Depression Counselling in Houghton Regis
Issues I work with include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Depression, Existential Issues, Identity Issues, Phobia, LGBTQ+ Issues and Low Self-esteem.
Sometimes life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. At those times it can help to have someone professional to talk to in confidence - I offer an understanding, supportive space in which we can work through lifes challenges together. My approach to psychotherapy is both affirming and challenging; supporting you to feel valued and heard whilst enabling you to move past avoidance and fear.
Issues I work with include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Depression, Existential Issues, Identity Issues, Phobia, LGBTQ+ Issues and Low Self-esteem.
Sometimes life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. At those times it can help to have someone professional to talk to in confidence - I offer an understanding, supportive space in which we can work through lifes challenges together. My approach to psychotherapy is both affirming and challenging; supporting you to feel valued and heard whilst enabling you to move past avoidance and fear.
Issues I work with include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Depression, Existential Issues, Identity Issues, Phobia, LGBTQ+ Issues and Low Self-esteem.
Sometimes life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. At those times it can help to have someone professional to talk to in confidence - I offer an understanding, supportive space in which we can work through lifes challenges together. My approach to psychotherapy is both affirming and challenging; supporting you to feel valued and heard whilst enabling you to move past avoidance and fear.
Issues I work with include, but are not limited to: Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bereavement, Depression, Existential Issues, Identity Issues, Phobia, LGBTQ+ Issues and Low Self-esteem.
Sometimes life’s challenges can feel like too much to handle alone. At those times it can help to have someone professional to talk to in confidence - I offer an understanding, supportive space in which we can work through lifes challenges together. My approach to psychotherapy is both affirming and challenging; supporting you to feel valued and heard whilst enabling you to move past avoidance and fear.
Sometimes it can be hard to cope and you may feel lost, unseen, unheard, anxious or depressed.
As we go through life, we sometimes pick things up along the way that feel very heavy, and they can weigh us down and make us feel overwhelmed. My hope for you is that through our sessions, I can help you unpack what is heavy for you and develop an understanding of yourself and new ways to cope when hard times come along.
Sometimes it can be hard to cope and you may feel lost, unseen, unheard, anxious or depressed.
As we go through life, we sometimes pick things up along the way that feel very heavy, and they can weigh us down and make us feel overwhelmed. My hope for you is that through our sessions, I can help you unpack what is heavy for you and develop an understanding of yourself and new ways to cope when hard times come along.
Often clients share that they are struggling with depression, trauma related to their relationship or perhaps loss.
There was a time when I sat where you may be sitting now, wondering whether counselling could help. When I first sought therapy, I was struggling with work pressures, relationships and uncertainty about the future. What I found was a safe space to be heard without judgement, and that experience eventually led me to become a counsellor. Today, I offer a warm, confidential space for clients to explore life's challenges. I am also a practising supervisor. While I work with adults of all ages, I particularly enjoy working with young people, whose resilience and potential give me hope for the future.
Often clients share that they are struggling with depression, trauma related to their relationship or perhaps loss.
There was a time when I sat where you may be sitting now, wondering whether counselling could help. When I first sought therapy, I was struggling with work pressures, relationships and uncertainty about the future. What I found was a safe space to be heard without judgement, and that experience eventually led me to become a counsellor. Today, I offer a warm, confidential space for clients to explore life's challenges. I am also a practising supervisor. While I work with adults of all ages, I particularly enjoy working with young people, whose resilience and potential give me hope for the future.
Life can be overwhelming when anxiety, depression, grief or trauma take hold.
As well as a chance to voice thoughts you may have kept hidden and take off that mask for a while, I will help with insight and practical tools for healing and growth, tailored to your unique needs and goals. You can be angry, sad, scared, confused, numb, all these or none, and we’ll work with that.
Life can be overwhelming when anxiety, depression, grief or trauma take hold.
