Hypnotherapy for Depression

It’s well understood that depression has biological roots. Every thought and emotion we experience influences our brain chemistry. Serotonin—the chemical linked to happiness and contentment—fluctuates constantly based on how we feel, what we think, what we do, and who we spend time with.

It’s often assumed that low serotonin causes depression, but research suggests it’s actually the other way around—prolonged low mood can lead to a drop in serotonin levels. The good news? Studies show* we can naturally boost serotonin by thinking positively, engaging with others, and taking small, positive actions. But when you’re struggling with depression, that can feel impossible.

This is where hypnotherapy can help. The talking side of our sessions helps you focus on the positives in your life, while hypnosis works at a deeper level—rewiring the subconscious mind to shift negative thought patterns. Since the brain is highly adaptable, we can retrain it to think in a more positive, balanced way, reducing feelings of depression and naturally increasing those all-important feel-good chemicals.

If you’re ready to take that first step towards feeling better, I’d love to help.

*Research supports the connection between mood, serotonin levels, and positive behavioural changes. For more, see studies such as Cowen & Browning (2015), "What has serotonin to do with depression?" and Carhart-Harris & Goodwin (2017), "The therapeutic potential of serotonin modulation."