Kirsten Williams,
Psychologist & Child Psychotherapist
The Grove Psychology Practice
The Gardens Medical Centre
Support for Depression & Mood Difficulties
Sometimes shifts in mood creep in slowly. Other times, they arrive all at once. You might feel numb, restless, disconnected, exhausted, or unlike yourself — but you’re not alone in this.
What Mood Difficulties Can Feel Like
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Depression and other mood difficulties don’t always look like sadness. They can feel like emptiness, exhaustion, irritability, or swings between highs and lows. You might also notice changes in sleep, concentration, or energy, along with harsh thoughts like “I’m failing” or “What’s the point?”
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These experiences are often signs that your nervous system has been working hard to cope with stress, grief, burnout, or pain. For some people, mood disorders like bipolar disorder or persistent depressive disorder are also part of the picture — shaped by a mix of biological, psychological, and life factors.
Even though mood difficulties can feel heavy and overwhelming, there are ways to find steadier ground. Small daily rhythms, moments of connection, and creative or grounding practices can gently shift how you feel in the present. Therapy can also offer support — helping to ease the weight of difficult feelings, strengthen recovery, and create more room for energy, connection, and possibility.
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Ideas for calming body and mind when rest feels out of reach, supporting recovery during difficult times.
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Links to articles and information sheets on themes such as depression and low mood, nervous system responses, self-compassion, trauma recovery, parenting, and more.
