DEPRESSION & LETHARGY COUNSELLING

As a psychotherapist and counsellor in Edinburgh, I regularly treat issues relating to symptoms of depression.  Depression can be characterised by a persistent sense of apathy, sadness and a loss of interest in one's activities and relationships. It impacts the way you think, feel, and behave, often leading to emotional and physical challenges. It can make everyday tasks difficult and, depending on the severity of symptoms, may cause feelings of hopelessness or that life has lost meaning.

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Are you experiencing any of the following:

 

• Emotionally empty or disconnected

• Feeling restless, tense, or easily irritated

• Overwhelmed by guilt or feeling worthless

• Feeling fatigued or restless and agitated

• Lonely and unable to connect with others

• Unable to enjoy life or activities you once liked

• Easily angered or frustrated by small things

• Feeling detached or as if things aren’t real

• Lacking confidence or self-esteem

• Feeling a sense of hopeless and despair

• Constantly tired or drained

• Desire to avoid social events or hobbies you usually enjoy

• Engaging in self-harm or having suicidal thoughts

• Struggling to speak, think clearly, or make decisions

• Having trouble remembering or focusing

• Using more tobacco, alcohol, or drugs than usual

• Disturbed patterns of sleep

• Experiencing disordered eating patterns that feel out of control

• Experiencing unexplained physical aches and pains

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MY EXPERTISE AND HOW PSYCHOTHERAPY CAN ASSIST WITH DEPRESSION & LETHARGY

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THERAPIES & METHODS​

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Existential  |  Exploration to establish meaning, purpose and value systems in life and relationships

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Psychoeducation | Develop understanding in psychological state, clarifying ways to cope and thrive

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Psychodynamic |  Examine the past to understand how it effects present beliefs and behaviour

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Psychosomatic Awareness  |  Regulation tools to unify the body with the mind and process difficult emotions: develop self-awareness, create physiologic change

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Attachment Theory  |  Understand how early relationships shape current relational patterns

 

Person Centred  |  Working collaboratively in the present, trusting in and acting from your unique needs, preferences and perspectives.

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Solution Focused  |  Draw on established character strength, resource and ability as a way to set goals to move forward and work towards

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Cognitive Behavioural  |  Challenge dysfunctional thought processes to reconstruct cognitive patterns, regulate emotion and improve coping strategies

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Creative Arts  |  Integrate artistic mediums to further articulate and process emotional states ​​​

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To discover more about psychotherapy, how we can work together and for any questions you have, please contact me ​​​​​​

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