As well as a chance to voice thoughts you may have kept hidden and take off that mask for a while, I will help with insight and practical tools for healing and growth, tailored to your unique needs and goals. You can be angry, sad, scared, confused, numb, all these or none, and we’ll work with that.
I offer therapy to individuals aged 18+ in the Dunstable and Milton Keynes areas. I can help you explore any emotional difficulties you may have. Sometimes we don't know why we keep reacting to others the way we do. We just know we don't want to feel the way we feel anymore. Perhaps you seem to have everything together on the surface but underneath you feel overwhelmed, and you worry about what others might think of you if they knew the truth. You may have been trying to figure this out on your own but get frustrated because nothing seems to work. Maybe you feel that your issue is too insignificant and others have bigger problems.
I offer therapy to individuals aged 18+ in the Dunstable and Milton Keynes areas. I can help you explore any emotional difficulties you may have. Sometimes we don't know why we keep reacting to others the way we do. We just know we don't want to feel the way we feel anymore. Perhaps you seem to have everything together on the surface but underneath you feel overwhelmed, and you worry about what others might think of you if they knew the truth. You may have been trying to figure this out on your own but get frustrated because nothing seems to work. Maybe you feel that your issue is too insignificant and others have bigger problems.
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My ideal clients are young people, young adults, and adults presenting with Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Low self esteem, Emotional dysregulation, systemic and environmental pressure, relationship and family dynamics and specific life stressors such as Bereavement and difficult transition.
My practice is based on a compassionate, integrative model that balances clinical rigor with empathy to foster engagement and healing. The key component of my approach include: Creative and Tailored Methods, Relational Focus, Trauma informed assessment.
My ideal clients are young people, young adults, and adults presenting with Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Low self esteem, Emotional dysregulation, systemic and environmental pressure, relationship and family dynamics and specific life stressors such as Bereavement and difficult transition.
My practice is based on a compassionate, integrative model that balances clinical rigor with empathy to foster engagement and healing. The key component of my approach include: Creative and Tailored Methods, Relational Focus, Trauma informed assessment.
You could be seeking therapy because you are struggling with difficult feelings such as low mood, anxiety, anger or guilt, which could be adversely affecting your everyday life. Or you may feel that a closer look into your inner landscape helps you relate to yourself in healthier ways which paves the way for more contentment.
You could be seeking therapy because you are struggling with difficult feelings such as low mood, anxiety, anger or guilt, which could be adversely affecting your everyday life. Or you may feel that a closer look into your inner landscape helps you relate to yourself in healthier ways which paves the way for more contentment.
I work with adults and adolescents who are navigating difficult times: anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, life transitions, and the kind of stuck that's hard to put into words. My sessions are online, which means I work with people across Ireland and worldwide, in English and Italian.
I'm integrative in my approach, which means I don't follow a rigid method. I work with what the person in front of me actually needs. The foundation is always the relationship: warm, honest, and without judgement.
I work with adults and adolescents who are navigating difficult times: anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, life transitions, and the kind of stuck that's hard to put into words. My sessions are online, which means I work with people across Ireland and worldwide, in English and Italian.
I'm integrative in my approach, which means I don't follow a rigid method. I work with what the person in front of me actually needs. The foundation is always the relationship: warm, honest, and without judgement.
When we have been through something painful or overwhelming, the impact can linger in ways that affect how we feel, think, and move through the world. I'm a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR practitioner, here to help you navigate the challenges, confusion and often chaos, of life. As a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and private practice, I've worked with people from all walks of life, each with their own story, and their own distress. I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity and collaboration to ensure that the space we are in together feels safe, so we can explore your difficulties at the pace you need.
When we have been through something painful or overwhelming, the impact can linger in ways that affect how we feel, think, and move through the world. I'm a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR practitioner, here to help you navigate the challenges, confusion and often chaos, of life. As a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and private practice, I've worked with people from all walks of life, each with their own story, and their own distress. I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity and collaboration to ensure that the space we are in together feels safe, so we can explore your difficulties at the pace you need.
