Support for depression
Living with depression or persistent low mood can be lonely and overwhelming. Our compassionate clinicians are here to help you move forward with evidence-based treatments and person-centred support.
Our service provides assessments and treatments for both children (aged 5+) and adults.
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What is depression?
Depression is a common mental health condition characterised by persistent sadness, hopelessness and a loss of interest in activities. Whilst low mood is something most people experience from time to time, depression is much more than feeling sad or low. Symptoms are often long-lasting and can have a significant impact on daily life. They can include:
Persistent low mood or sadness
Feeling hopeless and helpless
Feeling tearful
Loss of motivation or interest in doing things
Feelings of guilt
Becoming anxious or worried
- Moving or speaking more slowly than usual
Changing in eating and sleeping habits
- Avoiding social activities
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
What causes depression?
There isn’t a single cause of depression. Research suggests it can result from a combination of life experiences, biological factors, everyday stressors and lifestyle influences. The important thing to remember is that depression is not your fault. Treatment can be highly effective, and our clinical team is here to support you throughout your treatment journey.
Support for adults
Our adult clinical team has helped many people overcome and learn to manage the symptoms of depression. As a psychiatrist-led team, we can support you with a range of talking therapies, medication, or a combination of both. Talking therapies may include:
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal therapy
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT
Psychodynamic therapy
Support for young people
We have a dedicated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), with psychiatrists and clinical psychologists who are specially trained to help young people navigate mental health difficulties. Support for young people experiencing depression may include:
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal therapy for adolescents (IPT-A)
Medications with close monitoring
Guidance on supportive lifestyle adjustments
Meet our clinicians
Dr Patrick Davey
MOAI Founder & Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist NHS Clinical Entrepreneur BM BSc PGDip (OXON) MRCPsych
Dr Anthony Brown
Consultant General Adult and Older Adult Psychiatrist MB BS BSc (Hons) MRCPsych
Reviews from MOAI clients
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Saha Rahman12 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
This is by far the best Mental Health support I have ever received, I am so great full to have had the support of MOAI Health, they supported me through a very difficult time in my life!!Posted on Google
Adam Williams14 days agoPatrick has been absolutely brilliant. I have been through the worst time of my life and even lost my job which gave me access to this service. Patrick was so kind in continuing to check in on me at regular intervals to make sure I was OK and also look for alternative methods of support for me without even being paid for it. Very rare in this day and age for people to go to these lengths and give up their time without reward so I am hugely greatful. Communication was also excellent and Patrick managed to summarise exactly how I felt very quickly then constructed an action plan which helped me knowing there were things in the pipeline and there may be some hope still. Can't recommend highly enough. Thanks PatrickPosted on Google
Amy Quinn21 days agoI went to MOAI Health for my ADHD assessment and they have been amazing throughout. Dr Davey has a good heart and you can tell he genuinely has your best interest at heart and listens to what you have to say. Who is currently dealing with the exhusting back and forth with the NHS on my behalf. The other person who really stood out and was happy to go above and beyond was Clinical Secretary, Kirsty Phipps who was my first point of contact at MOAI and I imagine it's this way for everyone going through the service. From start to now Kirsty has been there always at the other end of of a call or email. Wether you need help with one of the questionaires, booking an appointment, want to know more about the process or just want to ask for an Update on where things are at. She is a lovely, kind and compassionate person who genuinely cares and just wants to help people. She never made me feel like she was to busy or just trying to get me off the phone. Thank you Kirsty for all you hard work. Thank you Dr Davey for your compassion. And Thanks MOAI Health for actually Caring.Posted on Google
Paul Fonceca25 days agoI genuinely couldn't recommend MOAI Psychology highly enough. From the beginning, the whole process felt professional, supportive and genuinely focused on me as an individual rather than simply treating me as another client going through a service. I completed 12 therapy sessions with Dr Evie Bamigbade, and the experience has had a profound impact on me. Evie has an incredible ability to challenge you and encourage you to look at things differently, while creating an environment where you feel completely safe to be open and honest. I went into therapy wanting to better understand myself and how I deal with my emotions. I've come away with not only a much deeper understanding of myself and some of the patterns I've carried for years, but practical tools that I now use in everyday life. I've noticed genuine changes in how I handle difficult emotions, anxiety, relationships and stressful situations, and people around me have noticed the difference too. What I appreciated most was that I never felt judged or as though I was being told how I should feel. I was helped to understand what was happening, develop the skills to deal with it and ultimately trust myself to use them. I'm incredibly grateful to Evie and the wider team at MOAI for the support I've received. Finishing therapy actually felt bittersweet because I enjoyed the sessions so much, but I think coming away feeling equipped to continue the work yourself is probably one of the best endorsements of good therapy I can give. An excellent service and an experience I'm genuinely very thankful for.Posted on Google
Beth Baird38 days agoThe clinic has been so very supportive of my daughter who at age 17 was diagnosed with dual form ADHD. Dr Singh and then Dr Davey could not have been more helpful, and have been warm, clinically insightful and professional at all times. Thank you all for your assistance in getting her through her exams and off to her chosen University in London. Your secretarial staff are also excellent!Posted on Google
Charlotte Lucas42 days agoProfessional and approachable. Moai carried out detailed wellbeing research, working with our staffing body. Every member of the team fedback that the process was insightful and valuable and management noticed a decline in unexplained absence.Posted on Google
Michael White42 days agoWe were in a very difficult situation with a very unwell member of my family. MOAI Health helped co-ordinate the assessment care needed. I can’t thank them enough for the compassion and empathy they demonstrated.Posted on Google
Christopher Crane42 days agoWe had an excellent experience with MOAI Health when our son underwent an ADHD assessment, and I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them to other parents. We had become concerned about his concentration and felt that a professional assessment would help us better understand what he was experiencing and, importantly, what we could do to support him. From the outset, the whole process with MOAI Health was extremely professional, efficient and reassuring. The assessment itself was conducted in person by a professional who was excellent with our son. He was made to feel comfortable throughout, and the clinician managed to engage with him in a way that felt straightforward and stress-free. Everything was explained clearly to us, both during the assessment and afterwards, and we came away with a much clearer understanding of our son's needs. The detailed report we received was comprehensive, clearly written and included a range of useful recommendations to help us support our son going forward. It has also been very helpful to share the report with his school, giving them a better understanding of his needs and how they can support him. Overall, we found MOAI Health to be professional, knowledgeable, efficient and genuinely helpful. The whole process was pain-free, and we now have a clear diagnosis together with practical guidance on the next steps. I would certainly recommend MOAI Health to any parent who is considering an ADHD assessment for their child. They made the process straightforward from start to finish and provided us with exactly the clarity and practical advice we were looking for. A thoroughly excellent service.Posted on Google
Jamie Franklin46 days agoSo happy to have gotten the support and help from MOAI and Dr Kiran Shetra. So appreciative that I was able to have access and the opportunity to use the service. Every employer should utilise and offer MOAI Health.Posted on Google
Gus Anderson48 days agoVery good experience with Moai. Helped me get to the route of my issues and suggest methods to maintain moving forward. Quick replies and very supportive therapists. Overall I found the experience hugely beneficial.
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