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I provide therapy for pre-teens, teenagers, and adults who want support with anxiety, body image, burnout, and self-esteem struggles. While these challenges may seem separate, they often stem from unwanted intrusive…

Hi I’m Dani and I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Director at Skylark Counselling! I have worked in the counselling field for over a decade and have had the pleasure of gaining hands-on experience across…

M.S.W., RSW

I know you're here because you want to clear up your stuckness. You may have tried counselling before and you are looking for something different, to get the results you want. You're not alone and I have set out to offer…

MACP, RCC

Struggling to trust others or repeating painful relationship patterns? I support adults in healing past relationship wounds, understanding and expressing their emotions, and developing a deeper understanding of…

M.Ed., RCC

It’s no small thing to open up the deepest and scariest parts of ourselves. Just showing up to a therapy session can be a nervous process, and working towards healing takes bravery. I want to be the person that walks…

Renée Bartkiewicz, RCC — Trauma, Parts Work, EMDR Renée Bartkiewicz is a Registered Clinical Counsellor at Clear Counselling in Downtown Vancouver, offering over 20 years of experience supporting clients through trauma…

M.C., RCC

​I understand the vulnerability of attending counselling and strive to create a safe space where clients can share their thoughts, inner dialogue, and therapy goals. My approach is collaborative and growth-oriented…

M.A., RCC

I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions. This can include any problematic emotions or problems that have become barriers to…

Fertility & Reproductive Counsellor If you’re struggling to grow your family, you may be carrying a level of stress and emotional weight that others don’t fully see or understand. Many of the people I work with feel…

Ph.D., RCC

Are you struggling with sleepless nights, racing thoughts, anxiety, or excessive sadness? Do you have insight into changes you'd like to make but are unsure where to start? Or perhaps you have noticed a heightened…

MCP, RCC

I will probably laugh at your jokes. No, seriously! I think laughter is one of the most powerful ways we loosen the grip of fear and shame. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical to be effective. You can expect me…

Hi, I’m Heather and I bring many years of experience with me as both a counsellor and clinical supervisor for other mental health professionals. I work with people to help figure out what is at the root of their distress…

Ph.D., R.Psych

I am Registered Psychologist (#2491) in British Columbia. I enjoy working with adults on a variety of psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I…

If you feel stuck in your life or your relationships, I am here to help. Trauma, shame, grief, loss, and hopelessness can feel insurmountable at times, but I know firsthand that when we can stay engaged with whatever…

Life can feel overwhelming at times, leaving you feeling disconnected, uncertain, or stretched thin. I provide a space where you can slow down and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Therapy can help uncover…

M.A.Sc., RCC

Welcome and thank you for being here! My name is Katja and I offer counselling for teens and adults living in British Columbia. I am originally from Germany, and immigrated to Canada in 2020, where I have since worked in…

Counselling can be a way to grow while facing difficult circumstances. It can also be about building resources or heading in a new direction. In each case, you have the opportunity to become more yourself. Whatever your…

Ph.D., RSW

Meera Dhebar has a bachelor and master degree in social work, and a PhD in social health sciences. Her background spans social work practice in community based organizations, health care, hospitals, palliative care, and…

M.S.W., RSW

About Me I offer virtual sessions for individual and couples therapy. I am a fervent advocate for addressing the root causes of individuals' and couples' issues and firmly believe that every story deserves to be heard…

M.A., RCC

Life can feel heavy, even when everything looks "fine" on the outside. You might be navigating complicated relationships with family or loved ones, feeling misunderstood by the people closest to you, or carrying stress…

My clients have described me as having a calm, kind, quiet, and confident energy. I’ve been told that I ask good and sometimes hard questions to nudge you towards the root of your struggles. I approach all things with…

I take an existential-phenomenological view when working with clients—which means that I seek to be open to whatever issues you bring to our sessions, without judgement or applying my interpretation. Together we enter…

M.A., RCC-ACS

Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 25 years of experience as a clinician, supervisor, and educator working across public mental health, non-profit, higher education, and private…

M.Couns., CCC

Joe Ramirez, owner of ClearCounselling.ca, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Adlerian psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling Psychology, providing Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling, and Sex…

M.A., RCC

You deserve a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported as you explore what matters most to you. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and…

If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Many people learn to cope by pushing through, staying busy, striving for perfection, or turning to food, substances, or distraction to get by…

When explaining my approach, I often ask the question, “Who are you”? It’s a tricky one, isn’t it? No matter how hard we try, our stories rarely can sum it all up. Inevitably, something is discounted, left out, or…

MCP, RCC

Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself, others, or your sense of direction? Do you sense something deeper asking for your attention—an inner voice wanting to be heard? My work is grounded…

M.A., RCC

I work alongside my clients to help explore their stories and reframe life’s challenges in a way that aligns with their values, strengths, and desired outcomes. I believe that although therapy can be hard, there is space…

MCP, RCC

I support people who may be feeling stuck — caught in patterns that are difficult to change, struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, or the lingering impact of past experiences. Others seek support while navigating…

Downtown Counsellors

Depression Counsellors

Depression is the most common psychological condition, and most people experience it at one point or another in their lives.

Symptoms of depression include lethargy, low self esteem, a feeling of sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety, dysphoric mood and even suicidal thoughts. People who are depressed usually feel a lack of energy and a lack of pleasure and they may be agitated or irritable.

Since there are so many causes to depression, which boils down to a natural response to life experiences (a defence mechanism), each situation warrants a thorough investigation into the exact catalyst. Depending on what causes a specific incidence of depression, a treatment plan can be developed to help the individual deal with his or her emotions.

Some people are predisposed to depression in that it can run in the family. In many cases, it is learned when someone is constantly exposed to it.

Counselling can help a person to adapt to life changes that are causing grief, particularly with bereavement or marital issues. Systemic therapy is helpful in family therapy, where the efforts of the whole family can help the individual. Psychodynamic therapy helps a person to find the hidden psychological defences that cause problems to manifest. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the problem at hand, providing solutions to day-to-day issues and finding ways to restructure negative thought patterns.

If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who has training and experience in depression counselling you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.