I am currently able to work face to face, via skype or phone for individuals or couples. You may be concerned about your relationships, sad about the past or just want to look forward to your future.You may want to feel that you can live a happier life. You may be fed up with finding yourself in the same situation over and over again. You may want to be able to better able to listen to yourself and others. We can look at these troubling issues together and find greater peace with them over time, in order to find yourself in a happier life.
I am currently able to work face to face, via skype or phone for individuals or couples. You may be concerned about your relationships, sad about the past or just want to look forward to your future.You may want to feel that you can live a happier life. You may be fed up with finding yourself in the same situation over and over again. You may want to be able to better able to listen to yourself and others. We can look at these troubling issues together and find greater peace with them over time, in order to find yourself in a happier life.
I support clients with: anxiety, depression, trauma (intergenerational, developmental, complex, and PTSD), stress, OCD, ADHD, neurodiversity, relationship issues, abuse (childhood, sexual, physical, emotional, psychological), grief and loss, identity and meaning, social and cultural issues, burnout, family dynamics, and more.
Therapy with me provides you with a safe, experienced, and compassionate space to explore, feel, and process different parts of yourself and your life.
Our work together is confidential, and I will be alongside you with sensitivity and humanity as you courageously embark on your unique path to healing. We will use difficult emotions and disruptive experiences as pathways into deeper wholeness and connectedness. As the therapeutic process gradually unfolds, you will find yourself feeling more centred, empowered & embodied, and have a greater capacity to navigate your life with confidence and clarity.
I support clients with: anxiety, depression, trauma (intergenerational, developmental, complex, and PTSD), stress, OCD, ADHD, neurodiversity, relationship issues, abuse (childhood, sexual, physical, emotional, psychological), grief and loss, identity and meaning, social and cultural issues, burnout, family dynamics, and more.
Therapy with me provides you with a safe, experienced, and compassionate space to explore, feel, and process different parts of yourself and your life.
Our work together is confidential, and I will be alongside you with sensitivity and humanity as you courageously embark on your unique path to healing. We will use difficult emotions and disruptive experiences as pathways into deeper wholeness and connectedness. As the therapeutic process gradually unfolds, you will find yourself feeling more centred, empowered & embodied, and have a greater capacity to navigate your life with confidence and clarity.
Anxiety, depression, low self esteem and intrusive thoughts are issues I've worked with a lot.
When racing thoughts, anxiety or self-doubt start to take over, it can be hard to know where to turn. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, lost, or simply overwhelmed by it all.
We live in a world filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and unrelenting pressure. Therapy offers a space to feel accepted as you are - pause, breathe, and set down some of your burdens. All feelings and experiences are welcome here, including the difficult ones, and those that may be affecting your well-being.
I’d love to support you on your journey, helping you feel more content, develop a kinder inner voice, and build confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
Anxiety, depression, low self esteem and intrusive thoughts are issues I've worked with a lot.
When racing thoughts, anxiety or self-doubt start to take over, it can be hard to know where to turn. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, lost, or simply overwhelmed by it all.
We live in a world filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and unrelenting pressure. Therapy offers a space to feel accepted as you are - pause, breathe, and set down some of your burdens. All feelings and experiences are welcome here, including the difficult ones, and those that may be affecting your well-being.
I’d love to support you on your journey, helping you feel more content, develop a kinder inner voice, and build confidence in navigating life’s challenges.
Anxiety, Depression and Stress might be impacting your wellbeing and happiness and you would like to feel able to better manage your emotions.
I offer Integrative Counselling to explore both the emotional and practical aspects of your issues, tailoring interventions to your needs. I am a qualified Couples Therapist and Psychosexual Therapy Practitioner offering a pluralistic approach and psychoeducation on a range of subjects. I am qualified children counsellor and qualified supervisor.
Anxiety, Depression and Stress might be impacting your wellbeing and happiness and you would like to feel able to better manage your emotions.
