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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Persistent, significant depression affecting daily functioning.
Steady Heart Counselling offers depression therapy and counselling in Victoria, BC for individuals experiencing low mood, loss of motivation, emotional heaviness, burnout, or grief-related depression. Whether these feelings have been present for weeks or years, therapy offers a steady, compassionate space to explore what’s happening, make sense of your experience, and begin finding your way forward.
Depression therapy in Victoria, BC uses evidence-based approaches to help you understand the underlying causes of low mood, reduce the impact of depressive symptoms, and develop practical tools for moving forward. Therapy may be used on its own or alongside other treatments, depending on your individual needs.
Request AppointmentDepression can affect people in many different ways. For some, it shows up as persistent sadness, fatigue, or difficulty concentrating. For others, it may involve irritability, emotional numbness, low self-esteem, or a lingering sense of hopelessness or disconnection. It can also affect your physical well-being, causing changes in sleep, appetite, energy levels, and motivation that make everyday tasks feel increasingly overwhelming.
It’s important to understand that depression is not a personal weakness or character flaw. It is a common and treatable mental health condition that can affect anyone. With the right support, it is possible to regain a sense of balance, reconnect with yourself, and begin moving forward.
Book An AppointmentDepression therapy in Victoria, BC uses evidence-based approaches to help you understand the underlying causes of low mood, reduce the impact of depressive symptoms, and develop practical tools for moving forward. Therapy may be used on its own or alongside other treatments, depending on your individual needs.
Personalized Depression Support
Depression affects everyone differently. Therapy can help individuals experiencing a range of depressive conditions, including:
Persistent, significant depression affecting daily functioning.
Lower-grade but long-lasting depression, often lasting two or more years.
Emotional exhaustion, detachment, and a reduced sense of purpose linked to chronic stress.
Deep sadness, loss of meaning, or prolonged grief following a significant loss.
Low mood and changes in energy linked to seasonal changes in light.
Many people experience both depression and anxiety, and therapy sessions can address them together.
Depression therapy provides a supportive space to understand your experiences, work through difficult emotions, and gradually rebuild a sense of hope, direction, and self-trust. At Steady Heart Counselling, sessions are tailored to your unique needs and may draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), depth psychology, and mindfulness-based approaches. Together, these approaches can help you better understand your patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Sessions may focus on:
Depression therapy is a collaborative process where we move at a pace that feels manageable for you. Together, we’ll gently explore the experiences, patterns, and challenges that may be contributing to your depression, whether that’s a major life transition, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, grief, chronic illness, or unresolved trauma.
Rather than focusing only on reducing symptoms, our work also creates space for greater self-understanding, resilience, and a renewed sense of meaning. Many people find that as they begin to understand the roots of their depression with compassion rather than self-judgment, healing becomes more possible and lasting.
You can request a session online whenever it feels like the right time. There is no pressure, just a simple first step.
In your first session, we will talk about what you have been experiencing, how depression is affecting your life, and what kind of support feels most helpful.
Ongoing sessions are scheduled based on your needs, energy, and goals, collaborative, and shaped around what feels manageable for you.
In-person depression therapy sessions are offered in a private, welcoming counselling office at 1120 Yates St #204, Victoria, BC. For many people living with depression, having a calm, consistent space away from the demands of everyday life can make it easier to slow down, reflect, and focus on the healing process.
Online depression counselling is available throughout British Columbia. Online sessions offer a safe, supportive space to connect from the comfort of your own home while receiving the same thoughtful care as in-person therapy.
As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I work with adults and young adults who are experiencing depression, low mood, or emotional overwhelm. Whether you are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck without knowing why, therapy offers space to slow down and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
My approach integrates depth psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support meaningful and lasting change. I focus on creating a steady, grounded space where you can explore difficult emotions without pressure or judgment.
If low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, or difficulty functioning are lasting more than a few weeks, therapy may help you better understand and address what you’re experiencing.
Therapy can support mild, moderate, or severe depression, as well as mood changes connected to stress, grief, or life transitions.
The length of therapy varies. Some people seek short-term support, while others choose ongoing counselling for deeper emotional work.
Yes. Depression and anxiety often overlap, and therapy can address both together.
Yes. Online sessions are available across British Columbia secure, private, and structured the same way as in-person appointments. For many people experiencing depression, being able to connect from a familiar space at home makes taking that first step easier.
Therapy can support a range of depressive conditions, including major depressive disorder, persistent low mood (dysthymia), burnout, grief-related depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and depression that occurs alongside anxiety. You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin if something doesn’t feel right, that is reason enough to reach out.
Depression exists on a spectrum. At its mildest, it may feel like a persistent low mood or loss of motivation. At its most severe, it can affect every area of life and bring thoughts that life is no longer worth living. Most people experience low mood or anxiety at some point. The difference with depression is how long it lasts and how much it gets in the way of daily life.
Several approaches are effective for depression, and the right fit depends on the person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most well-researched options, typically delivered over 8 to 20 sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another evidence-based approach that focuses on building psychological flexibility rather than changing thoughts directly. The most effective therapy is usually the one that fits your personality, your history, and what you are ready to engage with.
Depression rarely exists in isolation. Many people experiencing depression also struggle with anxiety, grief, trauma, or major life transitions. Therapy can address these interconnected challenges within the same supportive process, depending on your needs.
If anxiety is part of your experience, you may also benefit from Anxiety Therapy. If your depression is connected to loss or unresolved past experiences, Grief Counselling and Trauma Therapy may also provide valuable support.
Depression often feels quiet on the outside but heavy on the inside. It may show up as emotional numbness, a loss of motivation, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, or simply moving through life without feeling fully present.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what’s been weighing on you, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels steady, compassionate, and genuine. Whether you’re seeking support for recent changes or long-standing depression, sessions are available in person in Victoria, BC, and online throughout British Columbia. When you’re ready, I’m here to help.