Depression Counselling in Gateshead
I specialise in helping people overcome a wide range of difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress and burnout.
My therapeutic approach is honest and open, and I treat people with respect, warmth, and compassion. I offer an individualised assessment and therapy plan in line with your hopes and goals and based upon these evidence based therapies; CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
I specialise in helping people overcome a wide range of difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress and burnout.
My therapeutic approach is honest and open, and I treat people with respect, warmth, and compassion. I offer an individualised assessment and therapy plan in line with your hopes and goals and based upon these evidence based therapies; CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
I can support any individuals struggling with many different avenues within life, from finding a sense of purpose, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, symptoms of depression and anxiety, bereavement, childhood struggles or anyone seeking to find a safe place to talk and learn strategies to help.
Hello, My name is Lucy, I am a qualified counsellor and Senior Psychological well-being practitioner for IAPT. I work in an integrative modality meaning the therapy will be led by you and what you would like to focus on. I strongly believe we are the best experts on ourselves but can sometimes become lost along the way and can refind ourselves or answer questions in therapy. I work with different counselling modalities and adapt to what may be more appropriate for you. Additionally, I can implement guided self-help CBT to help with any difficulties in the present and to provide coping strategies/interventions
I can support any individuals struggling with many different avenues within life, from finding a sense of purpose, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, symptoms of depression and anxiety, bereavement, childhood struggles or anyone seeking to find a safe place to talk and learn strategies to help.
Hello, My name is Lucy, I am a qualified counsellor and Senior Psychological well-being practitioner for IAPT. I work in an integrative modality meaning the therapy will be led by you and what you would like to focus on. I strongly believe we are the best experts on ourselves but can sometimes become lost along the way and can refind ourselves or answer questions in therapy. I work with different counselling modalities and adapt to what may be more appropriate for you. Additionally, I can implement guided self-help CBT to help with any difficulties in the present and to provide coping strategies/interventions
These include anxiety and panic; depression; health anxiety; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; work stress/burn out; personal stress; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
Because of my experience in the field I can assess your difficulties quickly and comprehensively. Lately I have had a particular focus on treating work related stress/burn out,anxiety, depression, health anxiety, O.C.D, and intrusive thoughts but I still work to a broad remit, able to draw on my years of experience working in the N.H.S. and Private Practice.
These include anxiety and panic; depression; health anxiety; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; work stress/burn out; personal stress; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
Because of my experience in the field I can assess your difficulties quickly and comprehensively. Lately I have had a particular focus on treating work related stress/burn out,anxiety, depression, health anxiety, O.C.D, and intrusive thoughts but I still work to a broad remit, able to draw on my years of experience working in the N.H.S. and Private Practice.
I offer specialisms in attachment, trauma, depression, special needs, relationship, family issues and anxiety.
Hello, I'm Vickie, creator of Dragonfly therapy. My aim is to support you in a holistic way to work through underlying issues in a safe and non-judgemental space. Together we will explore, process and work through your experiences, and our work together will be centered on you reaching your ultimate goals. What ever you bring to the session as an individual, is personal to you and I will work at your pace to navigate and support you emotionally on this journey of discovery together.
I offer specialisms in attachment, trauma, depression, special needs, relationship, family issues and anxiety.
Hello, I'm Vickie, creator of Dragonfly therapy. My aim is to support you in a holistic way to work through underlying issues in a safe and non-judgemental space. Together we will explore, process and work through your experiences, and our work together will be centered on you reaching your ultimate goals. What ever you bring to the session as an individual, is personal to you and I will work at your pace to navigate and support you emotionally on this journey of discovery together.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in mental and physical health services within the NHS, supporting adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD (single-incident and complex), emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges and other psychological difficulties.
I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore your difficulties, understand the patterns that maintain them, and develop strategies to help you move forward. I use evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)-informed approaches.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in mental and physical health services within the NHS, supporting adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD (single-incident and complex), emotional regulation difficulties, relationship challenges and other psychological difficulties.
I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore your difficulties, understand the patterns that maintain them, and develop strategies to help you move forward. I use evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)-informed approaches.
I have a warm and empathetic approach, and a wealth of experience both in the NHS and in private practice working with adults, adolescents and children with a range of problems, including: anxiety; depression; trauma and PTSD; stress and burnout; obsessions and compulsions; relationship problems; Personality Disorder and emotional regulation; and, emotional difficulties associated with physical health problems.
Forming strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my work, and I pride myself on being able to meet the unique needs of my clients in a way that suits them. In addition to being a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist, I have also trained in a range of different therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness.
I have a warm and empathetic approach, and a wealth of experience both in the NHS and in private practice working with adults, adolescents and children with a range of problems, including: anxiety; depression; trauma and PTSD; stress and burnout; obsessions and compulsions; relationship problems; Personality Disorder and emotional regulation; and, emotional difficulties associated with physical health problems.
