Depression Counselling in Canterbury

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Lisa David
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with yourself or life right now? You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious or depressed , or even struggling with a life/work balance. Recent times have been challenging and negatively impacted many people. Sometimes, speaking to family and friends just doesn't seem enough. However, with the right support, you can definitely thrive, discovering your strengths and forge a more positive way forward. Imagining being the driver of your life, where you are in control, instead of a back seat passenger of your life.
01604 279481
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Canterbury CT4
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Chris Zacharia
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Dr Zacharia is a specialist in the following areas: . Dyslexia & Specific Learning Difficulties . Emotional underpinnings of Learning Difficulties . Anxiety . Stress, Work Issues. Depression . Low confidence . Low Self-esteem . Grief & Loss
07941 341327
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Canterbury CT2
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Kirsty Austin
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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I have 12 years counselling experience, short term with Anxiety and Depression within NHS services and longer term within my private practice and community charities.
As an Accredited Integrative Counsellor & EMDR Therapist I understand that you are unique and I will adapt my professional skills to your needs. I have extensive experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression , Bereavement, Stress, Low Self Esteem and much more. I aim to provide a warm, accepting environment that is confidential and safe. Developing a supportive, non-judgmental relationship to facilitate self understanding, new insights and to help individuals find new ways of being. I work with adults and young adults providing long or short term therapy.
01227 947191
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Canterbury CT1
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Lisa McCafferty
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACP
Verified
Verified
These include but are not limited to depression , anxiety, separation and attachment, self harm, behavioural concerns and gender identity issues.
I am an experienced, approachable Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist who trained at the Tavistock clinic in London. For over 15 years, I have worked therapeutically with children, adolescents and their families in a variety of settings including the NHS, schools and in my own private practice. My approach is flexible and creative, integrating Psychoanalytic knowledge of child development with therapeutic skill to make sense of a child’s troubled thoughts or feelings. I am passionate about offering high quality and age appropriate therapeutic interventions that are tailored to the individual child or adolescent.
01227 538022
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Canterbury CT1
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Joanne Brereton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am happy working with a range of mental health- I have worked with anxiety, depression , grief, low self esteem, relationship issues as examples.
Hello, thank you for clicking on my profile, I work with clients with a variety of mental health issues either for short term or long term work. My work is tailored to your needs in the therapy room and am client led and very person centred in my approach. I have been qualified for over 5 years, I am constantly updating my knowledge & skills so that my work is effective & appropriate to your needs. The relationship is key for me for the therapy to work for you therefore an assessment session is offered initially to ensure we both feel comfortable working together.
01227 931226
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Canterbury CT3
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Georgette Anderson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I currently provide CBT for a variety of issues, including; depression , anxiety, PTSD, phobias, social anxiety and low self esteem.
Welcome to my profile page. I appreciate that taking those first steps to see a therapist can be scary. We may have fears of being judged, concerns that it might not work out, and with so many therapists out there how do we pick the right one?! These are all perfectly normal thoughts and feelings to have. I will provide a non judgmental, safe space to help you explore the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, to help you reach your goals. I have over 15 years experience working in mental health and substance misuse services and am fully accredited with the BABCP.
01227 202648
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Canterbury CT1
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Gemma Shah
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I have worked with adults and young people with depression , anxiety, loss, low confidence and low self esteem, relationship issues and addiction.
If you have come to a point in your life where things have become too much and you feel you or a member of your family need some extra support, then counselling is a great way to reach out. Through building honest, trusting relationships, I aim to help my clients understand and overcome their difficulties while developing tools to help them in the future. I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from a number of different approaches to counselling. This allows for an open space where we can find the best way of working which suits you. This might include creative work, sharing my knowledge on theory or using mindfulness.
01227 949492
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Canterbury CT1
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Anna-Marie Taylor
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I'm a qualified CBT Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and Integrative Counsellor and I help adults and adolescents to get out of stuck, negative emotional states such as Anxiety, Depression , Anger, Hurt and Shame. I'm trained to work with a broad range of psychological health challenges including; Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression , Insomnia, Agoraphobia, overwhelming feelings, Phobias, OCD, IBS, low self-worth and confidence, to name but a few. My approach is both adaptive and solution orientated and works best for people who want to change how they are feeling, thinking and behaving using a range of CBT models.
01202 125112
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Canterbury CT1
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Claire Boakes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer counselling with a warm, genuine and non-judgemental approach, with our relationship at the core of the work we do together, which can be long or short-term depending on your needs. I work with adults and young people through a range of issues including anxiety, depression , self-esteem, issues around sexuality and identity, relationships, abuse, health and bereavement. I also work with psychosexual issues after gaining a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy accredited by COSRT at Level 5. I have a particular interest in peri/post-natal health. I am able to work face-to-face, online or over the telephone if preferred.
01303 767153
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Canterbury CT2
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Inspire Therapy Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
You may be in despair, feeling overwhelmed, depressed , anxious, lost, or disconnected and at such times it can be very difficult to work through these issues and concerns by yourself.
We are an established and experienced service supporting clients with a wide range of emotional issues. Integral to our working ethos is the therapeutic relationship, where we endeavour to help our clients with self-awareness, self- acceptance, resilience, re-connection and ultimately healing. We offer an integrative approach which draws from a range of psychological theories, with a foundation based in counselling. As therapists we work to understand your experience from your perspective, which can help restore a connection to your inner values and sense of self-worth, thus enabling you to find a way to move forward & progress.
