Preeti Somani

“Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign that you have been trying to be strong for too long.”
— Aaron Beck

Depression can feel like a quiet heaviness that lingers in the background of your life. It may show up as low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, or a sense of disconnection — from yourself, others, and things that once mattered.

You might still be functioning, meeting responsibilities, and showing up for others — while feeling internally exhausted, stuck, or emotionally numb.

Having difficult emotions does not make you weak or negative. It makes you human. But when these feelings persist and begin to limit your life, support can help you move through them.

Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), and Behavioural Activation, therapy focuses on:

  • Understanding and shifting unhelpful thought patterns
  • Re-engaging with daily life in small, meaningful ways
  • Rebuilding a sense of connection, purpose, and selfworth

What clients have walked away with:
People who’ve come to me in the fog of depression have gradually reconnected with themselves — their motivation, their relationships, their sense of meaning. They’ve stopped blaming themselves for feeling stuck and started understanding what was actually happening underneath. Most importantly, they’ve found that change is possible, even when nothing felt possible at all.

Getting to the Root, Not Just the Surface
Depression often has layers — unprocessed grief, unmet needs, long-held beliefs about yourself. Using REBT and CBT, we work at the level where real shift happens, not just symptom management.

A Space Where You Don’t Have to Perform
Depression can make you feel like a burden. In our sessions, there’s no pressure to arrive “better” or put on a brave face. You bring exactly where you are, and we work from there.

Rebuilding at Your Own Rhythm
Recovery from depression isn’t linear. I work with you to identify small, sustainable steps — so progress feels real and doesn’t collapse under pressure.