Depression Counselling in Chelmsford

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Rise Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelmsford CM2
Welcome to Rise Therapy Centre, we are a group of Counsellors with a variety of specialims who offer Counselling services in Feering, Colchester and Chelmsford, Essex.
We are committed to providing professional support in a friendly and judgment-free environment. We specialize in counselling for: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sexual abuse survivors, Family Issues Low-Confidence and Self-Esteem, if your problem is not listed above please still contact us to see if we can help, or direct you to the right place
Welcome to Rise Therapy Centre, we are a group of Counsellors with a variety of specialims who offer Counselling services in Feering, Colchester and Chelmsford, Essex.
We are committed to providing professional support in a friendly and judgment-free environment. We specialize in counselling for: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sexual abuse survivors, Family Issues Low-Confidence and Self-Esteem, if your problem is not listed above please still contact us to see if we can help, or direct you to the right place
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Bukola Ruth Aina
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelmsford CM1
I am committed to providing a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, endured trauma, whether childhood abuse, domestic violence, or loss. My passion for working with these areas stems from seeing the profound impact that unresolved emotional pain can have on all aspects of life. My approach to trauma work is gentle, allowing clients to process their emotions at their own pace.
I am committed to providing a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.
I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, endured trauma, whether childhood abuse, domestic violence, or loss. My passion for working with these areas stems from seeing the profound impact that unresolved emotional pain can have on all aspects of life. My approach to trauma work is gentle, allowing clients to process their emotions at their own pace.
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Jacinta Deacon
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a BACP accredited psychodynamic counsellor and I offer a warm and welcoming space for you to explore any issues or difficulties you may be struggling with.
I offer both long term and short term sessions and have experience in working with a broad range of issues such as:- Anxiety, Depression and Low Mood, Trauma and Abuse Sexual Violence and Loss and Bereavement. I am passionate about inclusivity and I have extensive experience and understanding in working with neurodivergence, especially Autism and ADHD.
I am a BACP accredited psychodynamic counsellor and I offer a warm and welcoming space for you to explore any issues or difficulties you may be struggling with.
I offer both long term and short term sessions and have experience in working with a broad range of issues such as:- Anxiety, Depression and Low Mood, Trauma and Abuse Sexual Violence and Loss and Bereavement. I am passionate about inclusivity and I have extensive experience and understanding in working with neurodivergence, especially Autism and ADHD.
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The Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM1
I work with many issues from anxiety & depression, to grief & loneliness.
I offer both in person counselling based in Chelmsford for individuals, couples and neurodivergent adults. I am central, free parking and a warm, cosy and safe environment. I can also offer online or telephone counselling for individuals who live further away and cannot get to Chelmsford.
I work with many issues from anxiety & depression, to grief & loneliness.
I offer both in person counselling based in Chelmsford for individuals, couples and neurodivergent adults. I am central, free parking and a warm, cosy and safe environment. I can also offer online or telephone counselling for individuals who live further away and cannot get to Chelmsford.
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Kevin Evans
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM3
I am an experienced, qualified integrative counsellor.
Being an integrative counsellor, means that I am trained and experienced in the three main approaches to counselling. Because you are a unique individual I can draw on all three approaches, and my experience to taylor your therapy specifically to you, your needs and goals.
I am an experienced, qualified integrative counsellor.
Being an integrative counsellor, means that I am trained and experienced in the three main approaches to counselling. Because you are a unique individual I can draw on all three approaches, and my experience to taylor your therapy specifically to you, your needs and goals.
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Karen Louise Hardy - Bachelor Of Arts With Honours First Class
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelmsford CM3
Everyone is an individual who experiences life and the issues it throws, in very different ways.
Previously I have worked as a trauma counsellor - predominately with young girls and women who have experienced sexual violence, rape and childhood abuse. With this comes PTSD, self harm, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and self loathing. I also specialise in abuse within relationships - particularly narcissism.
Everyone is an individual who experiences life and the issues it throws, in very different ways.
Previously I have worked as a trauma counsellor - predominately with young girls and women who have experienced sexual violence, rape and childhood abuse. With this comes PTSD, self harm, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and self loathing. I also specialise in abuse within relationships - particularly narcissism.
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Agnieszka Agata Waclawik
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM2
Hi, My name is Agnes.
