Depression Counselling in Guildford
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem difficulties, grief, and bereavement.
My aim is to provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and feel supported. I offer counselling in a way that best suits your needs – whether that’s face-to-face sessions, online video calls, telephone counselling, or walking therapy.
I work with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem difficulties, grief, and bereavement.
My aim is to provide a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and feel supported. I offer counselling in a way that best suits your needs – whether that’s face-to-face sessions, online video calls, telephone counselling, or walking therapy.
My extensive training and experience ensures I am able to help adults and children with a number of difficulties, including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Loneliness, Grief / Loss, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Relationship difficulties (including break-ups), Social anxiety, Sleep difficulties and Work / exam stress
I'm conscious that wait times can be quite long for practitioners at the moment. Having worked qualified over 15 years ago, I've built connections with a number of other Psychologists. Therefore, as well as running my clinic I offer a screening/recommendation service to ensure you see the best practitioner for you. This discussion is not charged.
My extensive training and experience ensures I am able to help adults and children with a number of difficulties, including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Loneliness, Grief / Loss, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Relationship difficulties (including break-ups), Social anxiety, Sleep difficulties and Work / exam stress
I'm conscious that wait times can be quite long for practitioners at the moment. Having worked qualified over 15 years ago, I've built connections with a number of other Psychologists. Therefore, as well as running my clinic I offer a screening/recommendation service to ensure you see the best practitioner for you. This discussion is not charged.
I work with a wide range of psychological and emotional issues with particular interest in working with anxiety, depression, addiction, childhood trauma, relationship/couples counselling.
We all experience challenging times in our lives, unable to find a way forward, often feeling alone and confused. Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, not easy, often after having struggled for some time. As an experienced UKCP registered and highly qualified clinical psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I will work alongside you, at your own pace, to help you identify and work out your problems, drawing on all my experience to offer you an approach which suits you as an individual. My private practice is in Guildford where I see individuals and couples, offering both short term and long term therapy as required.
I work with a wide range of psychological and emotional issues with particular interest in working with anxiety, depression, addiction, childhood trauma, relationship/couples counselling.
We all experience challenging times in our lives, unable to find a way forward, often feeling alone and confused. Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, not easy, often after having struggled for some time. As an experienced UKCP registered and highly qualified clinical psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I will work alongside you, at your own pace, to help you identify and work out your problems, drawing on all my experience to offer you an approach which suits you as an individual. My private practice is in Guildford where I see individuals and couples, offering both short term and long term therapy as required.
At times your true self and needs are so removed from your focus that functioning on a daily basis isan uphill challenge as you carry anxiety, depression, PTSD or battle negative feelings or feel misunderstood.
Life can be difficult and overwhelming, with an open mind and time to listen I believe in your potential to heal. My work is based on Transactional Analysis, but is an integrative style, focusing on the needs of my clients. I have also trained extensively in Body Psychotherapy and hold a Certificate in Biodynamic Massage.
At times your true self and needs are so removed from your focus that functioning on a daily basis isan uphill challenge as you carry anxiety, depression, PTSD or battle negative feelings or feel misunderstood.
Life can be difficult and overwhelming, with an open mind and time to listen I believe in your potential to heal. My work is based on Transactional Analysis, but is an integrative style, focusing on the needs of my clients. I have also trained extensively in Body Psychotherapy and hold a Certificate in Biodynamic Massage.
I specialise in helping with anxiety, depression, trauma, lack of self esteem and relationship issues.
I've over thirty years experience as a therapist and offer friendly, flexible online therapy centred around you as a unique individual. With a wide range of therapeutic tools, including EMDR and IFS as well as traditional 'talk therapy', we can explore the approach that will best suit you, helping you to meet life's challenges. This might involve healing and releasing difficulties from the past, letting go negative beliefs that hold you back or bringing understanding and compassion to all aspects of your personality so you can discover new inner resources.
I specialise in helping with anxiety, depression, trauma, lack of self esteem and relationship issues.
I've over thirty years experience as a therapist and offer friendly, flexible online therapy centred around you as a unique individual. With a wide range of therapeutic tools, including EMDR and IFS as well as traditional 'talk therapy', we can explore the approach that will best suit you, helping you to meet life's challenges. This might involve healing and releasing difficulties from the past, letting go negative beliefs that hold you back or bringing understanding and compassion to all aspects of your personality so you can discover new inner resources.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, ADHD, or overwhelming emotions—whether for the first time or something that keeps returning.
I’m accredited in both talking therapies and behavioural approaches, with experience across private practice and clinical mental health settings. I draw from person-centred therapy (PCT), CBT, and DBT-informed tools—offering both reflective space and practical strategies. I often work with neurodivergent clients, including those with autism.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, ADHD, or overwhelming emotions—whether for the first time or something that keeps returning.
