Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Works with unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns linked to depression.
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Depression and low mood support
Depression can narrow your world. Psychological care can help you reconnect with energy, meaning, relationships and everyday life.
Understanding your experience
What this can feel like.
Depression is more than feeling sad. It can affect motivation, sleep, appetite, concentration, self-worth and the ability to experience pleasure. Support begins with understanding your individual experience rather than applying a single explanation.
Common signs and experiences
Everyone’s experience is different. You may recognise some of these patterns without experiencing all of them.
- 01Persistent sadness, emptiness or irritability
- 02Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
- 03Low energy, motivation or difficulty starting tasks
- 04Changes in sleep, appetite or concentration
- 05Feelings of worthlessness, guilt or hopelessness
- 06Withdrawing from people, work or daily responsibilities
How psychology can help
Treatment centred on your goals.
A psychologist will work with you to understand what is happening, what maintains it and which changes feel both meaningful and achievable.
- 01
Identify patterns contributing to low mood and withdrawal
- 02
Rebuild activity, connection and a sense of accomplishment
- 03
Develop more balanced ways of responding to self-critical thoughts
- 04
Process grief, trauma, relationship difficulties or life changes
- 05
Create a practical plan for recovery and relapse prevention
Therapeutic approaches
Modalities that may help.
The best approach depends on your needs, preferences, history and goals. Your psychologist may integrate more than one evidence-based modality.
Behavioural activation
Gradually rebuilds meaningful activity, routine and positive reinforcement.
Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
Focuses on relationships, roles, grief and life transitions.
Schema therapy
Explores longstanding emotional patterns and unmet needs.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or cannot stay safe, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 rather than waiting for an appointment.
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