Depression Counselling in Puslinch, ON.

The fog of depression is often an isolating blackness, a heavy cloud that obscures the sunlight, casting shadows in all areas of our lives. You don’t have to endure this journey alone. In our sessions I will join you in this journey and sit with you in the darkness. Together we will navigate a safe path towards hope and healing knowing that even in the darkest moments you won’t be alone.

Depression can cast a shadow over every aspect of life, but there is a way forward. In a compassionate and non-judgmental space, we'll work together to understand and alleviate the symptoms of depression. I'm here to support you on your journey towards renewed hope and self-empowerment. Reach out for a free consultation, and let's begin your path to healing.

Whenever I have worked with clients during the past 10 years who have experienced depressive symptoms, I have found that they have found that both a client-centred and Cognitive Behavioural Theoretical approach seems to be appreciated by them. Within the CBT model, I also have relied on Dialectical Behavioural Theory also to gain understanding and to move on towards coping strategies. I think this therapeutic pattern has been helpful to many of my past clients, as they have said that need to be heard first, gain understanding to their struggles, and then find solutions to alleviate the symptoms which they are experiencing.

Depression can feel like an endless weight, isolating you from the world and draining your sense of hope. I understand the pain and exhaustion it brings, and I’m here to walk with you through it. Together, we’ll explore your emotions in a compassionate, non-judgmental space, helping you find strength and clarity. My goal is to support you in rediscovering purpose and a path toward healing. Please schedule a free consultation with me to see if we are a good fit.

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.

I have seen many clients who have either given up or whom are on the verge giving up on, what many claim is ‘everything’…. Nothing seems to be of interest to them. Nothing really is happening in life that they want to talk about. But the persistent sadness and lack of personal drive becomes a constant burden and the constant persistence of everyone telling them to get out of their ‘funk’ is starting to take its toll. Using Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, guided meditation, mindfulness, and other strategies we work to successfully get clients “out of this rutt” and truly realize their potential.

My approach includes using empathy and being non-judgmental during interactions with clients, in addition to meeting the client where they are at in their journey. Clients will benefit from depression counselling as they will have a safe environment to share and will be reminded that that with ongoing support they will be able to feel better because they are deserving of living a happy and healthy life.

The common symptoms of depression can be crippling. Many try to be brave or stick it out and hope it will go away. Without treatment, episodes often increase in frequency and severity. Without depression treatment, episodes can last for years. Shauna works with you to create a depression recovery plan that fits your life and reflects your experience. Her depression treatment clinic uses evidence-based therapies, such as DBT and CBT, along with a holistic approach to making you well, including yoga, exercise, art therapy, and exercise walks.

In my work with depression, I focus on creating a safe, steady space where clients can bring forward even the most difficult feelings without pressure to “fix” them right away. I understand depression not only as a set of symptoms but as a signal of disconnection—from oneself, others, or a sense of meaning. Together, we explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping clients reconnect with vitality, self-understanding, and agency. My approach balances empathy and gentle challenge, supporting gradual movement toward renewed engagement with life.

A prolonged sense of hopelessness and finding little or no pleasure in activities that used to bring joy can be confusing. Our thoughts and feelings cause us to withdraw from those around us, which confirms our thoughts and reinforces our feelings, leading to further self-isolation. If you have been here for a while, it is going to feel like a lot of energy to get started, so we begin with one small thing. Matt can help you shift your perspective: acknowledging the good things in life and growing to appreciate the activities, things and people we make take for granted. Slowly, you can rebuild your sense of hope. The intention is to restore a balanced view of the good and the bad.

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

There are many reasons why people suffer from depression. We help to find the reasons why and also work in collaboration at implementing a variety of supports to help you through. We do not diagnose but we do help you manage your depression. There are many steps that you can take to help you move towards a healthier way of functioning. We offer a safe environment for you to take those steps.

Depression is not only about feeling sad - it can leave you feeling irritable, tired, it can affect your ability to concentrate, and small tasks can sometimes feel insurmountable. Sometimes it's a feeling of emptiness inside that can be hard to describe. Life does not have to feel like this - you CAN work through depression, and feel more like your old self again. CBT is highly effective in treating depression - best of all, there are no side effects, and the skills that you learn can last a lifetime.