Depression Counselling

Depression can significantly impair daily functioning and overall well-being. We provide compassionate support and effective strategies to help you regain hope and happiness.

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Counselling for Depression at Breathe Counselling

At Breathe Counselling, we understand the profound impact that depression can have on your life. Our experienced and compassionate counsellors are here to support and guide you through your dark moments with personalised, confidential, and effective therapy sessions. We aim to help you navigate the complexities of depression, offering tools and strategies tailored to your unique situation, and fostering a safe space for healing and growth. Let us be your partner in the journey towards a brighter, more resilient future.

Our counselling strategies aim to provide support, improve coping mechanisms, and help individuals gain a better understanding of their conditions to foster recovery and improve their quality of life. Our sessions include Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and mindfulness-based techniques.

Depression Counsellors

Shiyanka Rossiter

COUNSELLOR
MCouns, GradDipCouns(Health), BSocSc

Shiyanka provides individual and couples counselling in Joondalup. She offers face to face sessions onsite and Online Therapy options. Shiyanka reflects an…

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Sue Hooton

COUNSELLOR
BAppSocSc(Counselling)

Sue is a person- centred counsellor offering after hours counselling in West Perth, Perth CBD and Online and Joondalup. She has extensive…

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Pamela Scott-Gale

COUNSELLOR
MCouns, GradDipCouns&IntPsycthpy, Cpt. QARANC (V) (Rtd),PGCert Clinical Teaching, RGN

Pamela is a compassionate, trauma-informed counsellor and clinical supervisor who has a thorough and expansive background in supporting individuals, couples and families….

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Emily Burr

COUNSELLOR
MCouns, GradDipCouns&IntPsycthpy, AdvDipCouns&Famthpy

Emily Burr offers counselling in Pinjarra and also offers online therapy. Accessible for people seeking counselling in Mandurah, Byford, Harvey and the…

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Gannon Jones

PSYCHOLOGIST
GDipPsy. BAPsy, BAPhil

Gannon is a Registered Psychologist who provides an open collaborative space to allow personal growth, empowerment and momentum. Working with adolescents (12+),…

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Libby Rodwell

PSYCHOLOGIST
MA(IR), BPsych

Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Rodwell is a registered psychologist in Rockingham. She receives direct bookings from clients and can also offer GP referred, Mental…

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Tom Martin

COUNSELLOR
BCouns

Tom offers ‘in person’ psychotherapy in the Great Southern towns of Albany and Denmark and also provides Online Counselling options. He is…

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Nerida Holmes

COUNSELLOR
B.A. Ed, GradDipCouns&IntPsycthpy

Nerida offers counselling in Joondalup. Individual therapy, couples counselling or family therapy with Nerida presents opportunity for clients to feel heard and…

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Sue French

COUNSELLOR
GradDipCouns&IntPsycthpy, AdvDipCouns&famThpy, DipCouns

 After working in Rockingham for the last six years Sue has moved her sessions online whilst travelling Australia with her husband. Her…

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Candy Soans

COUNSELLOR
MCouns, BPsych

Candy offers online counselling. She is a gently perceptive, compassionate and approachable therapist who nurtures and builds a secure, reflective space for…

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Cal Flint

COUNSELLOR
MCouns, GradDipCouns&IntPsycthpy, AdvDipCouns&Famthpy

Cal is a certified clinical therapist who offers counselling to adult individuals and couples in Perth, Rockingham and online. She comes alongside…

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Rebecca Ng

COUNSELLOR
BA (International Aid and Development, Dip.Couns)

Rebecca offers relationship counselling for couples and individuals both in Wembley and online. Rebecca is an empathetic counsellor who is trauma-informed and…

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Jade Lim

COUNSELLOR
MCouns, GradDipCouns, GradCertCouns

Jade Lim offers individual and couples counselling in Perth, West Perth, Midland, Rockingham and Online. Jade is an empathetic and insightful, person-centred…

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Jennifer Wolff

COUNSELLOR
MCouns, DipCouns, BA English, AA Child Development

Jennifer is a counsellor and clinical supervisor. She offers individual counselling and couples counselling in Joondalup and online counselling for individuals.  She…

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Matthew Bond

COUNSELLOR
MSocSc(Cnslg&Psycthpy), BTheo

Matthew offers counselling services in the Perth CBD and Rockingham. Matthew’s natural, sensitive approach lends itself to constructing and holding spaces that…

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Nick Gwynn

DIRECTOR/ COUNSELLOR
M.Couns, GradDipCouns&IntPsycthpy, AdvDipCouns&famThpy, DipCouns&famThpy, CertIVTAE

Nick offers clinical supervision and counselling for individual clients and couples in West Perth, Rockingham and Online. He  is an exceptionally skilled…

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Elanie De Klerk

COUNSELLOR
GradDipCouns&IntPsycthpy, AdvDipCouns&Famthpy, BCouns

Elanie is a trauma-trained and relationship counsellor with many years of personal and professional experience in building strong, lasting relationships. She has…

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Katherine Hughes

COUNSELLOR
FdA. Humanistic Counselling (Transactional Analysis)

Katherine has just recently joined our team of counsellors at Breathe and offers sessions in Midland, Perth and Online. She has a…

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Mark Godfrey

COUNSELLOR
BAppSocSc(Counselling)

Mark offers day time and  after-hours counselling appointments in our West Perth clinic and day appointments in Joondalup. He specialises in and…

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Anu Matara

COUNSELLOR
M.A. Ed, B.A.Ed, ATAP

Anu offers individual and couples counselling in Perth, and Online. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, Anu is insightful and kind. She values authenticity…

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FAQs - Depression Counselling

How do I know if I have depression? +
Symptoms of depression can include persistent sadness, lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities, changes in appetite or weight, difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, energy loss, feelings of worthlessness, or difficulty concentrating. If you consistently experience some or all of these symptoms please get in touch with one of our counsellors here.
Can depression be treated? +
Yes, depression is treatable, and a variety of effective treatments are available. Lifestyle changes can also play an important role in managing depression. Your counsellor at Breathe Counselling will work closely with you to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you.
What should I do if I think a loved one is depressed? +
Encourage them to seek professional help from a counsellor. Be supportive and empathetic in your approach, listen to their feelings without judgement, and offer to help them find resources or even accompany them to appointments.
Are there different types of depression? +
Yes, depression can manifest in many forms. Major depressive disorder is the most common and can interfere with a person's ability to work, sleep, study, eat, and enjoy life. Other forms include postpartum depression, psychotic depression, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Each form of depression is unique and may require different counselling approaches.