[Testimonial] Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

I have been meeting with Joseph for over 12 months, and while the regularity of our meetings has steadily decreased, owing to the successful work we have conducted together, his continued assistance and support is a constant source of reassurance, helping me continue to improve my quality of life and keep my mental health in check.

After suffering in silence for many months, I reached a breaking point and was desperate for help. SCC was the only place I found that seemed to care and act quickly to give me the help I needed as soon as possible. Joseph was recommended by a family member who similarly felt that his presence had greatly benefitted them, guiding them on the road to recovery. Sure enough, Joseph has proved to be an exceptional counsellor, an attentive listener with an immense capacity for empathy who demonstrates no judgement, only a keen desire to understand. However, what has struck me most is his ability to never prescribe which action to take, but to instead provide you with the tools to understand your own mind and decide which route to take voluntarily.

Each time we have a session, unbeknownst to me, I have already been contemplating the exact topic of discussion beforehand, as if somehow becoming perfectly aligned with his methodology for progression. In doing so, I have not only overcome the depression and anxiety which was plaguing me but have applied the same techniques to evaluate other areas of my life, becoming more aware of who I am and what I want out of life, and ultimately more content in each moment.

– Client H, 2023