This is a therapeutic process aimed at helping individuals experiencing depression to understand their condition, cope with symptoms, and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It provides emotional support, guidance, and practical strategies to restore hope, self-worth, and functionality in daily life. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something a person can “snap out of.” It is a real medical and psychological condition that needs care, support, and sometimes professional treatment. With counselling, lifestyle changes, social support, and sometimes medication, people can recover and lead fulfilling lives.

• To prevent relapse and support long-term recovery.
• To promote positive thinking and healthy lifestyle adjustments.
• To provide a safe space for expressing emotions without judgment.
• To help clients understand the causes and triggers of their depression.
• To teach coping skills that reduce feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.

Depression is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. It goes beyond normal feelings of sadness and can last for weeks, months, or even years. A person with depression may feel deep sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest in activities, and struggle with daily responsibilities.

• Fatigue or lack of energy.
• Persistent sadness or low mood.
• Changes in appetite and weight.
• Changes in sleep (too much or too little).
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.
• Thoughts of death or suicide (in severe cases).
• Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness.
• Loss of interest or pleasure in things once enjoyed.

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - Severe symptoms of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest lasting at least two weeks or more.
• Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) - Long-term, mild-to-moderate depression lasting two years or more.
• Bipolar Depression - a phase of bipolar disorder where the person experiences low moods (depression) alternating with high moods (mania).
• Postpartum Depression - Depression that occurs in mothers after childbirth, often due to hormonal, emotional, and lifestyle changes.
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Depression linked to seasonal changes, usually during winter when there is less sunlight.
• Psychotic Depression - Severe depression accompanied by hallucinations or delusions.
• Situational Depression (adjustment disorder) - Depression triggered by a specific stressful or traumatic life event (e.g., loss of a job, divorce, grief).

Depression usually arises from a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. Depression can appear in different forms, short-term, long-term, or linked to life situations or biology. Its causes are often a mix of brain chemistry, personal experiences, and environmental stressors.

Biological Causes:

• Genetic factors (family history of depression).
• Imbalance of brain chemicals (neurotransmitters).
• Hormonal changes (e.g., pregnancy, thyroid problems).

Psychological Causes:

• Low self-esteem.
• Negative thinking patterns.
• Unresolved trauma or past abuse.

Social/Environmental Causes:

• Substance abuse.
• Chronic illness or disability.
• Loneliness or lack of social support.
• Stressful life events (divorce, loss, financial struggles).

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Helps clients identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier ones.
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - Focuses on improving relationships and communication, which can reduce depression.
• Psychodynamic Therapy-  Explores unresolved conflicts and unconscious issues contributing to depression.
• Supportive Counselling - Provides empathy, encouragement, and a listening ear.
• Psychoeducation - Educates clients and families about depression, reducing stigma and promoting recovery.

• Enhances self-esteem and self-awareness.
• Helps rebuild relationships and social support systems.
• Reduces emotional pain and improves overall well-being.
• Reduces risk of self-harm or suicide by providing timely intervention.
• Encourages healthy lifestyle changes such as exercise, sleep hygiene, and proper nutrition.

• Offer emotional support and encouragement.
• Assess the severity and causes of the client’s depression.
• Monitor progress and provide relapse-prevention strategies.
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists or doctors when medication is necessary.
• Teach coping strategies like stress management, problem-solving, and mindfulness.

Provides versatile counselling to our clients within the county and in the Global space at the Online/Virtual Center, which is open from 6.00 AM to Midnight every day of the week. This dynamic center allows our Global clients to equally access therapy services from their country of residence, and for the other clients that treasure privacy to equally access therapy on or out of camera. However, for those around Nairobi, the Capital City of Kenya, we have a Physical Office for you in Nairobi, Upper Hill- Kenya Medical Association (KAM) Center. The Physical Center is open from 7.00 AM to 7.00 PM to accommodate those of you who are working.

The cost for virtual and physical therapy is the same, and our client can interchange the model without any penalty. The therapy session can be One-on-One, Joint/Couple, or Group therapy. We are a prepaid honest center, and once payment is made, it is reserved for a therapy session. It does not matter how long the client takes to be available; you cannot lose your money while in our system. Please take time and read our terms and conditions, to understand important parameters like session cancellation is done within 24 hours, and once payment is made for a therapy session, it cannot be refunded, but should be used for a therapy session only.

We have professional counsellors trained and licensed to provide all forms of therapy, but with expertise in stress management therapy. With their support, you will learn your triggers to stress, ways of managing the stress, and skills to manage frustration and coping mechanisms. Your therapist will provide a safe space to catharsis (vent out); help you to develop coping strategies, reshape your thinking patterns, improve your relationship, performance and address the issue at hand better. Book a therapy session and find a mental wellness support and personal therapist to walk and guide you to manage that stress, which is interfering with your life. Do not share your story in the wrong places and with the wrong people; they do not care about you. Come and Share with a Counsellor at our Center, At Share We Care. Come and Share with a Counsellor at our Center, At Share We Care.

You can use Call, SMS, or WhatsApp, using any of the two official lines provided below at the contact us. In case you miss us using one medium, especially the call, use SMS or WhatsApp Chat, and we will promptly respond. You can access our services through our official email, and the administrator will escalate your request to the client manager for action.