Depression Therapy in St. George, Ontario

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world and an increasing number of people are diagnosed with it on a daily basis. Treating depression can be just as challenging as diagnosing it, given there are so many factors that can trigger it. Whether it’s interpersonal relationships, your relationship with yourself, a traumatic event, or an illness, it’s important to get to the root of your depression so that you can begin working towards overcoming it and improving your situation. Depression therapy offers a great deal of useful coping strategies and tools to help you reach your goals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Understanding Depression

The first step to addressing the negative feelings that are often associated with depression is to understand and come to terms with why you feel the way you do. Identifying potential causes of your depression is vital to beginning the healing process, and I can help you get there through our therapeutic work together.

Most Common Symptoms of Depression

Some of the most common symptoms of depression include:

• Lack of an appetite or overeating

• Drastic weight gain or weight loss

• Feeling lethargic and apathetic all the time

• Constant exhaustion for no apparent reason

• Irritability and restlessness

• Closing yourself off from other people, including loved ones

• Sudden refusal to participate in social events

• Lack of motivation

• Loss of interest in the things you use to enjoy

• Abnormal physical symptoms such as headaches, chronic pain, or digestive issues

• Suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts

• Having a hard time making decisions

• Difficulty maintaining concentration

• Difficulty remembering things

• Insomnia or over-sleeping, no desire to get out of bed

• Feelings of guilt or thoughts of worthlessness

• Negative thoughts about yourself and persistent feelings of hopelessness

• The urge to self-harm

All of these symptoms of depression are difficult to deal with on your own and there’s no reason that you should have to. If you can relate to any of the above symptoms, then it’s time for you to make the commitment to improving your mental health.

What Does Depression Counselling Do?

At my practice, Growth Counselling Services, I can help guide you through various forms of therapy relating to your depression that are designed to help you find ways of coping with whatever it is you’re feeling at any given moment in your life. First, we’ll work together to uncover potential root causes of your depression. Then, we’ll work together to find the right treatment method that works for you in the long-term.

Types of Therapy for Depression

There are a number of types of therapy that are aimed at treating depression. Whether you’re currently taking antidepressants or prefer not to be medicated, you have a lot of potentially effective options including:

• Psychotherapy

• Individual therapy

• ACT

• CBT

• Group therapy

• Family therapy

• Marital therapy

The type of therapy you choose to participate in is completely up to you. At the end of the day, preserving your mental health and helping you lead the life that is of value to you is what we strive for in counselling. With a commitment to the counselling process, while applying what you have learned in therapy I truly believe that you can live the life you want and deserve. I offer depression therapy in St. George, Ontario. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, please feel free to contact me, Rick Defoe, at Growth Counselling Services.