Depression Therapists in Victoria, BC
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NeurAlive Counselling & Neurofeedback
Counsellor
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We help people meet their mental health & wellness goals by offering an array of counselling & neurofeedback services from our beautiful office spaces in Fernwood & Langford, as well as online. With several decades of combined experience, our growing team of Reg. Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists & Interns specialize in supporting children, youth, adults & couples through trauma, grief/loss, major life transitions, relational challenges, anxiety,
depression
, & addictions. They are adaptive with their approaches & utilize modalities including EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness/Somatic therapies, IFS, Art/Play/Nature-based therapies, & more.
Not accepting new clients
Mattie Walker
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer counselling for many different challenges including: anxiety,
depression
, trauma, gender-based/sexualized violence, gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ2+,and grief/ loss.
Safe, approachable counselling. In our work, together we will co-create effective solutions for you to feel better, gain new insights, and work towards change. The counselling process is about relationship; I believe that forming a safe, genuine, and respectful helping relationship can assist in facilitating real and important change in individuals' lives.
Victoria, BC V8T
Not accepting new clients
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Monika Brandstaetter
Licensed Professional Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In my practice, I work with adults struggling with various issues from anxiety,
depression
and eating issues, to trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. We all have our own history of experiences, and we tend to react in specific ways under stress. While our response was likely our best option in the past, it may not be adaptive now. I can help you resolve past traumas, learn to accept what is, and move forward from there - developing ways to a fuller and more satisfying life.
Hayley Guyn
Psychiatric Nurse, RPN
Verified
Verified
My approach to counselling is, first and foremost, kind and compassionate. I am a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, and a counsellor with a wide range of experience. I believe that mental health clients require an approach that blends skill and kindness. This is the approach I take, in working with clients who have a variety of issues, including:
depression
, anxiety, PTSD, autism, addiction, OCD, and other conditions.
Your Path Counselling
Counsellor, PhD, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified
Verified
We provide affordable counselling for anxiety,
depression
, self-esteem, communication, relationship issues, childhood traumas, recovery from abuse and more.
Are you looking for affordable, high-quality, professional and accessible counselling? Our Affordable Intern Clinic offers sessions starting at $60. We are a counselling clinic with availability and options. With us, you will find a personalized approach to suit your needs and budget and a safe and attentive space where you can explore your experience without judgement. At Your Path Counselling, we teach people the skills they need to overcome anxiety,
depression
, and other psychological problems. We are here to support you in achieving your goals. Visit our website today yourpathcounselling.com
Not accepting new clients
Giselle Ruemke
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
This work can provide the opportunity to create clarity, find one's footing, heal emotional pain, strengthen one's connection with self and others, and accomplish the kind of change that life requires of us, while making the most of the opportunities present. I would love to collaborate with you on recovering from trauma or addiction, increasing self love and esteem, healing
depression
and anxiety, navigating life transitions, managing stress, working through relationship or family conflict, creating healthy sexuality, managing challenging emotions such as anger, harnessing high sensitivity, attending to chronic health issues, and coping with grief and loss.
Sarah Jane Jenkinson
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified
Verified
Survivors often feel anxious or
depressed
, experience intrusive memories, insomnia and a range of other symptoms.
I believe that people have the innate ability to move towards health and well-being and I see my role as helping to facilitate change by working with the client's strengths. I strive to create an environment in which clients can feel safe to express themselves and to explore their concerns in an atmosphere of trust. I respect the variety of values, religious beliefs, and lifestyle choices of my clients. I am honoured to be in a position where I can witness the changes and growth of the clients with whom I work.
Ryan Lieser
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating anxiety and
depression
in adults and children.
You've already taken your first step, looking for help!!! Nice work. I work with clients of all ages experiencing stress. I enjoy, hiking, backpacking, snorkeling, studying local wildlife, and being on the water in my spare time. Together, we'll explore tangible ways to start gaining momentum using a scientific and evidence-based approach. When counselling children, guardians are included in this process while we work to understand what is going on and how to come up with a plan to create change.
Meghan Richey
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health are deeply connected. Building and maintaining health and well-being requires an understanding of these connections and the ways that your personal history, relationships, environment, and communities play important roles. If you are struggling with
depression
, anxiety, trauma, or any challenging life circumstances, exploration into the underlying sources as well as present-focused tools to manage these difficulties can help on the path to healing and greater vitality.
Maureen Drage
Counsellor, MA, BSW, RCC, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Registered Social Worker, I work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that each individual has the innate capacity for growth and change and an ability to heal. I am experienced and skilled at helping clients deal with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety and
depression
, trauma, and relationship challenges. My compassionate and collaborative approach helps clients recognize their strengths, gain insight into the circumstances of their lives, and find new and creative solutions to their problems.
