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Depression can feel heavy, exhausting, and difficult to explain. It often affects mood, energy, motivation, and the ability to enjoy things that once felt meaningful. For some people, depression appears gradually over time. For others, it arrives suddenly and disrupts daily life in ways that can feel confusing or overwhelming.
Depression is more than feeling sad. It affects thinking, emotions, physical health, and daily functioning. People often describe:
Depression looks different in each person. Our role at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing is to understand your experience in a clear and compassionate way, so we can support you with the strategies that make the most sense for you.
Depression in adults often develops alongside stress, burnout, grief, health issues, or difficult life transitions. Many people describe feeling flat, disconnected, or overwhelmed, even when they continue to meet their responsibilities at work or home.
You may notice:
At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we help adults understand what is driving their depression and learn practical, evidence-informed strategies that support emotional recovery, resilience, and reconnection with meaningful parts of life.
Depression can present differently in children and adolescents. They may not describe sadness directly. Instead, families often notice:
Children and young people may also struggle to explain what they feel. At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we work at a pace that suits them, helping them understand their emotions, build coping skills, and regain a sense of confidence and connection.
We use approaches that are thoughtful, evidence-informed, and tailored to each person’s needs. This includes:
Understanding your experience
We explore the factors contributing to depression and how they interact with your thoughts, emotions, and daily routines.
Building practical strategies
You will learn tools for managing low mood, increasing motivation, and reducing patterns that keep depression going.
Supporting emotional regulation
We help you recognise emotional cues, respond more flexibly, and build confidence in managing difficult moments.
Reconnecting with what matters
A key part of recovery involves rebuilding engagement with activities, relationships, and values that support wellbeing.
Working toward sustainable change
Our focus at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing is to support meaningful and lasting improvements, not temporary fixes.
Your first session focuses on understanding your concerns, your history, and your goals. Together we develop a plan that feels clear and achievable. Treatment may draw on cognitive behavioural strategies, behavioural activation, acceptance-based approaches, emotion-focused work, or other evidence-informed methods suited to your needs.
Therapy at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing moves at a pace that supports both comfort and progress. You remain in control of the direction and focus of your sessions.
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