Depression - Solace Psychology Edmonton

DEPRESSION THERAPY

DEPRESSION THERAPY IN EDMONTON

Depression can be treated. You can heal and break free from the pain and despair.

Get back to the true you and live a life of passion, peace, and joy.

We all experience sadness in our lives as we go through times of loss and despair. When sadness takes over your everyday life, fills you with hopelessness and worthlessness, and prevents you from experiencing joy, it is time to get help. Depression can take over your life like a big black cloud; it can be hard to see the sunny moments or have hope for the future. This can be too difficult to navigate on your own - you've come to the right place!

Get help with:

Feelings of Sadness and Overwhelm
Hopelessness
Lack of Motivation
Low Self-esteem & Worthlessness
Suicidal Ideation
Self-Harm

Depression can negatively impact your work or school, relationships, spirituality, and self-esteem. It can show up differently in people and during different times of your life.

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION:

Common symptoms include:

feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
feeling worthless or guilty
feeling irritable or frustrated easily
lack of motivation & confidence
fatigue/tiredness, lack of energy
difficulty sleeping or lacking quality sleep
difficulty concentrating, thinking & making decisions
issues with memory
loss of interest in activities that you usually love & enjoy
inability to find joy in life
changes in appetite
weight loss or gain, not due to dieting or exercise
suicidal thoughts
self-harming behaviours

COUNSELLING FOR DEPRESSION

HOW COUNSELLING CAN HELP

Whether you are going through a rough time or experiencing severe depression, working through these emotions with a trusted psychologist can help you break free. Counselling for depression can help you discover what underlying thought patterns contribute to your depressive symptoms. You will learn helpful strategies to challenge your negative inner-critic and overcome self-defeating beliefs. You will also learn how to enhance your sense of self-worth and motivation through the use of practical tools that apply to your unique circumstances. Talking things through can be nerve-racking at first, but it is the key to success. You can overcome depression and restore your sense of competence and find peace in your life again.

Benefits of counselling for depression:

gain an understanding of what drives your depression
learn practical tools to manage depression
empower yourself to start doing the things that you love again
gain a sense of hopefulness for your future
enhance motivation, productivity & energy
learn how to calm the mind & regulate your nervous system
boost your confidence & self-esteem
restore your relationships
reconnect with your values & goals
find joy in yourself & the life that you create

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is known as the gold-standard approach for dealing with depression and anxiety, among many other mental health concerns.

CBT focuses on teaching you practical skills to manage depression and hopelessness. You will learn how to become unstuck in the life you're living and break out of that negative downward spiral that pulls you into a dark place.

CBT helps you break the negative thought patterns that lead to inadequacy, hopelessness, overwhelming sadness and unhealthy behaviours (like self-harm, isolation and substance abuse). In doing this, you can actually rewire your brain. This transforms the way you start to view yourself and your future. You will also learn practical action strategies to support healing, growth, and long-lasting change to set yourself up for future success.

CBT has been shown to be just as effective as medication for treating depression. Research shows that the long-lasting effects of CBT are actually more enduring than medication alone.

*Various other strategies are utilized in counselling, based upon your unique situation and goals.