Depression Counselling in Wawne

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Jo Irvin
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wawne HU7
I work from a lovely purpose built therapy room in Bilton, just outside of Hull.
I help clients with their struggles, whatever they may be. I help them realise their own potential and make the changes they need to grow. I believe the relationship between the client and myself is THE most important thing in the therapy room. I hope I always provide a non-judgemental and safe environment in order for clients to sit and be their true selves.
I work from a lovely purpose built therapy room in Bilton, just outside of Hull.
I help clients with their struggles, whatever they may be. I help them realise their own potential and make the changes they need to grow. I believe the relationship between the client and myself is THE most important thing in the therapy room. I hope I always provide a non-judgemental and safe environment in order for clients to sit and be their true selves.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Suzanne Oades
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hull HU9
As a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, I work with mind, body, feelings, soul, and spirit.
Choosing the right therapist can be quite the journey, can't it? Your therapy journey is deeply personal, so it's important to feel comfortable and confident in your choice. Wherever you are are and wherever you have come from, you are welcome here. Reach out to schedule a consultation to see if we're a good fit -you can ask questions, share concerns, and get a sense of our potential collaboration and see if we can create a path to your authentic self, together.
As a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, I work with mind, body, feelings, soul, and spirit.
Choosing the right therapist can be quite the journey, can't it? Your therapy journey is deeply personal, so it's important to feel comfortable and confident in your choice. Wherever you are are and wherever you have come from, you are welcome here. Reach out to schedule a consultation to see if we're a good fit -you can ask questions, share concerns, and get a sense of our potential collaboration and see if we can create a path to your authentic self, together.
01482 736038 View 01482 736038
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Klaudia Lubieniecka
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Hull HU5
If you have ever felt stuck in your very own ways and are sick and tired of them? Kept repeating the same unhelpful pattern in your thinking, feeling or behaviour? Wanted to stop making the same mistake over and over again? Together we can look at how to help you grow out your script and make a change, a real change to improve your life.
Hello and welcome! My name is Klaudia. Finding the right therapist is so important. I know from my own therapeutic journey what a massive difference to the quality of life and mental health can a suitable therapist make. If you think you might be struggling with anxiety & depression, trauma coupled with PTSD, with low self-esteem or gender identity, we can have an up to 30-minute free chat over the phone or online. Maybe I'm the therapist you are looking for. :) I usually take clients on the back-to-the-past journey and help them unearth events, patterns and scripts that are holding them back and causing them emotional pain.
If you have ever felt stuck in your very own ways and are sick and tired of them? Kept repeating the same unhelpful pattern in your thinking, feeling or behaviour? Wanted to stop making the same mistake over and over again? Together we can look at how to help you grow out your script and make a change, a real change to improve your life.
Hello and welcome! My name is Klaudia. Finding the right therapist is so important. I know from my own therapeutic journey what a massive difference to the quality of life and mental health can a suitable therapist make. If you think you might be struggling with anxiety & depression, trauma coupled with PTSD, with low self-esteem or gender identity, we can have an up to 30-minute free chat over the phone or online. Maybe I'm the therapist you are looking for. :) I usually take clients on the back-to-the-past journey and help them unearth events, patterns and scripts that are holding them back and causing them emotional pain.
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Jo Gibson
Verified Verified
Hull HU5
Building a trusting relationship is the key to successful therapy.
Acknowledging that you are struggling to cope with the daily life is hard and the first step to taking control of your life. Often people don’t feel that their problems are worth contacting a therapist about, as "others have it worse" and try to push the uncomfortable feelings away and carry on. Therapy isn't about blaming yourself or passing responsibility it's about working together with another individual to validate your experiences and understand your patterns of behaviour. We will then work together to help you make positive changes for a more fulfilled life. I am a therapist and supervisor and work with teens and adults.
Building a trusting relationship is the key to successful therapy.
