How may depression show up ?

Many people experience depression throughout their lifetime. People experience depression in different ways: Common symptoms are a persistant sense of sadness, emptiness and loss of interest in life. It may also be show up as a sense of isolation, feelings of worthlessness, or anger and frustration. Furthmore, depression may change our sleeping and eating patterns.

Depression can also be connected to childhood trauma. Research shows that about 75% of people who live with depression have a history of chilhdhood trauma such as sexual abuse, emotional abuse or neglect. Systemic oppression and racism can also contribute to experiencing depression. 

Overall, depression may interfere with our lives and stops us from doing the things we want to do. 

Break free from depression

Through counselling, you can work towards breaking the debilitating cycle of unhappiness and increase your coping skills and resilience. You will understand the connection between a sense of depression and what has happened to you. Overtime, you will reconnect with a sense of aliveness and joy again.

What makes us different

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Innovative care

We specialize in working with trauma and related symptoms like anxiety and depression. We strive to continuously evolve our knowledge and use evidence-based best pratices.
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Collaboration

The relationship between the counsellor and the client is a vital element of recovery. Some tools may work for you, others won't. We offer a non-judgemental, stigma-free space.
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Client empowerment

Working with us, we focus on giving you choices so that you feel empowered and in control despite of what has happened to you.
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Applied social justice

We work towards breaking towards breaking the cycle of systemic racism and oppression. We proactively manage the areas where we have privilege. We are BIPOC allied, LGBTQ2S+ allied, and sex worker allied.
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Trauma-informed care

Depression and trauma can be interconnected. We come from a trauma-informed lens and explore what has happened to you.
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Free discovery session

We offer a free discovery session to get to know each other better.

Take your next step today

Book a free discovery session today to explore your options.

We are aware that it can be stressful to look for a new therapist. We provide a welcoming, non-judgemental space where you can explore the possibility of a collaboration. 

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