Depression
Depression is common, but it can still be incredibly difficult to live with
You might experience an ongoing sense of sadness or low mood, or perhaps it feels more like emptiness or numbness. Things you would normally enjoy might not feel enjoyable anymore, and it can be difficult to find the motivation or energy to do things.
Sometimes even fairly simple everyday tasks can feel like too much.
You might feel tired all the time, struggle to concentrate or find it difficult to look after yourself in the way you normally would. Sleep can change too. You might sleep much more than usual or find that you can’t sleep enough.
Depression can also affect the way you see yourself and your life. You may feel hopeless or helpless, feel bad about yourself or struggle to imagine things being different.
For some people there are physical experiences too, including feeling like their body has slowed down, stomach issues or chronic pain.
Making sense of why you’re feeling this way
Sometimes there seems to be a clear reason for depression.
You might be in a difficult relationship, unhappy in your workplace or dealing with something in your life that has left you feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself.
Other times, it can be much harder to understand where it has come from.
Depression can also be connected with other experiences, including trauma or neurodivergence. This is why I’m interested in understanding what is happening in the context of your whole life rather than treating depression as an isolated set of symptoms.
Therapy can give you space to explore what might be contributing to how you’re feeling and whether there are deeper issues that need attention.
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Feeling more like yourself again
When you’ve been depressed for a long time, it can be difficult to remember what it felt like to enjoy your life or have the energy to participate in it.
Therapy can help you begin reconnecting with yourself, with what you enjoy and with what you need to feel better.
That might involve understanding what has contributed to your depression, but also gradually finding your way back towards the parts of yourself and your life that have felt difficult to access.
My hope is that you can begin to feel more like yourself again and more hopeful about your future.
Thinking about starting therapy?
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch.
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You can ask any questions you have, learn a little more about my approach, or book an appointment if you feel ready to get started. If you’d prefer to speak first, you can also request a free 15-minute initial conversation to briefly talk about what you’re looking for and whether I might be the right therapist for you.