Depression & Mood Disorder Support at Lakeside Rooms
Support for low mood, emotional overwhelm and burnout
If you have been feeling low, stuck, emotionally numb or overwhelmed, you are not alone. Lakeside Rooms practitioners are able to support people experiencing depression and other mood concerns with compassion, understanding and practical tools to help them feel more balanced and hopeful again.
Everyone experiences ups and downs. Feeling sad after a stressful event or major life change is a normal part of being human. However, when low mood persists, becomes difficult to shift, or begins to affect day-to-day life, it may be a mood disorder such as depression. Mood difficulties can influence how people think, feel, act, and connect with others - often leading to a loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, low motivation, difficulty concentrating, or withdrawal from social situations.
Depression and mood-related concerns can affect people differently. Children may seem more irritable or struggle at school. Teenagers might withdraw from friends or feel increased pressure and fatigue. Adults may notice reduced energy at work, changes in responsibilities at home, or a sense of disconnection from others. For some people, mood difficulties also show up through physical symptoms such as headaches or persistent pain.
Mood disorders are common. In Australia, more than 3 million people are currently living with depression or anxiety (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2023). These challenges are not a sign of weakness - they are genuine health conditions that can improve with appropriate support.
How Lakeside Rooms Can Help
Lakeside Rooms provides professional care to help individuals better understand their emotions and regain a sense of stability, connection, and purpose. Our psychologists and psychiatrists tailor therapy to each person’s needs, creating a space to talk openly and develop strategies that support emotional wellbeing.
Therapeutic approaches may include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – understanding thoughts and behaviours that maintain low mood
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – helping people take positive action even when things feel challenging
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed skills – strengthening emotional regulation
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) – exploring relationships and how they influence mood
Supportive and grief-focused counselling – to help process loss and major life transitions
Mindfulness-based strategies – improving emotional awareness and grounding
For some people, psychiatrists can also play a crucial role in treating depression, providing a thorough assessment of type and severity of symptoms, ruling out medical causes, and detecting any co-occurring conditions. Their specialised training allows them to prescribe and adjust medications effectively, monitor progress and safety, and offer or refer to advanced treatment when needed. As part of a care team, psychiatrists help ensure that treatment is tailored, comprehensive, and responsive, improving recovery outcomes for people with depression.
Lakeside Rooms practitioners support children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mood and emotional challenges. The focus is on helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered to improve daily functioning and quality of life.
Take the first step toward feeling better. Contact us to find out more.
