Depression Counselling in Betchworth

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Catherine Frisby
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Perhaps you are suffering from depression, anxiety or relationship difficulties.
Psychodynamic counselling is a process that works through a therapeutic partnership between the client and the counsellor, to explore and challenge the patterns that you may identify in your life that hold you back, or to deal with issues in relationships or experiences.
Perhaps you are suffering from depression, anxiety or relationship difficulties.
Psychodynamic counselling is a process that works through a therapeutic partnership between the client and the counsellor, to explore and challenge the patterns that you may identify in your life that hold you back, or to deal with issues in relationships or experiences.
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Sarah Cowley
Counsellor, MA, GMBPsS
Are you finding life difficult and sometimes overwhelming? Maybe you are facing an uncertain future, experiencing feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, abandonment, or isolation? Perhaps you are struggling with problematic relationships, traumatic past events or adverse childhood experiences. Working in a calm, safe, non-judgemental therakpeutic space I could help you heal from painful past experiences, work through current challenges, and envisage a more hopeful future.
Are you finding life difficult and sometimes overwhelming? Maybe you are facing an uncertain future, experiencing feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, abandonment, or isolation? Perhaps you are struggling with problematic relationships, traumatic past events or adverse childhood experiences. Working in a calm, safe, non-judgemental therakpeutic space I could help you heal from painful past experiences, work through current challenges, and envisage a more hopeful future.
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Sharon Tomlin
Counsellor, MBACP
Hi, my name is Sharon and I help young adults (14+) to heal from family wounds and build stronger relationships. If you grew up with a parent who struggled with addiction, or without the presence and stability of a loving caregiver, its no surprise adult relationships may feel confusing, overwhelming or unsafe. I help young adults to make sense of their relationship patterns so they can build the kind of relationships they never had modelled - grounded in trust, respect and emotional security.
Hi, my name is Sharon and I help young adults (14+) to heal from family wounds and build stronger relationships. If you grew up with a parent who struggled with addiction, or without the presence and stability of a loving caregiver, its no surprise adult relationships may feel confusing, overwhelming or unsafe. I help young adults to make sense of their relationship patterns so they can build the kind of relationships they never had modelled - grounded in trust, respect and emotional security.
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Ashley Lowings
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a qualified, experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist with experience in a wide range of issues from depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anger and bereavement.
I work with adults on a one to one basis taking a Psychodynamic approach which recognises that present difficulties may stem from earlier life experiences. In addition to this approach I also work within an Integrative model which includes aspects of Systemic, Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and I offer long and short-term therapy.
I am a qualified, experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist with experience in a wide range of issues from depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, low self-esteem, anger and bereavement.
I work with adults on a one to one basis taking a Psychodynamic approach which recognises that present difficulties may stem from earlier life experiences. In addition to this approach I also work within an Integrative model which includes aspects of Systemic, Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and I offer long and short-term therapy.
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Sarah Dean
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I support adults and teenagers through a range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues and Asperger Syndrome.
Combining CBT and talking therapy, I can help you to have a greater understanding of yourself, your situation and your choices. My sessions offer a warm, confidential, safe space for you to explore your concerns, resulting in increased awareness, clarity and resilience.
I support adults and teenagers through a range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship issues and Asperger Syndrome.
Combining CBT and talking therapy, I can help you to have a greater understanding of yourself, your situation and your choices. My sessions offer a warm, confidential, safe space for you to explore your concerns, resulting in increased awareness, clarity and resilience.
