Support for
You do not have to carry this alone. Depression counselling at Succoris.
Therapy for depression, low mood, and related experiences — working to rebuild motivation, meaning, and connection.
Key information you should know
- Depression is a common and highly treatable condition — most people see meaningful improvement with the right support.
- Evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and interpersonal therapy are effective for depression.
- Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
Signs you might benefit from depression support
- Persistent low or empty mood that doesn't lift
- Loss of interest or enjoyment in things you used to love
- Fatigue, low energy, or feeling slowed down
- Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things
- Changes in sleep — sleeping too much or struggling to sleep
- Changes in appetite or weight without trying
- Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, or excessive guilt
How therapy can help with depression
Low mood can make everything feel heavier: motivation drops, interests fade, and simple tasks take more effort than they should. Depression is common, treatable, and not a sign of personal failure.
Therapy focuses on patterns that maintain low mood, helps you rebuild routine and connection, and works alongside any medication your GP or psychiatrist recommends. Our psychologists take a warm, structured approach so you are not navigating this alone.
Psychologists who support depression
19 psychologists with experience in depression.
Accepting new clientsBook with AdriannaAdrianna Soulis
Psychologist
Adrianna is a warm, highly experienced psychologist who brings nearly a decade of clinical practice to helping people feel understood, supported and confident as they work towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with AlisonAlison Cole
Psychologist
Alison provides a warm, supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to work towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with BandaiBandai Choi
Clinical Psychologist
Bandai supports individuals across the lifespan with a thoughtful and empathetic approach. He works collaboratively with clients to address complex challenges, tailoring therapy to each person's unique needs.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with CarolineCaroline Gorman
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Caroline is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. With more than 15 years of experience, she brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with BeauDr Beau Gamble
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Beau is a warm, thoughtful, and experienced psychologist. He brings genuine curiosity to the people he works with, and takes a patient, collaborative approach to therapy.
Works from Succoris Joondalup
Dr Catherine Hart
Founder & Clinical Director
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist, APS Supervisor of the Year (2024), and co-founder of Succoris Psychology Group. She leads clinical standards across the group and is passionate about supporting psychologists to build sustainable, ethical practices.
Accepting new clientsBook with GraceDr Grace Hayes
Clinical Psychologist
Grace is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. She brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach with a special interest in perinatal mental health.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Dr Kim Mihaljevic
Clinical Psychologist
Kim offers a compassionate, person-centred approach, supporting individuals to improve their emotional wellbeing and live a meaningful life. She works collaboratively with clients aged 15 and over.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with WarwickDr Warwick Hosking
Clinical Psychologist
Warwick has several years' experience working with adolescents and adults in a range of settings. He takes a client-centred, empathic and compassionate approach to building rapport and trust with his clients.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Grace Crowley
Clinical Psychologist & Assessment Liaison
Gracie is a clinically endorsed and AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist. She works with clients across the lifespan (ages 8 and above) with a strong passion for supporting people who have experienced complex trauma.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Accepting new clientsBook with JenJen Bullers
Clinical Psychologist
Jennifer prioritises warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationships. She works with adolescents and adults, taking the time to understand each individual's experiences and tailor support to their needs.
Telehealth
Kristy Ward
Psychologist & Director
Kristy is a warm, highly experienced psychologist who brings nearly two decades of clinical practice to helping people feel understood, supported and confident as they work towards meaningful change.
2 clinics
Maddy Stenlake
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Madeleine works integratively with adults supporting a wide range of psychological presentations with care and clarity.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Nikita Kettlewell
Clinical Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Nikita works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and strategies for each individual, using a warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach. She has a background in individual and group therapy.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Accepting new clientsBook with RyanRyan Dixon
Psychologist
Ryan is a thoughtful and down to earth psychologist who brings a strong blend of clinical expertise, relationship-focused work and real world experience to support individuals and couples through meaningful change.
2 clinics
Sophie Lord
Clinical Psychologist
Sophie provides warm, thoughtful therapy for children, adolescents and adults via telehealth. She is culturally aware, inclusive, and brings genuine curiosity to each person's story.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with StaceyStacey Howes
Psychologist
Stacey offers a warm, collaborative therapeutic space for adults navigating a range of psychological concerns. She is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for every client.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with SumairaSumaira Yousaf
Psychologist
Sumaira Yousaf is a registered General Psychologist with extensive international clinical experience across Australia and the UAE. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a warm, strengths-focused approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Tempanie Thomas
Provisional Psychologist
Tempanie has experience working with a diverse range of people seeking support for a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and age-related transitions.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Common questions about depression
What is depression, and how is it different from feeling low?
Everyone feels down at times, but depression is more persistent. It usually involves a low or flat mood, loss of interest or enjoyment, and reduced energy that lasts for weeks or longer and affects daily life. It can also change sleep, appetite, and concentration. Depression is common and treatable. If low mood has stuck around for more than a couple of weeks, it is worth speaking with a psychologist or your GP.
How do I know if I need help for depression?
It may be time to reach out if low mood, tiredness, or loss of interest has lasted more than two weeks, or if it is affecting your work, relationships, or self-care. Other signs include withdrawing from people, changes in sleep or appetite, and feeling hopeless or worthless. You do not have to wait until things feel unbearable. If you ever have thoughts of harming yourself, contact your GP, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or attend your nearest emergency department.
What kind of therapy helps with depression?
Evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and interpersonal therapy are commonly used for depression. Therapy can help you understand what is maintaining low mood, rebuild routine and activity, and work with unhelpful thinking patterns. Your psychologist will tailor the approach to you. For moderate to severe depression, therapy often works well alongside support from your GP, who can advise on whether medication may help.
Can I get Medicare rebates for depression counselling?
Yes. If your GP prepares a Mental Health Treatment Plan you may be eligible for Medicare rebates on up to ten individual psychology sessions each calendar year. You do not need a referral to book with us, though the plan is what unlocks the rebate. Sessions are available in person and by telehealth across Australia. Get in touch and we can help you find a psychologist and understand the funding.
What are the different types of depression?
Depression is not one single condition. Common forms include major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, which is a longer-lasting, lower-grade low mood, and seasonal patterns linked to less daylight. There is also perinatal depression during pregnancy or after birth, and low mood as part of bipolar disorder. The type matters because it can shape the most helpful support, and a psychologist or GP can help you understand which pattern fits your experience.
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