Depression Counselling in Vernon, BC

When it is hard to feel like yourself

Depression can make life feel heavy, distant, or difficult to care about. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling disconnected inside. Counselling offers a grounded place to begin with what feels manageable.

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In person in Vernon and online | English and Arabic

Samer Dawood, counsellor at Humanistic Counselling
Samer Dawood, MPCC-p
What to Expect

What happens in the room

Understand what has changed

Notice effects on mood, energy, routines, and relationships.

Name the cycle

Recognize withdrawal, avoidance, self-criticism, and hopelessness.

Choose manageable actions

Support connection and structure without overwhelming goals.

Make room for emotion

Explore grief, anger, shame, and what has been pushed aside.

Reconnect with meaning

Find values and parts of yourself that have become hard to access.

If This Sounds Familiar

Depression does not always look like sadness

You feel tired before the day has really started.

Things that once mattered now feel distant or pointless.

You withdraw because conversation takes more energy than you have.

You become irritable, then feel guilty about it.

You keep meeting responsibilities, but very little feels satisfying.

You feel numb rather than openly sad.

You do not have to make complete sense of this before asking for support.

How Counselling Can Help

Begin with what is possible today

Depression can affect mood, motivation, attention, sleep, relationships, and the ability to imagine that anything will change. It is not laziness, weakness, or a failure to appreciate what you have.

You do not need to arrive motivated, positive, or ready to make major changes. We work with the energy and concentration you have available.

A Humanistic Approach

Samer takes a grounded, collaborative approach. The work considers your history, culture, relationships, values, and the full context of your life.

Sessions are available in English and Arabic.

Sessions and Fees

Straightforward pricing

Individual counselling is available in person in Vernon and online. Text, email, or call if you do not see a time that works. Samer responds within one business day.

Consultation

20 minutes

No charge

See if we are a good fit. No pressure.

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Check-In

30 minutes

$75

A focused session to process something specific.

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Session

60 minutes

$130

Go deeper and work through patterns.

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Deep Dive

90 minutes

$175

Extended time for complex situations.

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Extended Health Benefits

Samer Dawood holds the MPCC-p designation with the CPCA and the RTC designation with the ACCT. Sessions may be claimable through some providers under some plans. Confirm eligibility directly with your benefits provider.

Vernon Locations

4415 29th St, Vernon, BC V1T 5B7

2749 30th St, Vernon, BC V1T 5C6, at Cedar & Soak

Phone or text: 778-212-8581

Email: info@humanisticcounselling.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about depression counselling

Do I need a diagnosis?

No. You can contact Humanistic Counselling directly without a referral.

What if I have little energy to talk?

You do not need to fill every silence or explain everything in the first session.

Can counselling work with medication?

Yes. Counselling may be used alongside medication and medical care.

What if I am thinking about suicide?

Call or text 9-8-8 in Canada. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department.

Scope and Safety

Routine counselling is not crisis response. Call or text 9-8-8 for suicide crisis support. Call 9-1-1 for immediate danger or urgent medical help.

If anyone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone else, call or text 9-8-8 in Canada.

Take the Next Step

Begin with a free consultation

A free 20-minute consultation is a simple way to meet Samer, ask questions, and decide whether counselling feels like the right next step.

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