what is depression?
- Depression is more than just feeling sad or having a bad day. Everyone feels down sometimes, but depression is when those sad, empty, or hopeless feelings last for weeks or even longer, and they start to affect your daily life.
- It’s like your brain gets stuck in a fog, and things that used to feel normal or fun just don’t anymore. And it’s not something you can just “snap out of.” It’s a real medical condition that affects your mind and body—and it’s treatable with support, therapy, and sometimes medication.
What you can expect during Therapy for depression
Talk it out - safely
I will listen without judgment as you talk about what you’re feeling, thinking, and going through. Together we'll make sense of it and figure out ways to manage or change it.
Understand what's going on
We would work together to understand where your depression might be coming from - (past experiences, stress, negative thinking patterns, hereditary, etc.)
We will discuss how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all connected, which will allow you to
become more aware of how your mind works so you can start taking more control over it.
Learn New Skills
We will discuss and put into practice new skills which will allow you to cope better. Some common things you might learn are:
- How to challenge your negative thoughts
- How to set small manageable goals to build momentum
- How to make your body feel more relaxed
- How to improve sleep, routines, or relationships
It takes time
Therapy isn’t instant. You won’t feel better after just one session, but most of my clients start noticing changes after a few weeks. Some days might feel harder than others, but the process can be really healing in the long run.
It's a team effort
We will work together but you are in the drivers seat - you're the expert on yourself! Based on what feels right to you we'll figure out how to reconnect with your values; rebuild your confidence and find the the things that bring you joy and purpose.
