Depression - Psychologist Consultation

A program that will help you if…

You find it hard to enjoy the activities that used to make you happy,
You’re experiencing changes in your appetite or weight.
Feelings of sadness or hopelessness are overwhelming your daily life,
You’re struggling with fatigue and low energy, affecting your daily tasks,
Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia or sleeping too much, have become common for you.

Our Depression Therapy Package is designed to help a person find joy and satisfaction in life that the depression has taken away from them. It is a customized, individual plan that forms help for all aspects of a person’s depression using evidence-based treatment. Here’s how the package can help you solve this particular problem:

Get to enjoy fun in daily activities: Get to relive fun activities and hobbies that used to make your life brighter through interventions designed for increased mood and motivation.
Help Manage Appetite and Weight Fluctuations: Gain tips for how to manage changes in appetite and weight, which can be some of the symptoms many people struggle with during a bout of depression.
Overcome Feelings of Sadness or Hopelessness: Find ways to fend off such overwhelming and potent feelings in order to be able to turn that attitude into something brighter and full of hope.
Decrease of Social Avoidance: Shifting fears of judgment and social interaction by using strategies that will increase your confidence and ease in the social settings can lead to a more pleasurable time when having social engagements.
Fight Fatigue, Boost Energy: Counter the energy-drapping fatigue that goes hand-in-hand with depression by putting into play strategies that aim at getting better quality sleep and better overall health

Begin walking along the path of recovery and life betterment with our Depression Therapy Package. Let us help show you the way to get your life back on track and enjoy it to the fullest.

About the author of the service

Onur Bal

Psychologist

Psychologist Onur Bal is an expert in cognitive-behavioral and dynamic therapies, with a background rich in adult psychology and experience as a military psychologist. He provides counseling in Turkish and English and contributes to the broader discourse on mental health through his writings and training sessions.

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$299

4 session / month

Each 40-minute session includes comprehensive after-session summaries and action plans, along with access to premium resources such as worksheets and guided exercises to enhance your therapy experience.

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Understanding Depression: More Than Just Sadness

Depression is more than just feeling down; it’s a serious mood disorder that can profoundly affect how you think, feel, and handle daily activities. It involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair that don’t just go away on their own. Unlike normal emotional responses to specific life events, depression can change your ability to work, study, eat, sleep, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. Simply getting through the day can feel insurmountable.

People often describe the experience of depression as feeling like they’re living in a “black hole” or suffering from a relentless sense of impending doom. Others may feel lifeless, empty, or indifferent. It’s also common for men to experience symptoms of anger and restlessness. Regardless of how it manifests, without treatment, depression can escalate into a severe health condition.

It’s crucial to recognize that the overwhelming feelings of helplessness and hopelessness are symptoms of the disorder, not reflections of actual circumstances. Despite how daunting or insurmountable recovery may seem, it’s important to understand that depression is treatable. Recognizing the various symptoms is the first crucial step towards recovery. Therapy packages designed to address depression can significantly aid in managing and overcoming this condition, leading to a better quality of life.

Depression is a serious mental health problem that has a profound effect on a person’s thoughts, feelings and daily activities. It is often characterised by feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and deep sadness.

Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Depression

Depression manifests differently in each individual, yet there are common signs and symptoms to be aware of. It’s crucial to distinguish these from the normal ebbs and flows of life’s emotional lows. However, when these symptoms are numerous, intense, and persistent, they may indicate depression.

Some of the key signs and symptoms of depression include:

Persistent Sadness or Low Mood: This is not just feeling blue; it’s a deep sadness that doesn’t seem to lift.
Loss of Interest or Pleasure: You might find yourself no longer enjoying activities that used to bring you joy.
Changes in Appetite: Significant weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting can be a sign of depression.
Sleep Disturbances: This can include trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
Fatigue or Loss of Energy: Feeling unusually tired and a lack of energy nearly every day.
Feelings of Worthlessness or Excessive Guilt: Harsh criticism of oneself for real or imagined faults.
Difficulty Concentrating: Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.
Physical Symptoms: Unexplained aches or pains, headaches, or cramps that don’t go away.
Irritability or Restlessness: Feeling agitated more often than not.
Thoughts of Death or Suicide: Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, or suicide attempts.

The intensity and duration of these symptoms are critical in determining whether they are indicative of depression. If you or someone you know is experiencing several of these symptoms intensely and over a prolonged period, it might be time to seek help.

How Can the Depression Therapy Package Solve Your Problem?

Embarking on our Depression Therapy Package puts you on the path to reclaiming the joys and colors of life that depression may have clouded. Our focused approach provides:

Strategies to rediscover pleasure in everyday activities, helping you move beyond the grey.

Techniques to manage and improve mood, transitioning from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control.

Guided exercises to rebuild energy levels, enabling you to engage more with life.

Personalized action plans after each session to ensure continuous progress and lasting change.

Access to premium resources that support your journey out of depression, allowing beauty and happiness back into your life.

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Stages of Consultation with Patients on Psychologist Consultation

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Initial Consultation

Week 1: Establish rapport, assess symptoms, and set goals for our therapy sessions.

02

Personalized Plan

Week 2: Introduce tailored strategies and exercises to begin addressing your specific challenges.

03

Active Therapy

Week 3: Deepen our work with focused techniques, adjusting as needed based on your progress.

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Progress Evaluation

Assess changes, reinforce gains, and plan for sustained well-being post-therapy.

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Phone

+90 506 164 06 05

Email

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Address

Beyoglu, Cihangir

Istanbul/Turkey