Help for Depression and Low Mood with Counselling in Fareham Hampshire

Counselling for depression and low mood in Fareham and Portsmouth Hampshire

Depression: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

We all can experience times of feeling low in our lives.

From time to time, we can all feel sad, miserable and not enjoy our lives to the full. While these are understandable reactions to upsetting or stressful events and experiences in our lives, it is also quite normal to experience them in our busy day to day lives, often without any obvious reason. When these symptoms persist, they can often be signs of depression.

Depression affects one in six of us, with common symptoms that can include: difficulties in concentration, lack of motivation, negative thinking, pessimism, sleep disturbances, irritability, crying, social withdrawal, changes in appetite, loss of sex drive and lack of enthusiasm and enjoyment in life, as well as intrusive suicidal thoughts on occasions.

If you are suffering from depression, a quick relief is often difficult to find; your feelings of sadness can continue for weeks and even months. They can also have a bearing on your relationships, as well as your work and your health.

In Africa, they use the word 'kufungisisa' when referring to depression, which simply means “thinking too much!”.

Depression counselling Fareham. What are the main symptoms of depression? What do I do if I think I am depressed?

Symptoms of depression and low mood can include:

  • "Sadness"

  • "Hopelessness"

  • "Despair"

  • "Feeling down"

  • "Low energy"

  • "Lack of motivation"

  • "Feelings of worthlessness"

  • "Difficulty concentrating"

  • "Changes in appetite or sleep"

  • "Loss of interest in activities"

How Can Counselling help the symptoms of depression and low mood?

  • Counselling can help depression in a number of ways. It can help people to:

  • Identify the thoughts and feelings that are contributing to their depression.

  • Learn how to cope with difficult emotions.

  • Develop healthier coping mechanisms.

  • Improve their self-esteem and confidence.

  • Build stronger relationships with others.

  • Make positive changes in their lives.

How can counselling help with the symptoms of Depression and Low Mood

It is important to remember is that you are not alone and that help is at hand.

Working with a counsellor is a positive way to learn to manage your thinking and turn your life around quickly. Several of the symptoms of depression are listed below:

  • Feelings of hopelessness

  • Difficulty concentrating and making decisions

  • Feeling restless, irritable and agitated

  • Lack of interest in sex

  • Social avoidance, sometimes even close friends and relatives

  • Feeling useless, inadequate and hopeless

  • Difficulty sleeping; waking up early

  • Physical symptoms, such as pain, headaches, lack of energy

  • Feelings of guilt or worthlessness

  • Feeling tearful

  • Getting little pleasure from life and losing interest in activities you used to enjoy

  • Thoughts of suicide

“As a fellow therapist and supervisor I am happy to recommend this practice. If you need help it is wise to look for professionals and just a quick look at the services offered here will convince you to pick up the phone.”—

Georgina McKinnon

HOW CAN I GET STARTED WITH COUNSELLING?

  • Call or Email

    Call or Email

    We offer an initial call to understand you and your current concerns, and talk you through our services

  • Match

    Best Therapist

    We will match you with the best therapist for you, and your needs

  • Session

    You can start your therapy, either online or in person sessions at a time that suits you

  • Ongoing Support

    As a client, you will receive ongoing support from our professional team

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Our unique approach in treating depression at the Fareham counselling centre

Your depression counsellor at the Fareham Counselling Centre will help you get to the bottom of the underlying causes of your depression by working with you to examine the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are contributing to your low mood; allowing you to manage your thinking better in a much more positive way and lifting you from the spiral of negative thoughts you have been experiencing.

Together you will develop tailor-made coping strategies to enable you to manage low moods, and you will learn powerful techniques and tools that will be effective for you for the rest of your life, should you experience the symptoms of depression ever again.

Our counsellors and psychotherapists at the Fareham Counselling Centre have many years of experience in helping with depression.

HYPNOSIS & HYPNOTHERAPY TO TREAT FEELING LOW

Hypnotherapy can also be effective in treating low mood and depression, to find out more information about our dedicated hypnotherapy site click here.

LET US HELP YOU TODAY

Counselling at the Fareham Counselling Centre, can assist you in managing your emotions at this difficult time, and can help you get your life back on track, no matter how much pain you are feeling at this time and whatever difficulties you are facing.

Call us now on 07946 641270, or complete our online form to book an appointment with one of our Counsellors in our Fareham Practice TODAY!