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Dr Katie Precious
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I have been working with people experiencing mental health difficulties since 2004. This has primarily been in the NHS (within community mental health teams as well as inpatient services) but I have also contributed to mental health research. I am experienced in carrying out detailed psychological assessments as well as delivering therapeutic interventions carefully tailored around your needs. I have worked to support people experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety (such as social phobia, specific phobia and panic disorder), psychosis, emotion regulation difficulties, loss, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
I have been working with people experiencing mental health difficulties since 2004. This has primarily been in the NHS (within community mental health teams as well as inpatient services) but I have also contributed to mental health research. I am experienced in carrying out detailed psychological assessments as well as delivering therapeutic interventions carefully tailored around your needs. I have worked to support people experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety (such as social phobia, specific phobia and panic disorder), psychosis, emotion regulation difficulties, loss, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Julia Dabney Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I’m Julia a friendly and supportive counsellor. Following adversity, I’ve been lucky enough through counselling, to have become comfortable in my own skin, hence my desire to support others - who've perhaps also been impacted by life's challenges - to achieve this. Through decades of providing coaching and mentoring support to people during my business career, I have gained valuable insight into how stress and work-related pressure can impact our sense of well-being - in all aspects of our life.
I’m Julia a friendly and supportive counsellor. Following adversity, I’ve been lucky enough through counselling, to have become comfortable in my own skin, hence my desire to support others - who've perhaps also been impacted by life's challenges - to achieve this. Through decades of providing coaching and mentoring support to people during my business career, I have gained valuable insight into how stress and work-related pressure can impact our sense of well-being - in all aspects of our life.
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Pj Sangalang
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
If you currently dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem and confidence, every day problems in life or just wanting to learn more about yourself, please get in touch.
I take a humanistic and holistic approach to support you. Your thoughts, feelings, how you perceive the world around you and how you've been shaped by your experiences will hopefully you a better understanding of who you are. I believe we are all unique, and whilst theories and studies are a wealth of knowledge and information to help guide us in our work.
If you currently dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem and confidence, every day problems in life or just wanting to learn more about yourself, please get in touch.
I take a humanistic and holistic approach to support you. Your thoughts, feelings, how you perceive the world around you and how you've been shaped by your experiences will hopefully you a better understanding of who you are. I believe we are all unique, and whilst theories and studies are a wealth of knowledge and information to help guide us in our work.
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Vivienne Gordon-Graham
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
With over 25 years' experience in the private sector, the NHS, Education, HMP service as a psychotherapist, CBT, counsellor, supervisor, life coach, trainer I have worked with a variety of issues ranging from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, to lack of meaning/purpose in life, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression and loss.
Are you facing challenges in your personal or work life or issues over which you have no control such as loss, health, or any crisis, (big or small)? Are you looking for a therapist who offers respect, understanding, validation of you and your unique circumstances and who provides an environment of trust where you can both work collaboratively to explore your way of 'being in the world' and where you will gain and develop your inner resources and resilience and where together you will discuss different perspectives and choices to make to improve your quality of life? Your therapeutic journey is an opportunity for transformation!
With over 25 years' experience in the private sector, the NHS, Education, HMP service as a psychotherapist, CBT, counsellor, supervisor, life coach, trainer I have worked with a variety of issues ranging from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, to lack of meaning/purpose in life, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression and loss.
Are you facing challenges in your personal or work life or issues over which you have no control such as loss, health, or any crisis, (big or small)? Are you looking for a therapist who offers respect, understanding, validation of you and your unique circumstances and who provides an environment of trust where you can both work collaboratively to explore your way of 'being in the world' and where you will gain and develop your inner resources and resilience and where together you will discuss different perspectives and choices to make to improve your quality of life? Your therapeutic journey is an opportunity for transformation!
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More Therapists Nearby

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Daniel Cochrane
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London SE10
You're feeling anxious, down or depressed and you can't work out why.
I offer an open, non-judgmental and confidential space to talk about your problems and feelings, and help you understand what's going on. My approach is kind, warm and sincere so you can explore your difficulties feeling safe, respected and at a pace that's right for you.
You're feeling anxious, down or depressed and you can't work out why.
I offer an open, non-judgmental and confidential space to talk about your problems and feelings, and help you understand what's going on. My approach is kind, warm and sincere so you can explore your difficulties feeling safe, respected and at a pace that's right for you.
020 3962 0805 View 020 3962 0805
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Charlotte Lloyd
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London W4
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, anxious or depressed, therapy may be able to help.
