Depression Counselling in Vancouver

Gentle, steady support to help you find your way back to yourself.

Melinda Freitas in a green shirt listening with a clipboard as a client sits across from her by the window

Depression isn't always sadness. Sometimes it's flatness, heaviness, or a quiet loss of interest in the things that used to matter. Getting out of bed can feel like a task. Even the good moments can feel far away.

If this sounds familiar, you're not weak and you're not alone. Depression is common, and it responds to support.

What Depression Can Look Like

Low mood that lingers for weeks
Low energy or constant fatigue
Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed
Pulling away from friends and family
Changes in sleep or appetite
Trouble concentrating
A harsh inner critic or feelings of worthlessness
Feeling stuck, numb, or hopeless

How We'll Work Together

We'll start where you are, without judgment. Together we'll look at the patterns, stories, and circumstances that are keeping you stuck, and ease the inner critic that tells you things should be different by now.

Drawing on approaches like CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness, we'll build small, steady steps back toward the people and things that give your life meaning. Progress doesn't need to be big to count.

Working Alongside Your Doctor

Counselling can work well alongside care from your family doctor or psychiatrist. If medication is part of your plan, therapy can help you build the skills and understanding that support lasting change.

In Person or Online

Sessions are available in person at my Yaletown office in downtown Vancouver, or online anywhere in British Columbia.

Reaching out is a strong first step

Book a free consultation. We'll talk about what you're going through and how I can help.

If you're in crisis and require immediate support, call 9-1-1 or take yourself to your closest hospital/ER. You can also text/call 9-8-8 for crisis support, or call the BC Crisis Line at 310-6789. This website and my contact lines are not monitored for emergencies.