Depression Support Programme

Joan Lee BSc. offers a six session structured course of hypnotherapy combined with counselling & coaching for depression & low mood problems in Wolverhampton

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Over 15 years’ experience in hypnotherapy
BSc-qualified therapist
Calm, confidential and non-judgemental support
In-person in Wombourne near Wolverhampton

Young woman with depression staring out of window

Rebuilding energy, motivation and emotional connection

This structured 6-session therapeutic programme is designed for people experiencing low mood, loss of motivation, emotional numbness, fatigue, or a persistent sense of disconnection from life.

Depression can affect how you think, feel, and function day to day. It may involve reduced energy, difficulty finding motivation, negative thinking patterns, withdrawal from others, disrupted sleep, and a sense of heaviness or emotional flatness.

This programme combines applied psychology, behavioural activation principles, nervous system regulation, and hypnotherapy to support gradual reconnection with energy, meaning, and emotional balance.

Before You Begin: Initial Consultation (£30 | 60 minutes)

Your journey begins with a full Initial Consultation, giving you the space to explore your experiences of low mood safely and without judgement.

This consultation is designed to help you feel understood, safe, and supported, while allowing us to build a clear map of your current emotional and behavioural patterns.

During your consultation we will:

Explore your mood, energy levels, and daily functioning
Understand key symptoms (low motivation, fatigue, withdrawal, negative thinking patterns)
Identify contributing factors (stress, loss, life changes, emotional overload, past experiences)
Establish your baseline using the PHQ-9 Depression Questionnaire
Set goals and explore whether ongoing support feels right for you

This consultation provides the foundation for a fully personalised plan moving forward.

THE 6-SESSION PROGRAMME (£480 | 6 x 60-minute sessions)

Session 1: Understanding Your Low Mood Pattern

We begin by mapping how depression is currently affecting your life.

Identifying emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms
Understanding patterns of withdrawal, fatigue, and reduced motivation
Exploring how depression affects thinking styles (self-criticism, hopelessness, mental heaviness)
Recognising behavioural patterns that maintain low mood (isolation, inactivity, avoidance)
Gentle hypnotherapy for grounding and emotional stabilisation

Outcome: clarity, understanding, and reduced self-blame.

Session 2: Energy, Routine & Behavioural Activation

This session focuses on rebuilding gentle structure and momentum.

Understanding the link between activity and mood
Identifying small, realistic behavioural changes
Rebuilding daily rhythm and structure at a manageable pace
Addressing fatigue and motivation blocks without pressure
Hypnotherapy to support energy activation and forward movement

Outcome: early reconnection with structure, motivation, and momentum.

Session 3: Emotional Processing & Internal Weight

We begin working with emotional load and internalised experience.

Exploring emotional suppression, grief, or unresolved experiences
Understanding emotional “heaviness” and internal shutdown
Processing difficult emotional states safely and gradually
Hypnotherapy to release emotional tension and support internal relief

Outcome: reduced emotional burden and increased internal space.

Session 4: Negative Thinking Patterns & Self-Perception

This session focuses on thought patterns that maintain low mood.

Identifying self-critical or hopeless thinking loops
Understanding how thoughts influence emotional state
Developing more balanced and realistic internal dialogue
Reducing mental rigidity and “stuck” thinking patterns
Hypnotherapy for cognitive softening and emotional rebalancing

Outcome: improved mental flexibility and reduced negative self-focus.

Session 5: Reconnection, Meaning & Confidence

We begin rebuilding connection with self and life.

Exploring values, interests, and personal meaning
Rebuilding confidence through small achievable steps
Strengthening social and emotional reconnection (where appropriate)
Encouraging self-compassion and internal support
Hypnotherapy for confidence, motivation, and reconnection

Outcome: increased sense of engagement, purpose, and self-trust.

Session 6: Integration & Long-Term Stability

The final session consolidates progress and supports ongoing balance.

Reviewing changes in mood, energy, and thinking patterns
Strengthening tools for emotional regulation and relapse prevention
Creating a sustainable personal wellbeing structure
Reinforcing self-support strategies for future challenges
Hypnotherapy for integration and emotional steadiness

Outcome: improved emotional resilience, stability, and long-term coping capacity.

How Progress is Measured

Throughout the programme, progress is tracked using the PHQ-9 Depression Questionnaire.

This allows you to:

measure changes in mood and functioning over time
track improvements in motivation, energy, and emotional wellbeing
identify patterns of progress even when change feels gradual
build confidence through clear, structured feedback

Who This Programme is For?

This programme may be suitable if you experience:

low mood or persistent sadness
loss of motivation or interest in daily life
fatigue or low energy
withdrawal from social interaction
negative or self-critical thinking patterns
feelings of emptiness, heaviness, or disconnection
difficulty finding enjoyment or purpose

Investment

Initial Consultation: £30 (60 minutes)

6-Session Depression Support Programme: £480 (6 × 60-minute sessions)

Programme Outcome

The aim is not to force positivity, but to gently rebuild emotional balance, energy, and engagement with life.

By the end of the programme, clients often experience:

improved mood stability and emotional balance
increased energy and motivation
reduced self-critical thinking
greater sense of connection and engagement
improved daily structure and functioning
stronger emotional resilience and self-support

Important Note

This programme supports the psychological and behavioural aspects of low mood and depression.

It does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are experiencing severe depression or concerns about your mental health, it is always appropriate to consult a qualified healthcare professional.

This work supports you in building emotional regulation, behavioural change, and psychological resilience alongside any medical care you may be receiving.

Initial Consultations

Joan offers all prospective clients a low cost (£30) initial consultation to discuss your mental health concerns.

During this 50 minute consultation Joan will discuss the various options that are available to you and make a considered recommendation based on your individual personal circumstances.

At Wolverhampton Hypnotherapy we understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship and so place a great emphasis on being able to meet PRIOR to agreeing any kind of help.

Our policy is to help people make a fully balanced & considered decision about undertaking therapy with us, including both the financial, work-load and personal implications.

E-mail joan at:

Joan@WolverhamptonHypnotherapy.co.uk

Joan Lee BSc Psychology with Counselling

About Joan Lee BSc.

Joan has been a practicing Hypnotherapist since 2011 when she was awarded her diploma in evidence-based hypnotherapy from the International Association of Hypno-Analysts (IAH). She also has a BSc Honours degree in counselling and psychology and an Enhanced DBS certificate valid until 2027.