At Rise & Shine Counselling, our goal is to help every person feel...
CONFIDENT & EMPOWERED
UNDERSTOOD & RESPECTED
SAFE & GROUNDED
"You don't have to pretend everything is okay."
Depression is a complex mental health condition that goes beyond feeling sad or having a bad day. It involves persistent changes in mood, thoughts, and behaviour that can significantly impair daily functioning. Depression affects how a person processes emotions, thinks about themselves and the world, and responds to stress.
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Depression varies in severity and duration, and it may develop gradually or appear suddenly. Despite its challenges, depression is a treatable condition. Evidence-based therapies can help individuals manage symptoms, develop healthier coping strategies, and improve overall well-being. Early recognition and support are key to recovery and maintaining long-term mental health.
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At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, we're here to walk beside you on your mental health journey.
DEPRESSION COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Understanding Depression and Low Mood
Our depression therapy services offer practical, evidence-based support to help ease symptoms and enhance overall well-being. Through a compassionate, personalized approach, we guide you in understanding your experience, building coping strategies, and restoring balance and hope. Take the next step toward renewed energy and emotional wellness — book your free consultation today.
RISE & SHINE COUNSELLING VANCOUVER
At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, our licensed therapists use techniques such as CBT, PCT, DBT, EFT, and trauma-informed therapy to help you grow, heal, and thrive.
How We Help
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)
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Helps identify and reframe negative or unhelpful thought patterns.
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Encourages small, actionable changes in behavior to improve mood.
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Supports long-term coping strategies for managing depressive symptoms.
DEPRESSION COUNSELLING IN VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA
Finding Your Way Back to Hope
Our experienced therapists help you restore energy, build resilience, and develop self-care habits that support a more balanced, hopeful life.
Depression therapy uses evidence-based approaches to help you better understand your mood, manage symptoms, and regain a sense of balance. Depending on your needs, therapy may involve Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to reframe unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to strengthen emotional coping skills, and mindfulness-based practices to promote awareness and emotional stability.
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Therapists may also introduce practical tools such as journaling, behavioral activation, and relaxation exercises to support coping in daily life.
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Starting therapy for depression can be a meaningful step toward increased energy, resilience, and hope. At Rise & Shine Counselling Vancouver, our therapists personalize each approach to align with your unique experiences and goals.
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All of our therapists offer free 15-minute consultations to help you decide whether it feels like the right fit. You’re welcome to book a free consultation or schedule your first full appointment by selecting one of the options below.
Depression can make even small tasks feel heavy, affecting your energy, motivation, and sense of hope. Compassionate tools for healing may include evidence-based therapy approaches, mindfulness practices, and practical strategies to support emotional regulation, self-understanding, and day-to-day functioning. In a supportive, non-judgmental space, these tools help you move at your own pace, build resilience, and gently reconnect with a sense of stability and meaning.
Compassionate Tools for Healing
ABOUT US
Why Work With
Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness
"Where healing turns into growth, and growth turns into joy."
So often, we know deep down what we need to feel fulfilled, but something gets in the way. We fall into patterns that no longer serve us, in our relationships, our work, or how we care for ourselves. Over time, those habits quietly shape our days, and our days become our lives.
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At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness, we believe that change is always possible. With the right support, you can break free from old cycles, reconnect with what truly matters, and start living in alignment with your values and goals.
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We’re inspired by the idea that growth isn’t about becoming someone new. Rather, it’s about uncovering who you’ve been all along. Together, we’ll help you rediscover your confidence, resilience, and sense of purpose so you can rise into a life that feels grounded, intentional, and full of possibility.
CYNTHIA CROWLEY
Owner/Founder
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Canadian Certified Counsellor
At Rise & Shine, we believe counselling should be:
COMPASSIONATE
Support that feels kind, steady, and attuned to your needs, especially when life feels uncertain.
EMPOWERING
We help you reconnect with your inner strength and move toward the life you want with confidence and clarity.
INCLUSIVE
We honour every identity, background, and experience. Your story matters, and it belongs here.
Meet a Counsellor Today
At Rise & Shine Counselling & Wellness in Vancouver, we’re here to help you through the tough days and celebrate the good ones. Connect with one of our counsellors today. You don’t have to do this alone.
