Depression can affect how you think, feel, behave and experience everyday life. Some of the common features of depression include persistent sense of heaviness, loss of motivation, low energy, change in libido, change in appetite, or difficulty finding enjoyment in things that once felt meaningful. It is also common for those experiencing depressive symptoms to experience hopelessness, self-criticism, or isolation. While these experiences can feel overwhelming, depression is a common and treatable condition, and you do not have to face it alone.
Helen Handsjuk’s counselling for depression in Geelong can provide a safe and compassionate space to talk openly about what you’re going through. In therapy, she works together with you to understand the factors contributing to your depression and develop practical strategies to help you reconnect with a sense of purpose, balance, and more positive outlook.
It is also common for those experiencing separation or grief and loss to experience depressive symptoms. Such life transitions can be supported through psychological intervention.