If you are going through a difficult time, struggling with your emotional state and having a hard time coping with certain aspects of your life, I can offer you my time and a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, where you can freely explore your situation, thoughts and feelings and find new ways to manage your problems and reach your goals.
Hi, My name is Agnes.
If you are going through a difficult time, struggling with your emotional state and having a hard time coping with certain aspects of your life, I can offer you my time and a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, where you can freely explore your situation, thoughts and feelings and find new ways to manage your problems and reach your goals.
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Joan Howlett
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Thank you for taking the first step to see if counselling is for you.
Within the practice my specialties are in the following :- Cancer and life threatening illnesses, Bereavement, Grief Recovery, Stress, Adoption, Anxiety and Depression, Couple Counselling and Family Therapy.
Thank you for taking the first step to see if counselling is for you.
Within the practice my specialties are in the following :- Cancer and life threatening illnesses, Bereavement, Grief Recovery, Stress, Adoption, Anxiety and Depression, Couple Counselling and Family Therapy.
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Nicola Hart
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I work with individuals who have experienced emotional abuse, including narcissistic abuse.
I also work with grief, bereavement and life limiting illness. This covers individuals who are caring for a loved one.
I work with individuals who have experienced emotional abuse, including narcissistic abuse.
I also work with grief, bereavement and life limiting illness. This covers individuals who are caring for a loved one.
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Amy Medlycott
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM3
My name is Amy Medlycott, and I am a BABCP accredited CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) therapist and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapist based in Essex delivering therapy remotely and face to face in Maldon, Essex.
I adopt a warm and empathic approach to therapy while closely adhering to the ethical standards and policies of the BABCP and have professional indemnity to practice as a therapist in the UK.
My name is Amy Medlycott, and I am a BABCP accredited CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) therapist and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapist based in Essex delivering therapy remotely and face to face in Maldon, Essex.
I adopt a warm and empathic approach to therapy while closely adhering to the ethical standards and policies of the BABCP and have professional indemnity to practice as a therapist in the UK.
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Victoria Hirst
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM1
Hi there, I am an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) with over 10 years experience working in mental health.
Using evidence based cognitive behavioural protocols and drawing from other therapeutic modalities such as compassion focused theory and acceptance and mindfulness strategies I can provide a safe space for you to explore your difficulties and support you in making active, positive changes in your life to attain your goals.
Hi there, I am an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) with over 10 years experience working in mental health.
Using evidence based cognitive behavioural protocols and drawing from other therapeutic modalities such as compassion focused theory and acceptance and mindfulness strategies I can provide a safe space for you to explore your difficulties and support you in making active, positive changes in your life to attain your goals.
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Gillian Louise Dubock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM1
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford.
I have worked for 12 years in psychological therapies and can offer high quality CBT, counselling and EMDR. At the core of my work is an emphasis on the therapy relationship. I am a warm, compassionate person with the belief that having a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to progress and making change in therapy.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford.
I have worked for 12 years in psychological therapies and can offer high quality CBT, counselling and EMDR. At the core of my work is an emphasis on the therapy relationship. I am a warm, compassionate person with the belief that having a trusting therapeutic relationship is key to progress and making change in therapy.
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Elizabeth Anne Lawrence
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelmsford CM1
I provide a confidential and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and explore areas of difficulty in your life.
I offer effective therapy in a wider variety of areas, including: depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family difficulties, bereavement, addictions. I offer counselling, coaching to teachers, students with exam stress, panic and anxiety around school/university, seeing effective results in teens. I work with mature students changing careers.
I provide a confidential and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and explore areas of difficulty in your life.
I offer effective therapy in a wider variety of areas, including: depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family difficulties, bereavement, addictions. I offer counselling, coaching to teachers, students with exam stress, panic and anxiety around school/university, seeing effective results in teens. I work with mature students changing careers.
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Think Feel Act (Carl Kim)
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM1
There are times when we're not OK, when we believe that no one understands our struggles, that we alone should fix them, and things will never change.
I'm based in Chelmsford, Essex, and I also see clients nationally online. On my website www.ThinkFeelAct.Life you can read more about me and my practice. I offer a free, initial 30-minute phone consultation (no follow-up obligation) so you can get a feel for how we'd work together. I welcome you to contact me (and I'll reply within hours on the same day).
There are times when we're not OK, when we believe that no one understands our struggles, that we alone should fix them, and things will never change.
