Depression Counselling in Surrey, BC.

Reaching out for help may not be easy when battling depression. All new clients receive a free 50 minute session and matched with a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is committed to support you through your journey. At the Family Hope Clinic, we utilize evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness to address depression. In addition, we offer specialized services that include Art Therapy, Therapeutic Yoga, Social Support facilitation and Self-Care planning!

Depression affects all of us is some form or another, feelings of emptiness and despair can be challenging. For some taking the first step to get help can be even more challenging, I congratulate each client that comes in for counselling. I work with my clients on the issues behind the depression, and make small changes to the unhealthy patterns. In therapy, the clients learns their strengths, and how to utilise their strengths to make the necessary changes that can help them heal to have a fulfilling life.

Depression is extremely complex - at times it can completely turn your life upside down and rob you of any joy or happiness that you previously felt. Yet other times it can also show up in more subtle ways throughout your life, almost unknowingly at first. Every person is different but one commonality with depression is that it can make you feel incredibly alone and self-deprecating. Isolation feeds depression and hinders our functioning. My aim is to create a compassionate relationship so that you don’t feel alone. I’ll offer empathy and kindness while we gently work as a team to find what works for you in your journey towards a healthier mind.

Through the process of exploring the possible causes of their feelings of depression, it is my hope that clients will discover that they do have the capability of addressing these issues. Clients will learn that they do have choices in how they view specific situations, and that they have choices in how they respond to challenges in their lives. Clients will benefit from learning communication skills that will encourage them to more effectively express needs and feelings to significant people in their lives. Moreover, it is my hope that as clients come to greater self-awareness, they will develop a kinder and more gentle acceptance of Self.

To provide psychoeducation with depressive symptoms and how this will not only affect their mood, but also their own body's response. The mind and body connection will be pivotal. To explore the root cause of their depression and provide coping strategies that will be enable the client to live a good quality of life. Talk therapy with the incorporation of CBT, DBT, and SFBT.

Do you feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue? Do you struggle to find joy in things you once loved? Do you feel isolated and alone, even when surrounded by family and friends? If you're struggling with depression, know that you're not alone and there is help available. As a specialist in depression counselling, I have the expertise and experience to support you in overcoming your challenges and reclaiming your life. Through my personalized approach, I will work with you to identify the root causes of your depression and develop a plan to help you manage your symptoms, explore practical strategies to boost your mood, and find lasting relief.

Depression is approached with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Education and coping / management techniques are explored, as well as 'homework' in the form of skills practise. With children / youth often Art Therapy and / or Play therapy is integrated into the counselling. Parents of kids should expect to be involved and supported in their awareness of anxiety and stress and how to assist their children in management. Depression as an aspect of trauma (PTSD) can also be addressed.

Depression can be suffocating, but there is a way out! My focus is to help you find hope, purpose and inner peace and to help you see a future with genuine smiles. You can wake up not feeling numb or empty and actually have something to look forward to. I use evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients identify negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and learn healthy habits for better mental and emotional wellbeing. You'll learn tools you need to a happier and more fulfilling life. Through our work together, clients can gain a sense of empowerment, improve their relationships, and increase their overall sense of well-being.

I will go over with clients situations that result in them being depression. We will go over their thoughts when they are depressed and the behaviour as a result. We will go over looking at the proof of their thoughts and the proof against their thoughts. We will also look at reframing negative thoughts into realistic thoughts overall. We will go over strategies that can be helpful when the client is started to get depressed.

Depression can be experienced in a magnitude of ways and is often experienced differently by each individual. Symptoms may range from feeling increasingly irritable, experiencing a sense of emptiness and hopelessness, and an individual often will feel completely overwhelmed, losing interest in activities they once enjoyed. Depression may also be experienced physically. Physical symptoms may include, but are not limited to a lack of energy, problems sleeping, pronounced weight changes, and eventually, even serious illness. In cases of mild to moderate depression, there is an increasing amount of research supporting counselling as effective as medication in improving a person’s mood. Many clients have been referred to counselling by their family doctor when...(view profile to read more)

Is getting out of bed becoming to be the hardest accomplishment of your day? Do you feel irritated and or unsociable? Are you unproductive in your relationships or at work? How about eating...are you eating too much or too little? Do you just not care anymore? What if I told you that you don't have to feel this way? What if I told you that your life could be turned around quickly, and often painlessly. Lets work on it together, piece by piece - you don't have to do this alone. Depression is often caused by thoughts you have that you have learned to listen to, and have come overtime to believe. Lets take a look at those thoughts together, and see if we can't gain a new prospective!

