Depression Counselling in Cheltenham
I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic illness, self harm, trauma and abuse.
I believe in empowering my clients through compassionate therapy that fosters personal growth and healing. Together we can understand how or why you feel the things that you do. Together we can define and shape the change you may wish for in your life.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic illness, self harm, trauma and abuse.
I believe in empowering my clients through compassionate therapy that fosters personal growth and healing. Together we can understand how or why you feel the things that you do. Together we can define and shape the change you may wish for in your life.
We are a low-cost (sliding scale depending on circumstances) counselling service that supports adults, children, and young people living in Gloucestershire. We provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that considers your circumstances on a sliding scale between £15.00-£60.00. Deciding to access counselling can be a difficult step. Our waiting times are short, as we are a good-sized team, with only around a week to wait from meeting you arrange the sessions starting.
We are a low-cost (sliding scale depending on circumstances) counselling service that supports adults, children, and young people living in Gloucestershire. We provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that considers your circumstances on a sliding scale between £15.00-£60.00. Deciding to access counselling can be a difficult step. Our waiting times are short, as we are a good-sized team, with only around a week to wait from meeting you arrange the sessions starting.
We all need help as it can be hard when you are struggling with issues in life and with stressful situations. You might be feeling anxious, stuck or even overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges on your own. I'm a qualified, BACP registered and experienced Humanistic counsellor practising in Cheltenham and West London. I offer non-judgemental, supportive and understanding counselling, provided in a safe space, where you can explore and express what is troubling you. I am committed to helping my clients make sense of and work through their difficulties to make changes that are important to them.
We all need help as it can be hard when you are struggling with issues in life and with stressful situations. You might be feeling anxious, stuck or even overwhelmed and unable to tackle life's challenges on your own. I'm a qualified, BACP registered and experienced Humanistic counsellor practising in Cheltenham and West London. I offer non-judgemental, supportive and understanding counselling, provided in a safe space, where you can explore and express what is troubling you. I am committed to helping my clients make sense of and work through their difficulties to make changes that are important to them.
I have worked for NHS Talking Therapies for over five years, helping people with mild, moderate, and severe difficulties, including depression and anxiety.
Talking therapies for different difficulties like depression, anxiety and other behaviour difficulties from structured assessments to treatment including other holistic methods to signposting.
I have worked for NHS Talking Therapies for over five years, helping people with mild, moderate, and severe difficulties, including depression and anxiety.
Talking therapies for different difficulties like depression, anxiety and other behaviour difficulties from structured assessments to treatment including other holistic methods to signposting.
Life can be hard and there can be times when we struggle to cope. Whatever your reason for coming to counselling, whether you are looking for short-term support for specific difficulties or trying to make sense of long-term, ongoing thoughts, feelings or patterns impacting your life, I am here to help. I am an Integrative Counsellor, which means I can draw on different therapeutic approaches and theories in our work together, depending on your needs. These approaches are based in Person Centred and Psychodynamic Theory.
Life can be hard and there can be times when we struggle to cope. Whatever your reason for coming to counselling, whether you are looking for short-term support for specific difficulties or trying to make sense of long-term, ongoing thoughts, feelings or patterns impacting your life, I am here to help. I am an Integrative Counsellor, which means I can draw on different therapeutic approaches and theories in our work together, depending on your needs. These approaches are based in Person Centred and Psychodynamic Theory.
During this time I worked with a range of mental health issues from stress, anxiety, depression, relationships through to self harm, suicidal thoughts, gender, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
During this time I worked with a range of mental health issues from stress, anxiety, depression, relationships through to self harm, suicidal thoughts, gender, autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
You may have been feeling stuck or disheartened for some time, sensing that something in your life wants to shift but not knowing quite how. Perhaps you’ve tried different ways to feel better - through self-reflection, therapy, or spiritual practice - yet lasting change still feels out of reach. The challenges you face may involve low mood, anxiety, self-esteem, or difficulties with food, body image, or relationships. You might notice patterns like people-pleasing, procrastination, or feeling disconnected from your purpose or vitality. You’re now seeking a space where both your emotional and spiritual experience are understood.
You may have been feeling stuck or disheartened for some time, sensing that something in your life wants to shift but not knowing quite how. Perhaps you’ve tried different ways to feel better - through self-reflection, therapy, or spiritual practice - yet lasting change still feels out of reach. The challenges you face may involve low mood, anxiety, self-esteem, or difficulties with food, body image, or relationships. You might notice patterns like people-pleasing, procrastination, or feeling disconnected from your purpose or vitality. You’re now seeking a space where both your emotional and spiritual experience are understood.
