Depression Counselling in Niagara on the Lake, ON.

Depression not only affects your mood state, but also your -- *behavior, *the way you look at yourself, *relationship with people around you and *physical and organic function. Gestalt therapy emphasizes your capacity to develop your potential. In therapy with me change will take place through the relational experience, and increased awareness, this process, is what gives meaning to discovery to you. In Gestalt therapy, what is considered is your totality, a combination of your sensorial, affective, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions (Brownell, 2010). Studies show that the patients treated with Gestalt demonstrated fewer depressive symptoms following the intervention.

Depression can be a powerful force that can greatly impact our day to day. Depression can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, a lack of energy, or even numbness. You may feel stuck in previous patterns of behavior, or like you are running on ‘autopilot’. As a therapist, I know the impacts of these experiences, and I strive to work with you to better understand the depression, so that you can navigate it and develop the necessary tools to manage it. Connect with me today for a free consultation to begin your healing journey and move towards fulfillment, connection, and joy.

When working to treat depression, I like to focus on a holistic approach, targeting all aspects of healing from the physical to the mental to the spiritual. Depression manifests differently for everyone so we will work together to target your triggers, your motivators, and a balance between responsibilities and fun, creating a life worth living for you.

Depression can be mild moderate or severe. It need not be severe in order to ask for help. Wherever your depression is along the continuum of severity, we can work together to develop strategies to help you work toward rediscovering motivation, increase energy levels, let go of the tendency to dwell on negative thoughts and feel more connected in your life and your relationships.

Depression presents in various forms and has many different features. When working with me, you will find that space is created to explore the experience of depression, its influence on different aspects of your life, and how you can work through these challenges as they arise. If you are hoping to find solace in your experience, I invite you to contact me for a free consultation to see if we would be a good fit.

Depression is a struggle to manage for may people. You are not alone in your questions, struggle or Journey in understanding your experience with depression. Depression can result from something or a situation occurring to or around people, or on other occasions may simply be occurring. Understanding how your experience with depression may be effecting you, and how you can continue on a journey of change, can be done though therapy modalities of embodiment and talk therapy. Movement can be offered to support your understanding of how depression maybe impacting you- body, mind and heart to help you choose your healing journey.

The quagmire of depression can feel impossible to escape. Getting started is the hardest. In counselling we first explore ways you might change the situation. Initially you may not succeed. But even the effort will energize you and may lead to other actions, other arenas where you have more options. You will learn something new. Best of all you will feel more alive, more involved with other people and with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & it's offshoots are well-tested approaches to changing depression by altering your actions or expanding your thoughts. Another approach, Mindfulness, can give a broader perspective. Counselling helps you explore and discover what works for you.

While we all have days where we feel sad and 'depressed', if it goes on day after day so that negative thoughts make us feel exhausted, powerless, empty, discouraged and hopeless, then we need help. Leaving depression untreated can lead to several physical and mental complications and even suicide. Fortunately, trained counsellors can assist us in retraining our mind and teach us new skills to challenge depressive thinking so that we can lead a confidently depression free life.

My therapy sessions are used to teach strategies designed to help people better cope with negative thoughts or process difficult experiences. I focus on identifying cycles, triggers and patterns towards effective healing. I work with clients that are experiencing situational, chronic or acute episodes of depression that are short or long term at this stage in their life.

Depression can affect people in lots of different ways. It is more than just being sad or having the blues. It affects one’s mental state and all aspects of one’s life. Mastora focuses on changing negative styles of thinking and behaving and re-purposing the thinking process toward a more positive response. In addition she focuses on understanding and working through personal relationships that may cause or make depression worse.

When life becomes too much, it’s easy to become socially withdrawn and mentally disconnected from the world around us. It can feel like you're stuck and don't know how to get out. But you’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate these concerns alone. Seeking help is a strength and a great first step in the right direction to prioritizing your mental wellness and taking back control over your life.

I can offers a safe space to explore and understand the underlying causes, negative thought patterns, and emotional challenges of the depression you are going through. Through various therapeutic approaches, I can help you gain effective coping strategies, develop healthier thought patterns, and build resilience. I have 12 years of experience helping clients manage and thrive through depression.

Depression is a result of non-processed grief, which itself comes from a sense of loss. It is the mechanism through which the mind tries to “take it easy” and focus on the loss. However, in today’s society, we do our best to avoid it or even deny it. Sometimes, we take the easy way of medication so that we do not face this darkness inside. A successfully therapy accompanies the client through this journey of introspection and creates supportive environment in which the client faces the loss. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Grey Matters International, Inc. and the work of Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D. handles depression and other emotional disorders in a very unique way. Most of therapy or counseling processes utilize validation, unconditional positive regard, and reframing as common techniques to get someone to heal from their depression. Though this can be helpful, it rarely fixes the core problem behind it and for tough cases we then refer them usually to a psychiatrist for medication which can have tons of side effects. Instead, why not try a natural and arguably more effective way to not just change your mind, but change the brain--where the depression is rooted. Contact us at kevin@kevinflemingphd.com.

Depressive symptoms include deep sadness or hopelessness that persists for an extended period of time and has multiple impacts on affected individuals. It can greatly hinder an individual's capacity to engage in everyday activities. Fortunately, the effects of depression are highly treatable through therapy, which can serve as a potent remedy. Therapy can help you determine which negative or distorted thought patterns lead to the helplessness and hopelessness that come with depression and set realistic goals that enable you to enhance your emotional well-being. You will regain a sense of control and pleasure in life while incorporating enjoyable, fulfilling activities back into your life.

In depression counseling and treatment, my approach centers on creating a compassionate and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood. By integrating various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness techniques, I collaborate with clients to explore the root causes of their depression and develop personalized strategies for healing and growth. Through this process, clients gain insight into their thought patterns, learn effective coping skills, and develop resilience to better manage their symptoms. By addressing depression holistically, clients not only experience relief from their distress but also cultivate a sense of empowerment, self-awareness, and hope for a brighter future.