Depression Counselling in Kent, BC.

“I can't eat and I can't sleep. I'm not doing well in terms of being a functional human, you know?” (Ned Vizzini). Depression is hard to put into word; It is more than mere sadness. it can feel like a weight of tiredness that makes everyday tasks strenuous, requiring so much effort. In the midst of depression it can feel like two things are true: it will never end, and there is nothing that I can do. Fortunately, neither of these are true. Counselling helps people make sense of what they are going through. More than insight, however, counselling gives people the tools that they need to start taking steps to emerge from depression. And people do emerge; the cloud does eventually lift.

Chart the changes from negativity, anger or depression to a more desired state of well being. Carey will help you problem solve and develop lifestyle skills which improve self esteem. Sessions focus on furthering the development of healthy changes in your thoughts and behaviors that lead to overal wellness. Through effective counselling methods, Carey will help you practice the antidotes to stress and depression. Approaches include narrative and cognitive behavioral therapy, Satir, solution focused and some expressions of art therapy.

The good news, depression can be managed. I would help the client to learn about their depression including how to manage their depression through the implementation of differing wellness techniques. A balance of overall wellness is necessary to help manage depression. The implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy helps manage and challenge distorted cognitive thinking and behaviors. The form of therapy used can help to shift consciousness which helps to evoke change and ongoing growth and development. The analogy of an iceberg is a great way to define and outline what's taking place within an individual suffering in silence with depression.

MY APPROACH TO COUNSELLING FOR DEPRESSION STARTS WITH A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF ITS OCCURRING: Small amount of stress can be managed easily and may not negatively impact your health, however, too much stress can contribute to worsening depression and anxiety, because high levels of stress increase adrenaline levels which makes it impossible for you to slow down, unwind and rejuvenate. That is when I come in to support you. I work together with you to identify the most challenging situations and find ways to manage them, determine how to discard your inner critic, develop tools to decrease stress, replace negative coping skills with positive ones, so that you gain your life back...

I know all about the deep darkness of depression and how to climb out of it. Depression can be brutal and isolating. First we need to be witnessed and understood in our pain in a safe comfortable non-judgemental space. Then we can learn tools and strategies to face the things that seem impossible to face. I will support you to take the steps necessary to improve your depression.

In depression counseling, I work collaboratively with you to understand what's contributing to your depression—whether life circumstances, relationship patterns, past experiences, or feeling disconnected from what matters. Depression often involves losing touch with meaning and purpose, so together we'll explore what gives your life significance and how to reconnect with those things. We develop a practical, step-by-step plan tailored to your situation. This might involve challenging thoughts that keep you stuck, processing difficult emotions, or rediscovering activities that once brought satisfaction. Our therapeutic relationship provides steady support as you navigate this. Clients report gradually regaining energy, hope, and a sense that life feels worthwhile again

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 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)

Depression can impact several or all elements of a persons life. It can leave a person feeling debilitated, helpless and isolated. It can be chronic, or situational and can range from mild - severe. My approach to working with clients who experience depression is to provide a compassionate and caring environment that gently encourages them to understand the root of the depression and factors that impact it, both negative and positive. We do this together with the hope in mind that by understanding, addressing and healing the hurts, we can understand the linkage between the depression in order to re-frame it and renew a sense of hopefulness.

As someone who has a history of depression personally and intergenerationally, I am well aware of the great challenges and opportunities for growth that this experience can bring. For those struggling with depression, healing can feel elusive, as if nothing will ever work. It often requires a wider lens, an eye for patterns and a deeply supportive and holistic orientation to shift this dynamic. My approach comes from my years of experience moving through and finally out of my own depression and integrating the ancestral patterns that laid the foundation for it in my life. I now come to you with a wide-reaching tool kit to support you in your journey.

Depression is very common amongst a lot of people. Most of us go through various ups and downs in our life, and sometimes we need a little help getting through a down period. When a client is depressed, similar to when a client is angry, I would help them in determining the root cause of the depression as it is critical for treatment planning. Once determined, we would discuss a treatment plan together that is realistically attainable. I would empower my client to recognize their strengths and abilities to manage their depression, such as looking at similar situations from their past that they have managed successfully.