Depression Counselling in BS37
I can support you to explore other aspects of emotions and relationships that distress and /or pain may be having an impact on.
I provide effective therapy for adolescents age 16yrs+ and adults who have mental health problems including Depression, Anxiety, Panic, trauma symptoms and grief. I also specialise in providing therapy for those who are struggling to manage Chronic Pain and Fatigue; I teach pain management strategies and support people to improve their quality of life. I have over 18 years of experience providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have worked in a range of mental health and hospital teams in the NHS and I led a multidisciplinary team within an NHS Pain Clinic for a number of years.
I can support you to explore other aspects of emotions and relationships that distress and /or pain may be having an impact on.
I provide effective therapy for adolescents age 16yrs+ and adults who have mental health problems including Depression, Anxiety, Panic, trauma symptoms and grief. I also specialise in providing therapy for those who are struggling to manage Chronic Pain and Fatigue; I teach pain management strategies and support people to improve their quality of life. I have over 18 years of experience providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have worked in a range of mental health and hospital teams in the NHS and I led a multidisciplinary team within an NHS Pain Clinic for a number of years.
Alex Ogando | Talk and Creative Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS37
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, or you are a parent looking for your child, I will be more than happy to have a free phone call with you and explore your concerns in more detail.
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with anxiety and/or depression? Has avoidance, self-harm, or self-sabotaging behaviours become the only way of coping with what feels like a storm of uncomfortable thoughts and feelings? If so, then I also imagine that you, or a loved one, are struggling with self-esteem and maintaining healthy relationships with people, places, and activities, that used to feel meaningful. I work with teens and adults who feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, and want to work with a professional to help them safely explore, and move through, their mental health challenges, and/or distressing lived experiences.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, or you are a parent looking for your child, I will be more than happy to have a free phone call with you and explore your concerns in more detail.
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with anxiety and/or depression? Has avoidance, self-harm, or self-sabotaging behaviours become the only way of coping with what feels like a storm of uncomfortable thoughts and feelings? If so, then I also imagine that you, or a loved one, are struggling with self-esteem and maintaining healthy relationships with people, places, and activities, that used to feel meaningful. I work with teens and adults who feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, and want to work with a professional to help them safely explore, and move through, their mental health challenges, and/or distressing lived experiences.
I understand that taking the first steps into counselling are quite often the hardest to make however, with those steps taken I will offer you a safe space to explore at your own pace the issues that are causing you concern.
Counselling can help you to find a way forward with personal issues such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. It can also help to overcome problems that are causing you emotional turmoil such as relationship issues and loss. In truth you can talk about anything that is on your mind. Some of the issues that people can find themselves trying to manage and which I can help with: Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Childhood pain, Gender issues, Loss, Bereavement, Heart break, Loneliness, Low self-esteem, Relationship struggles, Life transitions.
I understand that taking the first steps into counselling are quite often the hardest to make however, with those steps taken I will offer you a safe space to explore at your own pace the issues that are causing you concern.
Counselling can help you to find a way forward with personal issues such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. It can also help to overcome problems that are causing you emotional turmoil such as relationship issues and loss. In truth you can talk about anything that is on your mind. Some of the issues that people can find themselves trying to manage and which I can help with: Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Childhood pain, Gender issues, Loss, Bereavement, Heart break, Loneliness, Low self-esteem, Relationship struggles, Life transitions.
I offer a free 20 minute consultation for you to tell me what you want to get from therapy and for me to say how I can support you in getting this.
I am on leave throughout August, but can be in contact with you in September. You may be here because you want to feel better. It could be that you are struggling with an immediate life problem such as a specific anxiety, depression or life situation that you need someone to help you with. Or it may be a general feeling that something in life doesn't seem right and you want to explore it. Making sense of it can be difficult on your own. Through counselling, I can help you make sense of what is happening so that you can start to feel more like the person that you want to be.
I offer a free 20 minute consultation for you to tell me what you want to get from therapy and for me to say how I can support you in getting this.
I am on leave throughout August, but can be in contact with you in September. You may be here because you want to feel better. It could be that you are struggling with an immediate life problem such as a specific anxiety, depression or life situation that you need someone to help you with. Or it may be a general feeling that something in life doesn't seem right and you want to explore it. Making sense of it can be difficult on your own. Through counselling, I can help you make sense of what is happening so that you can start to feel more like the person that you want to be.
I have experience working with adults and young people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and find out more about my experience as a therapist. If you, or someone you care about, are struggling and finding things overwhelming, reaching out for help is an important first step. I understand that coming to therapy can feel like a daunting experience, however, I am dedicated to creating a safe space for you to talk through your difficulties and to help you identify your goals.
I have experience working with adults and young people with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and find out more about my experience as a therapist. If you, or someone you care about, are struggling and finding things overwhelming, reaching out for help is an important first step. I understand that coming to therapy can feel like a daunting experience, however, I am dedicated to creating a safe space for you to talk through your difficulties and to help you identify your goals.
I would love to hear from you so do get in touch if you are interested, or have any further questions.