My aim is to provide a calm, personable, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore concerns that affect your everyday life. I work with a wide range of issues that might affect you, including feelings of loss, depression, bereavement, divorce, mid life issues, low self-esteem, work difficulties, early trauma and many more.
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, anxious or depressed, therapy may be able to help.
My aim is to provide a calm, personable, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore concerns that affect your everyday life. I work with a wide range of issues that might affect you, including feelings of loss, depression, bereavement, divorce, mid life issues, low self-esteem, work difficulties, early trauma and many more.
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Samantha Simonitsch
Psychotherapist, MBACP
You are probably looking at my profile because you, your child or someone you love is finding life difficult at the moment. Deciding to get some professional help can be really daunting and at times can feel like another thing that is stressful. I am here to support you and give you space you to talk and think about the things that feel difficult. Together we will work through the everyday problems you face and think about what is happening under the surface of those problems. Gradually working through and coming to understand why we feel the way we do can enable us to move towards healing even the most difficult experiences.
You are probably looking at my profile because you, your child or someone you love is finding life difficult at the moment. Deciding to get some professional help can be really daunting and at times can feel like another thing that is stressful. I am here to support you and give you space you to talk and think about the things that feel difficult. Together we will work through the everyday problems you face and think about what is happening under the surface of those problems. Gradually working through and coming to understand why we feel the way we do can enable us to move towards healing even the most difficult experiences.
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Hannah Morgan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London E8
Hello, I'm a clinical psychologist specialising in working with adults, children, young people and their families. I have 13+ years experience working in the NHS across a number of services including with adults, looked-after children and for a young people's drug and alcohol service. I also have experience working with parents over the perinatal period, with mothers and babies, and parents and toddlers. Experience has taught me that the most important factor in successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client; therefore, I strive to provide a warm, accepting, engaging space for young people and parents alike.
Hello, I'm a clinical psychologist specialising in working with adults, children, young people and their families. I have 13+ years experience working in the NHS across a number of services including with adults, looked-after children and for a young people's drug and alcohol service. I also have experience working with parents over the perinatal period, with mothers and babies, and parents and toddlers. Experience has taught me that the most important factor in successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client; therefore, I strive to provide a warm, accepting, engaging space for young people and parents alike.
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Marina Abbate
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London SW4
Hi, my name is Marina, and I am a Gestalt Counsellor (MBACP) working at different locations across London, including South West (Clapham), South East (Crystal Palace), central London (St Pancras) and online. The idea of starting therapy can be daunting and finding the right therapist can feel bewildering, especially in moments of fragility and vulnerability. In addition to that, while some clients have a precise idea of what they want to work on, others are not clear about what it is that is not working. In both cases therapy can be a space to set some dedicated time aside with a professional to find perspective and clarity.
Hi, my name is Marina, and I am a Gestalt Counsellor (MBACP) working at different locations across London, including South West (Clapham), South East (Crystal Palace), central London (St Pancras) and online. The idea of starting therapy can be daunting and finding the right therapist can feel bewildering, especially in moments of fragility and vulnerability. In addition to that, while some clients have a precise idea of what they want to work on, others are not clear about what it is that is not working. In both cases therapy can be a space to set some dedicated time aside with a professional to find perspective and clarity.
020 3910 6794 View 020 3910 6794
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Rachel Sheridan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
This might include recurring thoughts, anxiety, depression and compulsive or unwanted behaviour.
I aim to form a genuine, non-judgemental relationship with my clients. I provide a safe space where I will listen with interest and empathy to whatever clients bring. We will work together at the client’s pace to navigate a way through their issues and concerns using an integrative approach which draws on a range of theories and models to suit each client.
This might include recurring thoughts, anxiety, depression and compulsive or unwanted behaviour.
I aim to form a genuine, non-judgemental relationship with my clients. I provide a safe space where I will listen with interest and empathy to whatever clients bring. We will work together at the client’s pace to navigate a way through their issues and concerns using an integrative approach which draws on a range of theories and models to suit each client.
