Depression Counselling in Bovingdon
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I bring several years of experience working with complex mental health needs and trauma, alongside over 20 years of remedial bodywork. That combination gives me a rare and deep understanding of how our experiences live not just in our minds, but in our bodies too. It means I can hold a genuinely safe and steady space for whatever you bring.
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I bring several years of experience working with complex mental health needs and trauma, alongside over 20 years of remedial bodywork. That combination gives me a rare and deep understanding of how our experiences live not just in our minds, but in our bodies too. It means I can hold a genuinely safe and steady space for whatever you bring.
I am specialist trained in many areas including Trauma Work, Rape and Sexual Trauma, Abuse, Neurodiversity and Addictions, Anxiety and Depression.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
I am specialist trained in many areas including Trauma Work, Rape and Sexual Trauma, Abuse, Neurodiversity and Addictions, Anxiety and Depression.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
As well as offering general counselling in areas such as depression, anxiety, relationships etc, I specialise in offering counselling to stroke survivors, or those with a brain injury, or their carers.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
As well as offering general counselling in areas such as depression, anxiety, relationships etc, I specialise in offering counselling to stroke survivors, or those with a brain injury, or their carers.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
I aim to be open to your experience of yourself rather than a label of ‘anxiety’ or ‘ depression’ and so offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation as an opportunity for us to discuss working together.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
I aim to be open to your experience of yourself rather than a label of ‘anxiety’ or ‘ depression’ and so offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation as an opportunity for us to discuss working together.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
I work with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life transitions, with specialist experience in perinatal mental health.
Something feels harder than it should and you might not even have the words for it yet. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying grief you can't quite name. Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface. Or you're in the middle of a life transition that's left you feeling lost.
I offer warm, relational psychotherapy tailored entirely to you, a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening and feel less alone with it.
I work with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life transitions, with specialist experience in perinatal mental health.
Something feels harder than it should and you might not even have the words for it yet. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying grief you can't quite name. Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface. Or you're in the middle of a life transition that's left you feeling lost.
I offer warm, relational psychotherapy tailored entirely to you, a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening and feel less alone with it.
Welcome! I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with experience working in counselling services, healthcare settings, and private practice. I aim to support my clients with their emotional and psychological health using a select combination of talking and body-based (somatic) approaches and techniques. Through support and guidance you will be invited in the sessions, at a pace which feels right and appropriate for you, to explore and process your thoughts, feelings and emotions. This exploration can take place through talking and through other body-based (somatic) and mindfulness-based activities and interventions.
Welcome! I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with experience working in counselling services, healthcare settings, and private practice. I aim to support my clients with their emotional and psychological health using a select combination of talking and body-based (somatic) approaches and techniques. Through support and guidance you will be invited in the sessions, at a pace which feels right and appropriate for you, to explore and process your thoughts, feelings and emotions. This exploration can take place through talking and through other body-based (somatic) and mindfulness-based activities and interventions.
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Sometimes we all need space to pause and reflect.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a conversation that isn’t tangled in the expectations of those around you. Therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on and make sense of things in your own time.
I offer one-to-one therapy online or in person (Bushey, Hertfordshire), and work with a wide range of concerns — including overcoming shame and finding the authentic you, finding meaning and purpose in life, confronting anxiety and navigating relationship challenges.
Sometimes we all need space to pause and reflect.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply in need of a conversation that isn’t tangled in the expectations of those around you. Therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore what’s going on and make sense of things in your own time.
I offer one-to-one therapy online or in person (Bushey, Hertfordshire), and work with a wide range of concerns — including overcoming shame and finding the authentic you, finding meaning and purpose in life, confronting anxiety and navigating relationship challenges.
Have you been wondering where you are in your life?
Are you feeling out of sync?
Aware of a lack of rhythm, and ease?
I can offer you a place to talk about this and think together about how you might begin to feel more connected to yourself again.
Have you been wondering where you are in your life?
Are you feeling out of sync?
