Depression Counselling in Kitscoty, AB.

Depression is a common human experience, often the result of loss and life stress. Depression may be a normal reaction to an inevitable human experience, but sometimes comes out of the blue and creates major disruption to basic funtioning. Many people respond well to supportive counselling that focuses on improving thinking/behaviour that supports more positive mood. Some people require support addressing issues from the past that require healing and resolution.

When one is depressed the range of thoughts and feelings encompass a wide spectrum. Sadness and despair might be pervasive. One can feel as if they have fallen into a deep dark pit where everything is covered in negativity and hopelessness. In this state, one can feel inadequate, discouraged, unable or unwilling to make decisions. In addition, guilt, shame, profound low self-esteem and loss of interest in relationships, sex, career and even life itself are commonly found. A variety of evidence-based tools, specific to the needs of the individual, applied skillfully at the right time, can dramatically lift one out of that deep, dark pit and help avoid relapse.

Depression can be a difficult challenge to overcome. I particularly enjoy using many strategies from Dr Burns work in the Feeling Good Handbook. Often a combination of taking medication or supplements, practising self help and seeing counselling can lead to significant strides in wellness for at least 80 percent of the population. I would love to help you manage depression

I help people be honest about and express their emotions to become more clear about what is happening for them and to develop of plan of action to reduce the depression symptoms. I find that habit change is an important part of the change process that occurs in the struggle with depression. My intent is to help people get on an upward spiral that helps them move away from the depression and on to happier and more productive lives.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I have been severely clinically depressed several times in my life. I know how it feels to be in a dark hole yet be unable to rise above and function normally again. But I can help. I have been a psychologist since 1986. I know all the techniques and I have a good understanding of the right physical interventions to help you as well. Book a session today by simply going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

Depression is on the rise in not only Canada but around the world. There a variety of reasons why this is - I have come to believe its the rise of a society that is busy and not taking care of themselves emotionally and physically. We are focused on the future and not enough on the present. Counselling allows a person to slow down and be in the present. People can then receive care and support as they walk through their feelings, thoughts and stories of their life.

Our thinking and our behaviors can have a significant impact on our mood. Learning to understand the core beliefs that we carry and how they cause us to engage in distorted thinking can make a difference to our mood and joy in life. Changing our actions, can impact how we feel. Motivation and energy are low - making change difficult! Work with me to determine the best ways to get you back to a point of experiencing joy.

Research has clearly demonstrated that mindfulness-based approaches to depression are so powerful that they can reduce the chances of having a relapse by 50%! That's a big deal. A depressed mind is busy creating all kinds of negative thoughts. Mindfulness-based therapy will teach you a new way to relate to your thoughts. You don't have to believe everything you think! Especially the bad stuff, becuse it's often not true.