Depression Counselling in Cambridge
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Kathy Rose
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I have a high level of experience working with issues of low self-esteem, anxiety,
depression
, bereavement, trauma, relationship issues and work place stress.
I am an integrative Therapist with over 24 years of experience and an MA in Psychotherapy and counselling and am an accredited member of the BACP. I am passionate about the healing power of counselling, psychotherapy and the capacity of the human psyche to heal, develop and grow. This belief, coupled with my training and experience, underpins how I work with adults one-to-one. I can help with many areas of mental health and associated physical symptoms of: anxiety disorders,
depression
; underlying causes of emotional pain or distress. The process of counselling or psychotherapy can be life changing and enriching.

Tara Pepper Goldsmith
Psychotherapist, ACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, with a decade of experience within the NHS, including CAMHS, and inpatient services at Great Ormond Street Hospital. I trained to doctoral level at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. I am able to work with young people up to age 25, presenting with a wide range of difficulties, including
depression
, anxiety or panic, self harm, struggles with school and learning, friendships, family relationships, or bereavement, trauma, separation anxieties, low self-esteem, anger and emotional regulation difficulties, disordered eating, or questions about gender and sexuality.

Ian Francis Mncs Accred
Counsellor, MNCPS Prof Accred
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I love working with people who are openminded and honest and looking to improve their lives and explore some of their blocks. I have a lot of experience working with
depression
, anxiety, abuse, addiction and low self esteem. If you aren't happy with yourself or your life, I would love to find out why and help you to explore ways of making positive changes. I have transformed my life in a positive way so I speak from experience when I say radical transformation is possible if you are open to it. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about the things that are really important to you.

Ruth Cloherty
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with people presenting with a variety of difficulties including
depression
& anxiety, PTSD, and low self-esteem. These are all big umbrella terms yet in reality each person has their own unique life-story and set of difficulties. I will work with you in a transparent and caring way. I am trained in a modality of psychotherapy that lends itself to empowering and enabling you in a practical and robust sense. I am experienced in providing effective results in both short-term & long term counselling. My focus is on supporting you to achieve what you want to achieve and on creating maximum value for you going forward.

Cambridge Counselling Service
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Cambridge Counselling Service is the largest private counselling service in Cambridge. Counselling is for anyone who wants to invest in getting their life on track. Typical problems that people bring to counselling include low-mood,
depression
, feeling stuck or trapped, anxiety, stress, feeling unhappy at work, eating issues, over-doing drink, drugs, gambling, gaming or social media, relationship issues (work or personal), identity issues, family problems, bereavement, career uncertainty, life-stage issues or personal development. We have private, comfortable and light-filled consulting rooms near Stourbridge Common, Cambridge.

Han Bestwick
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Hannah and I use the pronouns she/they. Through my experience as a client and throughout my training, I am keenly aware of the importance of building an honest and trusting relationship with your counsellor and part of this is knowing that your therapist will accept you. You may find yourself seeking counselling due to low self-esteem, bereavement, stress, anxiety, sadness, loneliness,
depression
, shame, self-exploration, or any number of other reasons. Through counselling I can help you to work on issues which are causing you anxiety or discomfort at a pace which is best for you.

Sandra Cass-Courtney
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am highly skilled in helping people with a spectrum of issues that arise in our personal lives, ranging from anxiety, OCD,
depression
, shame and self-esteem issues to stresses caused by separation, loss, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and a Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC). My qualifications and experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I regard human suffering and relational struggles as inevitable parts of all our lives. In therapy we may deal directly with life’s crisis and difficulties around transitions such as death of a loved one, divorce, illness and career crossroads. I have a wide range of NHS and private sector experience and can competently treat a wide range of psychological issues and distress for individuals and couples.

Luke Reynolds
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I became a therapist after navigating my own journey with what life had presented me with and the likely hood is I've been somewhere similar to where you are right now and I've come out the other side. Together we can explore what is happening with you and in your life that has left you feeling anxious,
depressed
, sad, angry, low in self-esteem, empty or distressed. I will not only work with you on how and why you are suffering but also find with you ways to move past your struggles. I am not a therapist that sits back, Im here to sort things out with you.

Nicola Foster
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi, my name is Nicola. Perhaps you are looking for a counsellor because you have been feeling unable to cope. Maybe you are experiencing loss, anxiety,
depression
, or you're feeling stuck or in crisis. Perhaps you would simply like someone to talk to who will listen and not judge. It can feel hard to manage on your own, but you don't have to. Counselling can support you to explore any difficulties you are facing with someone you trust and with whom you feel safe. I offer a warm and confidential space where you can feel heard and never judged, where a smile will always meet you and where you can bring whatever is on your mind.
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Katie Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi I’m Katie a highly experienced registered therapist specialising in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Counselling. I provide a warm, empathetic space using CBT to help clients break viscous cycles which cause distress such as anxiety and
depression
by helping them understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours. As everyone's stories are unique we work collaboratively together forming a bespoke treatment plan which includes specific interventions targeted at treating your issue(s). During the first session I undertake an assessment of needs in order to tailor the therapy to you.