Hey, I'm Charlie a fully accredited a CBT & Occupational Therapist. Specialised in working with children, adolescents and young adults; ages 8-25. I also work with adults. I am passionate about helping you achieve your individualised goals through evidenced based CBT for anxiety and depression (social, health, separation, phobia, OCD, self-esteem, panic, trauma). Throughout my 20 year NHS career I've worked in a range of settings - education, specialist inpatient, CAMHS, early psychosis. This means therapy will be tailored to you, planning an effective treatment plan together which keeps your goals at the heart of what we do.
I would love to hear from you so do get in touch if you are interested, or have any further questions.
Hey, I'm Charlie a fully accredited a CBT & Occupational Therapist. Specialised in working with children, adolescents and young adults; ages 8-25. I also work with adults. I am passionate about helping you achieve your individualised goals through evidenced based CBT for anxiety and depression (social, health, separation, phobia, OCD, self-esteem, panic, trauma). Throughout my 20 year NHS career I've worked in a range of settings - education, specialist inpatient, CAMHS, early psychosis. This means therapy will be tailored to you, planning an effective treatment plan together which keeps your goals at the heart of what we do.
Call, message or email me to arrange an informal chat.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with both adults and children from age 9 upwards. I am warm and approachable and strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space for you to explore anything that you wish to talk about. My core modalility is person-centred, however I am trained to integrate other psychological approaches into our work together. This may mean the incorporation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as the use of Creative and Symbolic strategies. I offer a neuro-affirming approach.
Call, message or email me to arrange an informal chat.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with both adults and children from age 9 upwards. I am warm and approachable and strive to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space for you to explore anything that you wish to talk about. My core modalility is person-centred, however I am trained to integrate other psychological approaches into our work together. This may mean the incorporation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as the use of Creative and Symbolic strategies. I offer a neuro-affirming approach.
Counselling Supervision as well as Face to face, Online via Zoom, or telephone Counselling and Hypnotherapy Sessions I also have a personal Therapy Room available for face to face sessions, and I can offer home visits if this is necessary, if you would like to discuss your personal requirements please message me and I will try to accomodate.
I'm a qualified counsellor, Supervisor & hypnotherapist working with individuals and couples, I work with Neurodiversity, LGBTQAI+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions. I offer a confidential, safe space for you to explore a variety of issues. I aim to develop a trusting relationship which is non-judgemental and wholly accepting you and your own way of navigating life. I am an integrative counsellor working from a person centered core .
Counselling Supervision as well as Face to face, Online via Zoom, or telephone Counselling and Hypnotherapy Sessions I also have a personal Therapy Room available for face to face sessions, and I can offer home visits if this is necessary, if you would like to discuss your personal requirements please message me and I will try to accomodate.
I'm a qualified counsellor, Supervisor & hypnotherapist working with individuals and couples, I work with Neurodiversity, LGBTQAI+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions. I offer a confidential, safe space for you to explore a variety of issues. I aim to develop a trusting relationship which is non-judgemental and wholly accepting you and your own way of navigating life. I am an integrative counsellor working from a person centered core .
An initial phone call is free of charge and without any obligation whatsoever.
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem. I invite clients to shape and set goals (these are often added to!) and we work together to reach them. Sometimes problems have gone on for years; sometimes they are new and acute. In both cases they can be resolved: clients move towards a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and happy. In the past year I have helped children, young people and adults, whose ages range from 10 to 85 years. Every session, from the very first, focuses on gaining understanding and making progress.
An initial phone call is free of charge and without any obligation whatsoever.
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem. I invite clients to shape and set goals (these are often added to!) and we work together to reach them. Sometimes problems have gone on for years; sometimes they are new and acute. In both cases they can be resolved: clients move towards a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and happy. In the past year I have helped children, young people and adults, whose ages range from 10 to 85 years. Every session, from the very first, focuses on gaining understanding and making progress.
Taking that first step can feel big, but we're here to make it easier.
Our friendly team brings warmth and experience to every session. We follow both the BACP and the NCPS ethical framework, creating a safe place for your thoughts and feelings. Whether you need a few sessions or ongoing support, we're here to listen. We blend understanding and insight to support your whole self.
Taking that first step can feel big, but we're here to make it easier.
Our friendly team brings warmth and experience to every session. We follow both the BACP and the NCPS ethical framework, creating a safe place for your thoughts and feelings. Whether you need a few sessions or ongoing support, we're here to listen. We blend understanding and insight to support your whole self.
Working together, I can aim to help you reach goals you set out for yourself, help to Recognise any unhealthy behaviors and aim to guide you to becoming the best version of yourself.
Do you have that feeling that life is becoming too much? Or maybe you feel your mood is low and you dont know why. Do you feel anxious but dont know how to control the symptoms? or maybe you know exactly how you feel and are suffering in silence because you dont know where to turn or who to talk to about it.
Working together, I can aim to help you reach goals you set out for yourself, help to Recognise any unhealthy behaviors and aim to guide you to becoming the best version of yourself.
