DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY COUNSELLING & THERAPY IN VANCOUVER & BURNABY, BC

The incidence of Depression and Anxiety are skyrocketing in our society. Almost all of us know someone who has been formally diagnosed with either one or the other and placed on medication, with or without counselling or therapy.

WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

Many more of us have had our own struggles with Depression, the blues, troubling mood swings, or any one of many other phrases that seem to describe a pattern of experience associated with this condition. Frequently the symptoms of Depression disorder include a loss of interest in things that used to bring us a great deal of joy, a change in sleep pattern, changes in eating habits, an increasing tendency toward isolation, frequent feelings of being overwhelmed by the world, and many others.

HOW DOES ANXIETY FIT IN?

Along with Depression, the presence of Anxiety has been rising significantly over the last decade and is affecting more and more of us every week. The symptoms of Anxiety disorder include an inability to get to sleep or stay asleep, difficulty focusing on work or relationships that matter to us, a sense of paralysis that keeps us from taking action in the present because of the fear of what might happen if we do, as well as the physical symptoms of increased heart rate, blood pressure, sweating, and flushing of the skin.

Anxiety and Depression disorders often operate together in people’s lives. Some people only experience Depression. Others only experience Anxiety. For many others, Depression and Anxiety frequently show up at a team.

WHAT CAN I DO?

If you, or someone you know, is suffering with Depression or Anxiety, Counselling and Therapy can help alleviate these disorders! The Counsellors at Jericho Counselling use Cognitive Behavioral strategies to address the challenges of Depression and Anxiety with our clients. This approach has been clinically proven to work very well with both of these disorders and clients typically report feeling early relief of Depression and Anxiety symptoms within the first few sessions. At Jericho we believe in the building of SKILLS, not just the taking of PILLS to address Depression and Anxiety concerns. We fully support clients who are on medication and we also advocate for clients who choose therapy without use of medication wherever possible.

DO I HAVE DEPRESSION OR ANXIETY?

Many people consult with their family doctors to discuss the possibility of a diagnosis of Clinical Depression or Anxiety disorders. You may already have done this and been told that you are suffering from one of these disorders or the other. Or, you may be among the many thousands of people who think they might be affected by these disorders but have never talked to anyone about their fears or worries.

Regardless of whether you have a formal diagnosis or not, Jericho Counsellors can help. Professional Counsellors can determine through an assessment whether or not you have the signs and symptoms of depression. If you require medical referral or consultation the counsellors at Jericho Counselling will assist in that process and provide support throughout.