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Therapy for Depression

Do you find it difficult to enjoy partaking in activities as much as you used to? Do you struggle finding the energy to get out of bed or to take care of yourself? Do you experience low mood or feelings of emptiness? Are you ready to challenge yourself with the help of a therapist?

Struggling with depression can feel like carrying an invisible weight that makes even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. It’s more than just sadness—it’s a deep exhaustion, a heaviness that lingers no matter how much you rest. Mornings can be the hardest, as getting out of bed feels like an uphill battle. You might lose interest in things that once brought joy, feeling detached from the world around you. Social interactions become draining, and the thought of reaching out for help can seem impossible. Unhelpful thoughts can take over, telling you that you’re not enough or that things will never get better. Even when surrounded by others, you may feel profoundly alone. Depression affects not only emotions but also the body, leading to fatigue, sleep disturbances, and physical aches. It can make it difficult to focus, make decisions, or find motivation. But depression, while powerful, is not permanent. With the right support, it is possible to regain a sense of hope and reconnect with life.

​If you would like to learn more about therapy, check out our blog on "10 things you should know before going to therapy" here

Read below to learn more about how therapy can help with feelings of depression

Main take-aways

Your therapist can support you to:

✔ Identify Underlying Causes
✔ Challenge Unhelpful Thinking 
✔ Develop Coping Strategies
✔ Practice Behavioural Activation
✔ Improve Emotional Regulation
✔ Strengthen Self-Compassion
✔ Address Isolation & Connection
✔ Enhance Sleep & Self-Care Habits
✔ Set Realistic, Achievable Goals
✔ Gain Support & Validation

Work between sessions

Activities to reinforce therapy work and help build confidence and self-trust over time, can include:

  • Journaling

  • Mood Tracking

  • Small, Manageable Goals

  • Behavioural Activation

  • Self-Compassion Exercises

  • Gentle Movement

  • Mindfulness & Grounding

  • Social Connection

  • Rest & Nourishment

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