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How to deal with Depression

Depression & Therapy – Support for Low Mood & Motivation

Understanding Depression

Depression can affect every aspect of life, from energy levels and motivation to relationships and daily activities. It’s more than just feeling sad—it can bring a sense of emptiness, hopelessness, or exhaustion that doesn’t seem to lift. Many people experience depression in cycles, with some periods feeling more manageable than others.

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Therapy offers a space to explore the root causes of depression, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and regain a sense of purpose and connection. If you’re struggling with persistent low mood, loss of motivation, or feelings of isolation, therapy can help you navigate these experiences with support and understanding.

Signs That Depression May Be Affecting You

  • Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness

  • Loss of interest in activities that once felt enjoyable

  • Fatigue or lack of motivation, even for small tasks

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

  • Feelings of worthlessness or self-criticism

  • Changes in sleep patterns (insomnia or excessive sleeping)

  • Increased irritability or emotional numbness

  • Withdrawal from friends, family, or social activities

Everyone’s experience with depression is unique. Therapy can help you identify the patterns that contribute to low mood, emotional numbness, or exhaustion and develop ways to manage them.

How Therapy Helps with Depression

Therapy is not about simply “thinking positively” or “fixing” depression—it’s about gaining insight into emotional patterns, understanding underlying struggles, and developing ways to move forward in a way that feels meaningful.

Some ways therapy can help include:

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  • Exploring emotional patterns – Understanding how past experiences and current thought processes contribute to low mood.

  • Developing new coping strategies – Finding ways to manage difficult emotions, improve daily routines, and break cycles of unhelpful thinking.

  • Addressing self-criticism – Working on self-compassion and reducing the inner voice that reinforces feelings of worthlessness.

  • Navigating relationships – Understanding how depression affects social interactions and developing strategies for connection.

  • Supporting motivation and change – Identifying small, achievable steps to regain a sense of purpose and energy.

Therapy for Depression
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How I Approach Therapy for Depression

My approach is integrative, drawing on different therapeutic models to best support each individual. Within therapy, we may explore:

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  • Psychoeducation – Understanding depression as more than just an emotional state, but a pattern influenced by past experiences, thoughts, and external stressors.

  • Exploring relational patterns – Examining how early and present relationships shape emotional responses and self-perception.

  • Mindfulness and emotional awareness – Developing ways to recognise and manage emotions without feeling overwhelmed by them.

  • Incorporating elements of CBT – Identifying unhelpful thought patterns and introducing alternative perspectives without forcing “positive thinking.”

Therapy provides a non-judgmental, supportive space to explore emotions at a pace that feels right for you, helping you to reconnect with a sense of meaning and motivation.

Common Questions About Depression & Therapy

Can therapy help if I feel numb rather than sad?

Yes, depression doesn’t always feel like sadness—it can show up as numbness, emptiness, or disconnection. Therapy helps explore these experiences and gently reintroduce emotional awareness without feeling overwhelmed.

What if I don’t have the energy to engage in therapy?

Depression can make even small tasks feel exhausting. Therapy sessions are tailored to where you are right now—whether that means focusing on practical steps or simply providing a space to talk without pressure. There’s no expectation to “perform” in therapy.

How long does therapy take to help with depression?

For meaningful change, I generally recommend a minimum of 12 weeks, with six months being ideal for deeper work. While initial improvements may be noticeable in a few months, sustained support allows for more profound exploration and long-term emotional shifts.

You Don’t Have to Navigate Depression Alone

Depression can make it feel like nothing will change, but healing is possible. Therapy offers a space to understand what you’re going through, build coping tools, and reconnect with the things that matter to you.

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I offer therapy for depression in London, Surbiton, and online, supporting individuals who feel stuck in cycles of low mood, exhaustion, or disconnection.

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If your depression is linked to past trauma, you may also find my Trauma & PTSD Therapy section helpful.

Helpful Resources for Depression

Explore trusted resources offering information, emotional support, and practical strategies for navigating low mood, depression, and related challenges.

If you’re looking for therapy for depression, I invite you to reach out. Let’s explore how therapy can help you reconnect with hope and emotional well-being.

12 St James House, 9-15 St James Road, Surbiton, KT6 4QH, Surrey

Email: faye@kinironstherapy.com

Tel: +44 7756451376

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