Depression doesn't always look like overwhelming sadness.
Sometimes it feels like numbness, exhaustion, disconnection, irritability or going through the motions without feeling much of anything at all.
Online depression counselling can give you space to understand what you're experiencing, explore the patterns and circumstances contributing to it, and find ways to reconnect with yourself and your life.
Online Depression Counselling
What can depression feel like?
low energy or motivation
feeling emotionally numb
losing interest in things you usually enjoy
withdrawing from other people
difficulty concentrating
changes in sleep
feeling hopeless or stuck
being unusually critical of yourself
How I Work with Depression
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on understanding the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In depression counseling, CBT helps you identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with healthier, more balanced perspectives. This practical approach equips you with tools to manage your symptoms, improve mood, and regain a sense of control over your life.
IFS
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy explores the different parts of yourself that may be contributing to depression, such as those carrying feelings of sadness, guilt, or self-criticism. By understanding and healing these parts, IFS helps you foster self-compassion, release burdens, and create a more harmonious inner world, leading to a deeper sense of well-being and emotional balance.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapy that helps process and heal the underlying trauma and negative beliefs contributing to depression. By reprocessing painful memories and emotions, EMDR reduces their impact, allowing you to release emotional blocks and move toward greater mental and emotional well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. You can seek support for low mood, numbness or feeling disconnected without having a formal diagnosis.
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Yes. Navigate Wellness offers virtual counselling to eligible adults in the provinces and territories served.
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The approach depends on the individual and may draw from different counselling methods based on your experiences, goals and needs.