Acknowledging that you are struggling to cope with the daily life is hard and the first step to taking control of your life. Often people don’t feel that their problems are worth contacting a therapist about, as "others have it worse" and try to push the uncomfortable feelings away and carry on. Therapy isn't about blaming yourself or passing responsibility it's about working together with another individual to validate your experiences and understand your patterns of behaviour. We will then work together to help you make positive changes for a more fulfilled life. I am a therapist and supervisor and work with teens and adults.
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Alastair Michael Smedley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Dunswell HU6
I am empathic, understanding and non judgmental I work on and with most issues with a very relational style, I will challenge and support potential clients with a safe and secure environment.
I am a Clinical Gestalt Psychotherapist with over 16 years experience of working in both private practice and with EAP organisations and providers of NHS Primary care. I have worked with a broad and diverse range of issues ranging from mild to severe anxiety and depression requiring short and long term interventions, through to in depth Psychotherapy for those with trauma, Shame and related histories and developmental difficulties. I have also completed a Post graduate Diploma in Trauma therapy. I work within Gestalt principles and philosophical ideas, this means working in the here and now and moment to moment with the client.
I am empathic, understanding and non judgmental I work on and with most issues with a very relational style, I will challenge and support potential clients with a safe and secure environment.
I am a Clinical Gestalt Psychotherapist with over 16 years experience of working in both private practice and with EAP organisations and providers of NHS Primary care. I have worked with a broad and diverse range of issues ranging from mild to severe anxiety and depression requiring short and long term interventions, through to in depth Psychotherapy for those with trauma, Shame and related histories and developmental difficulties. I have also completed a Post graduate Diploma in Trauma therapy. I work within Gestalt principles and philosophical ideas, this means working in the here and now and moment to moment with the client.
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Stuart McLeod
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Hull HU2
I offer a free initial 45 min consultation for us to meet, for you to ask any questions you may have and us to briefly explore what is impacting you.
Often, I hear the phrase “others have it far worse than me…” and where there may be a truth in that phrase, I believe YOU are just as important. This is the ethos of my practice. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to talk, be heard, your personal experience validated and for positive change to occur. I have also experienced personal therapy so understand how daunting the first step can be; at first I found it scary, challenging but always supportive and it gave me a greater self-belief and deeper understanding of myself that I continue using today.
I offer a free initial 45 min consultation for us to meet, for you to ask any questions you may have and us to briefly explore what is impacting you.
Often, I hear the phrase “others have it far worse than me…” and where there may be a truth in that phrase, I believe YOU are just as important. This is the ethos of my practice. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to talk, be heard, your personal experience validated and for positive change to occur. I have also experienced personal therapy so understand how daunting the first step can be; at first I found it scary, challenging but always supportive and it gave me a greater self-belief and deeper understanding of myself that I continue using today.
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Carl Jones Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dunswell HU6
I know life can throw difficulties & challenges at us which can be very distressing and this can be accompanied by painful feelings and emotions; by being alongside you we can explore your unique experiences to gain understanding and meaning.
I work with people who are facing difficult life issues, some feel depressed and/or anxious, and unsure how to get out of the life position they find themselves in. Others experience problems managing difficult emotions caused by grief or loss and find themselves in a maze of emotions that feel impossible to navigate. Some experience relational problems; families, partners, work colleagues and other relationships can sometimes be at the centre of hard to mange emotions. I tailor therapy to your needs, we can set goals, explore how we and others function in relationships, or use techniques; I leave these choices to you.
I know life can throw difficulties & challenges at us which can be very distressing and this can be accompanied by painful feelings and emotions; by being alongside you we can explore your unique experiences to gain understanding and meaning.
I work with people who are facing difficult life issues, some feel depressed and/or anxious, and unsure how to get out of the life position they find themselves in. Others experience problems managing difficult emotions caused by grief or loss and find themselves in a maze of emotions that feel impossible to navigate. Some experience relational problems; families, partners, work colleagues and other relationships can sometimes be at the centre of hard to mange emotions. I tailor therapy to your needs, we can set goals, explore how we and others function in relationships, or use techniques; I leave these choices to you.
