Therapy

Explore talking therapies and psychological treatments for depression. Learn about counselling, CBT, and other evidence-based approaches that help many people recover and rebuild their lives.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps treat depression and anxiety by breaking down problems into smaller parts you can tackle one at a time, rather than dwelling on the past.

Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies like yoga and acupuncture can help with depression, but work best alongside medical treatment rather than replacing it.

Counselling

Counselling can help treat depression on its own or alongside medication by addressing your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and past experiences.

Herbal Medicines

Herbal medicines like St. John's Wort can help with mild depression, but talk to your doctor first about side effects and drug interactions.

How Competent is Your Therapist?

Whether your therapist is actually good at their job matters more than you might think for treating depression.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and suggestion to help shift negative thought patterns and may complement depression treatment alongside other therapies.

Nutritional Supplements

Natural supplements like St. John's Wort may help ease depression symptoms, but sorting through claims to find what actually works takes research.

Optimistic Thinking and Depression

How optimistic thinking can help manage depression and improve mood, even when it feels impossible.

Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic Therapies

Psychodynamic therapy brings buried emotions to the surface so you can understand what's driving depression and relationship issues.

The Risks of Talking Therapy

Talking therapy can help with depression, but it comes with real risks you should know about before starting.

Treatments to Stabilise Mood Swings

Help stabilise mood swings with natural treatments like exercise and supplements that work without harsh side effects.