Depression 

Depression is considered a mood disorder and can look very different for everyone. Commonly, it is a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities and you may even begin to isolate yourself. It is something that often affects how you think, feel and behave.

If this sounds like something you may be experiencing, our team can help by teaching cognitive reframing skills, challenging unwanted behaviours, and can help you better understand and manage symptoms.

  • Lack of hope

  • “Numbing out” or difficulties with experiencing emotions

  • Difficulty with daily tasks

  • Low energy and motivation

  • Withdrawing from social situations or struggling to find joy

  • Sleep disturbances, like interrupted rest or difficulties with getting sleep

  • Low self-worth, thoughts of self harm or suicide

Depression can look like:

  • Major Depressive Disorder

  • Persistent Depressive Disorder

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • Prenatal Depression

  • Postpartum Depression

Depression can also be accompanied with:

Here at Maywood Counselling, we practice from an eclectic framework. Depression treatment often incorporates modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT). While focus on symptom/emotion recognition, management, and emotion tools.

Depression treatment: