Stop the Agony of Depression and Trauma

Find out how counselling can help…

Depression is one of the most common reasons people come to counselling.

If you suffer from depression, your world can feel like you’re living in a dark hole. You may not have the energy to find your way out.

You might feel sad, disengaged from the world, and don’t care about anything.

At its worst, depression can be completely debilitating.

You don’t want to engage in any activities—even getting out of bed can seem like a major feat!

Perhaps over time, you’ve become increasingly miserable…or maybe you’ve been feeling this way much of your life.

If you also suffer from anxiety, life may be unbearable at times.

The Root Cause of Depression is Often a Distressing Childhood or Another Traumatic Event

If you struggle with ongoing depression, the source of it is likely due to a difficult childhood where you didn’t receive the love you needed, and/or you experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse.

OR…

It could also be that you’ve experienced a traumatic event at some point in your life, or several traumatic events that have not healed.

It may be difficult to believe that your depression is a symptom of past trauma but it almost always is at the source of chronic depression and anxiety.

The good news is that regardless of how long you’ve suffered, you can overcome depression.

Whatever your situation, as a therapist, I can help…

Depression, due to a difficult childhood or trauma, may show up for you as one or more of the following:

• “I don’t have the energy or motivation to do anything much of the time.”
• “I feel a deep sense of loneliness that no one seems to understand.”
• “I feel worthless a lot of the time. My self-esteem and self-confidence are in the gutter.”
• “I regret things that happen and focus on the negative aspects of situations.”
• “I have difficulty thinking clearly, concentrating, or making decisions.”
• “I don’t sleep well or “I sleep too much.”
• “I eat too much or too little.”
• “I sometimes feel like there is no point to living and have suicidal thoughts.”

If you struggle with any of the above signs of depression, the good news is that therapy is proven to help.

In fact….

Studies Show That Psychotherapy and the Specific Methods I use Help People Heal Depression.

As your therapist, I utilize proven methods of therapy – including EMDR which is a highly effective method of helping people overcome deep-rooted problems.

I then customize these methods to fit your unique concerns and goals.

As a counsellor, I can help you:

• Feel better about yourself.
• Feel more empowered and manage your feelings better.
• Think more clearly and make decisions more easily.
• Accomplish more, because you’ll feel more motivated.
• Cope better with the challenges that come your way.
• Enjoy your life again.
• Feel more hopeful about your future.

You Can Feel Better

I’ve had many struggles in my own life that I’ve overcome. In addition to my advanced training and over 30 years of experience, my personal challenges have given me a great deal of wisdom and compassion for the suffering of others.

Together, we’ll find the best ways to help you develop a more satisfying and fulfilling life and have more rewarding relationships.

Contact me for a no-charge, 10-minute consultation. We’ll determine how I can help you overcome depression with counselling.

If we’re a good fit to work together, we’ll book an appointment via video conference.

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