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Rotimi Gabriel Akinsete
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
London SE1
You might be feeling stuck or wondering whether you've made the right decision. You might not even know what the right decision is. You might even want to explore who it is that you are, why you do the things that you do, or why you're in the situation that you're in. If that is you, then consider what it is that counselling and psychotherapy might be able to do in helping you to consider all these questions that you might have about yourself and your situation.
You might be feeling stuck or wondering whether you've made the right decision. You might not even know what the right decision is. You might even want to explore who it is that you are, why you do the things that you do, or why you're in the situation that you're in. If that is you, then consider what it is that counselling and psychotherapy might be able to do in helping you to consider all these questions that you might have about yourself and your situation.
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Laurence Baretto de Souza
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hove BN3
I have worked with people dealing with many issues including bereavements and loss, anxiety, depression, addictions, OCD, PTSD, phobias and eating disorders.
We all go through some difficulties in life. Asking for help can be difficult , finding the right support can be even more of a challenge. As an Integrative Therapist, I use different modalities to fit my clients' needs, learning curves and communications styles, personalities and states of mind. I also adapt to fit my clients' physical health, integrating body and mind work within the process of change. I believe we can all benefit from the therapeutic relationship. it can be helpful when dealing with difficulties and as a boost to reach our full potential. I can also be a place and time to optimise mental hygiene and health.
I have worked with people dealing with many issues including bereavements and loss, anxiety, depression, addictions, OCD, PTSD, phobias and eating disorders.
We all go through some difficulties in life. Asking for help can be difficult , finding the right support can be even more of a challenge. As an Integrative Therapist, I use different modalities to fit my clients' needs, learning curves and communications styles, personalities and states of mind. I also adapt to fit my clients' physical health, integrating body and mind work within the process of change. I believe we can all benefit from the therapeutic relationship. it can be helpful when dealing with difficulties and as a boost to reach our full potential. I can also be a place and time to optimise mental hygiene and health.
07481 337236 View 07481 337236
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Sue Cziraky
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London SE1
Perhaps life's pressures have left you feeling depressed or feeling increasingly stressed and anxious?
I provide therapy and counselling from a peaceful and tucked away consulting room, minutes away from London Bridge station. In this safe and non-judgemental space, we can talk about and make sense of what troubles you. I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, have experience working in NHS, private sector and higher education sector.
Perhaps life's pressures have left you feeling depressed or feeling increasingly stressed and anxious?
I provide therapy and counselling from a peaceful and tucked away consulting room, minutes away from London Bridge station. In this safe and non-judgemental space, we can talk about and make sense of what troubles you. I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, have experience working in NHS, private sector and higher education sector.
07901 680766 View 07901 680766
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Ronke Adeyemi (MA, MBACP) Individual & Couple
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Are you feeling Anxious, Depressed or stuck in your personal or professional life?
I offer counselling to Individual, Couples, premarital & Family. I draw on suitable approach from my integrative model, to identify any restraining forces that could hinder individual potential, while facilitating positive communication between couples and families in conflict. Also, explore thought, feeling and concerns that will enable positive change.
Are you feeling Anxious, Depressed or stuck in your personal or professional life?
I offer counselling to Individual, Couples, premarital & Family. I draw on suitable approach from my integrative model, to identify any restraining forces that could hinder individual potential, while facilitating positive communication between couples and families in conflict. Also, explore thought, feeling and concerns that will enable positive change.
01689 663148 View 01689 663148
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Rosanna Orchard
Counsellor, MBACP
Bushey WD23
My young clients suffer with depression, anxiety & PTSD, they tend to have a sense of not belonging.
I am trained in a range of different therapies & will cater my approach depending on my clients issues. I tend to work spiritually & have had a lot of experience working with people aged 11-30 suffering with mental health & loss, amongst other life issues.
My young clients suffer with depression, anxiety & PTSD, they tend to have a sense of not belonging.
I am trained in a range of different therapies & will cater my approach depending on my clients issues. I tend to work spiritually & have had a lot of experience working with people aged 11-30 suffering with mental health & loss, amongst other life issues.
020 4538 9390 View 020 4538 9390
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.