Depression Counselling in Strathroy, ON.

Depression leads to disconnection: disconnection from the closest people who love you, from your environment, from your own feelings and emotions and ultimately from being engaged in life. Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness are the earmarks for depression. I have a very high rate of success working with people with depression. My approach is eclectic.

All experience some form of depression at one point in their life or another. You are definitely not alone here. Whether the depression shows itself as constant sadness, an inability to move, or anger and frustration, it can be extremely overwhelming and difficult to deal with. It is my goal to help you overcome the depression and the painful effects of it by discovering it's roots and working through chopping it down. I will also aid in discovering or rediscovering your unique strengths, skills and ambitions in order to plant new productive, inspirational roots of joy, happiness, and freedom.

So many people suffer from depression in today's society. The recent COVID-19 Pandemic has made an already debilitating situation more challenging. If you find yourself feeling pessimistic about yourself, the future and the world, please know that there are proven strategies that can help. Working together, we can find strategies to manage your thoughts and feelings and build a more positive and optimistic life. Types of approaches that might be used include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy.

I’ve been helping people lead more intentional lives for over 20 years. Depression can cause you to feel lonely, helpless, and confused. I’m trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, developmental models,and anxiety and depression management. I will support you in creating a set of tools to help you manage your depression. Most importantly, you're a distinctive person, with distinctive needs. My goal is to work with you as a unique individual, and focus on YOUR goals.

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.

My approach to depression counseling is client-centered and psychodynamic, helping men explore the deeper emotional patterns and unconscious influences that contribute to their struggles. Depression often stems from unresolved emotions, past experiences, and internalized beliefs that shape self-perception and relationships. In therapy, we work together to uncover these underlying factors, helping you gain self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier coping strategies. By addressing the root causes—not just the symptoms—you can break free from negative cycles, improve emotional well-being, and cultivate a greater sense of purpose and connection.

Hello and welcome. Are you experiencing low mood, low energy, and/or low motivation? Are many of your thoughts self-critical in nature? I will listen to your experiences, thoughts, and emotions. I will guide you through exercises and techniques (often somatic or compassion-based) that build confidence, improve mood, and shift self-criticism to self-compassion.

Depression can be debilitating for an individual to live with as it takes over their life and is not something they asked to have and are confused with why they can't get out of the rut. As a therapist, I know it is important to start where the client is at as well as recognize when implementing strategies of change is important. My approach is to offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy where you will learn coping skills and in a safe environment be exposed to situations that will increase your self awareness to the point you are able to manage the emotions.

If you’re feeling down, having trouble enjoying things you used to, sleeping changes (sleeping too much or not enough), changes in your appetite (too much or not enough), or just feeling lethargic, you might want to see a psychotherapist and might feel depressed. Through CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, you can see life in a better light, and get back to the life you want to. Book a free 15-minute consultation to start your healing journey.

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.

Sometimes we just don’t feel quite right. We can feel stress and change mounting out of our control. Maybe this is a feeling you have had before, or maybe it is a new feeling. Either way, we can help you to navigate this by working on understanding why it is happening, learning skills to cope, and resolving its root causes. Contact us and we can help you on a path to feeling more connect to life and to yourself again.

Learning to talk about your symptoms of depression can open doors to a deeper and more compassionate relationship with yourself. Managing and understanding what lies beneath your symptoms of depression can help you open the doors to feelings that you didn't realize you were holding onto... feelings that need a voice, and that are screaming for your attention but can't be heard under the weight of your depression. I can help you safely explore your emotions, implement the changes you can, and learn to have a stronger relationship with yourself.

Warmer weather is here; days are getting lighter and sunnier, yet you feel heavy and dark inside. Are you feeling weak, not motivated and with a sense of worthlessness? Do you ever think of yourself as "not being good enough"? You may be suffering from depressive-like symptoms. Adela may help you explore ways of managing your symptoms, while getting at the root of your problem. Adela's therapeutic skills, combined with appropriate exercises, both mental and physical, may be useful in facilitating your springing into life.