Depression
Depression
Depression affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions day-to-day. It can impact motivation, sleep, appetite, energy, and overall mood. For many, it feels like a heavy fog that makes life’s simplest activities exhausting or overwhelming.
Touch Brain Counselor is here for you
Depression can make daily tasks feel overwhelming — like the world has dimmed. At Touch Brain Counselor, we understand that depression affects the mind, body, and nervous system.
That’s why we offer holistic, neuro-affirming care designed to support emotional healing, rebuild motivation, and strengthen brain regulation.
Our services combine evidence-based therapies and creative approaches to help clients regain control and rediscover a sense of joy and possibility.
How Therapy Helps Depression
Healing through connection, understanding, and evidence-based care
Depression can make daily life feel heavy, isolating, and overwhelming — but it is treatable. Therapy provides a structured, compassionate space for individuals to reclaim hope and rebuild emotional well-being. Healing is not about “fixing” a person — it’s about helping them reconnect with their strengths, rewrite unhelpful patterns, and gradually restore a sense of meaning and possibility.
Common Signs & Symptoms
Depression can look different in everyone, but often includes:
Persistent sadness or emptiness
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Low energy and fatigue
Changes in sleep and appetite
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness
Withdrawal from family and friends
Irritability or emotional numbness
Sometimes depression is triggered by stress or loss — other times, it appears without an obvious reason.
What’s Happening in the Brain?
Depression is linked to changes in:
Neurotransmitters (like serotonin and dopamine)
Stress response systems
Brainwave patterns and emotional regulation networks
It’s not something people can just “snap out of.” Treatment and support help the brain heal and recover.
Therapies
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps challenge negative thinking patterns, build coping skills, and encourage healthier behaviours.
Art & Play Therapy
Encourages emotional expression, self-esteem, and processing difficult feelings in a safe way—especially for children and youth.
Neurofeedback
Trains the brain toward calmer, more stable patterns to reduce symptoms like low motivation, emotional dysregulation, and sleep disruption.
Supportive Talk Therapy
Provides a non-judgmental space to explore feelings and build resilience.
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Counselling
Touch Brain Counselor offers specialized child counselling services designed to support children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. Our trained therapists provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can express their feelings, work through challenges, and build healthy coping skills. Using evidence-based techniques tailored to each child’s unique needs, Touch Brain Counselling helps young minds navigate stress, anxiety, behavioral issues, and developmental concerns, fostering resilience and overall well-being.
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Therapies
Touch Brain Counselor integrates child art and play therapy with occupational therapy (OT) to support children’s emotional, social, and developmental growth. Through creative expression and structured play, children can communicate feelings, explore challenges, and develop coping skills in a safe, nurturing environment. Our occupational therapy sessions focus on enhancing fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily functioning, ensuring a holistic approach that promotes resilience, confidence, and overall well-being.
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Neuro Affirming Therapies
Touch Brain Counselor offers advanced neuro-affirming therapies, including neurofeedback, PBM (photobiomodulation) laser therapy, and brain mapping, to support children with neurodevelopmental disorders. These evidence-informed interventions target brain function, helping improve attention, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and cognitive skills. By personalizing therapy to each child’s neuroprofile, Touch Brain Counselling empowers young minds to reach their full potential while promoting long-term neural resilience and overall well-being.
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Combination Therapies
Touch Brain Counselor offers a holistic combination therapy that integrates counselling, art and play therapy, and neurofeedback to support children’s emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs. By blending talk therapy with creative expression and brain-based interventions, children can process emotions, improve focus, regulate behavior, and enhance overall mental well-being. This personalized, multi-faceted approach ensures that every child receives comprehensive support tailored to their unique strengths and challenges.