Do you have that feeling that life is becoming too much? Or maybe you feel your mood is low and you dont know why. Do you feel anxious but dont know how to control the symptoms? or maybe you know exactly how you feel and are suffering in silence because you dont know where to turn or who to talk to about it.
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I bring my own varied experience, along with the skills I have learned in my formal training to my work.
My name is Lianne Gilmour and I have been practising as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor since 2016. My working style is Integrative and Relational, whereby I draw on many theories and techniques, whilst holding our working relationship at the fore. Our work will be a collaboration and I will check in with you to make sure the therapy and I, am meeting your therapeutic needs. I am down to earth, practically minded and passionate about doing the work.
I bring my own varied experience, along with the skills I have learned in my formal training to my work.
My name is Lianne Gilmour and I have been practising as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor since 2016. My working style is Integrative and Relational, whereby I draw on many theories and techniques, whilst holding our working relationship at the fore. Our work will be a collaboration and I will check in with you to make sure the therapy and I, am meeting your therapeutic needs. I am down to earth, practically minded and passionate about doing the work.
Sometimes life’s twists and turns can stop us in our tracks, or we recognise we feel uncomfortable or misaligned.
I’m an Integrative Therapist who offers counselling for Adults and Children (aged 9 years +) teenagers and young people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas with face-to-face or online sessions available. I understand how unsettling starting counselling can feel, but also a chance to unburden, move on and flourish. A place to experience care, compassion and connection where you’ll be able to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns without judgment, criticism or consequence. A private space just for you to gain clarity or explore changes for the future.
Sometimes life’s twists and turns can stop us in our tracks, or we recognise we feel uncomfortable or misaligned.
I’m an Integrative Therapist who offers counselling for Adults and Children (aged 9 years +) teenagers and young people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas with face-to-face or online sessions available. I understand how unsettling starting counselling can feel, but also a chance to unburden, move on and flourish. A place to experience care, compassion and connection where you’ll be able to explore your thoughts, feelings and concerns without judgment, criticism or consequence. A private space just for you to gain clarity or explore changes for the future.
You don't have to be in a crisis to seek out a therapeutic relationship.
I champion a person's ability to empower themselves and develop a stronger self connection and connection to others. It is a privilege to share in the personal challenges and ventures of each unique individual & couple I work with in therapy. If you need to find a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues and learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself & your relationship to those around you, I would be honoured to be there alongside you.
You don't have to be in a crisis to seek out a therapeutic relationship.
I champion a person's ability to empower themselves and develop a stronger self connection and connection to others. It is a privilege to share in the personal challenges and ventures of each unique individual & couple I work with in therapy. If you need to find a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues and learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself & your relationship to those around you, I would be honoured to be there alongside you.
I offer a free 30 minute face to face appointment so that you can tell me a bit about what you may be looking for and we can see how it feels to be in the room together.
Life can bring us a variety of 'ups and downs.' Sometimes we feel able to cope with these and sometimes we need more support to see us through. You might be feeling stressed, anxious, lost or confused. It can be difficult to reach out and ask for help and you might feel worried about where or how to start. I can offer you a calm and non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to Psychotherapy. I will follow your lead and work gently to support you in understanding yourself more fully, bringing self compassion to areas of difficulty and in moving towards greater freedom from whatever is troubling you.
I offer a free 30 minute face to face appointment so that you can tell me a bit about what you may be looking for and we can see how it feels to be in the room together.
Life can bring us a variety of 'ups and downs.' Sometimes we feel able to cope with these and sometimes we need more support to see us through. You might be feeling stressed, anxious, lost or confused. It can be difficult to reach out and ask for help and you might feel worried about where or how to start. I can offer you a calm and non-judgemental space to explore whatever has brought you to Psychotherapy. I will follow your lead and work gently to support you in understanding yourself more fully, bringing self compassion to areas of difficulty and in moving towards greater freedom from whatever is troubling you.
I am always happy to have an initial chat on the 'phone or via video link so you can get a sense of what it might be like to work with me.
Are you a parent or carer looking for support for the child in your care? Maybe you’ve been surprised by your own strong and complex emotions that seem to have been stirred up by parenting? One of the greatest privileges in my work is to support families working through past and present hurts to nurture understanding and deepen relationships. I work collaboratively with parents and carers to figure out what approach is best suited to your family’s needs right now. I also specialise in Jungian-informed sandplay therapy, which is suitable for individual clients of all ages and backgrounds.
I am always happy to have an initial chat on the 'phone or via video link so you can get a sense of what it might be like to work with me.
Are you a parent or carer looking for support for the child in your care? Maybe you’ve been surprised by your own strong and complex emotions that seem to have been stirred up by parenting? One of the greatest privileges in my work is to support families working through past and present hurts to nurture understanding and deepen relationships. I work collaboratively with parents and carers to figure out what approach is best suited to your family’s needs right now. I also specialise in Jungian-informed sandplay therapy, which is suitable for individual clients of all ages and backgrounds.
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Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.