything feels grey and nothing seems to matter. I think it is very important to uncover the underlying causes of a client's depression. This typically involves an increased awareness of how they are seeing themselves, and changing these negative thought patterns. In a way, depression can result in self loathing and recrimination. I help my clients make significant shifts in how they see themselves and others.

Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to do what you need to feel better. But while overcoming depression isn’t quick or easy, it’s far from impossible. You can’t beat it through sheer willpower, but you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. Recovering from depression requires action. But taking action when you’re depressed is hard. In fact, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like going for a walk or spending time with friends, can be exhausting. Getting the support you need plays a big role in lifting the fog of depression and keeping it away.

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 is now the number one cause of suffering in the world today (World Health Organization Statistics). Each person's story is different and there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to treating depression, depending upon the severity of symptoms. I assess and offer practical tools as well as create a safe and secure place and environment for people to come and talk to me about things that they may not tell anyone else because of the shame and stigma of depression. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy as well as a number of other therapeutic techniques which have been proven to help with depression.

Have you been feeling tired, numb, and unmotivated? I know very well how depression feels. I know the dark mood we find ourselves in day after day. I know how everything can seem so hopeless and meaningless. I also know what lies on the other side of depression: A life of vitality and joy! The journey from depression to joy might take some time and it requires high quality and caring guidance. Are you ready to take the first step?

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 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

Depression can be very difficult to overcome. Do low mood, a lack of motivation and energy, and feeling helpless make it next to impossible to work on feeling better? Have you reached a point where you need some new strategies to keep things from getting worse? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are not alone. In fact, depression is one of the top 10 reasons people seek out treatment from their family doctor. It is possible to feel better, regain your energy, and find ways to bounce back from adversity. Depression counselling can help you to change the way you think, how you manage your emotions, and what you do when faced with challenges so that you can feel better again.

As human beings, we mostly ignore the flashing red engine light warning us that a tune up is in order. We put our heads down and keep going and before we know it we're just not functioning right. My role in helping you through depression is reconnecting you with your needs: emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, relational, and occupational, so that you become your best champion in meeting your needs and feeling more connected to yourself and others.