Depression Counselling in Enniskillen, ON.

You have been down for such a long time, or maybe you go in and out of feeling blue and want to get off the rollercoaster. I use Emotion Focused Therapy to help you explore and experience safely the emotional spectrum that underlies depression. I will work slowly and carefully with you to help you to resolve the heaviness that has robbed you for too long so that you can be more resilient and joyful in life.

If you are looking to this page chances are you know that life is not as enjoyable as you would like it can be. One of the symptoms of depression is feeling unmotivated so congratulation on getting out of that trap and start looking for help. Depression may be a result of other underlying issues you may be carrying for a long time. Many times I noticed accumulated anger in patients which are not able to express it in a constructive way. When this anger is directed to themselves it can result in depression. Together we can identify what is triggering and perpetuating it and we can change the course out of what feels like an emotional trap. I will be me pleasure to witness your growth.

I work with clients to improve low mood and other symptoms of depression including, motivation, focus/concentration, social isolation, fatigue, guilt/shame, irritability and loss of interest in usually enjoyable activities. I work with the client to address their inner critic which often works to maintain symptoms of depression and use behavioural activation to break the cycle of depression. I encourage self-compassion and take a gentle approach that empowers the client and helps to renew a lost sense of hope.

Social anxiety and shyness can easily lead to feelings of depression. If you feel depressed because you feel alone, isolated and have trouble making friends, you might be glad to know that there is a way to learn and practice the social skills you missed learning as a child. You can learn and practice new skills, meet new people, learn how to start conversations and create your own social circle. Life can change and it takes just one step to start the process rolling in the right drection.

Depression can make even the simplest tasks feel impossible. It can drain your energy, disconnect you from the people you love, and make it hard to see a way forward. At Durham Psychotherapy, our registered therapists specialize in evidence-based depression treatment that goes beyond just talking about how you feel. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Activation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we help you identify the patterns maintaining your depression, develop practical coping strategies, and build momentum toward a life that feels meaningful again. Whether your depression is mild, moderate, or severe, our team meets you where you are and works at a pace that feels right for you. You deserve more than just getting by —...(view profile to read more)