Depression Therapy

About Depression

Depression is a common but serious mental disorder and one of the leading causes of emotional distress, affecting how you think, feel, and engage with life.

It may manifest as persistent sadness, helplessness, loss of pleasure, low energy, and social withdrawal, varying in intensity from mild to severe. Each case requires appropriate support and tailored treatment.

Depression and anxiety often occur together, a phenomenon known as comorbidity – learn more about anxiety here!

Understanding Depression and its Effects

When we talk about depression, we are often describing a set of issues that produce feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and an inability to see improvement. Despite efforts to make changes, it may feel like our resources are exhausted, leading to a sensation of uncontrollability.

The recurring fear of failure often brings feelings of shame and guilt, accompanied by a tendency to avoid sharing struggles with others. Over time, this leads individuals experiencing depression to isolate themselves and stop seeking new experiences. This is where depression becomes most critical: the blockage of one or more important areas of life due to this process.

That said, a person with depression often experiences this cyclical process, where emotional withdrawal, despite offering immediate relief, worsens loneliness and the sense of uncontrollability, creating a self-reinforcing cycle that, without support, tends to persist.

How Can Behavioural Therapy Help?

If you're reading this text and looking for therapy, you've already taken an important step! You recognize that there are other ways to cope with suffering and are actively seeking change. The good news is that there is strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of behavioural and cognitive-behavioural therapies, in treating depression.

In therapy for depression, we will work together to find ways to:

1. Identify environmental factors that contribute to the maintenance of depression.

2. Rediscovering activities that bring joy and purpose.

3. Restabilishing autonomy and eliminating the fellings of uncontrollability.

4. Developing the necessary repertoire to tackle difficulties and reach goals.

5. Work on self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.

6. Receive specialized psychological support to overcome emotional obstacles.

Are you ready for the next step? Get in touch, I’m available to chat! Or learn more about my psychotherapy approach here.

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