Depression Counsellor
Lydia Hamilton, MSc, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9L 3W4 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Living with depression can be like wading through mud. Every step requires enormous effort. All the while, the gas tank is empty. For many, the urge is to take to bed, as the world just feels like too much to face. I like to work on the root cause of depression while simultaneously collaborating on small manageable steps to regain confidence and interest in living a valued life. I find that working on what seems to be an unsolvable problem is often the starting point of recovery. My goal is to provide support and guidance that goes beyond just the sense of feeling "better". Rather, my aim is for my client's to thrive, with the newfound capacity to experience joy and happiness.
Depression Counselor
Fern Whitfield, RPC, MPCC
Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling
Available for Online 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 Counsellor
Sharolyn Sloat, PhD, CPBC #1666
Psychologist (Registered with CPBC)
In V9A 5S1 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Dr. Sloat's therapeutic approach* to treating depression stems from her belief that depression is best treated while a person is feeling well. Although she acknowledges that depression should also be treated while acute, she also recognizes that depression tends to be episodic for long term sufferers, and the best way to long term success is to create tools and strategies while well that inoculate against further episodes. In short, Dr. Sloat describes her approach as "Depression Management". *Approach includes CBT, i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Depression Counsellor
Shannon Schubert, MC, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8Z 3E9 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Depression is a debilitating condition, characterized by feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness. People who are experiencing depression my lose interest or pleasure in activities they normally enjoy, lose or gain weight, sleep too much or too little, feel fatigued, and have difficulty concentrating. I use a combination of somatic, cognitive, narrative, and self-focused therapies to unlock your own inner healing strength and potential for change.
Depression Counsellor
Scott Kouri, Ph.D., RCC.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8W 2G9 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Dealing with depression requires that we both lean into the emotions that we are feeling while also making small and steady changes in our daily life. I can help you to learn how to tolerate negative emotions and understand why you might be feeling them. I can also work with you to set up small and achievable goals so that you can take the steps you want in making positive changes in your life.
Depression Counsellor
Dorion Dellabough, M.Ed., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8M 1M6 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
My approach to dealing with depression is to face it on two levels. First, there are the cognitive behavioural treatment options to address the basic skills needed just to get through each day. We will build a strategy together and I will help to keep you on track. Then the real therapy begins. Together, in a safe manner and at an acceptable pace, we will unveil some of your defences and rediscover your trapped potential - the part of you that gives life real meaning and purpose. I truly believe your life means something and that you have purpose.
Depression Counselor
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
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 Counsellor
Lina Branter, MACP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8W 1B3 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Depression tries to protect us in different ways: it isolates us so we don’t have to suffer the pain of rejection. It helps us avoid situations where it perceives vulnerability as too risky. It rationalizes our status quo by telling us we don’t deserve any better. My approach with depression is to make friends with it. What is it protecting you from? What soul-calling is it barring you from? When we understand how depression is serving you, we can start to build some self-compassion and self-acceptance. Once you begin to relate to yourself differently, you can start —slowly and at your own pace—to open up to the world and your own potential. Ready to feel lighter? Let’s get started.
Depression Counsellor
Tricia Toth, BSW, MSW, RSW, RCC
Professional Masters Level Registed Social Worker and Registered Clinical Counselor
In V9G 1A1 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Depression results from a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is not the result of a personal weakness or lack of coping skills. The impairment is real and can result in feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed and in some cases suicidal. Fortunately, depression can be treated with both medication and counseling; the combination usually being most effective. Counselling can help persons who experience depression in providing an outlet for voicing frustrations and obstacles, identifying support avenues, leaning new coping skills and exploring the most recent avenues of treatment. Counselling offers a non-judgemental and confidential sounding board.
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!
