"Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start."

– Nido Qubein

Low Mood & Depression

Many people struggle with persistent low mood, lack of motivation, or negative thoughts, and while it can feel isolating, you’re not alone. Life can throw challenges our way—changes, losses, or daily stresses—that can deeply affect how we feel. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to talk through these challenges, explore how you’re feeling, and better understand what might be contributing to your low mood.

Therapy helps by offering practical tools to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs, encouraging small, manageable steps toward re-engaging with the things that matter to you. It focuses on helping you take these steps at a pace that feels right, rediscovering activities that bring enjoyment or a sense of accomplishment.

Over time, you’ll learn to rebuild motivation, manage and process difficult feelings, and gradually work towards your goal.

Rather than feeling stuck, therapy empowers you to move forward with compassion for yourself. It’s about equipping you with the tools to handle setbacks, reconnect with the things and people you care about, and regain a sense of control over your own well-being.

Symptoms of Low Mood & Depression

Persistent Sadness: Feeling a deep sense of sadness or hopelessness that doesn’t seem to lift, often accompanied by thoughts like “Things will never get better.”

Fatigue and Low Energy: Struggling to find the energy to get through the day, even for activities that once felt easy or enjoyable.

Negative Thoughts: Constant self-criticism, feelings of worthlessness, or thoughts like “I can’t do anything right,” which can make it hard to see the positives.

Physical Symptoms: Experiencing aches, pains, changes in appetite, or digestive issues that have no clear physical cause, often tied to the emotional strain of low mood.

Irritability: Feeling unusually frustrated or short-tempered, even with small inconveniences, as the emotional toll of depression weighs heavily.

Withdrawal: Avoiding social interactions or responsibilities, pulling back from friends, family, or activities, which can lead to feelings of isolation.

Sleep Disturbances: Struggling to fall or stay asleep, or sleeping too much, often waking up feeling just as tired as before.

Loss of Interest: Losing interest in hobbies or activities that once brought joy, making it hard to find motivation to engage in life.

Difficulty Concentrating: Feeling distracted, forgetful, or unable to focus, which can make work, conversations, or decision-making feel overwhelming.

Physical Slowing or Agitation: Moving or speaking more slowly than usual, or feeling restless and unable to sit still.