An 8-week, evidence-based online course to help you respond differently to low mood and depression, and reconnect with what matters to you. This course teaches skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has been well researched. Please scroll down for further information on who the course is for, the benefits of attending, what it includes and how much it costs.
Early 2027, Date TBC, evening
Delivered via Zoom
Who is the 8-week Online Navigating Low Mood and Depression course for?
You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from this course. It may be suitable for you if you’re experiencing some of the following:
- Persistent low mood (which may include feelings of sadness, emptiness or irritability)
- Lack of pleasure or interest in activities you previously enjoyed
- Feeling tired and lacking in energy
- Struggling with low motivation
- Finding it difficult to concentrate and remember things
- Low self-worth
- Frequent tearfulness, or feeling numb and emotionless
- Disturbed sleep or sleeping a lot more than normal
- Having negative thoughts and/or dwelling on the past
This course is intended for people experiencing mild to moderate low mood or depression. If depression feels more severe, or if you are experiencing significant suicidal thoughts, individual support would be more appropriate. I would be happy to help you think about suitable alternatives or sources of support.
What are the benefits of attending this online course for low mood and depression?
The likely outcomes of the course are:
- Thinking differently:
- Being able to step out of negative thinking so it no longer holds you back
- Letting go of rumination so you can focus better on what you’re doing in the present
- Emotional wellbeing:
- Having ways to effectively work with your feelings so that they are less overwhelming
- Daily life:
- Finding your sense of purpose again
- Feeling more able to take small, meaningful steps, even when motivation is low.
Feedback from previous course participants:
“10/10 – The course has allowed me to examine my thoughts in a highly productive way. I feel I now have tools to assist me in the navigation of low mood and its impact upon me.”
“It has provided concepts and exercises to call upon when my mood is low. The metaphors were really useful.”
What does this course include?
This course includes:
- 8 (1 hour) Zoom sessions involving learning a range of skills for navigating low mood and depression (maximum of 10 people attending)
- A range of worksheets to support learning
- Guided audio recordings in electronic format so you can easily have them on your phone or any portable audio device
- A 20-30 minute phone or video Introductory Call before the course to discuss what it involves in more depth, what you hope to gain from it and to decide together whether the course will suit you.
- A 20-30 minute individual phone or video call halfway through the course to provide individual tailored support with the exercises
- Additional email and/or telephone support between sessions as needed
- A 20-30 minute phone or video call on completion of the course to review progress
I am a fully qualified counsellor (registered with the BACP), with over 15 years of experience supporting people with low mood and depression. I have trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with leading practitioners in the field since 2014.
N.B. The course is primarily skills based and it will always be your choice how much you wish to share about your situation or experiences with other participants; there is no expectation to do so. All participants are asked to respect each other’s privacy by keeping anything shared within the group confidential.
How much does it cost to do this course?
I like to offer some flexibility in the pricing of my courses to make them affordable for as many people who would benefit from them as possible. The booking fee for the course is £80, which is payable at the time of being accepted onto the course. You will then be invited to give an optional additional contribution on completion of the course. The suggested additional contribution is a further £25 for those who can afford it, but the exact amount you choose to give is at your discretion. You are encouraged to give what you feel the course has been worth for you, where you can, so that this can be a sustainable initiative.
How do I book a place on the course?
You are very welcome to contact me if you have any questions, or you can arrange the initial complementary phone or video Introductory Call to see whether this course is right for you.
When will the next course be running?
I plan to run the next course early in 2027. If now isn’t the right time, you’re very welcome to join the mailing list to hear about future courses: