Depression Counselling in Birmingham
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges related to long-term health conditions, I am committed to helping you feel heard, valued, and supported.
My Specialties
• Trauma and PTSD (using EMDR and trauma-focused interventions)
• Anxiety and Depression
• Long-Term Conditions and Medically Unexplained Symptoms (CBT)
• Self-esteem, grief, and life transitions
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges related to long-term health conditions, I am committed to helping you feel heard, valued, and supported.
My Specialties
• Trauma and PTSD (using EMDR and trauma-focused interventions)
• Anxiety and Depression
• Long-Term Conditions and Medically Unexplained Symptoms (CBT)
• Self-esteem, grief, and life transitions
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, or other challenges, I will work alongside you to build a strong therapeutic relationship and provide the support and understanding you need to move forward.
I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent adults, particularly those on the autism spectrum. I work collaboratively with clients to identify how the characteristics of ASD may be impacting their day-to-day lives. I am passionate about offering the support by creating a therapeutic environment where they feel accepted, understood.
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, or other challenges, I will work alongside you to build a strong therapeutic relationship and provide the support and understanding you need to move forward.
I have a special interest in working with neurodivergent adults, particularly those on the autism spectrum. I work collaboratively with clients to identify how the characteristics of ASD may be impacting their day-to-day lives. I am passionate about offering the support by creating a therapeutic environment where they feel accepted, understood.
I have experience working with many different presenting issues, including; depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, bereavement, low self-esteem, PTSD, abuse and many more.
Making the decision to seek counselling is a difficult and emotional journey. Often we find ourselves faced with many questions that cannot be answered comfortably online. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about counselling, whether you intend to book an appointment or not.
I have experience working with many different presenting issues, including; depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, bereavement, low self-esteem, PTSD, abuse and many more.
Making the decision to seek counselling is a difficult and emotional journey. Often we find ourselves faced with many questions that cannot be answered comfortably online. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about counselling, whether you intend to book an appointment or not.
I work with a range of presenting issues, most commonly depression, anxiety and 'people pleasing', stuckness and relationship problems.
I work as a Jungian analytical psychotherapist and have two decades of experience in the therapy field. I work with clients 1-3 times per week. and work with conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings, helping clients to work through unconscious blocks to change, and to become more authentically themselves.
I work with a range of presenting issues, most commonly depression, anxiety and 'people pleasing', stuckness and relationship problems.
I work as a Jungian analytical psychotherapist and have two decades of experience in the therapy field. I work with clients 1-3 times per week. and work with conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings, helping clients to work through unconscious blocks to change, and to become more authentically themselves.
It may be that you have been struggling with low mood, depression or anxiety and have taken the first step of seeking support.
I have over 10 years experience working within a Local Authority setting and within CAMHS. My hope within the work is that I can support people to overcome issues which have caused them distress and to find new ways of coping so that change made is sustainable in the long term.
It may be that you have been struggling with low mood, depression or anxiety and have taken the first step of seeking support.
I have over 10 years experience working within a Local Authority setting and within CAMHS. My hope within the work is that I can support people to overcome issues which have caused them distress and to find new ways of coping so that change made is sustainable in the long term.
I work with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, social phobia, specific phobias, OCD, any trauma and PTSD including cPTSD, identity challenges, faith, relational difficulties, grief, physical health challenges.
As a woman of colour, I specialise in working with South Asian populations, managing systemic and personal challenges across cultures, individualist vs collectivist, spirituality, religion, language, race, power and family dynamics, shame, anger, confusion, loneliness, gender, sexuality and identity.
I work with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, social phobia, specific phobias, OCD, any trauma and PTSD including cPTSD, identity challenges, faith, relational difficulties, grief, physical health challenges.
As a woman of colour, I specialise in working with South Asian populations, managing systemic and personal challenges across cultures, individualist vs collectivist, spirituality, religion, language, race, power and family dynamics, shame, anger, confusion, loneliness, gender, sexuality and identity.
I work with those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or overthinking.
Are you feeling lost, questioning what is happening for you, or struggling to find answers to how you are feeling? If you’re experiencing what feels like a crisis, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point in their lives where they try to appear calm and composed yet feel an internal storm of stress and exhaustion. If anxiety and overthinking are impacting your relationships, work, and overall happiness, you're not alone. Imagine what it would be like to free up some mental energy and feel less burdened by anxiety.
I work with those who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or overthinking.
Are you feeling lost, questioning what is happening for you, or struggling to find answers to how you are feeling? If you’re experiencing what feels like a crisis, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point in their lives where they try to appear calm and composed yet feel an internal storm of stress and exhaustion. If anxiety and overthinking are impacting your relationships, work, and overall happiness, you're not alone. Imagine what it would be like to free up some mental energy and feel less burdened by anxiety.
I have over 15 years experience providing therapy to work on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationships.
