So, what exactly is depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a
common but serious mood disorder. It can cause severe symptoms
that affect how people feel, think, and handle everyday activities,
such as sleeping, eating, or working. Generally, to receive a medical diagnosis of depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.
Signs and symptoms of depression include:
- Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, or pessimism
- Irritability
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities
- Decreased energy or fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
- Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
- Appetite and/or weight changes
- Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
Forms of depression include:
- Persistent depressive disorder (also called dysthymia). A depressed mood that lasts for at least two years.
- Postpartum depression - much more serious than just the “baby blues”
- Seasonal affective disorder - characterised by the onset of depression during the winter months
Risk factors for developing depression:
- Personal or family history of depression
- Major life changes, trauma, or stress
What our hypnosis sessions focus on:
- Helping our client learn to reduce and/or better control feelings of anxiety, stress, and sadness - improving their coping ability
- Helping to address negative behaviours and self-talk
- Installing positive self-talk and affirmations
- Helping the client to establish goals, setting small happiness goals
- In some cases - reducing or eliminating drugs that a person is taking (under a doctors supervision)
Education and Qualifications
After working in the Fitness Industry as a Personal Trainer and Educator for over 15 years, Julie embarked on a journey to develop her skill set so that she could take a more holistic approach to supporting her clients. This included additional qualifications in Hypnotherapy, NLP and Life Coaching, which has allowed her to assist her clients to identify and transform self-defeating behavioural patterns that may have been preventing them from achieving their desired goals. The hypnosis process allows you to shift your focus to the pathway forward with restored energy, clarity, and a clear sense of purpose.
- Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Master Practitioner NLP
- Diploma of Fitness - Personal Training
- Certificate IV Wordplace Training & Assessment
- Advanced certification in Hypnodontics
- Emotional Intelligence Development Coach