I’m accredited in both talking therapies and behavioural approaches, with experience across private practice and clinical mental health settings. I draw from person-centred therapy (PCT), CBT, and DBT-informed tools—offering both reflective space and practical strategies. I often work with neurodivergent clients, including those with autism.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor located in Guildford. I offer a gentle, safe, supportive, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore a wide range of challenges that might feel unsettling to discuss with the outside world. Life brings many challenges and it could be that you think you have lost your way, feel that you have underachieved, find relationships difficult or are hampered by unresolved conflicts from the past. Or none of these.
My consulting room is a short distance from Guildford High Street and the station. It is a quiet, uninterrupted and discrete setting.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor located in Guildford. I offer a gentle, safe, supportive, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore a wide range of challenges that might feel unsettling to discuss with the outside world. Life brings many challenges and it could be that you think you have lost your way, feel that you have underachieved, find relationships difficult or are hampered by unresolved conflicts from the past. Or none of these.
My consulting room is a short distance from Guildford High Street and the station. It is a quiet, uninterrupted and discrete setting.
Although I see people for all manner of difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, pain and trauma, I specialise in trauma utilising both EMDR Therapy and Talking Therapy.
I provide a safe space for Talking Therapy and EMDR Therapy sessions. EMDR Therapy can be helpful for PTSD and Trauma, whether a one off incident or chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect and many other mental health presentations, such as body dysmorphia, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, anxiety, sexual assault, childhood neglect, domestic abuse and more. Many of these presentations can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated and helpless, by processing these via bilateral stimulation to a resolution, life can become more manageable and less triggering, allowing you to achieve your goals.
Although I see people for all manner of difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, pain and trauma, I specialise in trauma utilising both EMDR Therapy and Talking Therapy.
I provide a safe space for Talking Therapy and EMDR Therapy sessions. EMDR Therapy can be helpful for PTSD and Trauma, whether a one off incident or chronic trauma such as childhood abuse or neglect and many other mental health presentations, such as body dysmorphia, grief, self-esteem, chronic pain, anxiety, sexual assault, childhood neglect, domestic abuse and more. Many of these presentations can leave you feeling isolated, frustrated and helpless, by processing these via bilateral stimulation to a resolution, life can become more manageable and less triggering, allowing you to achieve your goals.
Welcome, I'm Andrea and I help adults facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence issues.
Providing you with a safe, confidential space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and emotions without judgment is at the core of the process. As a Person-Centred counsellor I believe everyone has the capacity to heal, grow and change.
Talking openly can help you gain clarity, move towards acceptance, and develop your own way of moving forward.
Welcome, I'm Andrea and I help adults facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence issues.
Providing you with a safe, confidential space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and emotions without judgment is at the core of the process. As a Person-Centred counsellor I believe everyone has the capacity to heal, grow and change.
Talking openly can help you gain clarity, move towards acceptance, and develop your own way of moving forward.
In an ever-changing and uncertain world, counselling is an opportunity to take stock and reflect on how life feels for you. No matter what your concern might be, I can give you a safe place to explore your unique take on life. Difficult thoughts and feelings can be listened to respectfully and without fear of being judged. Whether you're feeling anxious, unfulfilled or unable to cope - you don't have to face your struggle alone. Talking things through can lighten the emotional load, restore perspective and bring positive change.
In an ever-changing and uncertain world, counselling is an opportunity to take stock and reflect on how life feels for you. No matter what your concern might be, I can give you a safe place to explore your unique take on life. Difficult thoughts and feelings can be listened to respectfully and without fear of being judged. Whether you're feeling anxious, unfulfilled or unable to cope - you don't have to face your struggle alone. Talking things through can lighten the emotional load, restore perspective and bring positive change.
Therapeutic intervention is beneficial for those suffering from depression, anxiety, bereavement, PTSD, OCD, alcohol / drug misuse, low self-esteem, panic attacks/phobias, and stress.
Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.
Therapeutic intervention is beneficial for those suffering from depression, anxiety, bereavement, PTSD, OCD, alcohol / drug misuse, low self-esteem, panic attacks/phobias, and stress.
Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.
There are many issues that can impact our way of living. Whether the impact is great or small, sometimes we need support to help us through these times. I hope to be able to provide you with a space to explore some of the issues that you may be experiencing. I am a Registered Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MBACP) and a BABCP registered Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, which means that I can draw upon a range of psychotherapeutic approaches in supporting you. I am able to offer both telephone & remote video sessions.
There are many issues that can impact our way of living. Whether the impact is great or small, sometimes we need support to help us through these times. I hope to be able to provide you with a space to explore some of the issues that you may be experiencing. I am a Registered Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MBACP) and a BABCP registered Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, which means that I can draw upon a range of psychotherapeutic approaches in supporting you. I am able to offer both telephone & remote video sessions.
I have experience with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, relationship issues,finding purpose.
Seeking therapy is a very powerful first step to overcoming life’s challenges. I can offer you a safe space for you to open up and share your troubles. Helping you acquire new coping skills and overcome obstacles in your path in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Our past life experiences can have a lasting effect on our current situations, leaving us sometimes even feeling hopeless about the future.
