Online therapy for adult depression
What is adult depression?
Depression is a mood disorder that is somewhat different to feeling sad and can vary between people. Often, those who are affected by depression feel low, flat or ‘empty’ with these feelings lasting for two weeks or longer.
Depression is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, or feeling very tired and demotivated. People will usually have many negative thoughts about themselves and things going on around them. They might also find that they are less interested in what they used to enjoy. Others might experience more of a ‘grumpy’ or irritable mood.
On occasion, people might notice they experience thoughts about ending their life, or harming themselves. Whilst some degree of suicidal thoughts can be a common experience in depression, it is always important to seek help if you feel this way – emergency or crisis support is available 24/7, from either your GP, Calling NHS 111 or by calling the Samaritans on 116123 (a freephone number).
Depression impacts people of all ages, including young adults, and can last a long time if left untreated. It is a condition that can also come and go.
When to seek treatment for adult depression
What are the symptoms of depression?
Depression in adults and young adults can manifest in a range of symptoms that can last for weeks and months. Individuals with depression might experience a variety of psychological, physical, and social symptoms that can have an impact on their social life, family life, and work life.

Psychological symptoms of depression
Psychological symptoms of depression include:
- Feeling low in confidence
- Viewing yourself negatively
- Having a lack of motivation
- Experiencing a lack of interest in things
- Feeling flat, empty, and experiencing low moods
- Feeling more emotional, tearful, and irritable than usual
- Finding it difficult to make decisions
- Experiencing worry and anxiety
- Having suicidal thoughts or thoughts about harming yourself
It is important that you seek emergency crisis support if you are feeling suicidal. If you feel this way, please call Samaritans on 116123, NHS 111, or call 999.

Physical symptoms of depression
Physical symptoms of depression include:
- Changes to your appetite, such as having no appetite or feeling hungrier than usual
- Sleeping issues, such as having disturbed sleep, waking up earlier than usual, or having trouble falling to sleep entirely
- Having a lack of energy
- Moving or speaking more slowly than usual
- Experiencing unexplained aches and pains
- Loss of libido

Social symptoms of depression
Social symptoms of depression include:
- Becoming withdrawn and not taking part in as many social activities
- Not engaging with your hobbies and interests
- Experiencing difficulties in your personal life, whether this is at home or at work

We offer online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for depression in adults and young adults. There is good evidence to suggest this is one of the most effective therapies for depression available.
If you are an adult or young adult experiencing depression, talk therapies like CBT can help teach you new ways of managing your condition.
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You must be aged 18 years or above to access our therapy services.
Adult depression FAQs
- Postnatal depression
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Big life events: experiencing life events like a bereavement, job loss, or giving birth can trigger depression in adults.
- Family history: individuals who have a family history of depression are more likely to experience the condition themselves.
- Poor physical health: lack of exercise and harmful use of alcohol and other substances can contribute to depression in adults and young adults.
However, sometimes depression can develop for seemingly no reason.
There are many symptoms of depression you can look out for, such as:
- Changes to your mood, including feeling low for extended periods and being more irritable.
- Changes to your energy levels, as individuals experiencing depression can lack energy and motivation.
- Changes to your eating and sleeping patterns, such as undereating, overeating, and sleeping poorly.
- Changes to your social life, such as becoming increasingly withdrawn, avoiding social situations, and no longer engaging with or enjoying your hobbies and interests.
If you identify any of these symptoms and they last for a long time, you might have depression. Seeking professional support early on can help you manage your condition effectively.
Talk therapies, like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, are considered to be effective treatments for depression as they help teach you strategies for coping with the condition that you can implement into your everyday life.
If you are interested in online therapy for depression, contact us today to see how we can support you.