Depression can impact your actions, outlook on life, feelings and well being. I have 16 years of counselling experience to help you achieve a life you want to live. I will work collaboratively with you to determine your unique way of learning and experiencing the world. I use many techniques and therapies, but one therapy that helps depression is cognitive behavioural therapy. It is you that has the knowledge and wisdom to get your life back and I can assist you in finding yourself back to you. It is important to remember that you are a person living with depression, not a depressed person. Call today to see how my services can help you create the life you want.

Depression can be an overwhelming sense of sadness and hopelessness. It can also come with or without a clinical diagnosis. Through therapy we will begin to explore the sadness and what it means in the context of your life. We will explore the unique rules of sadness and depression and exceptions to sadness and depression. We will utilize interventions from Response-Based Practice, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

The circumstances and issues that you are dealing with are unique to you, but you don't have to face them alone. Every individual has different experiences, perceptions, feelings, thoughts, beliefs, values, attitudes, cultural backgrounds and "upbringings". Counselling sessions are private and confidential, and can provide a way for you to explore your problems and really tune in to your feelings. This is an opportunity to speak freely about your circumstances and release pent up feelings, without having to worry about what others think or feel, and without receiving unwanted advise from family, friends or coworkers. At the root of the problem, there are very real, legitimate and understandable reasons for feeling the way you feel, thinking the way...(view profile to read more)

Depression is tricky. Depression causes a lowered mood, fatigue, and decreased motivation. Sometimes, Depression goes unnoticed by friends and family. It can appear like everything in your life should be fine, but inside, it's a struggle to get out of bed. I provide a non-judgmental space to explore the areas of your life impacted by depression. You will learn alternative coping mechanisms to help ease future symptoms of depression.

Our therapy approach and style are simple and down-to-earth. You show up and we talk together in a secure, non-judgemental virtual environment. Our goal is that you are heard, understood and overall feel validated about your situation. Depression doesn't have to be something you suffer from for the rest of your life, let us help you so have the tools to manage confidently on your own.

Depression is characterized by an extended period of low mood and a reduction in activities. You are struggling with a mixture of interpreting things in unhelpful ways and acting in self-defeating ways. You will be provided with strategies to do when you feel unmotivated, change unhelpful thinking habits, solve problems, and resolve past beliefs, rules, and assumptions you have made about yourself. You will learn to identify and express your feelings and all your needs and wants beneath those feelings, be kind and patient with yourself, and accept that everything changes, including feelings. Life calls for us to be flexible with our feelings to navigate life's ups and downs.

Feelings of depression can originate from many different sources, including issues related to addiction, the effects of addiction, infidelity, difficult childhoods, dysfunctional families of origin, and the impact of past hurts and coping patterns. By offering a setting that is based on trust, empathy, and collaboration, counselling can provide you with a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions while creating a deeper, more authentic understanding of who you are, what you need, and the dynamics that you are navigating. It is possible to thrive and be well no matter what you have been through, and counselling can help with this.

Have you been feeling very depressed, unmotivated, hopeless or stuck? Do you want to free yourself from the vortex of depression? EMDR therapy and hypnotherapy are very powerful tools used to help you break free from your depression. You can start to feel joy, hope and excitement again! You feel motivated and become more engaged in life. You can begin to feel better about yourself and the world around you! EMDR and hypnotherapy can help you look at the root causes of your depression. These methods can facilitate the release of buried emotions such as shame, guilt, worthlessness or resentment. They both can help you change your mindset, then change your life! Call 778-548-7345!

Anxiety and depression are some of the most common mental disorders today- and their prevalence is on the rise. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention reported that there has been a significant increase in the percentage of people in America exhibiting signs of anxiety or depression since the COVID-19 pandemic. Anxiety and depression can have a profound impact on work, relationships, and personal life, so it's important to receive a proper diagnosis in order to take the right steps to manage your mental health.

Depression is a nasty monster that wants to cover you up, place you in the corner, and keep from the world. It is important to understand that you are not the problem. The problem is the problem! Approaching depression as something to fight against, puts you in a position of power. Depression is not an all or nothing battle cured by a magic pill or single treatment. The secret to winning this battle is one behavior at a time. By making small changes and conscious positive choices you can gain ground in the fight against depression and will be surprised at how fast and easy it was to step out into a bright and sunny future.