Many difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, grief or chronic illness/disability can cause us to feel "stuck" in a particular way of feeling.
Our task is to feel safe whilst getting in touch with difficult feelings, to allow you to make the changes you want to happen. Let's work together to figure out how you are now and what these changes could be: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs. In doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think outside of your difficulty and adapt in order to change - I can help you gain trust and belief in this process.
Many difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, grief or chronic illness/disability can cause us to feel "stuck" in a particular way of feeling.
Our task is to feel safe whilst getting in touch with difficult feelings, to allow you to make the changes you want to happen. Let's work together to figure out how you are now and what these changes could be: Seeking help, as you are doing by searching this site, is a brave and important step in satisfying your own needs. In doing this, you are already creating some relief and a pathway towards yourself as you wish to be. You may feel lost or confused as to what comes next, but you have already shown that you can think outside of your difficulty and adapt in order to change - I can help you gain trust and belief in this process.
Are you experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, PTSD, OCD or low mood & depression?
I have practised in the NHS and Private Practice as a Psychologist for 27yrs. I offer expert Cognitive Behavioural therapy for a range of difficulties. I have experience in a wide range of difficulties and I enjoy helping clients to recover. I am also an experienced teacher and Clinical Supervisor.
Are you experiencing difficulties such as stress, anxiety, PTSD, OCD or low mood & depression?
I have practised in the NHS and Private Practice as a Psychologist for 27yrs. I offer expert Cognitive Behavioural therapy for a range of difficulties. I have experience in a wide range of difficulties and I enjoy helping clients to recover. I am also an experienced teacher and Clinical Supervisor.
Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you; this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns, our work may entail looking at the past or taking a more solution-focused approach. My approach assumes that the quality of our meeting is more important than any technique or theory I use and that different issues have meanings particular to the individual. Open communication is the key.
Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you; this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns, our work may entail looking at the past or taking a more solution-focused approach. My approach assumes that the quality of our meeting is more important than any technique or theory I use and that different issues have meanings particular to the individual. Open communication is the key.
You may be feeling persistently anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected in your relationships, unsure of where these feelings stem from. Perhaps you’re navigating life within different cultural contexts, leading to a sense of isolation or misunderstanding. You might suspect neurodivergence, like ADHD, or be supporting someone who does. Your goal is to gain clarity, understand yourself better, and create meaningful changes in your life.
You may be feeling persistently anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected in your relationships, unsure of where these feelings stem from. Perhaps you’re navigating life within different cultural contexts, leading to a sense of isolation or misunderstanding. You might suspect neurodivergence, like ADHD, or be supporting someone who does. Your goal is to gain clarity, understand yourself better, and create meaningful changes in your life.
I work with clients on many issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, feeling stuck and unmotivated, questions of identity, and adapting to life changes.
In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a counsellor in a local counselling agency and for a counselling service for carers. My therapeutic work is supported by over 20 years' experience working with students with mental health difficulties. Sessions are weekly, or fortnightly, and last 50 minutes.
I work with clients on many issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, feeling stuck and unmotivated, questions of identity, and adapting to life changes.
In addition to my private practice, I have worked as a counsellor in a local counselling agency and for a counselling service for carers. My therapeutic work is supported by over 20 years' experience working with students with mental health difficulties. Sessions are weekly, or fortnightly, and last 50 minutes.
In time these can build and lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression and low level trauma if not dealt with correctly.
I am an integrative counsellor trained in lots of different theories but the relationship between the counsellor and client is I feel the most important aspect. With this in mind I provide a warm, empathic, confidential and safe space for us to work together on your goals. I specialise in anxiety but this is just one of many things that I work with.
In time these can build and lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression and low level trauma if not dealt with correctly.
I am an integrative counsellor trained in lots of different theories but the relationship between the counsellor and client is I feel the most important aspect. With this in mind I provide a warm, empathic, confidential and safe space for us to work together on your goals. I specialise in anxiety but this is just one of many things that I work with.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried? Perhaps your mood has been low for a while and you can't shift that feeling. Has something happened recently, or in the past that's affecting how things are for you today? Sometimes there may be a sense that life is lacking in meaning and direction. Maybe you want to make some changes but feel stuck in negative and destructive patterns of behaviour?
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried? Perhaps your mood has been low for a while and you can't shift that feeling. Has something happened recently, or in the past that's affecting how things are for you today? Sometimes there may be a sense that life is lacking in meaning and direction. Maybe you want to make some changes but feel stuck in negative and destructive patterns of behaviour?
Hi, I'm Susan and I'm a qualified and accredited therapeutic counsellor.
