Seasonal Affective Disorder Therapy Montreal

• Do you find it difficult to wake up in the morning during winter?
• Do you feel unusually depressed and/or irritable during the winter?
• Do you find yourself craving carbs more than usual during the winter?
• Do you feel less motivated than normal during the winter?

Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons. SAD generally begins and ends at about the same time every year. If you’re like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months. SAD tends to sap your energy and making you feel irritable and moody.

SAD is generally caused by a lack of natural light during the winter months. If you experience SAD, you might notice that you feel a persistent low mood and don’t enjoy activities that you usually find enjoyable. SAD is not the same as clinical depression, although the two are related.

SAD vs Depression – What’s the Difference?

The primary difference between SAD and depression is that people who suffer from SAD often experience normal mental health throughout the year but notice that they suffer depressive symptoms as the seasons change, usually when the days become shorter, and the weather gets colder.

If you’re struggling to find your motivation, and you’re worried that you might not ever get it back, one of the best thing you can do is seek help. I can help you work through your SAD to create a happier, healthier, and more meaningful life.

Counselling for SAD can help you identify the triggers and thoughts that may be causing your low mood. Therapy helps you understand and managing underlying emotions while strengthening your resilience to overcome what may lay ahead.

Counselling for SAD can you learn ways to live free of those old patterns and issues that make the winter months difficult for you.

I use an integrative therapy approach that is respectful and empathic and offer a safe, judgement-free environment.

Book a Counselling Session or Schedule a Free 10-minute Phone Consultation

Qualifications and Professional Associations

I hold the following academic qualifications and professional memberships:

• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
• Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Counselling That Fits in With Your Schedule

I’m available for appointments Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 8 pm, either in person at my office in Westmount, Montreal, or online for your convenience.

You don’t need a referral to make an appointment. You can contact me directly by phone, email, or book a session through the website.

If you're not quite ready to book but would like to learn more or get a sense of how I work, I offer a free 10-minute consultation by phone.

Your First Appointment

In our first session, we’ll talk through the following:

• Your main concerns and what has brought you to therapy
• How these concerns are impacting your day-to-day life and relationships
• Your expectations, goals, and hopes for the work ahead

This initial session is also an opportunity for you to get a sense of how I work and to ask any questions you may have.

Book a Counselling Session or Schedule a Free 10-minute Phone Consultation