I'm based in Chelmsford, Essex, and I also see clients nationally online. On my website www.ThinkFeelAct.Life you can read more about me and my practice. I offer a free, initial 30-minute phone consultation (no follow-up obligation) so you can get a feel for how we'd work together. I welcome you to contact me (and I'll reply within hours on the same day).
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Leanne Pitts
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM1
As your counsellor, I'm here to give you the space and time to talk openly about your thoughts, feelings, history, and experiences.
I am an integrative counsellor meaning that I blend a variety of techniques to best serve you. Listening without judgment is at the heart of my work and I have found that my approach has helped clients gain understanding of how their previous experiences influence their current life. This gives you the power to overcome those things that hold you back.
As your counsellor, I'm here to give you the space and time to talk openly about your thoughts, feelings, history, and experiences.
I am an integrative counsellor meaning that I blend a variety of techniques to best serve you. Listening without judgment is at the heart of my work and I have found that my approach has helped clients gain understanding of how their previous experiences influence their current life. This gives you the power to overcome those things that hold you back.
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Anna Borowski
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM1
Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or self doubt? Do you lack confidence, feel overwhelmed with imposter syndrome, hate social situations, experience low mood or inadvertently find yourself in unsatisfying relationships? I can work with you to help you to understand how experiences from your past are affecting you here in the present, set healthier boundaries and break the cycle of emotional abuse.
I believe we all have a story to tell and you deserve to have yours heard. I have a relaxed and friendly approach to my work, taking time to build a trusting relationship with my clients. I can offer you a space where you can speak without judgement and in confidence and I will be warm, accepting and respectful of your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
Are you being held back by anxiety, depression or self doubt? Do you lack confidence, feel overwhelmed with imposter syndrome, hate social situations, experience low mood or inadvertently find yourself in unsatisfying relationships? I can work with you to help you to understand how experiences from your past are affecting you here in the present, set healthier boundaries and break the cycle of emotional abuse.
I believe we all have a story to tell and you deserve to have yours heard. I have a relaxed and friendly approach to my work, taking time to build a trusting relationship with my clients. I can offer you a space where you can speak without judgement and in confidence and I will be warm, accepting and respectful of your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
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Lynda P Gooby
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM3
I am a fully accredited,qualified integrative counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist providing time-limited and longer term therapy for adults, children and couples.
Qualified 2011. I am an experienced/accredited Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is the application of visualisation and relaxation techniques combined with psychotherapeutic treatment strategies. My therapeutic approach is based on eclectic principles which means that I have the capability to draw on a wide range of methodology.
I am a fully accredited,qualified integrative counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist providing time-limited and longer term therapy for adults, children and couples.
Qualified 2011. I am an experienced/accredited Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnotherapist. Hypnotherapy is the application of visualisation and relaxation techniques combined with psychotherapeutic treatment strategies. My therapeutic approach is based on eclectic principles which means that I have the capability to draw on a wide range of methodology.
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Sarah MacLean
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM2
Hi.
I offer a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. The changes we will work towards will depend on what you expect from therapy, from helping to find solutions to your problems to working through painful past or current issues.
Hi.
I offer a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. The changes we will work towards will depend on what you expect from therapy, from helping to find solutions to your problems to working through painful past or current issues.
01245 945248 View 01245 945248
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Diane Munday
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM2
Most clients that I see are suffering with anxiety, depression and stress.
I am a fully qualified counsellor working within the integrative model which means that I tailor the session to suit your needs that includes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamics and Person-Centred Therapy. I have many years experience working with clients from all backgrounds, and presenting problems.
Most clients that I see are suffering with anxiety, depression and stress.
I am a fully qualified counsellor working within the integrative model which means that I tailor the session to suit your needs that includes Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamics and Person-Centred Therapy. I have many years experience working with clients from all backgrounds, and presenting problems.
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Gerard J Dodd
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Chelmsford CM2
I am a UKCP registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, currently offering therapy in person, online or via the telephone.
I aim to offer you a safe and confidential environment where together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, emotions and beliefs at your own pace. Please feel free to contact me by phone, text, email to discuss your requirements, whilst also sensing if I am the therapist to work with you - Gerard.
I am a UKCP registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, currently offering therapy in person, online or via the telephone.
I aim to offer you a safe and confidential environment where together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, emotions and beliefs at your own pace. Please feel free to contact me by phone, text, email to discuss your requirements, whilst also sensing if I am the therapist to work with you - Gerard.
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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.