When you feel you reached the nadir in your despair, it can be difficult to see hope. Depression is a lonely disease, but you do not have to face it alone.
Depression is a serious and very common mental health challenge. Here are a few quick facts:
The 3rd leading cause of disease burden worldwide: Depression
The expected leading cause of disease burden by 2030: Depression
Mortality rate for people with depression: 1.4 times the general population. (Mood Disorders Society of Canada, 2021, p. 5)
Get the life you want that is more meaningful and fulfilling. Get the tools, skills and strategies that can help you feel happier and excited about life again. Feeling sad and sluggish? Not feeling like you are excited about anything...life is blah? is depression causing issues in your relationships? Understand the cycle of depression and learn ways to break that cycle.
Counsellor/Therapist, M.Ed, RP (Qualifying), RCC, CCC
I work with individuals when their life is feeling numb - you're not feeling the joyful moments fully and everything else feels like one dull moment. Life feels stuck and you feel stuck. I support individuals in understanding themselves and their needs better to live a life that is meaningful to them. *Free 15 min Consultation Phone Call*
Therapy focuses on identifying and breaking cognitive patterns that fuel negative thinking with an integrative and holistic approach to target physical, psychological, physiological, social, behavioural, and motivational factors that co tribute to depressive symptoms. Behavioural activation, reframing negative thinking, and engaging in healthy living can be integral to treatment.
We are person-centred with the existential-humanistic lens. Psychotherapy is effective in improving life satisfaction and mental well-being. These psychotherapy modalities are well established in the empirical evidence regarding increasing resiliencies and post-treatment life satisfaction.
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Have you been struggling to find fulfillment in life? And perhaps find it difficult to engage in tasks that you would usually enjoy? Depression is common among males and females and can be debilitating due to having thoughts and emotions that delay wellbeing. The therapeutic process involves examining some of the thoughts and emotions that maintain the depression. We also focus on behaviours that exacerbate the depression and what you could change in order to move away from the type of life that delays healing.
Through collaborative discussions and experiential exercises, such as diary keeping, derived from the cognitive behavioural model, I give you the opportunity to see how behaviours, thoughts, and feelings are interrelated, which can be extremely helpful in overcoming the vicious cycle of depression.
Feeling Down and Hopeless? Find Hope Again with The Woods Counselling
At The Woods Counselling, I specialize in helping individuals overcome depression and rediscover joy in their lives through online therapy. Depression can feel isolating and overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone.
How I Can Help:
Understanding Your Depression: Together, we'll explore the root causes of your depression and develop personalized strategies to manage symptoms effectively.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a powerful tool we'll use to identify negative thought patterns and cultivate healthier coping mechanisms, breaking the cycle of depression.
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: I offer mindfulness and relaxation techniques tailored to help manage stress and anxiety, which often exacerbate depression symptoms.
Building Self-Compassion: Depression can be harsh on self-esteem. I'll guide you in cultivating self-compassion and developing a positive self-image.
Finding Joy and Meaning: We'll work together to identify activities and relationships that bring you joy and purpose, helping you reconnect with what matters most in your life.
You Deserve to Feel Better:
Depression shouldn't rob you of happiness. I provide a supportive and confidential space to explore your challenges and develop a personalized plan for your recovery journey.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Schedule a free consultation today to discuss how online therapy at The Woods Counselling can help you overcome depression and rebuild a life filled with hope and joy.
Elysia Bronson at The Woods Counselling: Your Partner in Overcoming Depression and Rediscovering Joy through Online Therapy
Depression often accompanies ADHD. A life time of experiencing struggles with self regulation, masking symptoms, feeling hopeless and without proper support can lead to depression. I use CBT and DBT to help support individuals reframe negative thoughts, while coaching encouraging behaviour change to facilitate motivation, in order to help you meet your goals.
7 Years Experience
