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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 unseen even when you’re not alone.

 

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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Is this you?
 

  • Struggling to get going in the morning; everything feels effortful

  • Sleep all over the place (too much or too little); appetite changes

  • Losing interest in things you used to enjoy

  • Feeling guilty, flat, or unusually tearful

  • Snapping at people, withdrawing, or feeling distant in relationships

  • Thoughts like “What’s the point?” or “I’m failing at everything”

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Why it sticks (the loop)

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Low mood → less activity/avoidance →

fewer positive experiences → harsher self-talk → lower mood

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We’ll map your version of this loop and target the parts that are actually changeable.

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How I help
 

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): behavioural activation, thought work, skills for rumination and the inner critic
     

  • IPT (Interpersonal Therapy): mood in the context of grief, conflict, role transitions (e.g., location moves, new roles), and support networks
     

  • Body-based grounding: brief, practical techniques to reduce overwhelm in-session and between sessions

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What sessions look like
 

  • First 1–2 sessions: clear picture of what’s going on and your therapy goals

  • Between sessions: simple, doable experiments (no homework overload)

  • Online options: Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, or Zoom—choose what’s easiest for you

  • Pace: steady and collaborative; we adapt as your energy changes

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Tools we may build together
 

  • A weekly activity plan that gently re-introduces motivation and pleasure

  • Tools to break the cycle of rumination

  • A sleep reset (wind-down routine, stimulus control basics)

  • A self-talk edit: turning the inner critic into a useful coach

  • An interpersonal map: boundaries, requests, and repair skills

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FAQs


How many sessions will I need?

Some people feel better after 6–8; others prefer a longer arc. We’ll review progress regularly.


Do I need medication?

Some benefit from a combined approach. I can’t prescribe, but I can coordinate with your GP/psychiatrist if you wish.

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What if I don’t know what to say?

That’s common. My job is to guide; you don’t have to arrive with perfect words.
 

Next steps

  • Book a free 15-minute consultation (Teams)
     

  • Or send a message with your availability.
     

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