Depression Counselling in Cairns AND ONLINE

Depression can feel like carrying a heavy weight that makes everyday life harder than it needs to be. It may show up as ongoing sadness, loss of motivation, low energy, or a sense of disconnection from yourself and others. Sometimes, people describe feeling “numb” or “stuck” rather than sad, which can make it difficult to recognise depression for what it is.

If you are experiencing depression, you are not alone. Reaching out for support is a powerful first step towards healing.

Everyone’s experience is different, but depression may involve:

• Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
   
• Low motivation or loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
   
• Changes in sleep or appetite
   
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
   
• Fatigue or lack of energy
   
• Feelings of guilt, shame, or worthlessness
   
• Withdrawal from relationships or social connection
   

Depression can arise from a mix of factors, including:

• Stressful life events or trauma
   
• Ongoing relationship or family difficulties
   
• Loss and grief
   
• Childhood experiences and past conditioning
   
• Biological and genetic influences
   
• Work stress, burnout, or feeling unfulfilled in life
   

Understanding what’s underneath your depression is often the first step in moving forward.

In counselling, we work together to explore your experiences in a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, tailored to your unique needs, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and reframe negative thinking patterns, supporting healthier ways of coping.
   
• EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques): A mind-body approach that can reduce the intensity of negative emotions and calm the nervous system.
   
• Trauma-informed practice: Recognising how past experiences may shape present struggles, while working gently at your pace.
   
• Strengths-based support: Focusing on your existing resilience and resources, rather than just the problem.
   

Together, we’ll uncover the patterns contributing to your depression and build tools to help you feel more grounded, hopeful, and connected.

With support, many people begin to:

• Feel lighter and more emotionally balanced
   
• Reconnect with joy, purpose, and motivation
   
• Improve sleep, energy, and focus
   
• Strengthen relationships and communication
   
• Reduce self-criticism and develop more compassion for themselves
   
• Gain strategies to better manage future stressors
   

You don’t have to navigate depression alone. Support is available, and healing is possible.

Click the Book Now button below, to begin your counselling journey in Cairns and take a step toward reclaiming your wellbeing.