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WHAT IS DEPRESSION?

Depression is a common but serious mental health disorder that affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. It can cause feelings of sadness or a persistent feeling of emptiness and a loss of pleasure in activities you once enjoyed. Depression can also lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

While occasional low mood is a normal part of life, depression is different. It is a mood disorder that interferes with your everyday life for weeks at a time. There are different types of depression and it can affect anyone at any age. Fortunately, there are also effective treatments available, including therapy and medication.

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Signs of depression

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Emotional symptoms:

  • Persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
  • Irritability, anger, or frustration, even over small matters
  • Anxiety, worry, or feeling on edge
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
  • Difficulty thinking, concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things
  • Restlessness or feeling slowed down
  • Thoughts of death or suicide

Physical symptoms:

  • Changes in appetite or weight (either increase or decrease)
  • Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
  • Loss of energy or increased fatigue
  • Changes in activity level (increased or decreased)
  • Aches, pains, headaches, or cramps that don’t respond to treatment
  • Loss of interest in sex

It’s important to remember that not everyone experiences all of these symptoms, and some people may experience them differently. If you are experiencing several of these symptoms for more than two weeks, it’s important to reach out to a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment.

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WHEN TO SEEK HELP?

There’s no single “right” moment to seek help for depression, but there are definitely some signs that indicate it’s time to reach out to a professional. One important factor is the duration and severity of symptoms. If feelings of sadness, loss of interest, or changes in sleep and appetite persist for two weeks or more and significantly disrupt your daily life, it’s a good idea to talk to a doctor or therapist.

Another key indicator is the presence of suicidal thoughts or self-harm urges. These are serious signs that shouldn’t be ignored. Even if you’re not actively considering suicide, but feel overwhelmed by depression’s impact on your well-being, seeking professional help is crucial. Remember, depression is a treatable condition, and getting help early can prevent it from worsening and improve your quality of life.

Our expert team treat depression daily from our online clinics and in our depression therapy clinic in Guildford, Surrey.

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TREATMENT WE OFFER

At Dr Jo Gee Psychotherapy, you will get support tailored to your needs for efficient and quick symptom relief. We offer psychotherapy for depression online and CBT for depression in Guildford Surrey.

Our handpicked team of professionals will work with you to get the best outcome and support you on your recovery.

One of our key approaches to treating depression is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Some of the benefits of CBT are as follows:

  • it is short-term, but can have long-lasting positive effects
  • it is effective in replacing negative thought patterns with more positive ones
  • it has a structured approach
  • it is effective both by itself and combined with other treatments

However, we offer a range of approaches mapped to our clients’ needs and we carefully consider the best solution for you in the initial assessment.

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Whatever your current struggle, we’re here to help.

We offer online psychiatry, psychology, counselling and psychotherapy appointments. Contact us for a free 15-minute phone discussion to ask any questions you might have.

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Many of our appointments can be conducted online if that’s preferable or easier for you.

Face-to-Face Sessions

For clinic appointments, we work from 3 Saxton Parklands, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9JX.

Clients visit us from several nearby locations, including Addlestone, Aldershot, Ashford, Bisley, Camberley, Chertsey, Chobham, Cobham, Cranleigh, Dorking, Egham, Epsom, Esher, Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Horley, Horsham, Kingston, Leatherhead, Lightwater, Oxshot, Redhill, Reigate, Richmond, Send, Shere, Staines-upon-Thames, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surbiton, Virginia Water, Walton-on-Thames, West End, Weybridge, Windlesham and Woking.

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