Many people who contact us from Burnaby about depression describe life as heavy and flat. You might sleep far more or far less, stop answering texts from friends, or find that a workday takes everything you have. Low moods come and go for everyone. It may be time to reach out when the heaviness lasts for weeks or makes daily tasks hard to face.
Depression therapy in Burnaby is offered at Burnaby Square on 6th Street, at our Solo District office on Willingdon Avenue and at the Boss Business Centre in East Burnaby. On days when getting out the door feels like too much, video sessions from anywhere in BC are there too. The free 15-minute consultation is a gentle place to begin, with nothing to decide yet.
What depression therapy in Burnaby looks like
It begins with the free consultation by phone or video, where you can say a little or a lot. After that call, our intake team suggests counsellors who suit your needs, your language and your budget. In your first session, your counsellor may ask about your sleep, energy and appetite, and what you would like to feel again. There is no rush to cover everything at once.
Later sessions of depression therapy in Burnaby often focus on small, doable steps. You may plan one activity that used to lift you, notice harsh thoughts like 'I always let people down' and question them, and rebuild a rhythm around sleep, meals and time with others. Some people also talk through the loss, stress or loneliness behind the low mood. You can meet in person in Burnaby or switch to video when your energy is low.
