Depression · Brisbane CBD & Online
When low mood makes work harder than it needs to be.
Practical, evidence-based support for professionals experiencing low mood and loss of motivation.
Registered psychologist providing support for depression in Brisbane City.
Depression in professionals often goes unrecognised.
It doesn’t always look like what people expect. For many professionals, depression shows up not as sadness but as a flatness — a loss of interest, a sense of going through the motions, difficulties finding meaning in work that used to matter.
Many professionals can maintain their performance for a long time while quietly struggling. The same drive and discipline that built their career can also mask the signs — from others, and sometimes from themselves.
If something has felt off for a while — less motivation, less enjoyment, less like yourself — it’s worth paying attention to. Depression is manageable, and getting support earlier makes a genuine difference.
How Depression tends to show up for professionals
Persistent low mood
Constantly feeling sad, flat, or irritable. It doesn’t lift, even on days when things are going well.
Loss of motivation
Tasks and goals that once felt meaningful now feel like obligations. Your drive has disappeared.
Difficulty concentrating
Trouble thinking clearly, making decisions, or staying focused on work.
Withdrawal
Pulling back from colleagues, friends, or activities that used to bring enjoyment.
Fatigue
A tiredness that sleep doesn’t fully fix — physical, emotional, and mental.
Negative self-talk
A persistent critical inner voice. Feeling inadequate, behind, or like you’re failing.
Depression doesn’t always require a dramatic event or obvious reason. Instead, you might notice a sense that objectively life is great, but you can’t quite understand why it doesn’t feel that way. Often this disconnect can be hard to understand.
You might also be looking for
Depression can overlap with other challenges that have their own dynamics. If any of these feels more relevant to what you’re experiencing, there’s more specific information available.
Burnout
If what you’re experiencing feels connected to prolonged work pressure or exhaustion — and you’re wondering whether burnout might be part of what’s going on.
Sleeping Difficulties
If exhaustion and depression are significantly affecting your sleep — difficulty switching off, lying awake, or waking early wondering how you’ll make it through the day.
Confidence & Self-Worth
Depression has eroded the belief you had in yourself or your value — making it hard to trust yourself, believe in your own judgement, or feel like you have much to offer.
What we work on together
- Understand what’s been contributing
We explore the thoughts, pressures, and circumstances that have lead to your low mood — without getting stuck there. - Reconnect with what matters
Depression often involves disconnection from the things that give life meaning. Gradually reconnecting with the things you value is an important step. - Behavioural strategies that build momentum
Small, practical actions that start to shift mood and rebuild a sense of control — even before things feel better emotionally. - Manage difficult thoughts and emotions
Tools to gain some distance from uncomfortable feelings and unhelpful thought patterns that maintain low mood.
Working with a psychologist who understands professional life.
I’m Adam Sadd, a registered psychologist and the founder of Uplift Psychology. With 17 years of combined experience across psychology, coaching, HR, and leadership, I have a practical understanding of how workplace pressure affects how we think, feel, and perform.
I work with professionals navigating anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, and career challenges — people who take their work seriously and want practical support that’s grounded in psychology. My approach is warm, inclusive, and focused on how you think and work.
Registered
Psychologist (AHPRA)
17+ years
combined experience
Board approved
Supervisor
Background in
Psychology, HR & Leadership
Tailored to How You Think and Work
When managing depression, I draw on a blend of evidence-based approaches. Here’s some of what you can expect from our sessions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A mindfulness-based framework that supports you to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, build psychological flexibility, and take action guided by your values.
Rates and Rebates
Session Type | Fee | After Medicare Rebate** |
|---|---|---|
Initial session (50 min)* | $320 | $218.45 |
Subsequent sessions (50 min) | $275 | $173.45 |
*Initial session includes onboarding, psychological assessment, and developing a customised plan
**Medicare rebate available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. Private health insurance rebates may also apply depending on your level of cover — I can process most funds at time of payment.
How You Can Get Started
Step 1
Book a 15-Minute Intake Call
I’ll call you for a relaxed 15-minute conversation. Ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and decide whether Uplift Psychology feels like the right fit for you. There’s no pressure, and no obligation to commit.
Step 2
Begin With a Clear Plan
In your first session, we’ll clarify your goals, explore what’s happening for you, and introduce evidence-informed approaches. Whether short-term or ongoing, your plan will be tailored to how you think and work.
Step 3
Practical, focused sessions
Focused on what’s important to you. Each session is practical, psychology-backed and solutions-oriented. You’ll leave with insight, strategies, and a clear sense of where to direct your energy.
Initial session $320 · Subsequent sessions $275 · Medicare & Private Health Rebates Available
A 15-minute conversation. No obligation.
You’re capable. getting support when you need it doesn’t change that.
A free 15-minute intake call is all it takes to get started. There’s no pressure, and no obligation to commit.