Not accepting new clients
Tessa Sivak
Registered Social Worker, MC, RSW, CCC
Verified
Verified
We are human and challenges arise for each of us. Counselling can be a means of support a way to heal from past experiences and to plan for the future. There are many reasons people access counselling. The most common reasons are:
depression
or anxiety, relationship issues, social isolation, body issues, motivation, parenting, substance use, a traumatic experience, academic challenges, an inability to identify feeling, and needing to talk to an impartial person. The list is quite diverse and these are only the most common reasons. I am here to work alongside you and draw from my professional experiences and training to bring more balance, joy, and health into your life. I am trained to work with children, youth, adults, older adults, families, and couples.
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Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
We all know that we are conditioned by experiences, burdened by too much programming and sometimes, a bit lost or out of rapport with our very selves. As a result, we can feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious,
depressed
or just numb. I am a Registered Clinic Counselor with over 20 years in the counselling field. In my work, I see myself as a respectful, non-blaming collaborator in your search to make sense of what is happening, or in making new sense of what has happened. Though somewhat eclectic in my approach, I rely heavily on Narrative Therapy. As such, I tend to be curious, ask questions and take notes.
Derek Martin
Counsellor, PhD
Verified
Verified
But what often first appears as nothing more than a mud bay of
depression
or a lone rock of despair, often turns out to be the beginnings of a whole new continent.
No matter how the therapy unfolds, I strive to be present, caring, and real. Not a blank-faced professional jotting down notes, but a genuine human being. Each of us is an individual, and therapy requires meeting people in their difficulties, empathizing with their suffering, and forgoing all "off the shelf" techniques. In each case I work with clients to uncover their most difficult and persistent problems in order for them to be processed and worked through. In so doing, I also help clients to discover and integrate more of their largest selves and deepest callings.
Hayley Newell
Counsellor, RTC
Verified
Verified
Providing a felt sense of ease and presence, attuned listening and a container for deep work are my offerings to you. The symptoms we experience (like anxiety and
depression
) are often due to unresolved traumatic stress in the body. By slowly and gently tracking sensation, movement impulses and images we learn to listen to what our body is telling us, and we return to who we truly are. We begin by exploring what is and is not working in your daily life and relationships, and what you are noticing in your body, thoughts, and feelings.
Mountain Gate Psychotherapy
Counsellor, PhD(c), MSc, BSc
I specialize in working with adults and teenagers experiencing
depression
and anxiety. I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ2S+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.
Bojana Milic
RN, CHT
Verified
Verified
Ever think to yourself "how did I get here?" You feel dread before the day has even begun. On the outside you look like you have it together but on the inside you're a total mess. Stressed out, riddled with anxiety, full of anger or right out
depressed
. Your emotional walls are so high even you can't see over them anymore. Your mind and body feel completely disconnected. No matter what you do or how you do it, it's never feels good enough. All you want is to get it together and find some inner peace.
Josh Slatkoff
Psychologist, RPsych, (BC)
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Psychologist (CPBC #1774) who sees adult clients in Victoria, BC. I work with clients to develop coping skills to face challenges and accept limitations. I believe that clients benefit most from therapy when it matches their unique needs for emotional and personal growth. I use several research-supported approaches (e.g., Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to address:
depression
, social anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), adjustment to chronic pain, trauma, anger management, stress management, life transitions, parenting, and family relationships.
Michelle Iulianella
Counsellor, BEd, MBA, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
Michelle specializes in collaborating with individuals and couples on issues including communication, emotional intimacy, infidelity, life transitions, stress, anxiety, and
depression
. Michelle excels at building strong therapeutic relationships with her clients so that they feel both safe and courageous. She believes that this is essential for having the types of conversations in therapy that are necessary for real change. She delivers optimal value to her clients by actively facilitating effective change and empowering her clients to achieve insight, clarity and peace of mind like never before.
Triana Avis-Davies
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Verified
My approach to counselling is gentle, informal and highly intuitive. I work in a client-centred way, and my clients describe me as warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to. People tell me that I have a special ability to get to the root of the problem quickly so that the core issues can be addressed and resolved. I offer both short term solution-focused counselling and long term transformational therapy. I specialize in helping clients with
depression
, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
Kelly Nakatsuka
Counsellor, RTC
Verified
Verified
We all deserve peace, to feel connection with others, and to feel a sense of trust in ourselves and the world. Stress, anxiety, relationship struggles,
depression
, trauma, major life changes and family issues are among the challenges that can get in the way of us experiencing life the way we would like to. And we all have ways of coping with those stresses. But what happens when those strategies don’t seem to be working anymore? I bring a compassionate and patient approach to our work together. My approach is rooted in my sincere belief, in our ability to heal. No matter the struggle, there is always hope.
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Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.