CBT for depression

Psychologist Dublin

Everyone feels sad or “blue” on occasion. Most people grieve over upsetting life experiences such as a major illness, loss of a job, a death in the family, or a divorce. These feelings of grief tend to become less intense on their own as time goes on.

Depression occurs when feelings of extreme sadness or despair last for at least two weeks or longer and when they interfere with activities of daily living such as working or even eating and sleeping. Depressed individuals tend to feel helpless and hopeless and to blame themselves for having these feelings. Some may have thoughts of death or suicide.

People who are depressed may become overwhelmed and exhausted and stop participating in certain everyday activities altogether. They may withdraw from family and friends.

For more information on depression please see here.

CBT is recommended by The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) for working with depression.  To see the full NICE guidelines, please see NICE guidelines for depression The National Institute of Clinical Excellence is designed to promote good health, recommends treatments based on the scientifc evidence and is internationally recognised.  For more information on NICE please see here.

CBT is  recommended by NICE for working with depression.

How can Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Help?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for depression is a structured, practical and effective option for those experiencing depression.  Together we will identify thoughts and behaviours that may not only have caused your depression but may also be keeping you feeling depressed.  We will focus on what is happening in your life now, your here-and-now behaviours.  We will also uncover what it is that you do each day (which may be unrewarding or you may not have any activities) that may be making you feel bad and help you to overcome this.

There are things that you can do to start feeling better.

CBT is as effective as anti-depressants for treating depression.

If you would like to arrange an initial consultation to see if you would like us to work together please click here to arrange an appointment.

Counsellor Dublin | Psychologist Dublin | Life Coach Dublin | 20 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2 Ireland