Forming strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my work, and I pride myself on being able to meet the unique needs of my clients in a way that suits them. In addition to being a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist, I have also trained in a range of different therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, and Mindfulness.
Do you feel anxious, or depressed or low, or unmotivated and like you have lost the best part of you?
I can help you to feel less alone with your problems. I am easy to talk to, and will support you to relax and feel comfortable in the sessions. I have 18 years experience of helping people find their own way to manage what is troubling them. I treat you as a whole person, and offer you a caring, professional relationship in which to explore your feelings.
Do you feel anxious, or depressed or low, or unmotivated and like you have lost the best part of you?
I can help you to feel less alone with your problems. I am easy to talk to, and will support you to relax and feel comfortable in the sessions. I have 18 years experience of helping people find their own way to manage what is troubling them. I treat you as a whole person, and offer you a caring, professional relationship in which to explore your feelings.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness?
My training is Relational, an integrative blend of humanistic-existential & psychodynamic approaches. In Relational therapy we make use of the therapeutic relationship, noticing what happens between us so that you can better understand your way of relating, finding new ways to connect. It can help in healing your relational wounds.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, feelings of emptiness or meaninglessness?
My training is Relational, an integrative blend of humanistic-existential & psychodynamic approaches. In Relational therapy we make use of the therapeutic relationship, noticing what happens between us so that you can better understand your way of relating, finding new ways to connect. It can help in healing your relational wounds.
Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
Being an integrative therapist simply means I use a range of theoretical models tailored to your needs. This can aid your understanding of yourself and ultimately make new decisions in life. My practice is trauma informed, neurodiverse and LGBTQI+ affirming, and underpinned by a commitment to meet you where you are in this moment.
Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
Being an integrative therapist simply means I use a range of theoretical models tailored to your needs. This can aid your understanding of yourself and ultimately make new decisions in life. My practice is trauma informed, neurodiverse and LGBTQI+ affirming, and underpinned by a commitment to meet you where you are in this moment.
Themes Art Therapy can help with: low self esteem, life transitions, trauma, self-development, depression, loss, health conditions, disabilities.
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick, an independent Art Psychotherapist for a decade. I am still inspired each day by the people I meet and this therapeutic process.
I’m a Jungian and trauma-informed Therapist offering individual and group therapy for adults online, and clinical supervision for therapists.
I specialise in supporting adults through creative exploration of identity, trauma and life transitions.
I have many years’ experience working with adults in community and online settings, alongside working with adopted children, young people and families.
I offer flexible short or longer term therapy packages that suit you.
Themes Art Therapy can help with: low self esteem, life transitions, trauma, self-development, depression, loss, health conditions, disabilities.
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick, an independent Art Psychotherapist for a decade. I am still inspired each day by the people I meet and this therapeutic process.
I’m a Jungian and trauma-informed Therapist offering individual and group therapy for adults online, and clinical supervision for therapists.
I specialise in supporting adults through creative exploration of identity, trauma and life transitions.
I have many years’ experience working with adults in community and online settings, alongside working with adopted children, young people and families.
I offer flexible short or longer term therapy packages that suit you.
I work with a range of mental health difficulties - depression, anxiety disorders, childhood trauma as well as low self-esteem and confidence issues.
Taking the first step to finding help can be difficult and confusing. I offer a discrete and compassionate service for individuals wishing to seek professional support and advice for a wide range of mental health issues. We start with a comprehensive assessment and devise a plan for treatment based on your individual needs.
I work with a range of mental health difficulties - depression, anxiety disorders, childhood trauma as well as low self-esteem and confidence issues.
Taking the first step to finding help can be difficult and confusing. I offer a discrete and compassionate service for individuals wishing to seek professional support and advice for a wide range of mental health issues. We start with a comprehensive assessment and devise a plan for treatment based on your individual needs.
This combined approach helps to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression.
Hello I am Natalie, I am here to say well done for taking the first step and asking for help. It can be a daunting process, so I am here to be your professional friend and support you through the process.
I am specialised in helping those struggling with mental health in the workplace and have supported individuals with disciplinary hearings, tribunals, workplace stress and workplace bullying. I also support those suffering in the workplace from chronic illness and the impact this has.
I have also worked for many years supporting individuals with bereavement and manage a charity providing bereavement counselling.
This combined approach helps to reduce anxiety, stress, and depression.
Hello I am Natalie, I am here to say well done for taking the first step and asking for help. It can be a daunting process, so I am here to be your professional friend and support you through the process.
I am specialised in helping those struggling with mental health in the workplace and have supported individuals with disciplinary hearings, tribunals, workplace stress and workplace bullying. I also support those suffering in the workplace from chronic illness and the impact this has.
