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Depression therapy, one small step at a time
Low mood that won’t lift. Losing interest in things that used to matter. Running on empty, even after rest. Depression can make everything feel heavier and further away, including the idea of asking for help. If you’ve made it this far, that counts. This is a place to start, whatever “better” looks like for you.
Small steps still count, even on the days everything feels heavy.
Some people notice
You don’t need to tick every box. One or two that feel familiar is reason enough to reach out.
- Low mood that doesn’t lift, even on good days
- Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Running on empty, even after a full night’s sleep
- Trouble concentrating, or everything feeling harder than it should
- A heaviness that’s hard to explain to people who haven’t felt it
- Pulling away from people, even those closest to you
The questions people ask
What if I can’t face doing anything between sessions?
That’s okay, and it’s common with depression. Any steps between sessions are small and agreed together. If a week goes sideways, we start again from where you are.
How long does this take?
Everyone’s different. There’s no set number of sessions. Every few sessions we check in together so you can see how it’s going, and you can stop at any time.
What kind of therapy would we use?
Most often CBT (shifting unhelpful thought patterns and rebuilding everyday activities that bring energy and meaning back) and ACT (changing your relationship to difficult thoughts and feelings). Sometimes we add EMDR, mindfulness-based approaches, or somatic work, and CBT-I if sleep has taken a hit.
What if it’s anxiety too?
That’s common. We work on both at once; you don’t have to pick one first. Our anxiety page has more if worry and racing thoughts feel like the bigger piece.