Anxiety and depression therapy
Anxiety and depression therapy
Take this heavy burden off your shoulders
Is this how you feel?
Anxiety and depression can deprive you of the joy of life and adversely affect your mental well-being, daily functioning and relationships with others.
If you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or disheartened, you may be struggling with anxiety or depression. Both conditions can significantly impact your wellbeing, and you can benefit from treatment and support of an experienced therapist/psychologist. This is why we are here, and we're eager to help you.
In many cases, depression and anxiety are treatable. You CAN win with both depression and anxiety. You deserve a life that you want to live – a life that’s filled with joy and happiness.
Anxiety or depression?
While both conditions have much in common, they are different and require different approaches. Take a look at some of the common symptoms of anxiety and depression:
Some of the common anxiety symptoms:
- Excessive worrying
- Restlessness and sleep issues
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle tension
Some of the common depression symptoms:
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Loss of interest in most areas of your life
- Negative, discouraged patterns of thinking
- Feelings of being overwhelmed and not able to cope
- Difficulty making decisions
- Lack of energy, exhaustion
- Unable to recall recent events
Symptoms vary according to the person and their unique experience and can be accompanied with other physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms.
Why seek therapy?
Sometimes, it's just too much for one person to deal with. We fully understand that, and we're ready to help. Therapy will help you not just overcome the symptoms of both conditions but actually change your long-term thinking and view of yourself and your circumstances.
The goal is to help you regain balance and joy in life. And even if it now seems like a distant future, be confident that you can get there. And it is our role to help you get there – step by step, milestone after milestone.
Anxiety therapy
We approach the treatment of anxiety from a holistic view addressing all areas of your life that may be adding to your level of stress. We utilize many forms of counselling; we know that every person is unique, and their treatment plan should be tailored to their situation.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a research-based method for treating anxiety. CBT has some of the strongest evidence as an effective treatment in the field of psychology. It is one of the most effective treatments for conditions where anxiety or depression are the main problem.
CBT focuses on how you think about yourself, the world, and other people. CBT is based on a simple yet proven premise: The way you think (cognitive) and what you do (behaviour) impact how you feel.
When you suffer from anxiety or depression, you may think about events and interactions in distorted ways. CBT assists you in changing these distortions so that you can have more appropriate thoughts, which will result in positive feelings.
Other approaches
CBT is not the only therapy modality we use to help our clients struggling with anxiety. We also use:
- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic and Interpersonal approaches
- And more depending on the client’s circumstances
- EMDR
- Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE)
- Satir systemic brief therapy
- Trauma-informed therapy
Depression therapy
When treating depression, we understand that each person’s journey and situation is unique, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
We use a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (just like with anxiety), EMDR, and other talk therapies. Our compassionate counsellors also assist you in making meaningful changes in your life, whether through physical fitness, yoga, meditation, or connecting you with other professionals who can help you feel better.
Together, we will explore coping techniques and work with you to create a personalized, realistic plan for your path to wellness.
Are you ready to reach out?
We know that right now, you may feel like joy and balance are long gone from your life. But it doesn’t have to be like that. You can regain your authentic self and live your life to the fullest. Melanie and her team of empathetic and experienced counsellors are here to aid you in your struggle. Let’s work through this together.
If you're ready to take the first step – we're here for you. We invite you to schedule your first initial 15-minute phone consultation with Melanie. This consultation is free, and you are not required to start the counselling process with us. We want you to feel comfortable with this decision and dispel all your doubts about counselling. That's what this call is for.
All you need to do is select the time and day that works for you. Here’s Melanie’s calendar:
You can also reach out to her directly via email: office@rosemaryheightscounselling.com