Depression Counselling in Orillia, ON.

First of all congratulations for taking the first step in healing from your depression. Many who struggle with this condition fear the stigma of doing so. You don't have to be alone with your depression. I can help you identify the sources of your depression, develop strategies that work best for you, and help you navigate any resources helpful in your achievement of relief from this condition. I also work closely with a local psychiatrist should you desire a formal assessment and medication consult.

Struggling with mood disorders can make life very challenging. The most basic tasks can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. I understand this from personal experience as well as years of work with clients who are diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder. It can be difficult to explain to others in our lives what it feels like to live with depression. I will validate and support you while helping you explore your feelings and find positive coping strategies that are the right fit for you. Book a free consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Depression can feel like a never-ending dark tunnel in which hope, purpose, joy, and motivation to live life can seem impossible. Depression can also lead us to feel disconnected from the very things that make life worth living and it can also make reaching out for help challenging. Should you decide to reach out for help, I will work with you to safely explore how depression has been affecting you and identify some of the factors that may have led you to feel depressed. I will also support you in developing tools to cope with depression so that you can experience a greater sense of connection and purpose within your life. Contact me or book a free consultation if you wish to learn more.

Depression can affect many aspects of your life, making even everyday tasks feel overwhelming. I offer a compassionate and evidence-based approach to help you navigate these challenges. Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic techniques, we work to identify and address negative thought patterns, build coping skills, and explore underlying issues. My goal is to support you in finding relief and developing strategies for long-term well-being. Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to start working towards a brighter and more hopeful future.

Our team will determine a unique treatment plan that is unique to your life. There are many symptoms of depression, which can vary from mild to severe. Several factors can contribute to depression such as, biochemistry, genetics, personality, and environmental factors. Depression can be treated using different approaches. Everyone is affected by depression differently, thus, treatment plans are unique to the individual Our team of professionals will work with you in order to find treatment options that work best for you and your life.

Depression not only affects your mood state, but also your -- *behavior, *the way you look at yourself, *relationship with people around you and *physical and organic function. Gestalt therapy emphasizes your capacity to develop your potential. In therapy with me change will take place through the relational experience, and increased awareness, this process, is what gives meaning to discovery to you. In Gestalt therapy, what is considered is your totality, a combination of your sensorial, affective, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions (Brownell, 2010). Studies show that the patients treated with Gestalt demonstrated fewer depressive symptoms following the intervention.

Living with depression can be exhausting and debilitating, but there are effective treatments to help overcome it. I utilize proven Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches to treat depression so you can begin living a fuller life. CBT is proven to be the most effective treatment for depression and has long lasting effects to ensure you get back on your feet and stay on your feet.

Depression can make even the simplest moments feel heavy, as if the light inside you has dimmed. At Pro Q Therapy, we help you find your way back to yourself—with compassion, understanding, and practical tools for healing. Through approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and IFS-informed therapy, we explore the roots of your pain, rebuild self-worth, and strengthen emotional resilience. You don’t have to face the darkness alone—together, we’ll help you rediscover hope, energy, and meaning in your life.