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You might not feel sad. You might feel nothing at all—a flatness, a numbness, as if you're watching your life through thick glass. The things you used to love don't spark joy anymore. Your bed feels safer than the world. Getting through the day without crying, without thinking dark thoughts, feels like a victory.
Depression shows up differently for everyone. For some, it's a heavy exhaustion that makes lifting your head feel impossible. For others, it's a restless withdrawal, a wanting-to-disappear feeling. Some people describe it as being trapped under water, moving in slow motion while the world rushes past.
What's consistent is this: depression is the body's way of shutting down when it's been overwhelmed. It's not weakness. It's not laziness. It's a signal that something important needs attention. And that signal deserves to be heard.
Depression counselling offers a space where that signal is finally listened to—without judgment, without pressure to "snap out of it." In depression counselling, we work gently with what your body and mind are telling you, honouring the weight you're carrying while finding a path through it.
Depression is often not just a chemical imbalance. It's connected to unprocessed grief, unmet needs, suppressed anger, attachment wounds, and the toll of living disconnected from yourself.
Your body and mind are not separate. If you've experienced loss, betrayal, or accumulated stress without processing it, your nervous system holds that weight. Depression can be the body's way of saying: "I can't carry this alone anymore. I need help."
This is why purely cognitive approaches sometimes fall short. You can tell yourself positive things all day and still feel trapped. But when we work with your nervous system—your body, your breath, your felt sense—something shifts. Your body learns it's safe to feel again. Your nervous system can down-regulate from constant alert.
Unprocessed grief from loss, old anger that never found expression, attachment wounds from people who weren't available—these all live in your body. Part of healing depression is giving these experiences a voice and helping your nervous system integrate them.
I don't promise a quick fix, because depression doesn't work that way. But I do promise that you won't be alone with it anymore. We'll work slowly, gently, honouring how hard this is.
My integrative approach means we work with your whole self. We'll explore what your depression might be signalling. We'll help your nervous system find regulation and safety. We'll grieve what needs grieving. We'll reconnect you with parts of yourself that depression has hidden away.
As you begin to feel less alone, as someone truly witnesses your experience without trying to fix it, something changes. The heaviness begins to lift. Not all at once—in small moments at first. A moment where you notice something beautiful. A moment where you laugh without guilt. A moment where you feel your own aliveness again.
In our sessions together, there's no pressure to be okay. There's no demand that you 'think positive' or 'get over it.' Instead, you'll find a space where your depression is met with genuine curiosity and compassion.
We might explore what you're feeling in your body. We might trace the roots of your depression back to earlier experiences. We might work with visualization or gentle movement. We might sit in silence together. The pace is yours.
I'll never push you faster than feels safe. If you need to reschedule because getting out of bed feels impossible, that's okay. If you need shorter sessions to start, that's okay. We build at your pace.
Crisis Resources: If you're having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out immediately. Lifeline: 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
I'm a psychotherapist, not a clinical psychologist, so I don't diagnose or prescribe. What I offer is deep, relational therapy that works with your whole self—your body, your emotions, your life story. Many people find this integrative approach helps them understand the roots of their depression rather than just managing symptoms.
You don't need to have it figured out. Often depression doesn't have a clear 'reason'—it's the body's way of shutting down in response to accumulated overwhelm, unprocessed grief, or unmet needs. Part of our work together is discovering what your depression is telling you. We'll explore gently and at your pace.
This depends on the depth and duration of your depression. Most people notice shifts within 8-12 sessions. Deeper healing typically takes 6 months to a year of consistent work. I'll be honest about what I'm seeing and help you set realistic expectations.
No, I can't prescribe medication. If medication would help support your therapy, I can refer you to a GP or psychiatrist. Many people combine therapy with medication, and both work beautifully together. This is entirely your choice.
Depression makes everything feel impossible, and showing up is genuinely hard. We can work with that. We might start with fortnightly sessions if that feels more manageable. We can have shorter sessions. We can explore what support you need to get here. Your motivation will come back as you start to feel less alone and more understood.
PACFA Registered Integrative Psychotherapist
I work with depression regularly, and I understand how isolating it feels. My work draws from somatic therapy, attachment work, and trauma-informed approaches—all of which are crucial for healing depression.
But more than my training, I bring genuine presence. I won't try to fix you. I'll sit with you in this, and together we'll find your way back to feeling alive.
Clinical Supervision: Dr Tra-ill Dowie PhD
If you're struggling with depression, reaching out takes courage. Depression counselling in Kyneton, Melbourne, or online in Australia or internationally is here for you. I'm here to listen without judgment, to understand, and to support your path back to feeling alive. Let's start with a free 15-minute call.
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Locations: Kyneton & Melbourne, Victoria • Online in Australia or internationally
