Many people use the word depression in the wrong context as they use it to describe being sad or of low mood. At the Energetics Institute, we understand that there is a major difference between feeling sad and having depression or major depression.
Our counsellors who facilitate depression counselling understand that 1 in 6 persons in Perth at some stage in their life, may have depression, but each person’s experience is completely different.
Our team has counselled many of our clients through depression to a more joyful and fulfilling life using a combination of therapeutic techniques.
What is Depression?
It’s a condition where you experience life in a dark or negative way. Depression is a Body-Mind condition there may be a tendency for you to live in the past and feel sadness and grief.
This can be triggered by life events such as the loss of a loved one, life changes occurring or a medical condition.
Clinical Depression is a more severe form of this mental illness. Negative feelings need to be present for at least 2 years, for a person to be “clinically depressed”.
Not sure if you have Depression?
A lot of people are unsure if they need depression counselling. Symptoms can be debilitating and can include irritability, feeling helpless and overwhelmed in life, withdrawing from others, avoiding social activity, sleep disturbance, fluctuations in weight or appetite, low energy levels, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating indecisiveness, or suicidal thoughts or intent.
When you are depressed, it can have a huge effect on how you behave and function within your life, work, school or socially.
Because you lose interest in all aspects of your life, you may withdraw and stop going out with your friends and family. You may get trapped in a “depressive loop” within your own mind. Thoughts like “I’m no good”, “I’m worthless” or “what’s the point” are common.
There are many reasons why you may suffer from depression. There can be family history, chemical imbalance, or external life factors.
Our Depression Counselling Treatment Success
Energetics Institute’s therapists can successfully break the cycle of depression. We find that depressed clients generally have breathing restrictions in their bodies. This causes pooling of energy in the head, contributing to the client’s tendency to “overthink” and energy depletion in the lower half of the body is common.
Sometimes a person’s wellbeing can be very low when dealing with depression. If you’re unable to get off your bed or off the couch, then we can facilitate depression counselling through an online session.
For more information on Skype/Online sessions, see our page here. This treatment option can improve your mental health and self-esteem so you feel motivated to book in for a regular appointment and move forward in your life.
Related Links
Black Dog Institute
Health Direct
Beyond Blue– can take a depression test here if requited
