DEPRESSION THERAPY

Depression affects 1 in 7 people in Australia

Perth depression therapy

Therapy for Depression in Perth Western Austalia.

At our clinics, we understand Depression's impact and offer a compassionate environment to explore, identify patterns and develop a treatment plan to manage and reduce it.

There are a range of effective, evidence-based depression treatments. These include therapy and antidepressant medications. What works best will be different for each person.

Your mental health professional will work with you to find the treatment which works best for you. You may need to try a few different ones before you find which one’s best for dealing with your depression.

Next Steps

You may have been searching for 'depression counselling' or 'depression treatment' in Perth. This is a good first step to learn more about depression. When you feel ready, you can talk to your doctor and/or one of our psychologists who are experts in helping people manage anxiety and gain control over these feelings. Click on the BOOK NOW call back for an intake interview and we can help you with what you need.

Masters Psychology have clinics in the Perth region at Wangara, Como and Albany in the great southern of Western Australia.

Some more info below

Depression

We all feel sad, moody or low sometimes, it’s a normal part of life. If these feelings come and stay for more than 2 weeks it might be a sign that you have depression.

Depression affects 1 in 7 people in Australia. It's a serious condition that affects your physical and mental health.

It’s important to know that it is treatable and it’s worth reaching out and talking to someone about it.

What is depression?

Depression affects how you feel about yourself. It can make life more difficult to manage from day to day.

You might lose interest in things you usually enjoy. You may lack energy, have trouble sleeping or sleep more than usual. Some people feel irritable and some find it hard to concentrate.

Depression affects 1 in 7 people in Australia. It's a serious condition that affects your physical and mental health.

Do I have depression?

It can be hard to know whether you’re feeling depressed or have depression.

Our anonymous mental health check-in can help you understand whether your symptoms are likely to go away on their own, or whether it’s time to get more support to help you feel better.

It’s an evidence-based tool which asks you 10 questions about the feelings you’ve been having over the past 4 weeks. It’s sometimes called the “K10” and is widely used by GPs and mental health professionals.

Symptoms of Depression

Depression affects everyone differently. Common signs include:

  • Withdrawing from friends and family

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Feeling overwhelmed, empty, or numb

  • Thinking that nothing good happens

  • Constant fatigue

Types of Depression

There are different types of depression, each with unique symptoms and treatments. Common types include:

  • Major depression (including postnatal depression)

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)

Causes of Depression

The exact cause of depression is unknown, but it often arises from a mix of life events, personal factors, and brain changes. It is rarely due to a single issue or event.

Treatment and other support for depression

There are many different approaches to treating depression. These include medications, therapy (such as cognitive behaviour therapy) and lifestyle changes.

We’ve got resources to help you if you’re feeling miserable, have been diagnosed with depression or are supporting someone with depression.

 

Treatments for Depression

Which treatment is best?

If you have mild depression, your health professional may suggest some lifestyle changes such as regular exercise or reducing the amount of alcohol that you drink. There are also free online therapies that you can anonymously and easily venture into.

These are some mental and medical treatments that may be recommended in case of moderate to severe depression. Below are some of the treatments that have been proven to help with depression.

  • CBT is a powerful method to enable you understand how your thoughts and actions drive feelings. Our therapist will provide you with the tools to recognize and transform negative thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that may be feeding into your depression.

    Example: Managing catastrophising thought patterns

    You might find yourself stuck in catastrophising thinking patterns. Maybe you:

    • think the worst

    • believe something is far worse than it actually is

    • expect things to go wrong.

    CBT helps by teaching you to have a more balanced attitude and focus on problem-solving.

  • Behaviour therapy can be part of CBT, but is not targeted at changing beliefs or attitudes. It motivates projects that are fun or lead to something worthwhile. The original aim of the therapy was to prevent avoidance and inactivity which when combined with how prepared we are for "being physical" it turns into a potent depressant.

  • IPT works on particular romantic relationship challenges and additionally we are speech capabilities to implement within the process. Depression concerns may seem trivial at first glance, but relationship struggles can REALLY weigh down on someone who is already battling with depression. In couples therapy around IPT, the thing it does is help you with identifying those bad patterns in your relationship so that they can be worked on:

    • Improving relationships

    • Coping with grief

    • Exploring new ways of connecting with others

  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a type of cognitive therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices such as being in the present moment, meditation, and breathing techniques. It was meant to treat depression. The therapist guides its clients to stay present and out of negative thinking. This therapy is for someone learning to cope with overwhelming emotions — before they engulf them.