While depression may seem unavoidable at times, falling into a deeper depressive episode is not the only option. At Intentions Counselling & Consulting in Burnaby, we offer ways to actively understand, treat, and heal from depression. Our registered clinical counsellors provide personalized support and tools to help you navigate challenges and improve mental health.
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Depression counselling can uncover underlying causes, manage symptoms, and foster resilience. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based counselling, we empower clients to build strength and restore balance. For deeper healing, trauma-informed counselling, including EMDR therapy, addresses unresolved experiences that may contribute to depression.
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Depression often affects relationships and family dynamics. Our family therapy and couples counselling services in Burnaby focus on strengthening connections and addressing challenges linked to depression. Whether you’re seeking individual counselling, parenting support, or couples therapy, we create a compassionate space for healing and growth.
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Intentions Counselling & Consulting provides professional depression counselling services in Burnaby to help you overcome challenges, enhance well-being, and rediscover hope. Take the first step toward a healthier future with our supportive and affordable counselling options.
Definition
Characterized as a mood disorder, depression often develops due to persistent feelings of sadness or a loss of interest, passion, or motivation. Depression often impacts how one feels, thinks, and behaves and can develop into various emotional and/or physical problems that impact your ability to function in your day-to-day life.
Common Symptoms
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A loss of interest in things or activities that use to promote joy
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Difficulty sleeping
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Changes in eating habits
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Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
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Feeling more or easily overwhelmed
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Increased anger, irritability, or frustration
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Increased tendency to want to be alone
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Slowed thinking, speaking, or body movements
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Difficulty concentrating
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Increased thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicidality
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Feelings of sadness or irritability
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Increased feelings of negative self-worth
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Increased expressions of worries
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Avoidance of social interactions
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Noticeable changes in diet or eating habits
Is it Time to Make a Change?
If you are noticing a change in your emotional, physical, or mental health that is preventing you from engaging in enjoyable or pleasurable activities, it is time to make a change. With various proven treatments to help with depression, there is no need to struggle alone with the hope that changes will occur. Through the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) our therapists can support you in overcoming and alleviating the symptoms you are experiencing.