Table 1 Eligibility criteria

Exclusion criteria:

 Severe depressive symptoms > 19 on PHQ-9

 Suicidal ideation or intent: Score of 2 or above on PHQ-9 question 9 Psychosis

 Currently in psychological treatment for depression

 On medication for less than 1 month

 Alcohol or drugs misuse

 Previous diagnosis of an organic mental health disorder

 Depression preceding or coinciding a diagnosed medical condition

Inclusion criteria

 18-year-old minimum

 Mild to moderately severe depressive symptoms: (PHQ-9 score 10–19)