Depression and Low Mood
Feeling low can make everything feel heavier – getting through the day, making decisions, staying connected to the people you care about. You might notice changes in sleep or appetite, a loss of motivation, or a constant inner critic that won’t switch off. Low mood can affect relationships too, whether that’s pulling away from friends and family, tension with a partner, or feeling more alone even when there are people around you.
I’m a qualified and accredited therapist with over 15 years’ clinical experience in NHS Talking Therapies services and private practice, specialising in high-intensity CBT and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for depression and low mood.
With a warm, non-judgemental approach, we’ll make sense of what’s happening, gently challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and work on small, manageable steps to rebuild energy, connection, and a sense of hope.
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Why you might be here
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Struggling to get going in the morning;-everything feels like an effort
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Sleep all over the place -too much or too little
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Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
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Feeling guilty, flat, or unusually tearful
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Struggling in your relationships-snapping at people, withdrawing, or feeling distant
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Hopelessness-thinking "what's the point?" and feeling like nothing will ever change
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Negative, gloomy thoughts about yourself, the world and the future.
How I can help
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, we will first map out your vicious cycle of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. We will then use a variety of strategies to break this cycle and help you to feel better in yourself.
Some strategies we might use:
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A weekly activity plan that gently improves motivation and and increases your enjoyment in daily life
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Challenging unhelpful negative thinking, so that life does not seem as hopeless and negative
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Improving sleep so you have more energy to face the day
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Improving communication skills to improve your relationships
How sessions work
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First 1–2 sessions: clear picture of what’s going on and your therapy goals
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Ongoing sessions: working towards your goals using doable "homework" tasks where you put things into practice in daily life
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Weekly (unless otherwise agreed) online sessions using Microsoft Teams
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Session cost: £50/hour
Next steps
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Message me to book in a free, no obligation 30-minute call where we can talk through your needs and decide whether therapy would be helpful.