01304 796893
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Canterbury CT1
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Viv Botting
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a highly qualified and experienced professional specialising in working with adults and young people. I offer support with a wide range of issues around bereavement, depression , anxiety, trauma and relationships. If you are an adult/young person (14 years+) looking for someone kind who will listen to you without judgement and make you feel valued and supported, I can help you to identify your needs in a safe and confidential space and support your personal growth.
01304 796925
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Canterbury CT1
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Dr Charis Green and Therapy Dog Jara
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello - I am Dr Charis Green, a Clinical Psychologist with 11 years experience working within mental health in the NHS. I specialise in a trauma focused therapy, EMDR, that is effective for difficulties like PTSD, depression and anxiety. It helps us to understand how events in the past continue to impact us in the present, and how to move forward. Face to face sessions are held in Crouch End, North London on Monday mornings. Online sessions are held on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings. Unfortunately I currently do not have availability for Equine Therapy and am hoping to reopen the waiting list for this later in the year.
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Canterbury CT1
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Claire King
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Emotional and psychological difficulties can become problematic leading to depression , general anxiety and panic attacks and have a negative impact on our everyday life.
Hi my name is Claire King and I am a qualified integrative counsellor working with adults, couples and adolescents. During this difficult time we are facing, I am offering online and face to face counselling to all who feel they need some support through this time of uncertainty. Sometimes we can feel 'stuck' and life throws us challenges that can feel overwhelming, with feelings of anxiety, sadness or anger which get in the way of us moving forward. I am a caring and empathic person who offers a safe, and non-judgemental space where together we can explore your current situation while forming a trusting therapeutic relationship
01732 443360
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Canterbury CT1
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Michaela Ann Gaffney
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
Person centred approach to recurrent depression and long term conditions such as fibromyalgia.
Great, you have already taken the first steps for you. I am not the expert on you, you are. I am here to support and explore with you what you maybe finding difficult or just not feeling Ok. This may be in your relationships, in your physical body or you are finding both these things are overwhelming sometimes. Together we can wonder, ponder and educate ourselves and understand, why? Then we can make a strategy and build on your already available resilience (you are here remember), and improve this together. This maybe just a few sessions, sometimes just one or a little longer if you need this.
07480 778404
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Canterbury CT1
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Eszter Shenoy
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I truly believe that everyone deserves sound mental health, but sometimes life can provide so many challenges that you may end up feeling out of control, anxious or miserable, unsure which way to turn. You are welcome to talk through your experiences and feelings and be listened to in a non-judgemental, open, and empathetic manner. We will work together to develop an understanding of all you have been through and work on processing these experiences within yourself. I offer therapies for anxiety, depression , OCD, PTSD, self-esteem or confidence problems, etc. in English and Hungarian.
01233 542806
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Canterbury CT4
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Nathan Roberts
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My counselling service is consciously focused toward men, providing a space to feel safe and supported to work through issues. It's often a misconception that 'men don't talk about feelings', rather that men don't know that counselling can be for them too. Some of the reasons to come to counselling include; Sex or Relationship Issues, Questioning or coming to terms with Sexuality, Work Issues, Bullying, both emotional or physical, Anxiety, Depression , dealing with loss and bereavement. I am a fully qualified Person Centred Therapist and registered member of the BACP.
01303 570137
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Canterbury CT2
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Teresa King
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
EMDR is a form of Psychotherapy used in the treatment of Trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and is also used with other issues including Anxiety, Depression and Phobias with adults and children.
Therapy can be a catalyst for change helping us to regain a sense of control in our lives and begin to live life more towards our true potential. I have experience of working with a wide range of issues that impact on clients' wellbeing, offering support, empathy and a safe space to share their concerns. I work with individuals, couples, families, children, young people on short and long-term contracts in Canterbury and Waltham. I use different approaches and techniques that are tailored to clients' needs, believing that we are all individual and that ‘one size does not fit all’. I have also lived and worked extensively overseas.
01227 931721
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Canterbury CT4
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David Goodlad
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
If you are struggling with any form of addiction, I can help. I provide a proven therapy that helps people change - have a look at the testimonials page on my website. I treat Sexual addiction and compulsion, betrayal, serial infidelity, alcohol problems, anger management and depression . I see clients with relationship and grief problems. I am a registered senior accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with 25 years experience.
01227 931235
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Canterbury CT1
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Louise Bentley
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
It can be really difficult to ask for help so as a counsellor I take your interest seriously. I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental relationship within which we can explore your thoughts and feelings. A place where you will be heard, understood and where I can help you find a way forward from the difficulties you may be experiencing. Whether it be relationship issues, low self esteem, abuse, depression or something you just can't put your finger on, by contacting myself for counselling is the first step to positive change.
01227 931095
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Canterbury CT3
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Janey Sutton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer counselling for antenatal and post natal depression , birth trauma, bonding/attachment fertilty, and pregnancy loss.
My name is Janey I am a registered counsellor with The British Association of counsellors and psychotherapists . I am trained integratively, which means I can draw from several therapeutic approaches. This means that I can tailor the therapy to be very personal to the client I am working with. I have 25 yrs of experience of working with individuals and families struggling with their emotional health. If you are struggling to cope emotionally ,with your mood, thoughts ,relationships , life's stresses or have experienced abuse/ trauma recently or in the past and would like to work through these issues,I would be happy to help.
01227 936518
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Canterbury CT4
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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.