Depression Counselling in Southwold, ON.

Hello and welcome. Are you experiencing low mood, low energy, and/or low motivation? Are many of your thoughts self-critical in nature? I will listen to your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I will guide you through exercises and techniques (often somatic or compassion-based) that build confidence, improve mood, and shift self-criticism to self-compassion.

Depression can feel awful. Lack of motivation, loss of interest in enjoyable activities, disrupted sleep, and changes in eating patterns can all be indications that you may be struggling with depressive symptoms. You don't have to be diagnosed with depression to benefit from therapy to explore ways to manage your experiences. You are not alone - I am here to support.

Life events can cause fluctuations in our happiness levels, but sometimes we can get to feeling overwhelmed by life events or just life itself. Therapy can provide the support you need to sort out the origin of the depression and to make steps to finding a sense of balance and wholeness again. As a therapist, I am able to support you in this journey in order to enjoy life again.

In many cases, I view depression as an "alarm bell" that tells the individual that there is something wrong in their life. Have they turned their anger in life toward themselves? Are they not living their best, or preferred, life? Is there something that's happened in their life that is getting them down, but they don't realize how much power it truly has? Depression can also be about learned helplessness, or having a sense, through experience, that there is no point in even trying at something. Such helplessness can come from feeling defeated, feeling significant guilt about something, & even from self-defeating 'self-talk' that an individual engages in (without completely realizing it).

Depression takes many forms. One can be: blue, listless, hopeless, sad, dispirited, nervous, fatigued; be defeating oneself, in a funk, etc. It can include: feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, loss of interest in daily activities; appetite, weight or sleep changes; anger, irritability, loss of energy, self-loathing, recklessness and so on. But it’s also unique to each of us. Help for any of this is best with you being in charge. My job as your therapist is to listen and follow as fully as I can what way you want to change. My approach will be focused on how best to address the specific symptoms and situation you face in particular. Ultimately, balanced self-assertion is the real key.

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.

I work with depression often, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EEG Neurofeedback (brain training) to address thought distortions and focus on awareness of your triggers and self-care. Neurofeedback is biofeedback that gently and powerfully shifts brain functioning to improve mood and focus. I understand there are many different types of depression and I will work with your unique needs.

Many women and couples suffer feelings of sadness and depression; your feelings are normal. My counselling practice offers you a safe, warm, non-judgmental space where your feelings will be heard, and where you can begin to heal and recover. I know this has been a long journey so far, you are taking an important step towards healing. I will walk beside you to increase your skills, your hope and your coping. Please visit my website for more information at www.MSWtherapist.com.