Depression Counselling in Streetsville, ON.

Depression is not pleasant. People who suffer from depression probably do not want to stay in a depressive state, but they lack the tools to move out of the negativity. Coming to a therapist when you are feeling depressed is the first step to overcoming these emotions. It means that you are ready to change your pattern of thoughts and behaviours and are willing to seek help to assist you in doing so. Together we can make a plan to help you identify when you are moving towards a depressive state and keep you from going down the unwanted path. We can help you identify the things in life that influence you positively and work towards focusing on the things that give you strength.

Depression is not only about feeling sad - it can leave you feeling irritable, tired, it can affect your ability to concentrate, and small tasks can sometimes feel insurmountable. Sometimes it's a feeling of emptiness inside that can be hard to describe. Life does not have to feel like this - you CAN work through depression, and feel more like your old self again. CBT is highly effective in treating depression - best of all, there are no side effects, and the skills that you learn can last a lifetime.

The fog of depression is often an isolating blackness, a heavy cloud that obscures the sunlight, casting shadows in all areas of our lives. You don’t have to endure this journey alone. In our sessions I will join you in this journey and sit with you in the darkness. Together we will navigate a safe path towards hope and healing knowing that even in the darkest moments you won’t be alone.

People are often faced with moments of sadness which can sometimes lead to chronic sadness. My work with clients could involve deep reprocessing of certain memories related to depression which allow clients new insights into how to face their depression. Further to this, by guiding clients on their recovery from depression, we are able to pinpoint aspects that must be addressed to help the recovery process which may include mindfulness, thoughts, and/or behaviors.

Depression can be very painful, but I believe there is hope and that people do not need to stay this way. Along with medical reasons, I believe that depression is the result of certain thought patterns. I help people take a look at their automatic thought patterns, assumptions, and schemas (core beliefs about themselves), and empower them to see that they can chose to think differently. When people are able to change their negative thought patterns for more realistic ones, their emotions and behaviours begin to improve as well.

The warm summer sun can feel impossible to remember when you are looking out into freezing snow-scape and it can be hard to imagine the sun shining again when the world feels drab and cold. You may feel hopelessly stuck in life or unable to move out of the mindset that has dominated you for so long? Allow me to help you make sense of your feelings and work with you to make meaning of the emotions that have kept you feeling this way. The forecast has a tendency to change when you can open yourself to the possibility of seeing the sun again, let me help you to warm up your world. .

My approach to Depression Counseling focuses on providing a compassionate and supportive environment where you can explore your feelings and experiences without judgment. Utilizing evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques, I tailor each session to address your unique needs and challenges. Our work together aims to help you identify and change negative thought patterns, build coping strategies, and foster resilience. By empowering you to regain control over your life and emotions, my goal is to guide you toward a brighter, more hopeful future. Take the first step towards reclaiming your happiness and well-being—book an appointment with us today an

Depression is very foggy and envelops the mind, creating a shadow over every aspect of one's life. It is a silent struggle that can leave one feeling isolated, hopeless, and disconnected from the world. Depression knows no boundaries, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. It is not simply passing sadness but a profound and persistent emptiness that saps away joy and vitality. Yet, within the depth of despair, resilience and strength are waiting to be discovered. With support, understanding, and a psychotherapist's guidance, those grappling with depression can find a glimmer of light, reclaiming a sense of self and rediscovering the balance in life.

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.

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.

Depression is problematic in several ways and can feel impossible to break out of. My goal for working with clients struggling with depression is to start imagining a better future. My interest lies in getting to know my clients specifically, because while there may be some general truths about depression treatment, the more specific we can tailor the healing, the more it will fit and sustain itself.

Depression can steal your joy, but you don't have to fight it alone. I use my background in medicine, psychology, and public health to create a personalized approach to fight depression alongside you. Together, we'll explore what might be contributing to your feelings, address any physical aspects, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. With my guidance, you'll learn tools to manage negative thoughts, build resilience, and rediscover the joy in life. Let's work together to get you back on the path to feeling your best.

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.

Depression can make even the simplest tasks feel insurmountable. Working with a psychotherapist, you will learn essential skills and coping strategies that empower you to manage and alleviate depressive symptoms. Recovery from depression is a gradual process, but with the support of a skilled psychotherapist, you can regain control of your life. We help you set realistic goals, build self-esteem, and enhance your problem-solving abilities. By understanding the underlying causes of your depression and developing practical tools to cope with stress and emotional challenges, you can begin to see improvements in your mood and overall well-being.

Depression can be situational or come in waves. When it arrives, it can creep in unexpectedly leading us to feel like something is just wrong with us. It's something we can have, not something we are. And just like any other illness, we can treat depression with understanding its symptoms and where is stems from. We can learn coping skills and tools to intervene the depression and work towards new hope. It can feel defeating at times, but I want to be there to support you to keep moving forward.