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JD Counselling Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hull HU3
My person centred background provides an empathic and un-conditional safe space to explore your feelings without feeling judged to enable the therapeutic relationship to form and trust to develop.
If you are feeling like things are getting you down and preventing you leading your life the way you would like to, perhaps you may feel anxious or depressed and feel you have lost your self-esteem and belief in yourself, this could be through difficult life events like stress, relationship, bereavement or something that happened to you in the past. Taking back control of your life and living the way you want to can be helped with therapy to gain a more positive happier future.
My person centred background provides an empathic and un-conditional safe space to explore your feelings without feeling judged to enable the therapeutic relationship to form and trust to develop.
If you are feeling like things are getting you down and preventing you leading your life the way you would like to, perhaps you may feel anxious or depressed and feel you have lost your self-esteem and belief in yourself, this could be through difficult life events like stress, relationship, bereavement or something that happened to you in the past. Taking back control of your life and living the way you want to can be helped with therapy to gain a more positive happier future.
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Mary Perry
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hull HU8
During a therapy session you will be listened to and heard, your experiences will be validated and you will be seen as the unique person that you are.
I understand how daunting the idea of therapy can be. It takes great courage to take that first step to reach out and ask for help. I believe that the therapeutic journey can be an amazing, enriching, life-changing experience which helps us to make sense of ourselves, identify blocks to change and start to make small changes that can make a big difference to our life. No issue is "too small" or "unimportant". So, whatever you are struggling with, talking really can help.
During a therapy session you will be listened to and heard, your experiences will be validated and you will be seen as the unique person that you are.
I understand how daunting the idea of therapy can be. It takes great courage to take that first step to reach out and ask for help. I believe that the therapeutic journey can be an amazing, enriching, life-changing experience which helps us to make sense of ourselves, identify blocks to change and start to make small changes that can make a big difference to our life. No issue is "too small" or "unimportant". So, whatever you are struggling with, talking really can help.
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Lidia Babas
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hull HU5
Therapeutic relationships are key in my approach.
Acknowledging that you need to talk to someone else other than a family member or a friend is the first step, which can be very challenging. I understand it takes courage to share your vulnerable parts with someone you don’t know but I also believe that it can be very powerful, and a life changing experience. In my work I provide a space, where you can discover things about yourself you perhaps haven’t been aware of before. I am passionate about connecting with an inner child we sometimes dismiss or forget about due to demands, and responsibilities that life brings.
Therapeutic relationships are key in my approach.
Acknowledging that you need to talk to someone else other than a family member or a friend is the first step, which can be very challenging. I understand it takes courage to share your vulnerable parts with someone you don’t know but I also believe that it can be very powerful, and a life changing experience. In my work I provide a space, where you can discover things about yourself you perhaps haven’t been aware of before. I am passionate about connecting with an inner child we sometimes dismiss or forget about due to demands, and responsibilities that life brings.
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Dr Samuel Holah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hull HU5
The heart of my practice is developing a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to enable us to work on your goals for therapy.
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private sector. I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
The heart of my practice is developing a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship to enable us to work on your goals for therapy.
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private sector. I have a range of experience in offering expert psychological assessment and therapy to adults and children with mental health difficulties.
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2B Psychotherapy - Suzy Bunton
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hull HU5
In your first session, we will exchange some initial introductions and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and share what you hope therapy will help you to achieve going forwards This will be at a pace led by you, for you.
Hello and Welcome, Taking the first step in finding the right therapist for you is not easy and can feel daunting at first. There is often a misunderstanding that you need to be broken or in crisis to have therapy. Let's start by busting this myth! Therapy is not about what is wrong with you, it's about exploring what happened to you. It is about working things out together and enabling you to make positive changes in your life and relationships.
In your first session, we will exchange some initial introductions and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and share what you hope therapy will help you to achieve going forwards This will be at a pace led by you, for you.
