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Depression

Depression is considered a mood disorder with one in eight Canadians indicating symptoms of depression.  One episode of depression doubles the possibility of a re occurrence (Statistics Canada - Mind Your Mind)

Depression is a difficult disorder to treat and manage.  It consists of symptoms that include isolation, fatigue, loss of interest in activities usually enjoyed, helplessness, hopelessness, suicidal ideation, etc.  It is a sympathetic nervous system state (freeze, faint) that removes an individual from connection with others, creating shut down, numbness, and isolation.  It is the most difficult state to generate change as it tends to increase disconnection from others the more often and longer it occurs.  Without connection, depression appears to worsen.   Depression may be an adaptive survival mechanism originating from an individual not being seen, heard, and understood resulting in a need to "press" down feelings.  The individual does not develop the necessary skills to express their feelings in a safe, open environment with a trusting human being.  Helping the individual process and release these experiences, learn to regulate their emotions and nervous system, and develop ongoing connections with supportive individuals will result in optimal outcomes.   

 

Outpatient treatment for depression allows the individual the time, space, and support within an intensive format to learn, manage, and heal for optimal brain health.

Secure Online Sessions

GPS Inc. has moved all services online.  All current services are administered online via Zoom and all sessions are in Mountain Standard Time (MST). 

This may be a big change for some clients but has proven to be as effective, if not more effective than in-person sessions, due to factors such as no travel time, staying in the comfort of your own home, and increased attunement from the therapist.   

Contact

Schedule

Guidance Professional Services Inc.
Stephen Roberts, MPCC-S (Provisional)

Counselling Therapist (ACTA)

Brain Health Directed Counsellor

Certified in Brainspotting

Brainspotting Consultant

​Phone:  403.302.0031

Email:  gpsinc@telus.net

Alt:  gpsincbsp@gmail.com

Online Booking:  gpsinc.janeapp.com

Website:

www.guidanceprofessionalservicesinc.com

Online Schedule

Weekly:

Tuesday 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Every 4th Week

Monday 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Tuesday 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Wednesday 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Thursday 6:00pm to 8:00pm

 

Additional session times may be available upon request. 

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