My work with depression begins by slowing things down. Depression is often not a failure or weakness, but a response to loss, disconnection, chronic stress, or having carried too much alone for too long. Rather than pushing for positivity or quick fixes, I offer a space to gently understand what has been lost, silenced, or overlooked in your experience.

Together, we explore the patterns, life events, and relationships that may be contributing to low mood. This can include grief, unmet emotional needs, relationship breakdowns, identity shifts, burnout, trauma, or long periods of prioritising others over yourself. We look at how depression shows up — emotionally, physically, and relationally — including withdrawal, numbness, exhaustion, hopelessness, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected from life.

Therapy focuses on restoring a sense of meaning, stability, and emotional connection at a pace that feels safe and manageable. This may involve reconnecting with parts of yourself that have been shut down, developing compassion for your coping strategies, and slowly rebuilding trust in your inner world. Practical support is balanced with deeper relational and emotional work, helping you feel supported without pressure to be “better” before you’re ready.

I work collaboratively and with care, recognising that depression often affects motivation, energy, and self-belief. Sessions are structured to meet you where you are, and progress is measured in small, meaningful shifts rather than dramatic change. Over time, this work can support greater emotional range, increased self-understanding, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself and others.

If you are living with depression or persistent low mood, you do not have to navigate it alone. Support can provide a steady, compassionate space to begin feeling more like yourself again.