Hello and Welcome, Taking the first step in finding the right therapist for you is not easy and can feel daunting at first. There is often a misunderstanding that you need to be broken or in crisis to have therapy. Let's start by busting this myth! Therapy is not about what is wrong with you, it's about exploring what happened to you. It is about working things out together and enabling you to make positive changes in your life and relationships.
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Kerneo Therapy Mental Health & Wellness Service
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Hull HU3
Waitlist for new clients
You might worry that you won’t be believed, or there’s no reason why you’re feeling the way you are.
The decision to have counselling is a really brave one, and it might be difficult to know if it’s the right time for you. You can have counselling for all sorts of reasons, and there’s no such thing as a right or wrong one. You might be feeling overwhelmed or anxious; perhaps you’ve experienced a bereavement or a relationship breakdown, or you might not know what the reason is, and that is okay. Sometimes therapy is difficult, and it can bring up things that are hard to face, but you don’t have to do so alone.
You might worry that you won’t be believed, or there’s no reason why you’re feeling the way you are.
The decision to have counselling is a really brave one, and it might be difficult to know if it’s the right time for you. You can have counselling for all sorts of reasons, and there’s no such thing as a right or wrong one. You might be feeling overwhelmed or anxious; perhaps you’ve experienced a bereavement or a relationship breakdown, or you might not know what the reason is, and that is okay. Sometimes therapy is difficult, and it can bring up things that are hard to face, but you don’t have to do so alone.
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Andrew McDonald
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hull HU8
I invite you to make contact so we can discuss aspects of yourself/your life that you are seeking help with.
I remember the first time I sought out therapist, how daunting it was, and that was after acknowledging within myself I wasn't happy with how my life was working out. The word "Autopilot" comes to mind. This is a troubling time, and then faces the challenge of choosing the right person. I understand your struggles to get this far, and commend your effort so far. It is also important to note the relationship between the therapist and client, which is where the work is done. Choosing the right person, with the right empathy is so important, and you may not get this right first time. So lets take a leap of faith and start here.
I invite you to make contact so we can discuss aspects of yourself/your life that you are seeking help with.
I remember the first time I sought out therapist, how daunting it was, and that was after acknowledging within myself I wasn't happy with how my life was working out. The word "Autopilot" comes to mind. This is a troubling time, and then faces the challenge of choosing the right person. I understand your struggles to get this far, and commend your effort so far. It is also important to note the relationship between the therapist and client, which is where the work is done. Choosing the right person, with the right empathy is so important, and you may not get this right first time. So lets take a leap of faith and start here.
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Frances Jennings
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Hull HU6
I’m Frances, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training.
Distress comes in many forms: Maybe you’re struggling to cope with parts of yourself which feel ‘wrong’ or not good enough. Perhaps you feel scared and alone and wish that you could be seen and valued for just being you, and not what is expected of you. Maybe you’re not sure how you feel, or why you keep reacting to others the way you do; you just know that you don’t want to be stuck in unhelpful patterns or feel overwhelmed or out of control anymore. This list is by no means exhaustive; it is human nature to experience a range of difficulties but you don’t have to struggle alone, without support.
I’m Frances, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training.
Distress comes in many forms: Maybe you’re struggling to cope with parts of yourself which feel ‘wrong’ or not good enough. Perhaps you feel scared and alone and wish that you could be seen and valued for just being you, and not what is expected of you. Maybe you’re not sure how you feel, or why you keep reacting to others the way you do; you just know that you don’t want to be stuck in unhelpful patterns or feel overwhelmed or out of control anymore. This list is by no means exhaustive; it is human nature to experience a range of difficulties but you don’t have to struggle alone, without support.
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louise Moloney
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hull HU5
I am extremely passionate about supporting individuals suffering with emotional distress.
