Whole-Person Therapy for Depression

If you’ve been feeling low, emotionally drained, or disconnected, you’re not alone.

At Welling Centre, we offer compassionate, evidence-based therapy for depression and anxiety, with a holistic approach that supports lasting change.

Depression Can Show Up in Quiet Ways

Depression doesn’t always look like constant sadness.

It may feel like:

• Low energy or motivation
• Emotional numbness
• Irritability or withdrawal
• Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
• Losing interest in things you used to enjoy

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.

Our Approach: Holistic & Collaborative

“Healing means looking at the mental, emotional, physical, social, and even spiritual aspects of life — and seeing them as inseparable.”
— Brian Welling, Psychologist

Therapy can help you understand patterns, reduce emotional heaviness, and build resilience over time.

How Therapy for Depression Can Help

Clients often seek therapy to:

• Feel more emotionally steady
• Increase motivation and clarity
• Reduce anxiety and overwhelm
• Improve coping and self-understanding
• Reconnect with purpose and relationships

Many people find meaningful change happens across multiple sessions.

Meet Our Therapists

Welling Centre is a collective of practitioners offering supportive, client-centered care.

Brian Welling, BA, MA

Registered Psychologist & Clinical Director

I work with individuals who want to make sense of their experiences and move through the patterns that keep them stuck. Whether the focus is trauma, cycles of substance use or compulsive behaviour, personal or spiritual transitions, or broader growth, I offer a space that supports insight, healing, and meaningful change. My approach is grounded in the understanding that the psyche naturally moves toward balance, growth, and wholeness, and therapy can help strengthen that movement.

Within the therapeutic space, there is room to explore the patterns, emotions, and experiences that shape your inner world. I draw on evidence-based methods, including EMDR as part of trauma treatment, and integrate depth-oriented and experiential approaches that support insight and lasting change. My background in Jungian and Adlerian psychology helps me understand the symbolic, relational, and developmental forces that influence your experience.

Those who feel drawn to this work often appreciate a thoughtful, grounded environment, one that honours both their struggles and their potential. My personal exploration of mythology, spirituality, and traditional healing practices shapes how I think about transformation and resilience. I bring curiosity, steadiness, and genuine respect for each person’s process. If you are looking for a therapist who offers clinical skill and a reflective, human presence, I would be honoured to support your work.

Brian is both a VAC and NIHB provider, and offers direct billing to most insurers.

If you are interested in an appointment with Brian, book online by clicking the ‘Book an Appointment’ button or call 780-222-7405.

Deanna Clarke, BHSc, CCYC, CCAC, RTC

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Psychotherapist

I’m passionate about supporting meaningful transformation and helping individuals strengthen their relationships with themselves and with others, offering a grounded, empathic, and non-judgmental space for self-discovery. My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for the healing journey. I believe that true growth happens when we embrace both our strengths and our struggles, creating space for lasting change.

With over 13 years of experience in addiction recovery and supporting individuals impacted by childhood trauma, I take a holistic, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. Together, we’ll explore the emotional, mental, physical, creative, and spiritual aspects of your life to help you reconnect with your authentic self.

My own personal struggles led me to a place of deep desperation – and it was from that place that true healing began. Through working with my own childhood wounds, I’ve been able to transform the story of my life. Today, I live with openness, embracing life as it comes, free from judgment or rigid expectations. It’s from this grounded, lived experience that I hold space for my clients as they embark on their own healing journeys. I’ve learned that it’s often in the struggle and discomfort where growth happens, and in that growth, we discover the extraordinary within the ordinary.

Creativity and nature are central to my own grounding and healing. Whether it’s practicing yoga, playing golf, immersing myself in the outdoors, or simply finding stillness with a good book, I believe that cultivating wonder and creativity helps us reconnect with our truest selves. I bring that same sense of curiosity and reverence for the human experience into my work with clients.

I don’t see people bringing problems into therapy, I see them bringing bridges to healing and I’m here to help you build that bridge. Whether you’re navigating trauma, addiction, grief, life transitions, or simply longing for deeper self-connection, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and practical guidance as you move toward healing and fulfillment, rediscover your strength, and create meaningful change.

Each 50-minute session with Deanna is available for a $135 fee and is eligible for extended health benefits through some insurance companies. 

NOW OFFERS DIRECT BILLING FOR MOST INSURANCE PROVIDERS.

If you are interested in an appointment with Deanna, book online by clicking the ‘Book an Appointment’ button or call 780-222-7405.

Ready to book now? Call us directly at 780-222-7405 or book an appointment online here.