Finding a way through depression
When you feel low or numb, even everyday things can take a lot of effort. You do not need to put on a brave face with me. We can talk about how life feels now and look for small, manageable ways to help.
What this can feel like
Experiences vary. You may recognise some of these, or your experience may look different.
Low mood, emptiness or numbness
Losing interest in things that used to matter
Withdrawal from people and activity
Harsh self-criticism or hopeless thoughts
Changes in sleep, appetite or energy
Feeling stuck despite wanting things to change
When low mood makes life smaller
Depression can make activity and connection harder. With fewer moments of pleasure, meaning or support, low mood may deepen. This is not a failure of willpower; we can look at what is contributing to the cycle for you.
Talk with Richard →How therapy can help
We can talk about what you are feeling without pressure to be positive. When it is useful, we can also work on small changes to your daily life, at a pace you can manage.
Understand your experience
Explore loss, pressure, relationships and the particular shape of your low mood.
Make room for feeling
Notice self-criticism, sadness, anger or numbness without being pushed to be positive.
Build manageable movement
Find realistic steps towards connection, structure and what matters to you.
Understanding your experience
More than a symptom
Our work can combine reflection with small changes in daily life. We can adjust the pace when energy is low and explore what gets in the way without adding pressure.
What change might look like
Progress may begin with noticing a pattern, being less harsh with yourself, reconnecting with one person or returning to one meaningful activity.
We can look for changes that feel possible, even when your energy is low.
Related areas
Bereavement & Loss → Self-esteem & Shame → Anxiety & OCD →
For general information about counselling and accessing support, see the resources page.
Explore what else may be involved
Exhaustion and reduced capacity may occur in both depression and burnout, and they can coexist. These pages offer different perspectives rather than a way to diagnose yourself.
You can ask for help before you have the answers.
If you would like to talk this through, you are welcome to get in touch. We can discuss your questions before you decide whether to begin.
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