Boost your mood with expert counselling for depression
We offer counselling for depression with experienced and trustworthy psychologists in a safe, supportive space. Explore your feelings, identify negative thought patterns, and develop strategies to improve your emotional well-being.
Who our counselling for depression can help
If you answer yes to one or more of the following, you may benefit from our therapy for depression to help improve your mood and get your life back on track.
- Do you feel sad for much of the time and can’t seem to snap out of it?
- Do you feel you have nothing to look forward to?
- Do you look back on your life and see a lot of failures?
- Do you no longer get real satisfaction from anything?
- Do you feel guilty a lot of the time?
- Do you feel disappointed in yourself?
- Do you feel irritated much of the time?
- Do you struggle to make decisions?
- Do you have to push yourself really hard to get anything done?
- Do you struggle to get to sleep and then wake after only a few hours?
- Do you feel tired easily?
- Is your appetite not as good as it used to be?
- Are you less interested in sex than you used to be?
We offer a free, quick, confidential and scientifically validated test that can evaluate your condition and determine if you’d benefit from depression therapy in London.
“I just wanted to thank you for the depression counselling sessions we did this time last year. Whilst I was very po20sitive about the result we achieved last year; I was nervous about getting to the Autumn time. I did wonder if I would dip back into the well-worn cycle of pain and negative thought patterns. HOWEVER, this autumn has been one of the most positive I can remember.
It seems almost miraculous in some ways, and an incredible testament to the power of CBT as a method of treatment.”
Supporting You
How our counselling for depression can help you
Counselling for low mood offers:
- Emotional support: A safe, non-judgmental space to express your feelings.
- Understanding and insight: Helps identify and address the root causes of depression.
- Coping strategies: Teaches you tools to manage negative thoughts and emotions.
- Improved mood: Helps reduce symptoms like sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue.
- Increased self-awareness: Encourages personal growth and self-reflection.
- Better relationships: Improves communication and helps build healthier habits and relationships.
- Long-term management: Promotes lasting positive changes in your emotional well-being and more effective approaches to handle future challenges.
Discover How Our Experienced Team Can Help
What is the best form of treatment for depression?
The most common treatments for depression are medication and “talking” therapy, especially Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends the following treatment for depression:
- Mild depression: A course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Moderate to severe depression: A combination of medication and CBT or Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). Medication is often used with CBT to help manage symptoms so the person can engage in therapy.
What does our counselling for depression involve?
Step 1 - Understanding
In the first sessions, your depression therapist will ask questions to understand why your symptoms developed and find the best approach for quick and lasting relief.
Step 2 - Start feeling better
Treatment and counselling for depression begin by focusing on relieving your symptoms and improving your day-to-day functioning. You may practice outside of sessions practical and psychological techniques to increase thoughts and behaviours that counteract feelings of depression.
Step 3 - Prevention
Once you’re feeling better, counselling for depression sessions will focus on preventing your condition from returning. You will identify your vulnerabilities to depression and develop ways to protect yourself against them.
Step 4 - Consolidation and fine tuning
Lastly, you’ll consolidate what you’ve learned from your depression counselling, build confidence in managing your mood, and fine-tune your approach with your therapist’s guidance until you’re ready to manage on your own.
FAQs
What is depression?
Everyone has periods of being down, but if those feelings persist you may be depressed.
Depression is characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in daily activities. It can also cause physical symptoms like fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, and difficulty concentrating.
How common is depression?
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders, affecting around 1 in 6 adults in the UK.
Why do I feel depressed?
There are many reasons why you might feel depressed. Sometimes the cause is clear, like a major disappointment or the loss of a loved one, but other times it’s less obvious.
The following factors, or a combination of them, increase your vulnerability:
Why do I feel depressed?
There are many reasons why you might feel depressed. Sometimes the cause is clear, like a major disappointment or the loss of a loved one, but other times it’s less obvious.
The following factors, or a combination of them, increase your vulnerability:
Negative and self-critical thinking patterns
How we interpret events affects how we feel. Negative thinking leads to a cycle of low mood, which can spiral into depression. Self-critical individuals are more likely to blame themselves when things go wrong, making them more vulnerable to depression.
Genetic factors
Some people may have a genetic predisposition to depression, but this alone isn’t enough to cause it. A supportive environment helps prevent depression, while negative early experiences can increase the risk, even without a genetic predisposition.
Life Events
Stressful or traumatic events like loss, illness, divorce, or financial struggles can trigger depression, especially in those lacking support or prone to self-criticism. Early life trauma in an unsupportive environment is a major risk factor.
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