Depression Therapy & Counselling
When Everything Feels Harder Than It Should
Depression isn’t always feeling sad. Sometimes it looks like feeling disconnected from yourself, struggling to find motivation, or going through the motions without really feeling present in your life. You might be functioning on the outside while feeling exhausted, numb, hopeless, or overwhelmed underneath. Even everyday tasks can start to feel like they require more energy than you have.
Do you feel like you’re just trying to get through the day?
Depression can make even things you normally enjoy feel distant or meaningless. You might know what you should be doing, but finding the energy, motivation, or emotional capacity to do it can feel impossible.
Maybe you:
Feel persistently sad, empty, numb, or emotionally drained.
Have lost interest in things that used to bring you joy.
Struggle to get motivated, even when you know something is important.
Feel exhausted by everyday responsibilities and decision-making.
Find yourself withdrawing from friends, family, or the people you care about.
Are harder on yourself than you would be with anyone else.
Feel stuck in negative thoughts about yourself, your life, or your future.
Have difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
Feel like you’re functioning on autopilot rather than actually living.
Are struggling to understand why you feel this way when, on paper, things seem “fine.”
Depression can affect how you see yourself, your relationships, your work, and your ability to experience the parts of life that once mattered to you. You don’t have to wait until things become unbearable before reaching out for support.
Paul Weisgerber
RSW, He/They
Sydney Low
MPCC-P, She/Her
What Depression Therapy Can Do for You
Depression therapy isn’t about forcing yourself to “think positive” or simply trying harder. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s contributing to your low mood and find practical ways to help you reconnect with yourself and your life.
Using evidence-based approaches, we’ll focus on:
Understanding the thoughts, behaviours, and patterns that can keep depression going.
Gently challenging self-criticism, hopelessness, and negative thinking.
Rebuilding motivation when everything feels like too much effort.
Finding small, manageable ways to reconnect with activities and relationships that matter to you.
Developing strategies for managing difficult emotions and low energy.
Exploring how stress, trauma, life transitions, neurodivergence, or chronic health challenges may be affecting your mental health.
Building self-compassion and a more supportive relationship with yourself.
Creating tools to help you navigate difficult days without feeling like you have to do everything at once.
You don’t have to become a completely different person to feel better. Therapy can help you find your way back to yourself, one step at a time.
Book a Free 15 Minute Consultation
How To Get Started
Free Client Consultation
During this over the phone session, we will discuss your unique needs and goals, explore how our counselling services can support you, and answer any questions you may have.
15 mins
Initial Counselling Session
This initial session provides a space for us to collaboratively explore your goals, establish informed consent, and complete any necessary paperwork.
50 mins
Counselling Session
Our counselling sessions offer personalized support and guidance tailored to your specific needs.
50 mins
Insurance
Here are a few companies who have covered the cost of counselling services. Please double check your policy to ensure that your counsellors designation is covered.
At this time, direct billing is available for certain insurance providers. Click on your insurance provider to confirm if direct billing is available.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing is unavailable
Paul (RSW): Direct billing available
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing is unavailable
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Greenshield includes coverage for mental health services provided by CPCA members. Coverage limits and conditions should be reviewed in your policy.
Direct billing is now available for Greenshield members.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Paul (RSW) is currently covered under ICBC but cannot direct bill.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
-
Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
-
Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
-
Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Certain Municipal Fire Departments offer coverage for mental health counselling by CPCA members. Coverage specifics will depend on the department's policy.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing not currently available
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available once she is no longer provisional
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to Pacific Blue Cross for reimbursement based on your plan.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
-
Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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The SAJE Mental Health and Counselling Benefit provides funds for young adults from government care (including Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies [ICFSA]) to access services to improve mental and emotional health and well-being, including addressing experiences of trauma. The benefit covers the costs of mental health and counselling services up to $1,500 per calendar year.
We have been approved as a counsellor for clients using this benefit in the past and are set up to direct bill to SAJE.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm that counselling services are covered.
Client pays upfront and submits receipts for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing available
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing available
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing will be available soon
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.
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Please check your benefits plan to confirm counselling coverage.
Riley (MPCC): Direct billing available
Paul (RSW): Direct billing is unavailable
Sydney (MPCC-P): Direct billing will be available soon
If direct billing is unavailable, you can submit your receipt directly to your plan for reimbursement.