Depression Counsellor
Michelle Gay, M.A., RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Certified Consultant, Teacher (BC and TESL Canada)
In V8V 3K8 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
I am available to support at any point in your experience of depression. Recovery from a episode of depression can take time, warmth, patience and small steps. Prevention can involve learning about thought patterns, reducing triggers, plans for action, consultation with other health professionals and lifestyle changes. Some approaches I draw on include, talk therapy, mindfulness, EMDR (eye movement desentization and reprocessing) and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy).
Depression Counsellor
Janice Graham, Ph.D., RCC
Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9C 1E7 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
When you are depressed you may feel sad, weepy, hopeless, helpless, unmotivated, maybe sleep too much or not enough and also lose interest in sexuality, your friends and activities. These feelings last a long time and are really hard on relationships. You may think that you will never be happy again. You may have tried drugs but now want to take charge yourself of the changes you want to feel in your life. Counseling starts with your story of what is happening. I will ask lots of questions to help you get a clear idea of the causes and patterns in your life. We'll work on coping strategies and maybe try therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You'll feel more content with your life.
Depression Counsellor
Marilyn Sundeen, M.C., R.C.C.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9B 3S6 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Those who suffer with Depression know that it is far more than being sad. It is a pall, a darkness, a fog that permeates every part of your existence and sucks the life out of every joy. It is also a complex and complicated knot to untangle. Sometimes depression can be a mask for shame that has been carried from our family of origin. Our work on your experience of Depression will offer practical skills, which can start to ease some of the heaviness. I will also support you to get underneath the pain and discover what is fueling that story and that experience. Any of this will be in concert with, not take the place of, therapeutic medication prescribed by your Doctor.
Depression Counselor
Tim Garner, MC, CCC
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or constantly tired? Are you struggling with a sadness that won't lift, losing interest in things you once loved, or trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts? I get it. Depression is tough. But with the right support, you can find joy again, rediscover motivation, and build resilience. As a clinical counsellor, I'm here to help you reclaim your life with compassionate, results-oriented therapy using proven techniques. Let’s take this journey together. Book your free 15-minute phone consultation today and start moving towards a brighter, more empowered future.
Depression Counsellor
Michele Dolan, MACP, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8L 4P7 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Clients have talked about being down there in ‘the pit’, not being able to see any light, only darkness with no path. You are doing less and less, you are losing motivation to connect with others, or even get out of bed. Using behavioural activation, where we listen to or thoughts instead of our feelings, we can pull ourselves out of the downward spiral of depression. Sometimes that means treating trauma too. With help, imagine someone throws down some tools and materials, we make a plan to build a ladder, and with support and encouragement, you get yourself out of that pit. I know there's a path and I have helped others find it.
Depression Counsellor
Colleen Kelly, M.A, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9G 1A1 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Depression is a clinical diagnosis that goes beyond "just having the blues" for a couple of weeks. Under a physician's care, counselling is indicated as the best treatment alongside medication and/or lifestyle changes. If you are struggling with the symptoms of depression due to a diagnosis of Major Depression; Bipolar depression; Postpartum depression, or Seasonal Affective Depression Disorder (SADD), I use an approach to meet your needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Depth psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Narrative approaches are beneficial modalities that support the resolution of symptoms of depression.
Depression Counsellor
Cally Farr, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8V 3K8 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Depression can actually feed on itself, creating an on-going cycle of paralysis and drain. Through therapy with me, you will learn tools to understand, recognize and manage your depression. Often people have been depressed for so long that they give up ever recovering. We will look at your belief systems and thoughts that keep you stuck, and develop new beliefs and thoughts that can break the cycle.
Depression Counsellor
Geoff Williams, MSW, RCSW, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Clinical Social Worker
In V8Z 1J6 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
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.
Depression Counsellor
Mary Munro, MA, MCouns, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V9A 6Z5 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Depression hurts. It hurts to feel stuck, to feel alone, and to feel out of step with other people. And it hurts not to know how to pull ourselves out of it. When depressed, we often believe that something is deeply wrong with us at a personal level. In counselling, we explore the legitimate reasons why you might be depressed – what in your situation sets you up to feel bad? And we consider what you can do differently to support yourself. It can be challenging to face your difficulties, including both those things you can and cannot change. In counselling, I help you clarify your experience, support you, and help you find confidence and motivation to live life differently.