Aware of a lack of rhythm, and ease?
I can offer you a place to talk about this and think together about how you might begin to feel more connected to yourself again.
I will work with you to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma or grief.
If you have immediate issues such as anxiety or depression, we will use a mix of CBT and ACT to tackle these issues. If you have longer-lasting issues, that might feel almost impossible to change, we may also include the use of schema therapy
I will work with you to manage issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma or grief.
If you have immediate issues such as anxiety or depression, we will use a mix of CBT and ACT to tackle these issues. If you have longer-lasting issues, that might feel almost impossible to change, we may also include the use of schema therapy
You are making the first step into therapy, by being curious and looking here to see who you might like to contact and work with. Your aims may be to have some peace, feel contentment, understand a relationship or yourself more deeply.
You are making the first step into therapy, by being curious and looking here to see who you might like to contact and work with. Your aims may be to have some peace, feel contentment, understand a relationship or yourself more deeply.
Treatment Focus: My focus as a mental health therapist is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 96% of my clients return after an initial sessions. On average my clients work for 8 sessions. I have experience of working with clients in a long term approach.
Treatment Focus: My focus as a mental health therapist is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 96% of my clients return after an initial sessions. On average my clients work for 8 sessions. I have experience of working with clients in a long term approach.
Depression .
Specialises in Brief Psychotherapies (3 Session Change Programme) Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology Coaching, Counselling, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy & NLP.
Depression .
Specialises in Brief Psychotherapies (3 Session Change Programme) Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology Coaching, Counselling, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy & NLP.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, cultural issues, work-related stress, and living with illness.
Using an integrative approach I draw on different tools and resources, tailoring the sessions for each person. Sessions involve working towards understanding your thoughts, feelings, and any actions that you might want to take. A warm, respectful and trusting relationship is an important part of working together at a pace that feels right for you.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, cultural issues, work-related stress, and living with illness.
Using an integrative approach I draw on different tools and resources, tailoring the sessions for each person. Sessions involve working towards understanding your thoughts, feelings, and any actions that you might want to take. A warm, respectful and trusting relationship is an important part of working together at a pace that feels right for you.
I am also a registered mental health practitioner with the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine and work with musicians, performing artists, students and young adults struggling with issues relating to anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, stress, interpersonal dynamics, trauma, PTSD and more.
With over 20 years' experience, I am committed to supporting your wellbeing and mental health with understanding, empathy and compassion.
I use an integrative approach, meaning that I draw on various models of therapy including psychodynamic and person-centred approaches to facilitate transformation, growth, well-being and improving relationships. I believe that a warm, empathic therapeutic relationship is key to the success of therapy. I also believe that the therapeutic process needs time to evolve, and while it is neither an emergency service nor a quick fix, when undertaken with commitment it can be life changing.
I am also a registered mental health practitioner with the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine and work with musicians, performing artists, students and young adults struggling with issues relating to anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, stress, interpersonal dynamics, trauma, PTSD and more.
With over 20 years' experience, I am committed to supporting your wellbeing and mental health with understanding, empathy and compassion.
I use an integrative approach, meaning that I draw on various models of therapy including psychodynamic and person-centred approaches to facilitate transformation, growth, well-being and improving relationships. I believe that a warm, empathic therapeutic relationship is key to the success of therapy. I also believe that the therapeutic process needs time to evolve, and while it is neither an emergency service nor a quick fix, when undertaken with commitment it can be life changing.
I work online with anxiety, depression and trauma, providing a safe and supportive space to explore and make sense of what’s going on.
I use CBT, ACT and EMDR with a range of mental health concerns. I work in a practical and direct way with the issues you bring. I find it helpful to use worksheets to build psychological understanding and explanations of the problems you experience. We then think about strategies to help lead to change, and practice these between the sessions.
I work online with anxiety, depression and trauma, providing a safe and supportive space to explore and make sense of what’s going on.
