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Depression
Are you feeling down for an extended period of time? You need to ask for professional help. If you are diagnosed by a medical doctor with depression, they may advise you to speak to a counselor, who will help you find the way out of the darkness.
What is Depression?
Depression, also called as clinical depression, is a mental illness that causes an overwhelming sense of sadness, loss and hopelessness. Symptoms of the condition may span from weeks to years, and may sometimes cause the sufferer to despair so greatly they no longer want to live.
Counselling for Depression
When a person suffers with depression, there often seems no way out of the darkness that has enveloped them. A depressed person may feel isolated and lonely, and may think no one around them understands how they feel. A professional counsellor aims to resolve these feelings by helping the patient understand why and how the depression has come about in the first place.
Counselling Techniques for Depression
A professional counsellor may use one or many of the following techniques to assist the depression patient:
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
- Assertiveness training
- Goal development
- Problem solving skills
- Exercise and activity programs
- Positive psychology
- Interpersonal therapy
Benefits of Counselling for Depression
Positive Thinking
Giving Hope
Increased Self-Esteem
Increased Self-Awareness
Supervision
Choosing a Counsellor That is Right for You
When choosing a counsellor that is right for you, it is important to remember you will get the best results with a counsellor you feel comfortable with.
As with other close relationships, you should feel you could be honest with them, and feel unthreatened in the environment where the sessions take place.
If your depression is severe or you are being treated with anti-depressants, it is wise to speak to your doctor about what sort of counsellor may be best for you.
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