The common symptoms of depression can be crippling. Many try to be brave or stick it out and hope it will go away. Without treatment, episodes often increase in frequency and severity. Without depression treatment, episodes can last for years. Shauna works with you to create a depression recovery plan that fits your life and reflects your experience. Her depression treatment clinic uses evidence-based therapies, such as DBT and CBT, along with a holistic approach to making you well, including yoga, exercise, art therapy, and exercise walks.

Depression can rob you of pleasure, motivation, sleep, appetite, energy and the ability to concentrate or work. It can make you feel badly about yourself and feel hopeless. I can assist you in navigating through these turbulent waters through a CBT approach to therapy. My approach to therapy will assist you to discover new solutions or healing, work with the root cause of your depression where possible and assist you to celebrate your life more fully. Moreover, my approach will help you in building new ways of thinking, feeling and behaving to reclaim the life you so desire. Allow me to walk that journey to recovery with you. You can find meaning and purpose once again.

At Pathways Counselling & Life Coaching, Mississauga, we have a group of therapists who are highly trained and experienced in treating depression. Life issues can sometimes become overwhelming and we find our inner voice filled with negative statements an we sometimes experience feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and worthlessness. If this occurs we can help to guide you through this maze of thoughts and emotions, breaking through to a place of inner stability and self-assurance, no longer at the mercy of these thoughts, but rather able to access new skills to regulate these thoughts and emotions.

The thoughts and depth of sadness or lack of emotion is a very difficult thing to experience, especially on your own. Depression is one of those things that can take over your life - your mental health, your job, your relationship, and your enjoyments in life. The symptoms can leave you feeling "paralzyed" and very stuck in life. Most of all, it can leave you feeling alone. I work a lot with my clients on navigating and managing the very difficult symptoms of depression. This means work on current (and even past) issues, and finding your own, individualized treatment plan to conquer these symptoms. Everyone's needs are different, and I'm here to help and listen and work through it with you.

Depression is often the result of loss. It comprises a myriad feelings of despair and isolation and loneliness and lethargy which sever us from loved ones who we feel don't understand. So we don't talk ..or don't want to talk. Only if that depression would just go away. It can be a chemical imbalance from a family history or from reactive loss, it still isolates us. My approach is to help you feel you can trust to talk and explore the source of the "disconnect". I will listen without judging and guide you to express the "hidden" feelings that congregate into "depression". Gradually you will begin to understand and learn effective ways to handle and manage the various feelings of depression.

Hope Centered Counselling has a lot of experience working with Anxiety and Depression. We know that often holding space is all someone can handle on a bad day. The darkness sometimes just feels like too much. We know that asking our clients to make big changes in their life to get better just doesn’t cut it. Baby steps are necessary to start the journey to recovery together. We know its hard and some days there’s nothing in the tank, but we really do care about what you are going through and have the capacity to hold space for you through the journey until you turn a corner. You just don’t have to be alone anymore if you find the right therapist to share the walk with you. We care!

I have seen many clients who have either given up or whom are on the verge giving up on, what many claim is ‘everything’…. Nothing seems to be of interest to them. Nothing really is happening in life that they want to talk about. But the persistent sadness and lack of personal drive becomes a constant burden and the constant persistence of everyone telling them to get out of their ‘funk’ is starting to take its toll. Using Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, guided meditation, mindfulness, and other strategies we work to successfully get clients “out of this rutt” and truly realize their potential.

Booo depression!!! 👎👎 But also, yay depression!??? 🤔 Depression is one of the most insidious of mental health challenges because it can rob you of the very things needed to counteract it. It can also be an important gauge that something in your life needs a tune-up! Like, today! Our first steps forward will be to make it crystal clear that, You Are Not Your Depression. Together we will identify the tactics and tricks its being using in order to maintain its presence in your life. We'll also discover just what it's doing there in the first place and why it's been sticking around. Together we'll begin to shine a light on something that would much rather prefer you remained in the dark!

Sadness is a common emotion. However, when sadness lingers in our lives, is long term, and affects our day to day life, then it is something to be addressed. I help clients to take steps towards reducing depression through related actions. Alongside this, I work with clients to understand how the depression is controlling them and what strategies we might consider to reduce this control. For example, clients often find it helpful to engage with others, challenge their thinking, consider their past positive experiences, and consider changes to their environment to begin to feel more and more positive emotions and less depressed.

If you find yourself caught in a cycle of feeling stuck, sad, hopeless, and emotionally drained, with a loss of interest and growing self-frustration, know that you are not alone. Depression can be exhausting, but the good news is that it is treated. Drawing upon evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), I will work with you to not only help you learn new coping skills, but also take you into and through difficult emotions - to increase your self-awareness and reduce feelings of helplessness.