When life feels heavy, even ordinary tasks can take more effort. You may feel low, lose interest in familiar activities or withdraw from people. You do not need to wait until you can explain everything clearly before asking for support.
When to seek help
Depression can affect mood, energy, sleep, concentration and relationships. If low mood or loss of interest persists for most days for more than two weeks, or your daily life is becoming difficult to manage, speak with a doctor or mental health professional. Seek help sooner if symptoms are severe.
How I can support you
In individual therapy, we take your experience seriously and work at a manageable pace. We explore what is happening in your life and what could make the next days and weeks more workable.
- Make sense of the pressures, losses or relationship difficulties you are facing.
- Notice patterns of withdrawal, self-criticism or hopeless expectations.
- Build small, realistic steps around daily structure, activity and connection.
- Find ways to communicate your needs and ask for support.
- Review what helps and adjust the plan together.
When medical care is also important
Support depends on the severity of symptoms and your circumstances. Talking therapy, medication prescribed by a doctor, or a combination may be appropriate. A medical assessment can also consider other causes of symptoms. These sessions can be part of a wider care plan; they do not include medication prescribing.
Appointments at mierīgi are not an emergency service. If you cannot keep yourself safe or need immediate help, use the urgent support information in the website footer and seek emergency assistance rather than waiting for a reply.
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Sessions and fees
Individual sessions: 60 minutes €90 or 90 minutes €135 by arrangement. You decide after the first meeting whether you would like to continue. See fees and conditions for payment and cancellation arrangements.
Your next step
Send a short message about what you would like help with, your preferred language and whether you prefer Riga or online. We agree on an appointment personally.
You can also message me on WhatsApp or email martin@mierigi.lv. Sessions are available in English, German and Latvian at Kuģu iela 11, room 303, Riga, or online.
Further information
NHS: symptoms of depression and treatment options. General information cannot establish a diagnosis.