I have been offering counselling services for 10 years and I am extremely passionate about supporting individuals suffering with emotional distress and believe most people can be helped to self-soothe and heal.  I have a relaxing and private counselling room in Hull (HU5) and I offer face to face appointments on Saturdays. I have some availability during the week in evenings for online or telephone appointments.
I am extremely passionate about supporting individuals suffering with emotional distress.
I have been offering counselling services for 10 years and I am extremely passionate about supporting individuals suffering with emotional distress and believe most people can be helped to self-soothe and heal.  I have a relaxing and private counselling room in Hull (HU5) and I offer face to face appointments on Saturdays. I have some availability during the week in evenings for online or telephone appointments.
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Candice Omer
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hull HU8
Hi I'm Candice. Starting therapy can seem daunting, and it’s a brave step to make. I hope to be able to support, to listen and to help make positive changes for whatever reason you are seeking therapy. Sharing your story may seem scary and that may seem like the hardest part, but I hope to be able to create a trusting, warm and safe relationship with you so that your story can be heard, whatever that may be and we can take steps together to make positive changes. Together we will explore any challenges you are facing and work towards goals that you are hoping to achieve.
Hi I'm Candice. Starting therapy can seem daunting, and it’s a brave step to make. I hope to be able to support, to listen and to help make positive changes for whatever reason you are seeking therapy. Sharing your story may seem scary and that may seem like the hardest part, but I hope to be able to create a trusting, warm and safe relationship with you so that your story can be heard, whatever that may be and we can take steps together to make positive changes. Together we will explore any challenges you are facing and work towards goals that you are hoping to achieve.
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Stewart Scarr
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hull HU5
I'm a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach.
Hi, I think we all go through things in life that shape us and affect us in some way. Some of those things are very positive for us and some not so much. We can often feel stuck in a particular place or a pattern of thinking or behaviour perhaps. We know it doesn't feel right but we seem unable to do anything about it.
I'm a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach.
Hi, I think we all go through things in life that shape us and affect us in some way. Some of those things are very positive for us and some not so much. We can often feel stuck in a particular place or a pattern of thinking or behaviour perhaps. We know it doesn't feel right but we seem unable to do anything about it.
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Magdalena Laskowska
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hull HU5
In my opinion counselling and therapy is not about fixing you or finding what is wrong with you.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. Hope you get an idea of what I offer and how I support you. I am an experienced and certified psychotherapy counsellor and a psychotherapist who works with individual clients, couples, both adults and teenagers. My working style is warm, empathetic and supportive and I am extremely passionate about working with my clients.
In my opinion counselling and therapy is not about fixing you or finding what is wrong with you.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. Hope you get an idea of what I offer and how I support you. I am an experienced and certified psychotherapy counsellor and a psychotherapist who works with individual clients, couples, both adults and teenagers. My working style is warm, empathetic and supportive and I am extremely passionate about working with my clients.
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Maisie Johnstone
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Hull HU7  (Online Only)
I work to help individuals understand how they may have responded to trauma both emotionally and physically and offer a holistic approach to all therapy.
Seeking support can be a daunting process, but if you are struggling to manage difficult emotions, stress/traumatic life experiences or you wish to improve your relationships, then talking therapy may provide a safe space to gain insight into the causes of your distress and improve self-awareness. Psychotherapists aim to provide you with the tools to address your difficulties and optimise your overall well-being. As an integrative psychotherapist, I use a range of use psychological theories and therapies which means we would work collaboratively to personally tailor interventions to best suit your needs.
I work to help individuals understand how they may have responded to trauma both emotionally and physically and offer a holistic approach to all therapy.
Seeking support can be a daunting process, but if you are struggling to manage difficult emotions, stress/traumatic life experiences or you wish to improve your relationships, then talking therapy may provide a safe space to gain insight into the causes of your distress and improve self-awareness. Psychotherapists aim to provide you with the tools to address your difficulties and optimise your overall well-being. As an integrative psychotherapist, I use a range of use psychological theories and therapies which means we would work collaboratively to personally tailor interventions to best suit your needs.
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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.