Depression Counselling in Milton, ON.

Living with depression can be a very lonely, isolating experience. Through counselling, the individual can find renewed hope, well-being and happiness. I incorporate cognitive approaches such as mindfulness and gratitude practices. I can also utilize psychodynamic therapy to explore the source of the depression. Sometimes, merely identifying the root cause can provide improvement in mood, and can enhance the treatment process.

Experiencing big emotional ups and downs is normal, but there can be times when it feels like the lows are getting longer, more frequent, and harder to deal with. Therapy should be a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing and exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone who offers you empathy, authenticity, and acceptance. I work collaboratively with clients to explore how feelings of depression show up in their lives, and to strengthen and develop strategies to minimize the impact they have on living the life you want to live. Book a free consultation to learn more about my approach and explore if we are a good fit.

While everyone has felt various amounts of sadness and hopelessness, depression is different. It can permeate multiple aspects of your life including relationships, work, and friendships. It may feel isolating to not have the motivation to engage in simple activities, while others may have no idea why you feel the way you feel. However, there is hope and help is available! Together, we can slowly work through your thought patterns, emotions and behavior to turn the direction of the downward spiral. As difficult as it may seem, I encourage you to take your first step and reach out today to book a consultation.

Depression often feels like disconnection — from self, from purpose, from others. Depression is often felt like giving up, like surrender, like what's the point. Depression can also mimic the "functional alcoholic" and we act in front of others like nothing is happening: we go to work, we go for dinners, we meet others yet we don't show up. My approach goes beyond surface strategies to help uncover what feels stuck, flat, or hollow. We work to reestablish a sense of vitality, meaning, and connection, not just symptom reduction. I work with clients to help me re-establish the meaning that has been lost.

Each New Leaf Psychology Centre associate has experience offering therapy for depression. Therapy can help you feel less depressed, engage more fully in life, and feel more optimistically about your future. Ms. Saliba specializes in providing therapy for youth who are depressed and engage in risky behaviors such as self-harm. Dr. Gilani specializes in depression related to pain, physical disabilities, and injury.

Feelings of low mood and depression is a common mental health concern but can still be difficult to talk about with others. I am happy to provide a non-judgemental space to unpack your unique experience of depression. The hope is to develop understnading of your experience, reduce the intensity, frequency and duration so that ultimately you are able to regain the confidence to live a joyful life

While we all have days where we feel sad and 'depressed', if it goes on day after day so that negative thoughts make us feel exhausted, powerless, empty, discouraged and hopeless, then we need help. Leaving depression untreated can lead to several physical and mental complications and even suicide. Fortunately, trained counsellors can assist us in retraining our mind and teach us new skills to challenge depressive thinking so that we can lead a confidently depression free life.

Depression has the ability to severely impact our daily lives, often making small everyday tasks difficult. Those who are affected by depression may be left with lack of motivation, low self-esteem and disinterest in the things they used to enjoy the most. What they could once do effortlessly may become one of the greatest challenges. Navigating depression can feel really lonely and scary, but I am here to walk that journey with you and to help you reconnect with your passions and joys. Contact me today to book a free consultation.

Depression affects both the mind and body. It can impact appetite, sleep, concentration, and even the will to live. What depression is like for you may not be exactly what it’s like for someone else, together we will identify your particular depressive symptoms and the impact they are having on your life. We will explore the origins of your depression and possible depression in your family. Through the process of therapy, you will develop insight and understanding about your depression triggers, process emotions and past experiences that contribute to depressive states, explore your relationship patterns (loss, abuse, and/or misunderstanding) as well as your strengths.

Depression comes with many forms, such as chronic depression, feeling depressed after a stressful period of time or significant transitions, and seasonal affective disorder. I have successfully treated individuals suffering from depression using cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. Together, we will learn ways to either increase the flexibility of thinking patterns or decrease the reactivity to upsetting thoughts though mindfulness-based exercises. In addition to addressing depression, I also focus on helping clients to learn how to build a meaningful and hopeful life beyond depression.

Depression can be a powerful force that can greatly impact our day to day. Depression can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, a lack of energy, or even numbness. You may feel stuck in previous patterns of behavior, or like you are running on ‘autopilot’. As a therapist, I know the impacts of these experiences, and I strive to work with you to better understand the depression, so that you can navigate it and develop the necessary tools to manage it. Connect with me today for a free consultation to begin your healing journey and move towards fulfillment, connection, and joy.