Depression and Low Mood

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What is depression and low mood?

We can all feel a little down sometimes, which is a normal part of our emotional repertoire. However depression however is more than feeling a little flat or blue. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects how you feel, think, and function.

Depression is more than feeling sad, it’s a persistent change in mood and energy. It’s when that heavy, low feeling sticks around for weeks, not days, and starts to affect your whole life. Low mood is a common symptom of depression. Everyone has ‘blue’ days and can feel down sometimes. Especially after dealing with something stressful, disappointing, confronting, upsetting or even for no clear reason at all.


Low mood often improves on its own within a few days or weeks. However, if it persists it might be time to seek support from a depression psychologist. We’re here to help, please contact us to find out more, or if you are an exisiting client, you can book an appointment online.

Signs and symptoms of depression and low mood

Symptoms of depression

  • Persistent sadness, emptiness, or irritability
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in things you usually enjoy
  • Changes in sleep or appetite
  • Low energy or fatigue
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or hopelessness
  • Sometimes, thoughts of death or suicide
  • Feeling sad, tired, or worried
  • Irritability or frustration
  • Low confidence
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Less interest in usual activities

Physical symptoms of depression

  • Feeling nervous or jittery
  • Feeling sick, or like you have butterflies in your stomach
  • A racing heart
  • Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing
  • Feeling shaky or sweaty
  • Chest tightness 
  • Muscle tension
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Tingling or numbness

So, what can I do?

Sometimes, low mood can fall outside of what is the expected range, or last for too long. If you find that depression is becoming difficult to manage, it might be time to seek help. Our psychologists are able to work with you to understand the reasons for your depression and to help you to manage it.

Get in touch to find a psychologist near me or to find a depression psychologist in Melbourne.

Medicare rebates are available, and we offer telehealth appointments. We also have Workcover and TAC psychologists.

Psychology FAQs

Have a question? Take a look below… these are some of the common questions we get.

No referral is needed to book a session, but if you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you might be eligible for Medicare rebates.

Yep, life happens! Just give us at least 48 hours’ notice so we can offer that spot to someone else. Cancellations within 48 hours will incur a fee.

We don’t usually offer instalment plans, but if money’s tight, chat with us privately – we’re happy to see how we can find a solution.

The Medicare rebates are listed above, but if you on WorkCover, TAC or VOCAT the gap fees tend to be lower. With private insurance, we find they tend to be on-par with Medicare rebates. We can help you understand what’s covered and what your gap fee will be – just ask us when booking.

No worries! You can book on their behalf, just make sure you have their consent and relevant details to help our intake process.

Ready to talk?

Please get in touch today to have a chat to our friendly team so we can match you with an appropriate psychologist. If you are an existing client, you can book online.

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