At times we can feel overwhelmed by life events, relationships or distressing thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we believe that we are never going to feel better and lose hope that change can happen. If we have experienced long term distress we might feel that we are broken and unfixable. I can work with you to process painful experiences, help you to connect more with yourself and others to improve your relationships and to get more of what you want from life. I work in a relational way, meaning that we will focus on the relationship between us to understand more about the way you relate to others and yourself.
I have over 15 years experience providing therapy to work on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationships.
At times we can feel overwhelmed by life events, relationships or distressing thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we believe that we are never going to feel better and lose hope that change can happen. If we have experienced long term distress we might feel that we are broken and unfixable. I can work with you to process painful experiences, help you to connect more with yourself and others to improve your relationships and to get more of what you want from life. I work in a relational way, meaning that we will focus on the relationship between us to understand more about the way you relate to others and yourself.
At times we can all face difficulties and my experiences including working with Depression, Self-Harm, Bereavement and Addiction.
Has life thrown something in your path that you are struggling to make sense of? Are you aware that your stress or anxiety levels are heightened and you are confused by these feelings? Then perhaps you need someone to talk to, to help you make sense of the confusion you are feeling and the unexplained emotions that can feel overwhelming and leave you feeling alone. As a qualified person-centred counsellor I can offer an empathic, open, safe environment, enabling you to explore those feelings, allowing you to better understand them and helping you to reconnect with you inner values and sense of self-worth.
At times we can all face difficulties and my experiences including working with Depression, Self-Harm, Bereavement and Addiction.
Has life thrown something in your path that you are struggling to make sense of? Are you aware that your stress or anxiety levels are heightened and you are confused by these feelings? Then perhaps you need someone to talk to, to help you make sense of the confusion you are feeling and the unexplained emotions that can feel overwhelming and leave you feeling alone. As a qualified person-centred counsellor I can offer an empathic, open, safe environment, enabling you to explore those feelings, allowing you to better understand them and helping you to reconnect with you inner values and sense of self-worth.
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, depression, ADHD and couples therapy.
Mental health challenges, men's issues and relationship difficulties are far more common than you might think. Far less common is the number of people courageous enough to overcome these challenges. The only way to overcome the challenges you're facing is to confront them head on. I know it takes a huge effort to do that but together, it can be achieved.
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, depression, ADHD and couples therapy.
Mental health challenges, men's issues and relationship difficulties are far more common than you might think. Far less common is the number of people courageous enough to overcome these challenges. The only way to overcome the challenges you're facing is to confront them head on. I know it takes a huge effort to do that but together, it can be achieved.
I specialise in addressing trauma related to sexual and domestic abuse, as well as providing rehabilitation for those dealing with depression and anxiety.
I use an integrative systemic approach that combines various therapeutic methods for a personalized experience. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to effective healing, and it's vital for clients to feel comfortable and understood. This supportive dynamic fosters honesty and openness as we explore your experiences together.
I specialise in addressing trauma related to sexual and domestic abuse, as well as providing rehabilitation for those dealing with depression and anxiety.
I use an integrative systemic approach that combines various therapeutic methods for a personalized experience. I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to effective healing, and it's vital for clients to feel comfortable and understood. This supportive dynamic fosters honesty and openness as we explore your experiences together.
I have worked with a wide range of clients and presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, life changes, career issues, burnout and neurodiversity.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself in a difficult situation or find yourself falling into the same patterns of behaviour? Whatever you are experiencing, you don’t have to manage on your own. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can share and explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
Starting counselling can be daunting and so can finding the right counsellor. I provide a calm, warm and friendly atmosphere where you will be accepted for who you are. There are no demands or expectations, just a relaxed, empathic environment that supports growth at your pace and where you can truly be yourself.
I have worked with a wide range of clients and presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, life changes, career issues, burnout and neurodiversity.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Do you find yourself in a difficult situation or find yourself falling into the same patterns of behaviour? Whatever you are experiencing, you don’t have to manage on your own. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can share and explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
Starting counselling can be daunting and so can finding the right counsellor. I provide a calm, warm and friendly atmosphere where you will be accepted for who you are. There are no demands or expectations, just a relaxed, empathic environment that supports growth at your pace and where you can truly be yourself.
I work with a wide range of challenges, including: Exploring ADHD & Autism, anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, relationship breakdowns, trauma, PTSD, & I welcome creative, spiritual & faith based exploration within sessions.
Are you seeking a genuine & honest approach to therapy? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative patterns, or struggling to navigate life’s challenges or past experiences? Perhaps you're seeking balance during significant life changes & transitions? I offer a space for you to talk & be heard, helping you work towards genuine healing, personal growth & positive change rather than temporary relief. We will work together at your pace, & I will offer you insight, guidance & support. I specialise in bereavement therapy, navigating the journey with the sensitivity, care & compassion you deserve.
I work with a wide range of challenges, including: Exploring ADHD & Autism, anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, relationship breakdowns, trauma, PTSD, & I welcome creative, spiritual & faith based exploration within sessions.