Guy Snape Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
Feeling down? Stressed, anxious or
depressed
? I can help. We all have our "stuff" - even aside from the current pandemic, life can be hard. Pressure of work, relationship difficulties, painful memories or trauma, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty sleeping: modern life can feel overwhelming. Just like our physical health, everyone has times when their mental wellbeing is not at its best.
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Sarah Jane Embleton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
help with anxiety, stress,
depression
, relationships difficulties, disability/health related issues, work related issues, communication.
I can offer you help to deal with life's dilemmas and relief from distress. I can support you to move towards better relationships and to effect change. I provide a supportive, safe space to talk about things that may be getting you down, causing you pain or preventing you from moving forwards. I draw from a range of therapeutic models and philosophies, so that we can co-create and evolve a therapy that suits you. This facilitates a broad and extensive therapeutic approach tailored to your needs. Expectations you can have of me are; confidentiality, safety, trust, working in your best interests and to high professional standards.

Alice Davies
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Do you hear yourself telling everyone that you’re ‘fine’, but really you aren’t fine? Feelings of anxiety, panic and
depression
can get in the way of you living your best life. Are you having relationship, body image, school, college, or work issues? Do you feel you aren’t good enough? Maybe you’ve painful memories and have trouble sleeping. Perhaps you aren’t sure what it is making you feel like this. You may be feeling isolated, misunderstood and finding it difficult to share your problems with those around you. I believe that if you can begin to open up to me about what is going on for you, you’ll start to heal and feel better.
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& Online

Dany DuBois
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If something is wrong, this is likely to show itself in anxiety or
depression
.
You deserve to be living a good life, and it's not okay for you to be suffering, stuck, ashamed or sad. You don't need to know how to move yourself out of this, that's my job. All you need to do is make that first move to contact myself or another therapist, then turn up to your sessions. As my client, I will be fully committed to you achieving your best life.

Ruth Parchment
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
As a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist I have worked in various NHS and private settings: Anxiety,
Depression
, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Perfectionism, Worry and Low Self Esteem are difficulties I regularly work with. Cultural sensitivity and diversity is important, including: Physical Health, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity, Religion & other differences. I work with adults, young people and facilitate CBT groups (recently for social anxiety and also substance misuse). I'm open-minded, friendly, warm and approachable. I will help you learn useful strategies, tools and techniques; alongside providing space to process & understand yourself better

Marzio Ascione
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
Whether you need treatment for anxiety, OCD, stress,
depression
or another psychological or neuropsychological issue, Dr Ascione will identify and discuss with you a suitable treatment plan.
Dr Marzio Ascione is a Consultant HCPC registered clinical psychologist and Associate Fellow of BPS. Dr Ascione has over 20 years’ experience in clinical neuropsychology and mental health within the NHS and private sector. He has worked as Clinical Psychologist and Researcher for Cambridge University Hospital, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, East London and City Mental Health Trust, West London Mental Health Trust, University of Milan, King’s College London. Dr Ascione sees patients at London and Cambridge clinics. Please contact our office for further information.

Soukeyna Niangane
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
I specialise in Anxiety, Stress,
depression
, low self esteem, relationship issues, and cross cultural issues.
I am an integrative, culturally sensitive psychotherapist offering emotional support at the time of your life where you may feel stuck, don't know how to cope or find a solution to your problem. My aim is to guide you through the complexities you encounter, to help you clarify your wants, needs and what is missing in order to find your inner peace and live a satisfying and fulfilled life. I believe that each person is unique and accordingly, I use a range of therapeutic techniques to meet your specific needs and preferences. I also offer therapy in French(mother tongue), short and long term sessions.

Eduardo Bort
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have particular interest in working with ADHD, Anxiety,
Depression
and Anger Management.
Living with high levels of anxiety, guilt. shame, or fear for a prolonged period, can negatively affect the way we perceive ourselves and others. It can make you feel misunderstood, lonely, and disconnected from others; Whether you wish to explore the past, want to understand current issues, or feel ready to make a positive change in your life at your own pace, we can work together to achieve your goals.

Amanda Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in supporting adults (18+) to recover from anxiety disorders using CBT with ERP for OCD (e.g. panic disorder/panic attacks, agoraphobia and other phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety, OCD, etc.), low self-esteem and low mood/
depression
.

José Rodríguez
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing low mood,
depression
, anxiety? Are you feeling tired or emotional for no reason, cannot keep up with life, have panic attacks, or struggling to deal with trauma? If so, I can help you. I work with people like you. I offer in person and online sessions. I also have experience of helping people who are having family problems, relationship difficulties, adjusting to life changes, bereavement, difficulties with anger expression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) aiming to feel better and function well again.
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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.