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- If you're looking for virtual counselling, you can still select a specific city if you prefer working with a counsellor from that area, or leave it blank to see options form all cities in BC.
Approach Used
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If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many people learn to cope by pushing through, staying busy, striving for perfection, or turning to food, substances, or distraction to get by…
Renee Bartkiewicz is both a Registered Clinical Counsellor and an Art Therapist. In her inclusive, creative, and collaborative practice, she sees individuals that present with a variety of issues. It is Renee's goal to…
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions. This can include any problematic emotions or problems that have become barriers to…
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and in those moments, being truly seen and heard matters most. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, a sense of meaninglessness, or a challenge unique to your journey, I look…
You deserve a space where you feel truly heard, valued, and empowered to explore what matters most to you. In our work together, we’ll focus on issues where you may feel stuck or unfulfilled in life. I specialize in…
I take a compassionate, authentic and non-judgmental approach when working with clients. My hope is that counselling can be a place in which you feel safe to explore yourself and your experiences, find solace and meaning…
Hi, my name is Anna! I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC, and I have worked with a wide range of client presenting concerns, including acute, chronic, and complex trauma, depression and anxiety…
How connected do you feel? To others? To yourself? As a therapist, I emphasize the relationship and connection to one's body and mind through a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, holistic lens. Feeling stuck is…
With over a decade of experience as a clinical counsellor, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and transitions. My commitment lies in creating a secure, non-judgmental, and confidential…
Whether you have been struggling with long-term mental illness, feeling depressed or anxious lately, or experiencing difficulties with families or partners, I am here to hear you out and hold hands with you through your…
If you here are looking for a therapist chances are you feel there are aspects of your life that are not as they should be. Perhaps you are in a cycle where your efforts are not producing the change you want, or maybe…
Curious about therapy but feeling a bit overwhelmed about where to start? Let's walk through it together. Finding someone who seems like a good fit for you is an important start. But reflecting on what you'd like to get…
I currently have a waitlist for new clients - please email me if you would like to be contacted when I have availability to offer. Life is really hard and often painful. We all need support to find our way through this…
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break? You don’t have to go through this alone. My name is Shima, and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with over 10 years of…
Douglas Matear is a Canadian Certified Counsellor providing Individual Counselling to adults, teens, and children. He has a Master in Counselling Psychology and a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Policy. Douglas…
Hi, I’m Scott! I have worked in the counselling field for 20+ years. I have assisted children, youth, families, and adults struggling with mental health issues, substance use, trauma, anger, and grief. I use a…
NOTE: I currently provide online and in-person therapy services When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, it can be difficult to know what direction to take or how to make sense of what is happening. My therapeutic work…
Are you feeling stuck in the same unhelpful patterns? Is it becoming more and more difficult to live through anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm? Reaching out can be hard, but it's the first step towards living a…
I know you're here because you want to clear up your stuckness. You may have tried counselling before and you are looking for something different, to get the results you want. You're not alone and I have set out to offer…
Hi, my name is Rebeka and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Skylark Counselling! My desire to serve the community in which I grew up in has always been important to me. I have worked at overdose prevention sites…
If you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, you are not alone. Life can be difficult to navigate, and sometimes, we need a little extra support. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, ADHD/ADD, addiction, trauma…
I offer virtual counselling for adults and young adults across British Columbia. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, compassionate care and is intended to be a space where you can show up as you are, without…
Counselling can be a way to grow while facing difficult circumstances. It can also be about building resources or heading in a new direction. In each case, you have the opportunity to become more yourself. Whatever your…
Hello! My name is Kaitlin and I’m an RCC with the BCACC with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. I’m a former middle school teacher who pivoted toward mental health…
Hi there, I'm Clayton! I've been working as a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC for over a decade and have had the opportunity to work with people through many walks of life. I focus on processing significant…
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and over 7 years of experience in the eating disorder field. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating eating disorders…
My clients have described me as having a calm, kind, quiet, and confident energy. I’ve been told that I ask good and sometimes hard questions to nudge you towards the root of your struggles. I approach all things with…
I’ve had a passion for helping others as long as I can remember, and would be honoured to support you in navigating the unavoidable challenges of life. Building a trusting, empathetic connection with my clients is at the…
Life can become challenging, leaving us feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, and fear. Our experiences shape how we see the world and the way we live in it. These experiences throughout our lives have a way of…
Hi, I’m Heather and I bring many years of experience with me as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor for other mental health professionals. I work with people to help figure out what is at the root of their distress…
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Depression Counsellors
Depression is the most common psychological condition, and most people experience it at one point or another in their lives.
Symptoms of depression include lethargy, low self esteem, a feeling of sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety, dysphoric mood and even suicidal thoughts. People who are depressed usually feel a lack of energy and a lack of pleasure and they may be agitated or irritable.
Since there are so many causes to depression, which boils down to a natural response to life experiences (a defence mechanism), each situation warrants a thorough investigation into the exact catalyst. Depending on what causes a specific incidence of depression, a treatment plan can be developed to help the individual deal with his or her emotions.
Some people are predisposed to depression in that it can run in the family. In many cases, it is learned when someone is constantly exposed to it.
Counselling can help a person to adapt to life changes that are causing grief, particularly with bereavement or marital issues. Systemic therapy is helpful in family therapy, where the efforts of the whole family can help the individual. Psychodynamic therapy helps a person to find the hidden psychological defences that cause problems to manifest. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the problem at hand, providing solutions to day-to-day issues and finding ways to restructure negative thought patterns.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who has training and experience in depression counselling you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.