What if I've felt this way for so long it just feels normal?

That's worth looking at. Sometimes what feels like a personality trait is actually a pattern that formed over time, and patterns can shift when you understand what's been maintaining them.

What if I'm not depressed, just going through something?

That distinction matters and it's part of what the early work looks at. Not everything needs a label. But if something has been affecting your mood and drive long enough to bring you here, it's worth understanding.

I don't want to spend sessions just talking about my feelings. Is that what this is?

No. The work is structured and focused. Feelings come up because they're relevant, not as the whole point.

What if I've tried to push through this on my own and it hasn't worked?

Pushing through is usually the first thing people try. When it stops working it's often a sign that what's driving the low mood needs a different kind of attention, not more effort in the same direction.

Is this covered by extended health benefits?

Most extended health plans in BC cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Check your specific plan for details.

How do I know if this is the right fit?

The free intro call is the most straightforward way to find out.

What if I've been to therapy before and felt misunderstood?

That's a common experience. This work starts with understanding your specific situation before drawing any conclusions. Nothing is assumed and nothing is applied before it fits.

Depression & Low Mood · Vancouver, BC

You're still getting through the day. You just can't remember the last time anything felt good.

Individual counselling for people who've felt flat, tired or checked out for weeks and can't shake it.

In-person (Vancouver, BC) and virtual across BC.

Book a Free Intro Call How it works

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In-person in Downtown Vancouver and online across BC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Psychology Today Verified

Free 20-minute virtual intro call

Your mood has been lower than usual. Maybe it's been going on for a while. Long enough that you've started wondering if this is just who you are now, or if something is actually wrong.

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The motivation that used to come without thinking about it takes more now. Some days it doesn't come at all. And that gap between how you used to feel and how you feel now, is starting to affect more than just your mood.

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HOW WE WORK

The Iroko Approach

How we work together in therapy.

Understand, What is happening?

We begin with your experiences, concerns and what you would like to be different. We take time to understand you, your circumstances, and how the difficulty is affecting your life.

Connect, What is contributing?

Together, we explore the emotions, beliefs, experiences and behaviours that may be contributing to the problem. Often, this reveals connections you had not fully recognized.

Work Through, What needs attention?

Understanding is important, but it is not always enough. Using evidence informed clinical approaches, we work with what is contributing to your difficulties, whether that means processing painful experiences, addressing emotional patterns, challenging beliefs or developing new skills.

Apply, What can change in real life?

Where appropriate, we bring what you are learning into everyday life. We reflect on what happens, recognize progress, work through setbacks and adjust our approach as you develop new ways of responding.

Every person's experience is different. These stages guide our work rather than prescribe a fixed treatment schedule.

Some of this might sound familiar

If any of this resonates, you're in the right place.

You sit down to start something and the energy just isn't there.

You're in the middle of a conversation and realise you checked out somewhere in the middle of it.

You've been finding reasons not to go to things lately. Even the things you used to enjoy.

You get to the end of the day and it's hard to say what any of it was for.

You may finish things but there's no satisfaction in it anymore.

There's a flatness to most days that doesn't seem to shift no matter what you do.

If any of that sounds like your experience, the pattern is usually running deeper than the specific relationship or situation it shows up in.

You, when nothing feels worth the energy

Most of what sits underneath low mood and lost motivation isn't immediately obvious. It shows up in how you've been thinking about yourself, how far you've drifted from what actually matters to you, and in the way your body has been quietly carrying it. Here are some of the ways we look at that.

What your mind has been telling you

When mood drops and motivation follows, the mind starts drawing conclusions. About you, about what's possible, about why things feel the way they do. This work looks at those conclusions, where they came from and how much weight they actually deserve.

What still matters to you

Sometimes the drive disappears because what you've been moving toward no longer fits who you are now. This work looks at your values, what genuinely matters to you, whether your life is reflecting that, and what the gap between the two has been costing you.

What your body has been carrying

Low mood and lost motivation aren't only mental experiences. They live in the body too, in the heaviness, the fatigue, the inability to settle. This work pays attention to that physical side and what it can tell us about what's happening underneath.

Questions you might have

FIRST STEPS

Getting Started

New to counselling? Here is how it works.

Book a Free Virtual Intro Call

Start with a free 20-minute video call. Tell us a little about what is bringing you to counselling, ask questions, and get a sense of whether we are a good fit.

Your First Session

We will take time to understand what is happening in your life, what you would like help with, and what you hope to get from counselling. There is no pressure to have everything figured out before you arrive.

We Begin the Work

Together, we will establish what to focus on and how to approach it. Sessions are tailored to your needs, and we will regularly check in on your progress and adjust as needed.

Book a Free Intro Call

START HERE

When you're ready, the first step is a free 20-minute conversation.

It's a chance to talk through what's been coming up for you and get a sense of how I work. No commitment required.

First session is 80 minutes. Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes. Prices are $170 for 50 minutes and $230 for 80 minutes. Sessions are covered by many extended health plans that include a Registered Clinical Counsellor. Start with a free 20-minute virtual intro call.