Depression Counsellor
Gravitate Counselling Inc., MA/M.Ed., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8R 1C2 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
At Gravitate Counselling Inc., all of our counsellors use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in their counselling approach. This means that you can expect your counsellor to actively engage in helping you learn and practice new thought processes and behaviour patterns that can help alleviate the symptoms of depression that you may be experiencing. The counsellors in our group practice offer online video counselling to clients struggling with depression. Each has a unique style, but all of us can help. Looking for a BIPOC counsellor in BC? Chanelle might be the right fit! Are you wanting to improve your self awareness and self compassion? Then Linda might be a great choice!
Depression Counsellor
Maryse Neilson, MSW, RSW
Counsellor and Registered Social Worker
In V8P 3W8 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Nothing can zap joy from life as quickly and devastatingly as depression can. I will help you move through the fog of depression to understand how our perceptions affect our mood and reality and how to shift to a place where we have more control over our reactions, our beliefs and feelings, and ultimately our behaviours. Understanding why we find ourselves in the place we do is important but it is not useful if we don't also develop the skills to move out of harmful and damaging places.
Depression Counsellor
Cory Klath, Cory Klath
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Social Worker
In V8T 4N4 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Just about will experience depression at some point in their lifetime. Sometimes, there is a clear reason for its presence… sometimes it might not make sense. Depression can knock us hard, flatten us out and keep us down. Sadness, unhappiness, unmotivated, helpless, discouraged, hopeless, numb or just feeling empty with no energy… it manifests in all kinds of ways. In my practice, I help people to gain insight into their relationship with depression and develop a personalized approach to get through to the other side. With some help, change is very much possible. You can get up again and move toward different experience in life.
Depression Counsellor
Kathleen Lafferty, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8N 1G4 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Depression includes low mood, feelings of sadness or hopelessness, diminished interest in activities, fatigue, change in appetite or sleeping behaviour, diminished ability to concentrate, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and suicidal ideation. These symptoms cause impairment in an individuals’ social, occupational, or other areas. Therapy for depression typically involves cognitive-behavioural therapy, where thoughts, feelings, and beliefs are investigated, cognitive-restructuring, and learning new skills and coping strategies. At the outcome of therapy, individuals can experience more energy and joy, greater peace, clarity, connectedness, self worth, hope, and improved functioning.
Depression Counsellor
Erin Laird, Erin Laird
Registered Clinical Counsellor
In V8P 1X4 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
Caught under a dark and weighty cloud that affects your thoughts, mood, emotions and behaviour? Maybe you're having trouble concentrating, remembering things or even contemplating suicide. Facing depression can alleviate feelings of sadness, worthlessness, guilt, restlessness, emptiness, irritability (just to name a few!). You may also feel relief from more physical symptoms such as a loss of energy and appetite, aches and pains, and digestive problems. Building on the joy and vitality that you may be overlooking in your life, we will pull you out of your pit of despair and teach you how to walk the path with no giant holes!
Depression Counsellor
Michael Simard, RTC, SEP, RYT
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
In V8R 1B9 - Nearby to Shawnigan Lake.
I believe depression can be the body and mind's way of protesting against aspects of life that are uncomfortable and may not be working anymore. Exploring depression requires patience, gentleness and willingness to wonder what else your life could be. We will look at areas of your life that are successful and work together to find ways to transfer these feelings into all aspects of your life. Depression doesn't have to be a lifelong experience.
You Have Found The Best Therapists for Depression and Mood Issues in Shawnigan Lake, BC.
Are you ready to experience new freedom? Thank you for visiting our British Columbia search of licensed therapists in Shawnigan Lake 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 Shawnigan Lake will help you climb back up and start living your dreams again.
Shawnigan Lake is located in British Columbia, Canada. Shawnigan Lake therapists serve postal code: V0R.