As a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and psychodrama therapist I can facilitate your understanding of yourself and the issues that cause pain. Allowing space to draw on inherent strengths, build tools ,heal the wounds.
I have experience with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, relationship issues,finding purpose.
Seeking therapy is a very powerful first step to overcoming life’s challenges. I can offer you a safe space for you to open up and share your troubles. Helping you acquire new coping skills and overcome obstacles in your path in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Our past life experiences can have a lasting effect on our current situations, leaving us sometimes even feeling hopeless about the future.
As a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and psychodrama therapist I can facilitate your understanding of yourself and the issues that cause pain. Allowing space to draw on inherent strengths, build tools ,heal the wounds.
I provide a safe and confidential place to support you on a one-to-one basis with issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and relationship problems.
I am an integrative trained counsellor and I provide focused attention on you and your goals. I am experienced in working with a range of issues but work flexibly depending on your needs. My aim is to provide you with a safe, encouraging and grounded environment in which we can explore together your difficulties and challenges.
I provide a safe and confidential place to support you on a one-to-one basis with issues including anxiety, addiction, depression and relationship problems.
I am an integrative trained counsellor and I provide focused attention on you and your goals. I am experienced in working with a range of issues but work flexibly depending on your needs. My aim is to provide you with a safe, encouraging and grounded environment in which we can explore together your difficulties and challenges.
Experienced in bereavement, anxiety and depression counselling.
Counselling is my passion and I look to provide a safe, private space for you to be heard when no one else is listening.
Experienced in bereavement, anxiety and depression counselling.
Counselling is my passion and I look to provide a safe, private space for you to be heard when no one else is listening.
Many of the people I support are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, work pressures, or are exploring the role of neurodiversity in their lives, including ADHD and Autism.
Therapy for when life feels overwhelming or unclear.
Support for adults and young people navigating anxiety, identity and life pressures.
Counselling that helps you understand yourself and your relationships more deeply.
We begin with an initial session to explore what you need and what feels supportive for you.
Many of the people I support are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, burnout, work pressures, or are exploring the role of neurodiversity in their lives, including ADHD and Autism.
Therapy for when life feels overwhelming or unclear.
Support for adults and young people navigating anxiety, identity and life pressures.
Counselling that helps you understand yourself and your relationships more deeply.
We begin with an initial session to explore what you need and what feels supportive for you.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Starting therapy can be daunting so it’s important that you identify a therapist and an approach to working that feels right for you. As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings. My approach to working is psychodynamic - I’m interested in how past events may have affected you, both consciously and unconsciously, influencing the way you think, feel and behave. Should talking about your experiences be too difficult, I may encourage you to try different creative techniques as an alternate means of expression.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
Starting therapy can be daunting so it’s important that you identify a therapist and an approach to working that feels right for you. As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings. My approach to working is psychodynamic - I’m interested in how past events may have affected you, both consciously and unconsciously, influencing the way you think, feel and behave. Should talking about your experiences be too difficult, I may encourage you to try different creative techniques as an alternate means of expression.
Dr John O'Connor is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Malone Psychology Services. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society. Dr O'Connor identifies and treats psychological problems across the entire spectrum with particular expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma. His Doctoral research explored the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and was completed at The Institute of Psychotrauma in London.
Dr John O'Connor is a Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director of Malone Psychology Services. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society. Dr O'Connor identifies and treats psychological problems across the entire spectrum with particular expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma. His Doctoral research explored the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and was completed at The Institute of Psychotrauma in London.
I have experience of being alongside people in helping them navigate a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-worth, shame, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, eating difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder.
I was lead psychologist for an NHS early intervention in psychosis service, and previously worked in NHS community mental health, eating disorders, and psychology outpatient services. I am passionate about therapy and take an integrative approach, drawing on a variety of therapeutic models in seeking to understand you as a person and how to help you.
I have experience of being alongside people in helping them navigate a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-worth, shame, relationship problems, gender dysphoria, trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, eating difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, and bipolar affective disorder.
I was lead psychologist for an NHS early intervention in psychosis service, and previously worked in NHS community mental health, eating disorders, and psychology outpatient services. I am passionate about therapy and take an integrative approach, drawing on a variety of therapeutic models in seeking to understand you as a person and how to help you.
I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s troubling you — whether that’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, family difficulties, or bereavement.
I have a special interest in supporting women juggling multiple roles, whether caring for others, balancing work and home life, or carrying unspoken emotional burdens. I also support young adults navigating independence, work, study, relationships and identity changes.
I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what’s troubling you — whether that’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, family difficulties, or bereavement.
I have a special interest in supporting women juggling multiple roles, whether caring for others, balancing work and home life, or carrying unspoken emotional burdens. I also support young adults navigating independence, work, study, relationships and identity changes.
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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.