I have also worked for many years supporting individuals with bereavement and manage a charity providing bereavement counselling.
Do you feel depressed, anxious or stuck?
As a humanistic therapist I put you and your needs in the forefront, exploring how best to support you through this difficult time. I work interactively using different modalities, such as Transactional Analysis and looking into past, Interpersonal Psychotherapy exploring symptoms and current life events and EMDR for trauma and PTSD.
Do you feel depressed, anxious or stuck?
As a humanistic therapist I put you and your needs in the forefront, exploring how best to support you through this difficult time. I work interactively using different modalities, such as Transactional Analysis and looking into past, Interpersonal Psychotherapy exploring symptoms and current life events and EMDR for trauma and PTSD.
Low mood, loss of purpose, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, social anxiety, gender and sexuality questioning, neurodiversity, sexual trauma, disordered eating, obsessions, disrupted sleep, bed wetting, anger, school non attendance, bereavement, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, running away from home, and many other risky behaviours.
I specialise in working with children, teens, students and young professionals.
There are many pressures and expectations that come with this time in life. I'd like to help unpick what is going on for you and guide you in letting go of the things that are holding you back.
We will work at your pace, with no pressure to do anything you’re not comfortable with. I aim to be a collaborator in getting you to where you want to be.
I’m open and approachable, and I have 5 years worth of experience working in schools, the NHS, CAMHS and Barnardo's. No concern is too big or small.
I've worked with many issues, including:
Low mood, loss of purpose, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, social anxiety, gender and sexuality questioning, neurodiversity, sexual trauma, disordered eating, obsessions, disrupted sleep, bed wetting, anger, school non attendance, bereavement, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, running away from home, and many other risky behaviours.
I specialise in working with children, teens, students and young professionals.
There are many pressures and expectations that come with this time in life. I'd like to help unpick what is going on for you and guide you in letting go of the things that are holding you back.
We will work at your pace, with no pressure to do anything you’re not comfortable with. I aim to be a collaborator in getting you to where you want to be.
I’m open and approachable, and I have 5 years worth of experience working in schools, the NHS, CAMHS and Barnardo's. No concern is too big or small.
I've worked with many issues, including:
Specialising in anger management, bereavement, loss, stress, anxiety and depression, relationships and men's issues.
As a licensed anger management counsellor I offer counselling on a one to one basis, I deliver a a personalised approach and interventions to everyone. I also have a special interest in anxiety. I also have an understanding of depression in all its shades of colour.
Specialising in anger management, bereavement, loss, stress, anxiety and depression, relationships and men's issues.
As a licensed anger management counsellor I offer counselling on a one to one basis, I deliver a a personalised approach and interventions to everyone. I also have a special interest in anxiety. I also have an understanding of depression in all its shades of colour.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
North East Counselling Services provide counselling to anyone aged 4+ using our team of experienced counsellors. We provide counselling for couples in addition to individuals. We believe that getting you the right counsellor is important to your progress which is why we carry out an assessment then allocate you to the most appropriate counsellor, not just whoever is available. We've got a team of around 50 counsellors and 98% of our clients have said that our counselling helped them.
Hello, I’m Lorna — a UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist.
I offer a warm, safe, and supportive therapeutic space where you can explore both present and past challenges affecting your emotional and physical well-being.
My approach integrates the body into psychotherapy, drawing on principles of somatic therapy. I work from the understanding that the mind and body are interconnected and trauma and past experiences are often stored within the body.
I’ve been working with clients for over 14 years and have specialist experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism.
Hello, I’m Lorna — a UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist.
I offer a warm, safe, and supportive therapeutic space where you can explore both present and past challenges affecting your emotional and physical well-being.
My approach integrates the body into psychotherapy, drawing on principles of somatic therapy. I work from the understanding that the mind and body are interconnected and trauma and past experiences are often stored within the body.
I’ve been working with clients for over 14 years and have specialist experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
Coming to therapy might be a very scary and daunting thing to do, you may feel like you ‘shouldn’t’ need therapy. I understand this and I want you to know that you are not alone, from your first steps I will be with you. I can provide a compassionate environment so that you can feel, talk about and reflect on, your own emotional processes. Having gained understanding about yourself and felt your emotions, you will increasingly have the space to reflect and make choices. If you are suffering and feel unsure of how to change this, I invite you to contact me and take the first step towards change and self -acceptance.
Coming to therapy might be a very scary and daunting thing to do, you may feel like you ‘shouldn’t’ need therapy. I understand this and I want you to know that you are not alone, from your first steps I will be with you. I can provide a compassionate environment so that you can feel, talk about and reflect on, your own emotional processes. Having gained understanding about yourself and felt your emotions, you will increasingly have the space to reflect and make choices. If you are suffering and feel unsure of how to change this, I invite you to contact me and take the first step towards change and self -acceptance.
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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.