Depression Counselling in Castlegar, BC.

Leading therapy for major depression, bipolar, postpartum depression, SAD and mood disorders in Castlegar, British Columbia.


Jo-Anne Stoltz, Ph. D., RCC
Depression Counsellor

Jo-Anne Stoltz, Ph. D., RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

1237-3rd St., Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 1Y4 | 250-365-3844

I use a Bio-psycho-Social approach to depression, meaning the whole person is taken into account. Together we look at the client’s physical health (diet, sleep, exercise, meds) to assess how the basic functions and systems might be contributing to or protecting from depression. We also explore together their cognitive processes, such as underlying beliefs about themselves. And we look at the emotional and social supports in their lives— is there at least one person they can count on when in distress? I tend to move back and forth organically between two levels: the underlying and historical root causes of depression, and present-day coping skills.

Jordan Maile, Ph.D.
Depression Counselor

Jordan Maile, Ph.D.

Registered Psychologist

Available for Online Therapy

Depression can be a debilitating mental health issue, but the good news is there are excellent therapies out there designed to help treat it! Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments in helping with depression. CBT is a shorter term and skills-based therapy intended to help individuals learn strategies to better manage their mood and improve the quality of their life. I'd be happy to discuss more about CBT for depression with you!

Valentina Chichiniova, RCC, CCC
Depression Counselor

Valentina Chichiniova, RCC, CCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor

Available for Online Therapy

Depression is often associated with negative beliefs about oneself and the world, and EMDR can help to desensitize and reprocess these negative beliefs, leading to a more adaptive and positive worldview. Through the use of bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping, EMDR can help to process the distressing memories and beliefs, reducing the intensity of the emotional response and increasing emotional resilience. By addressing the underlying negative beliefs, EMDR can help to alleviate symptoms of depression and improve overall mood and well-being.

Simon Funnell, MACP, RCC
Depression Counselor

Simon Funnell, MACP, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Available for Online Therapy

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.

Geoff Williams, MSW, RCSW, RCC
Depression Counselor

Geoff Williams, MSW, RCSW, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Clinical Social Worker

Available for Online Therapy

My approach is to work with you to understand all of the many layers of your life which may have caused your depression. Then we can collaboratively develop a plan for getting better, one step at a time. I use therapies such as CBT, ACT, and EMDR as needed to speed your recovery in collaboration with you. Most important is our therapeutic relationship and connection for change you can count on.

Heather Awad, MCP, RCC
Depression Counselor

Heather Awad, MCP, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Available for Online Therapy

Are you struggling to get out of bed, losing interest in once-loved activities or feeling helpless and hopeless? The lethargic and foggy shutdown of depression can make everything in life feel just a few inches out of reach. The good news is that depression is readily treatable. I would be glad to help you explore what is keeping your body stuck in numb disconnection. Next, we form a plan to help you back to your best self. Together we tackle here-and-now symptoms with strategies of mindfulness and CBT, while also untying old knots from the past with emotion-focused and inner-child work. The heaviness of depression is your body asking for care. Are you ready to answer its call?


You Have Found The Best Therapists for Depression and Mood Issues in Castlegar, BC.

Are you ready to experience new freedom? Thank you for visiting our British Columbia search of licensed therapists in Castlegar who specialize in helping people overcome sadness, treat major depression and mood disorders such as bipolar, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Feeling down, lonely, and depressed can affect us at any station in life. Sometimes the cause may be physiological (such as hormonal or due to medication), it may be emotional, environmental, psychological or any combination of the above. Counselling for recovery and restoration from depression by a top rated therapist in Castlegar will help you climb back up and start living your dreams again.

Castlegar is located in British Columbia, Canada. It has a land area of 19.67 square kilometers.  The population of Castlegar is 8,992 people with 3,499 households . The population ranking for Castlegar is #489 nationally and #68 for the province of British Columbia with a density of 408.60 people per sq km. Castlegar therapists serve postal code: V1N.