Counselling for Depression

Counsellor's Diary | 22-Oct-2024

Depression is more than just feeling sad-it-s a common mental health condition that causes persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or a loss of interest in everyday activities. It can affect many parts of life, including how you think, sleep, eat, and handle daily tasks. Depression may come from a mix of things like genetics, brain chemistry, stressful life events, or health issues. Sometimes, it-s triggered by difficult experiences such as loss or ongoing stress.

When is Counselling Needed?

Counselling can be very helpful when these feelings start to interfere with daily life-like making it hard to work, connect with people, or enjoy things you used to love. If you or someone you know has had symptoms like low mood, trouble sleeping, lack of energy, or negative thoughts for at least two weeks, talking to our counsellors at Spring Listening Room might be a good idea. Counselling is especially useful if self-help strategies aren't enough or if depression feels overwhelming.

What Are the Benefits of Counselling?

Counselling offers a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings and develop practical skills to manage depression. One common and effective type of therapy is talk therapy. It helps you understand what triggers your low mood and teaches you how to change negative thoughts and get involved in activities that make you feel better. This can lift your mood, reduce anxiety, and build resilience over time.

It's important to remember that counselling is not always a replacement for medication. For many people, therapy and medication work best together, especially in moderate to severe depression.