Therapy for Depression in Ottawa & Across Ontario
Compassionate support for low mood, exhaustion, and feeling disconnected, with care that honours your culture and story.
Depression can feel like heaviness, numbness, or exhaustion that rest does not fix. Things that used to bring joy may feel flat, and everyday tasks can take far more energy than they should.
In many families and communities, there can be pressure to stay strong and keep going no matter what. Therapy with Dilys Chuinkam is a place where you don't have to perform strength. Together, you can make sense of what you're carrying and take steps toward feeling more like yourself.

How Depression Can Show Up
- Persistent low mood, sadness, or emptiness
- Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Fatigue, changes in sleep, or changes in appetite
- Harsh self-criticism or feelings of worthlessness
- Withdrawing from friends, family, or community
- Feeling like you have to hold it together for everyone else
What to Expect
- Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if it feels like a good fit.
- Your first session explores what low mood looks like in your life, your history, and what you'd like to be different.
- Together, you set goals and decide on a session rhythm that fits your life.
- Dilys draws from approaches such as CBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Attachment-Focused Therapy, tailored to you.
Session Details
- Individual therapy: 50-minute virtual sessions
- Couples and family sessions also available
- Available to clients anywhere in Ontario
- Free 15-minute consultation to start
Depression Therapy: Common Questions
More questions? See the full FAQ or get in touch.
Start Therapy with Dilys Chuinkam
A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest way to begin. Ask questions, share what you're looking for, and see if it feels like the right fit.
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