Getting Through the Day
Depression doesn’t always look like sadness.
Sometimes it looks like getting through an entire day on autopilot and not remembering most of it. Sometimes it’s standing in the shower, knowing you should get out, and not moving for ten more minutes. It can show up as irritability that surprises you, like snapping at someone over something small and not fully understanding why.
Whatever shape it takes for you, depression isn’t laziness or a lack of willpower. It’s a real experience with a real biological basis, and what’s actually driving it looks different from person to person. Depression that shows up after a life transition isn’t the same as depression rooted in childhood, and that isn’t the same as depression that’s crept in through years of burnout.
I’m curious about what’s actually underneath it for you specifically, not just the label.
What this might look like for you:
Standing in the shower long after you should have gotten out, unable to start moving
Getting through a whole day and not really remembering any of it
Things you used to enjoy not registering as enjoyable anymore, even when you try
Sleeping a full night and still waking up exhausted
Snapping at someone over something small, then feeling confused by your own reaction
A persistent, quiet sense that nothing you do really matters
Trouble deciding even small things — what to eat, what to wear, what to answer first
A running commentary of self-blame that won’t let up
How I Can Help
My approach is parts-based. We’ll work with the parts of you that have withdrawn or gone quiet, approaching them with curiosity instead of frustration. We’ll look at what’s actually underneath the depression for you specifically. Perhaps a recent transition, an old pattern, or built-up exhaustion. Together, we’ll figure out a path forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rather than focusing only on thoughts and behaviours, I work with the parts of you that have withdrawn or shut down — approaching them with curiosity rather than frustration. I also pay attention to the self-criticism and shame that often fuel depressive cycles, which standard talk therapy doesn’t always address directly.
Yes. That uncertainty is actually very common. Depression doesn’t always have an obvious cause. Part of the work is understanding what’s driving it for you specifically, because depression looks different depending on whether it’s rooted in a life transition, childhood experiences, burnout, or something else entirely.
Many extended health benefits plans cover sessions with a Registered Social Worker (RSW). I provide receipts you can submit to your provider. Contact your insurance company directly to confirm your RSW coverage.
Yes. You don’t need to be certain about what you’re experiencing to book a consultation. The free 15-minute call is a low-stakes way to talk through what’s going on and see whether therapy might help
Yes. Virtual sessions are available to anyone in Ontario. In-person sessions are available in London, Ontario at 305–111 Waterloo Street.
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