Acupuncture for Depression in Lewes

Patterns I Often See

These presentations come up again and again:

• Spleen deficiency — low energy, poor appetite, brain fog

• Liver constraint — mood swings, frustration, tension

• Heart disturbance — emotional dullness, poor sleep, chest discomfort

• Cold or damp — heaviness, disconnection, lack of drive

Your symptoms may shift day to day. We treat what’s present — not what’s written on your referral.

What Acupuncture Can Help With

Treatment is based on how depression shows up in you — not on protocols. It may include:

• Lifting low energy

• Calming internal tension

• Supporting digestion, sleep, and hormonal rhythm

• Improving focus and mental clarity

• Restoring movement where things feel stuck

If your body is under strain, you won’t get clarity by thinking harder. Acupuncture gives it a way to reset.

What to Expect

We start with a full diagnostic consultation. I’ll ask about:

• Sleep, digestion, cycles, energy, appetite

• Emotional patterns — not just mood but how you're holding it

• Triggers, flares, and how your system has coped over time

You’ll lie down. I’ll use fine needles to reduce obstruction, move blood and Qi, and support the organs involved. Most people leave the first session more grounded — clearer, even if only slightly. Over time, that builds.

What to Expect from Treatment

At your first session, we’ll talk through what’s going on — not just mentally, but physically too. I’ll ask about digestion, sleep, energy levels, mood, cycles (if relevant), and anything else that gives me a clear picture.

You’ll then lie down and rest. Fine needles are placed in key points to reduce strain, restore flow, and support the nervous system. Treatment is quiet. You don’t have to talk. You’re not expected to feel better immediately — just to let the process start.

Healing Without Pressure

Recovery doesn’t come from pushing through. It comes when the system is supported to recalibrate. When the body begins to feel safe again, clarity returns on its own.

Acupuncture creates space for that to happen. It meets you where you are, without expectation.

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you’re living with low mood, exhaustion, or emotional shutdown, acupuncture may help.
Book a free 20-minute consultation to see whether this feels like the right approach.

For further reading

If you'd like to learn more about acupuncture and depression from a research perspective, the British Acupuncture Council’s fact sheet offers a useful overview. Read it here

Esaias Hobbs offers acupuncture for depression, low mood, and emotional support in Lewes, East Sussex. Rooted in classical Chinese medicine, treatments are designed to help you feel more present, connected, and resilient.