People come to counselling for many reasons, at all ages and stages of their lives. Sometimes for something very specific like anxiety, family issues or trauma -or sometimes just because they feel “off” or lost.
I offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where you can be supported to make sense of your experiences at your own pace. Together, I can help you understand your experiences and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
Hi, I'm Susan and I'm a qualified and accredited therapeutic counsellor.
People come to counselling for many reasons, at all ages and stages of their lives. Sometimes for something very specific like anxiety, family issues or trauma -or sometimes just because they feel “off” or lost.
I offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where you can be supported to make sense of your experiences at your own pace. Together, I can help you understand your experiences and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
Hi! I'm Naomi. I am a qualified counsellor based in Cheltenham, offering face-to-face or online counselling sessions. I work in a person-centred way, I strongly believe that everyone can find their own answers to their problems and that counselling can help client's to identify these answers. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship with clients based on trust and respect. I provide a non-judgemental, welcoming and confidential space for you to explore any issues that you may be experiencing.
Hi! I'm Naomi. I am a qualified counsellor based in Cheltenham, offering face-to-face or online counselling sessions. I work in a person-centred way, I strongly believe that everyone can find their own answers to their problems and that counselling can help client's to identify these answers. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship with clients based on trust and respect. I provide a non-judgemental, welcoming and confidential space for you to explore any issues that you may be experiencing.
Starting therapy takes courage and it may feel daunting given that talking openly about your distress may evoke feelings of vulnerability. The therapeutic relationship is often the vehicle for positive change so finding the right ‘fit’ is important. Therefore, please contact me for a free telephone/video consultation to find out more. As a Clinical Psychologist my job is to listen with compassion to your life story and help you make sense of any troubles or trauma that you are facing within your life, whether that be in your present or reoccurring from your past.
Starting therapy takes courage and it may feel daunting given that talking openly about your distress may evoke feelings of vulnerability. The therapeutic relationship is often the vehicle for positive change so finding the right ‘fit’ is important. Therefore, please contact me for a free telephone/video consultation to find out more. As a Clinical Psychologist my job is to listen with compassion to your life story and help you make sense of any troubles or trauma that you are facing within your life, whether that be in your present or reoccurring from your past.
I can help you work through depression, anxiety and general life dissatisfaction.
I am a Cheltenham based individuals counsellor, offering short or long term therapy to adults, and I specialise in working with young adults and those with ADHD and Autism. Starting counselling can be scary but when you choose to work with me, I can guarantee a safe, warm environment where humour is always welcome :) and arguably essential (when appropriate of course!) whilst talking through heavy subjects. You're in control of your sessions, and I am guided by what you feel is important to talk about, but gentle challenges and offerings of different perspectives will also be integrated by me, again, when I see it to be appropriate.
I can help you work through depression, anxiety and general life dissatisfaction.
I am a Cheltenham based individuals counsellor, offering short or long term therapy to adults, and I specialise in working with young adults and those with ADHD and Autism. Starting counselling can be scary but when you choose to work with me, I can guarantee a safe, warm environment where humour is always welcome :) and arguably essential (when appropriate of course!) whilst talking through heavy subjects. You're in control of your sessions, and I am guided by what you feel is important to talk about, but gentle challenges and offerings of different perspectives will also be integrated by me, again, when I see it to be appropriate.
CBT is the recommended therapy for depression and Anxiety by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and NHS; rooted in evidence based research.
I have worked with many different presentations throughout my career in the NHS, Charity sector and HM Prison service. My experience and training can give you the confidence in my practice as I provide you with an individual approach; tailored to your specific needs and goals. Together we can explore how to improve your situation by equipping you with the necessary skills and techniques to move forward and maintain change.
CBT is the recommended therapy for depression and Anxiety by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and NHS; rooted in evidence based research.
I have worked with many different presentations throughout my career in the NHS, Charity sector and HM Prison service. My experience and training can give you the confidence in my practice as I provide you with an individual approach; tailored to your specific needs and goals. Together we can explore how to improve your situation by equipping you with the necessary skills and techniques to move forward and maintain change.
You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships.
Nature is grounding and non-judgemental. It provides a space that feels loving whilst giving you time to express yourself without feeling shutdown. I can help you reconnect with yourself and understand yourself through being in the outdoors and through your relationship with me. We can walk or we can sit side by side. Sessions are yours and go at your pace.
You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships.
Nature is grounding and non-judgemental. It provides a space that feels loving whilst giving you time to express yourself without feeling shutdown. I can help you reconnect with yourself and understand yourself through being in the outdoors and through your relationship with me. We can walk or we can sit side by side. Sessions are yours and go at your pace.
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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.