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Ph.D., R.Psych

Big Feelings. Tantrums. Meltdowns. Acting out. Sibling Rivalry. Screen-time battles. Middle of the night wakings. And the list goes on. If parenting your toddler or young child feels hard to you right now, that's because…

M.A., RCC

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…

When explaining my approach, I often ask the question, “Who are you”? It’s a tricky one, isn’t it? No matter how hard we try, our stories rarely can sum it all up. Inevitably, something is discounted, left out, or…

M.A., CCC

What would it take to remember our worth? How complete and loving and lovable we are? Welcome and thank you for being here. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy…

M.S.W., RSW

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…

Ph.D., RCC

If you are considering to begin counselling or making a decision about which therapist might be right for you, I hope this website will be an informative starting point. If you still feel uncertain after reading through…

MCP, RCC-ACS

Hi there, I’m Rupinder and I am an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC specializing in healing from grief, relieving anxiety and depression, supporting with relationship issues, and coping with…

M.Ed., RCC

If you're suffering through a loss, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed or stuck, I'm an Registered Clinical Counsellor who specializes in helping people navigate even their most challenging emotions, felt experiences…

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…

M.A., RCC

About Me My practice is grounded in an approach that is holistic and collaborative. I believe that all people have the ability to heal and grow. I offer my clients support and guidance to access and trust their inner…

M.S.W., RSW

About Me I offer virtual sessions for individual and couples therapy. I am a fervent advocate for addressing the root causes of individuals' and couples' issues and firmly believe that every story deserves to be heard…

Ph.D., R.Psych

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…

M.Couns., RCC

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…

Uncover Your Potential on Life's Journey! Are you overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loneliness or low self-esteem? Are you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you—whether it’s people-pleasing, avoidance, procrastination…

M.A., RCC

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…

MCP, RCC

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 I’m Dani and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Director at Skylark Counselling! I have worked in the counselling field for over a decade and have had the pleasure of gaining hands-on experience across…

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…

M.C., RCC

What I most love in this world is to see people thriving as they live their most authentic life. I understand that may of us us have grown up in a way hasn't supported us to be our authentic self. Often we are surround…

M.Couns., RCC

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…

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…

MCP, RCC

Whether you are having difficulty maintaining connections with people around you, dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or struggling to move on from unfinished business of the past, I want to help you make sense of…

MCP, RCC

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’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…

Ed.D., CCC

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 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…

If you find yourself feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many people navigate life by pushing through—staying busy, striving for perfection, or numbing emotions with substances, food, or…

M.Ed., RCC

It’s no small thing to open up the deepest and scariest parts of ourselves. Just showing up to a therapy session can be a nervous process, and working towards healing takes bravery. I want to be the person that walks…

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl. In my practice, I offer a supportive space where you can confront life’s fundamental questions—identity, freedom…

Downtown Counsellors

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.