Karyn Dowdall supports clients with depression issues. 

Depression is the most common mental illness in Canada, affecting more than half of people before the age of forty. Unfortunately, the nature of depression is that symptoms can lead to a desire to isolate and the tendency not to seek help. It is important to seek help for your symptoms, as depression symptoms can not only lead to suffering, but can lead to death. Depression symptoms are very treatable, so please seek help from your medical doctor, and mental health practitioner. 

Issues with depression and grief can cause great suffering, particularly for those who are lonely, misunderstood or unsupported by loved ones or colleagues. Symptoms are manageable however through BioPsychoSocial interventions and compassionate listening. 

Treatment for Depression

Depending on the experience of the client, finding a good match with a therapist will be important. The 'therapeutic alliance" is key to establishing trust, connection and a sense of compassion between client and therapist. It may take more than a few different therapist visits to find the right person for you. Keep trying.

Karyn Dowdall may be a good match for you, and if so, she might use a variety of different interventions including CBT, emotions-focused therapy or Behavioural Activation techniques. She may offer support for your grief through compassionate listening, or may help you to engage with life again, through exploration of a shift in perspective (Existential Therapy). Narrative Therapy can be effective with clients, who find themselves stuck in a story about their lives that leads to mental suffering. There are many options. Seek help today.