DEPRESSION
Help with Low Mood and Depression
Low Mood Can Feel Different for Everyone
We all have times when we feel low, fed up or less interested in things than usual. Often those feelings pass, but sometimes they persist and begin to affect everyday life.
Depression isn’t always experienced as sadness.
Some people feel exhausted, irritable or emotionally flat. Others find it increasingly difficult to concentrate, make decisions, get motivated or enjoy things they previously looked forward to.
Even ordinary tasks can start to feel like an enormous effort.
And when you’re feeling that way, being told to cheer up or think positively is rarely helpful.
When Low Mood Starts Affecting Everyday Life
You might notice yourself withdrawing from people, putting things off or losing confidence in your ability to cope.
Perhaps you’re constantly criticising yourself, expecting things to go wrong or feeling that nothing you do makes much difference.
For some people, low mood follows a difficult experience or prolonged period of stress. For others, there isn’t an obvious explanation.
There can be several contributing factors, including physical health, medication, life circumstances and psychological difficulties.
It’s important not to assume there’s one simple cause.
These experiences are not a diagnosis and can have different causes. Your GP can help you understand what is happening and discuss suitable support.
How I May Be Able to Help
Where appropriate, I may use cognitive therapy, hypnotherapy or BWRT alongside a client’s existing healthcare.
Cognitive therapy can help us look at unhelpful patterns of thinking, particularly where self-criticism, negative expectations or long-standing beliefs are making things more difficult.
BWRT may be useful when particular experiences or situations trigger unwanted emotional responses, anxiety or distress.
Hypnotherapy can sometimes help with relaxation, confidence and developing more helpful responses through imagery and suggestion.
Which approach we use depends on your individual circumstances.
The aim isn’t to pretend that everything is fine or suggest that depression can simply be talked away. It’s to identify particular difficulties we may be able to work on.
Taking Things at Your Own Pace
When you’re feeling low, even arranging an appointment can seem like a lot.
We’ll begin by talking about what’s been happening, how you’re managing and what you’d like to be different.
We can then decide whether my approach is suitable and what might be helpful.
There isn’t a set number of sessions, and you’re always involved in deciding how we proceed.
Some people come with a very specific difficulty they’d like to address. Others need time to understand what’s been contributing to how they feel.
We take things one session at a time.
There is no promise of a particular result or number of sessions. Decisions about medication remain with you and your prescribing clinician.
Questions You May Have
Do I Need a Diagnosis Before Contacting You?
You can ask about the service without a diagnosis. If you think you may have depression, also speak to your GP for assessment and advice.
What If I Struggle to Explain How I Feel?
You can begin with what daily life is like for you. You do not need to prepare a detailed account before the initial conversation.
Can I Ask While Receiving Other Support?
Yes. Let me know about existing care so we can discuss whether this service may be appropriate alongside it. Continue to follow advice from your healthcare team.
Can I Get in Touch Without Calling?
Yes. You are welcome to email first. A short message asking about support is enough to start.
An Important Point About Depression
Depression can sometimes require medical assessment and treatment, particularly when symptoms are persistent or severe.
If you think you may be experiencing depression, it’s important to speak to your GP.
My work is not a replacement for appropriate medical or specialist mental health care. Where necessary, I may recommend another form of support or working alongside your existing treatment.
Getting the Right Support
If you need urgent mental health help in England, call 111 and select the mental health option.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E. Please do not wait for a reply from this practice in an emergency.
For ongoing low mood or suspected depression, your GP is a good place to start. NHS Talking Therapies are another route to support.
Getting in Touch
If low mood is affecting your everyday life and you’d like to find out whether I may be able to help, you’re welcome to contact me.
I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can talk about your circumstances and whether my approach is appropriate.
Call or text 07968 109402, or contact me by email.
07968 109402 · cheshirehypnotherapist@gmail.com
Hypnotherapy Treatment For Moderate Depression
Are you Depressed?
Do you suspect you may be depressed?
- Do you lack interest in the things you used to enjoy?
- Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning, dreading a long exhausting day ahead?
- Are you sleeping excessively or experiencing insomnia?
- Are you having difficulty concentrating and experiencing brain fog?
- Are you feeling worthless, helpless, and powerless?
- Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed?
- Do you just feel empty and numb?
- So you have feelings of low self worth?
Types Of Depression
Major Depression
Symptoms that last for at least two weeks. A major depressive episode may be experienced only once or several episodes can occur throughout one’s lifetime, interfering with work, relationships, sleep, appetite and pleasure of life.
Situational depression
Brought on by stressful life events, death of loved ones, divorce or job loss.
Persistent depression (Dysthymia)
The symptoms come and go for over two year or more, often on a sliding scale of intensity.
Seasonal Affective disorder (SAD)
Symptoms are brought on by the winter months when there is less sunlight.
Prenatal Depression
Symptoms of Major depression occur weeks or months after childbirth.
Are You Avoiding Treatment
You’re not alone
Depression can come on suddenly or slowly develop over weeks or months, and unfortunately, many people keep how they are feeling hidden from friends, family and work colleagues in the fear of being not understood, judged or rejected, leaving them feeling lonely and isolated.
Let Me Put You At Ease
Over the past 17 years I have had the pleasure of helping countless individuals from all walks of life, finally overcome feelings of low mood and depression. You will discover that sessions are dynamic, can be enjoyable and sometimes even fun. Have a look at what my past clients have said… Click here
Utilising A Combination Of Therapeutic Disciplines
Hypnotherapy
A remarkably effective treatment in easing the symptoms of depression. See more Click here
BWRT (Brain working Recursive Therapy)
A rapid way of changing emotional responses and habitual thinking and behaviour by working directly with the brains neural pathways. This discipline is content free so, you don’t have to disclose any personal information if you really don’t feel comfortable doing so.
Applied Psychology
You will learn how to manage your thinking more effectively; get insight into how your thoughts impact on how you feel; you will begin to understand the power of your imagination, and examine your belief systems helping you gain a more internal locus of control allowing you to feel powerful opposed to powerless.
When You Are Ready…. Call Me For A Free Initial Consultation
I very much look forward to hearing from you.