Are you seeking a genuine & honest approach to therapy? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative patterns, or struggling to navigate life’s challenges or past experiences? Perhaps you're seeking balance during significant life changes & transitions? I offer a space for you to talk & be heard, helping you work towards genuine healing, personal growth & positive change rather than temporary relief. We will work together at your pace, & I will offer you insight, guidance & support. I specialise in bereavement therapy, navigating the journey with the sensitivity, care & compassion you deserve.
I have over ten years experience of working within a range of NHS mental health services in London and the West Midlands in treating depression, anxiety disorders and trauma in adults and children by way of delivering effective treatment and providing evidence-based procedures.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) in treating common mental health problems such as low mood, anxiety and trauma specialising in treating children, adolescents and adults.
I have over ten years experience of working within a range of NHS mental health services in London and the West Midlands in treating depression, anxiety disorders and trauma in adults and children by way of delivering effective treatment and providing evidence-based procedures.
I offer evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) in treating common mental health problems such as low mood, anxiety and trauma specialising in treating children, adolescents and adults.
With years of experience and training in various modalities, I help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, weight management, confidence, and deep healing.
As an integrative therapist, I take a person-centered approach, providing a safe, supportive space to guide you through life’s challenges. I’ll walk with you on your journey, helping you gain insight and develop tools to regain control and create lasting change.
With years of experience and training in various modalities, I help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, weight management, confidence, and deep healing.
As an integrative therapist, I take a person-centered approach, providing a safe, supportive space to guide you through life’s challenges. I’ll walk with you on your journey, helping you gain insight and develop tools to regain control and create lasting change.
Emotional struggles present themselves in many ways, for example, Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Difficulties.
This may manifest in struggling to work and concentrate, or you may find yourself feeling irritable, tearful or angry. You may have become aware that your symptoms or even aspects of your personality make life difficult. This may manifest in many ways, you may find yourself behaving self-destructively to others and yourself in ways that are interfering
Emotional struggles present themselves in many ways, for example, Depression, Anxiety and Relationship Difficulties.
This may manifest in struggling to work and concentrate, or you may find yourself feeling irritable, tearful or angry. You may have become aware that your symptoms or even aspects of your personality make life difficult. This may manifest in many ways, you may find yourself behaving self-destructively to others and yourself in ways that are interfering
We teach you the best ways to deal with your anxiety, reduce depression, manage work-related stress and self-esteem.
Our approach is simple. We use evidence-based psychological approaches to teach you what works. You'll learn simple, practical and effective techniques to help you cope better and keep moving forwards. Our methods are based on deep pool of scientific research into behavioural, cognitive, emotional, neurobiological and evolutionary principles.
We teach you the best ways to deal with your anxiety, reduce depression, manage work-related stress and self-esteem.
Our approach is simple. We use evidence-based psychological approaches to teach you what works. You'll learn simple, practical and effective techniques to help you cope better and keep moving forwards. Our methods are based on deep pool of scientific research into behavioural, cognitive, emotional, neurobiological and evolutionary principles.
Often my clients engage in therapy to help them with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and/or past trauma.
My orientation is psychodynamic. Psychodynamic counselling can help people experiencing depression, anxiety and relationship problems. My approach gives priority to building a supportive relationship with you, and helping you reflect on parts of your inner self and experience that may require fuller understanding and acknowledgement.
Often my clients engage in therapy to help them with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and/or past trauma.
My orientation is psychodynamic. Psychodynamic counselling can help people experiencing depression, anxiety and relationship problems. My approach gives priority to building a supportive relationship with you, and helping you reflect on parts of your inner self and experience that may require fuller understanding and acknowledgement.
Christy Samuels PhysisRoots Counselling & Coaching
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Birmingham B12
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My name is Christy, as a dedicated therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, addiction, depression and anxiety.
I am focused on helping people improve their relationships while better managing their internal and external experiences. My approach is centered around creating a safe supportive space where you can build understanding of self, enhance resilience and develop lasting growth.
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My name is Christy, as a dedicated therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, addiction, depression and anxiety.
I am focused on helping people improve their relationships while better managing their internal and external experiences. My approach is centered around creating a safe supportive space where you can build understanding of self, enhance resilience and develop lasting growth.
If you are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety,low mood, depression,panic type episodes or other, this will be impacting on your daily living in many ways such as social interactions,focus and concentration on your work,your sleep pattern
I trained as a nurse 40 years ago and work part time in a GP practice as a specialist nurse practitioner for the nhs,looking after mainly students.Discovering more about your own behaviours and emotions and identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour leads you to a new,more helpful way of thinking and behaving.CBT can offer you these tools.
If you are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety,low mood, depression,panic type episodes or other, this will be impacting on your daily living in many ways such as social interactions,focus and concentration on your work,your sleep pattern
I trained as a nurse 40 years ago and work part time in a GP practice as a specialist nurse practitioner for the nhs,looking after mainly students.Discovering more about your own behaviours and emotions and identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour leads you to a new,more helpful way of thinking and behaving.CBT can offer you these tools.
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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.