Depression & Low Mood - Depression Counselling in Saskatoon & Across Canada
(In-Person and Online Counselling for Adults, Seniors, and Late Teens)
When Life Feels Heavy
Depression isn’t always crying or lying in bed all day.
Sometimes, it’s getting through work with a fake smile, coming home exhausted, and wondering why everything feels dull.
It’s that quiet emptiness inside — like your motivation, joy, or spark has slowly faded away.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself or the things you once enjoyed, you’re not alone. Depression and low mood affect millions of people every year, but for each person, the story is deeply personal. You may not even identify with the word “depression” — you just know you haven’t felt like yourself in a long time.
Understanding Depression
Depression is more than sadness — it’s a full-body, full-mind experience. It can affect your sleep, energy, appetite, and ability to think clearly.
It can leave you questioning your worth, doubting your purpose, or feeling hopeless about the future.
For some people, depression develops gradually after long periods of stress, grief, or exhaustion. For others, it appears suddenly — triggered by a major life change, trauma, or the accumulation of small disappointments that finally became too heavy to carry.
In counselling, we don’t just focus on symptoms — we work to understand what your pain is trying to show you. Depression is often the body’s way of saying, “I can’t keep going like this.”
Common Signs of Depression and Low Mood
Feeling tired, numb, or disconnected most days
Difficulty concentrating or remembering things
Sleep changes — too much or too little
Loss of interest in hobbies, relationships, or goals
Persistent guilt or self-criticism
Thoughts that life will never get better
If you recognize yourself in any of these, there’s no shame in it. Depression is not a personal flaw or a lack of strength — it’s a signal that you need care, rest, and reconnection.
The Deeper Layers of Depression
When we dig deeper, depression often carries emotional roots such as:
Unresolved grief or loss — something important ended, and the sadness never had space to move.
Chronic stress or burnout — your nervous system shut down after years of running on empty.
Repressed anger or shame — feelings turned inward instead of expressed outward.
Lack of purpose or belonging — feeling stuck or disconnected from meaning in your life.
Perfectionism or people-pleasing — constantly giving but never feeling enough.
When we explore these deeper layers together, clients often describe a sense of relief — the moment they realize they’re not broken; they’re simply exhausted from surviving.
How Counselling Helps
Counselling creates space to slow down, breathe, and be honest about how you’re really doing. Together, we’ll work to:
Understand what’s been contributing to your low mood
Gently reconnect you to your emotions, body, and needs
Rebuild your sense of meaning and direction
Develop practical tools to improve daily motivation and energy
Explore beliefs and inner narratives that may be weighing you down
My approach integrates trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and practical behavioural strategies — combining emotional insight with actionable steps you can take right away.
A Holistic and Compassionate Approach
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method. Depression touches every part of who you are — your thoughts, emotions, body, and spirit — so our work will include all of them.
We’ll use techniques that may include body awareness, journaling, cognitive reframing, breathing, and simple daily routines that help stabilize mood. Sometimes that means learning to listen to the part of you that’s tired, not silence it.
Many people are surprised to find that as they start making small, compassionate changes — more rest, less self-judgment, better boundaries — their mood begins to shift naturally.
The Role of the Body in Healing
Depression often disconnects you from your body. You might feel heavy, sluggish, or numb. We’ll work to gently bring awareness back — not to push you, but to help your body and emotions move together again.
When energy that’s been frozen by sadness starts to release, it can create space for new feelings — joy, hope, even curiosity. Healing depression isn’t about forcing positivity; it’s about making room for life to move again.
Who This Counselling Is For
Depression counselling is for anyone who feels emotionally stuck, hopeless, or detached from life. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with depression or you’re simply feeling “off” and can’t seem to shake it, therapy can help you find clarity and direction again.
You don’t need to have all the answers — you just need to take one step toward change. That’s where we start.
What to Expect in Our Sessions
You can expect a calm, judgment-free space where we move at your pace. Each session may include conversation, reflection, and skill-building tools you can apply in real life.
Clients often say our sessions feel like equal parts insight and relief — a place to talk freely without pressure, while learning how to manage the ups and downs between sessions.
You won’t be asked to “think positive.” Instead, we’ll explore what’s true for you, uncovering the roots of your pain so you can rebuild from a stronger foundation.
Why Work With Me
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent years working in the trades and growing up on a farm — environments where emotional pain was often hidden under hard work and silence. I know what it’s like to carry the weight quietly, believing you should be able to handle it alone.
Now, as a Registered Professional Counsellor, I help people break that silence — to move from surviving to truly living again.
I bring a grounded, compassionate, and realistic approach to mental health. You don’t need to be “fixed.” You just need space to feel, process, and rebuild.
Taking the First Step
If you’re struggling with depression or a heavy sense of emptiness, know that it can change. Healing doesn’t happen overnight — but it does happen, one small shift at a time.
You’ve carried the weight long enough. You don’t have to do it alone.
📞 Book a Free 20-Minute Discovery Call to learn how depression counselling can help you reconnect to yourself and your life again.