I use CBT, ACT and EMDR with a range of mental health concerns. I work in a practical and direct way with the issues you bring. I find it helpful to use worksheets to build psychological understanding and explanations of the problems you experience. We then think about strategies to help lead to change, and practice these between the sessions.
I’m a psychotherapist and recovery coach offering a calm, grounded space for people who feel stuck, bound, or unsure how to change. Often this shows up as a quiet sense that something isn’t right, sometimes as more urgent patterns that feel difficult to shift. My work is especially focused on addiction and recovery, alongside the deeper patterns that sit beneath them. I don’t offer quick fixes or directive solutions. Change, in my experience, happens more softly and at a pace that respects the person in front of me. The work is exploratory rather than prescriptive, and rarely linear.
I’m a psychotherapist and recovery coach offering a calm, grounded space for people who feel stuck, bound, or unsure how to change. Often this shows up as a quiet sense that something isn’t right, sometimes as more urgent patterns that feel difficult to shift. My work is especially focused on addiction and recovery, alongside the deeper patterns that sit beneath them. I don’t offer quick fixes or directive solutions. Change, in my experience, happens more softly and at a pace that respects the person in front of me. The work is exploratory rather than prescriptive, and rarely linear.
Online Therapist (UK & International as ethically appropriate)
Registered and experienced psychotherapist with a background in clinical psychology, offering online therapy in English and Portuguese.
I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore and make sense of your experiences, helping you feel more grounded, clearer, and better able to navigate life’s challenges.
Online Therapist (UK & International as ethically appropriate)
Registered and experienced psychotherapist with a background in clinical psychology, offering online therapy in English and Portuguese.
I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore and make sense of your experiences, helping you feel more grounded, clearer, and better able to navigate life’s challenges.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important ingredient for successful therapy. Together we can explore your situation from various perspectives allowing us to make sense of it and develop some solutions. I have 30 years experience of working in the NHS working with a diverse range of problems, most of this has been within Adult mental health, substance misuse and family therapy teams. I have a particular interest in trauma, from complex childhood and relational trauma to one off incidents or accidents or life change and transitional traumas.
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important ingredient for successful therapy. Together we can explore your situation from various perspectives allowing us to make sense of it and develop some solutions. I have 30 years experience of working in the NHS working with a diverse range of problems, most of this has been within Adult mental health, substance misuse and family therapy teams. I have a particular interest in trauma, from complex childhood and relational trauma to one off incidents or accidents or life change and transitional traumas.
Perhaps you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry, stuck or suffering from low self-esteem.
My approach focuses on the relationship between myself and my client, since I believe that we heal through relationships. I specialise and have experience in supporting people from the LGBTQ+ community. I am sensitive to how our race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and class backgrounds shape our identities.
Perhaps you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry, stuck or suffering from low self-esteem.
My approach focuses on the relationship between myself and my client, since I believe that we heal through relationships. I specialise and have experience in supporting people from the LGBTQ+ community. I am sensitive to how our race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and class backgrounds shape our identities.
Some of the issues I have worked with include depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, low confidence, low self-esteem, trauma, relationships, work issues.
Seeking therapy is often the first step towards change, it can also feel like one of the hardest. Reaching out takes courage and it's normal to feel nervous, but you don’t have to face your challenges alone. I offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel empowered to explore their inner world, uncover solutions, and grow in self-awareness. I believe that the answers lie within us all, and the therapeutic journey helps to illuminate the path towards healing and transformation. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to achieving meaningful change and every client is unique and an expert in their own life.
Some of the issues I have worked with include depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, low confidence, low self-esteem, trauma, relationships, work issues.
Seeking therapy is often the first step towards change, it can also feel like one of the hardest. Reaching out takes courage and it's normal to feel nervous, but you don’t have to face your challenges alone. I offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel empowered to explore their inner world, uncover solutions, and grow in self-awareness. I believe that the answers lie within us all, and the therapeutic journey helps to illuminate the path towards healing and transformation. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is key to achieving meaningful change and every client is unique and an expert in their own life.
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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.