Depression

Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is a common and serious mood disorder that negatively affects the way someone feels, thinks and behaves. While we all get a case of the blues or feel sad or moody from time to time, depression isn’t something that can be easily snapped out of. People with depression experience these feelings intensely, sometimes without apparent reason, for weeks, months or even years. 

It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems, and can impact your daily life, including making it difficult to do normal day-to-day activities like work, school, maintain relationships, or even things as generally simple as maintaining personal hygiene or getting out of bed.

We provide depression support in Perth for those who are struggling with this mental health issue, which is very common – approximately one in seven Australians will experience depression in their lifetime.  

  • Loss of interest in things that once interested them – withdrawing socially 

  • Sleep disturbance (insomnia/oversleeping)

  • Weight changes (loss or gain)

  • Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness

  • Lack of energy or fatigue, reduced motivation 

  • Irritability or frustration

  • Feelings of worthlessness, fixation on past failures or self-blame

  • Trouble concentrating, remembering things or decision making

  • Unexplained physical problems including headache, stomach ache or back pain

  • Slowed speech or body movements 

  • Suicidal thoughts or actions

Common Symptoms of Depression

If you are struggling with depression, seeing a psychologist is one of the best courses of action. Our Midland psychologists will be able to help you to recover from depression by developing skills to cope with the symptoms, identify thought processes or unhelpful behaviours that are contributing to your depression, find ways to adapt to or accept situations that are causing these feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy are two of the most common evidence-based therapies for depression, which the psychologists at Psychwest are trained in providing. We will always find the approach that works best for you, which may be a combination of two or more therapeutic approaches.

How We Help

Looking for a Psychologist for Depression in Perth?

Psychwest has psychologists available who are experienced in providing depression support in Perth. 

To find out more about receiving assistance for depression, we welcome you to get in touch with our team today to find the best psychologist for you, discuss fees and rebates, and book a session.