I offer Integrative Counselling to explore both the emotional and practical aspects of your issues, tailoring interventions to your needs. I am a qualified Couples Therapist and Psychosexual Therapy Practitioner offering a pluralistic approach and psychoeducation on a range of subjects. I am qualified children counsellor and qualified supervisor.
Lowina Simms @ Simms Psychological Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London N7
I also work with people who have difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues including, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Bi-polar disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder and personality issues.
I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural perspective (CBT) and additionally use psychodynamic, person-centered and self-help principles to work with a range of problems people experience. Together we decide which therapeutic approach would benefit you at different stages in your therapy.
I also work with people who have difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues including, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Bi-polar disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder and personality issues.
I work mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural perspective (CBT) and additionally use psychodynamic, person-centered and self-help principles to work with a range of problems people experience. Together we decide which therapeutic approach would benefit you at different stages in your therapy.
Repetitive patterns, unconscious processes, often drive self-criticism, intimacy difficulties & persistent anxiety or depression.
Please do get in touch if you are experiencing relationship or personal difficulties. I’ve been helping those suffering psychological problems for over a decade. Primarily an Adult & Young person Counsellor / Psychotherapist, I’m frequently approached by people in creative or performance roles, the Arts, TV, Sport, etc. While specific issues often bring us to counselling, I work at depth from a psychoanalytically informed vantage where the broader landscape of emotional life is brought into frame. From comfortable rooms in London Bridge, SE1 & Stamford, PE9, I can also work with you online, a popular but no less effective format.
Repetitive patterns, unconscious processes, often drive self-criticism, intimacy difficulties & persistent anxiety or depression.
Please do get in touch if you are experiencing relationship or personal difficulties. I’ve been helping those suffering psychological problems for over a decade. Primarily an Adult & Young person Counsellor / Psychotherapist, I’m frequently approached by people in creative or performance roles, the Arts, TV, Sport, etc. While specific issues often bring us to counselling, I work at depth from a psychoanalytically informed vantage where the broader landscape of emotional life is brought into frame. From comfortable rooms in London Bridge, SE1 & Stamford, PE9, I can also work with you online, a popular but no less effective format.
Experiencing anxiety, feeling depressed, struggling to adjust to certain life transitions, or seeking to understand how past experiences impact your current life may lead you to seek psychotherapy.
I have completed my training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I work with adults following this approach which focuses on the connection between past and present experiences and unconscious processes. Depending on individual needs and the requirements of the process, I conduct sessions with a frequency of 1–3 times per week.
Experiencing anxiety, feeling depressed, struggling to adjust to certain life transitions, or seeking to understand how past experiences impact your current life may lead you to seek psychotherapy.
I have completed my training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I work with adults following this approach which focuses on the connection between past and present experiences and unconscious processes. Depending on individual needs and the requirements of the process, I conduct sessions with a frequency of 1–3 times per week.
I work with a range of issues such as: anxiety and depression, trauma, self-harm, addiction, relationship and family issues, stress and self-esteem, sexuality and emotional issues, issues with self image.
I work with Adults and Couples. I use Transactional Analysis (TA) as my main theoretical framework; however I integrate TA's humanistic philosophy with its deeper roots in Psychodynamic theory. I am also able to offer a Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach as a way of further supporting and enhancing my client work.
I work with a range of issues such as: anxiety and depression, trauma, self-harm, addiction, relationship and family issues, stress and self-esteem, sexuality and emotional issues, issues with self image.
I work with Adults and Couples. I use Transactional Analysis (TA) as my main theoretical framework; however I integrate TA's humanistic philosophy with its deeper roots in Psychodynamic theory. I am also able to offer a Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach as a way of further supporting and enhancing my client work.
I have been working for over 23 years with people who have a wide range of issues including, relationship and work problems, low self esteem, addictions and other forms of self harm, abuse, eating disorders, bereavement as well as people who suffer from stress and anxiety or feel low, depressed and suicidal.
I enjoy the different values and beliefs each person brings to our counselling sessions. Working with clients with different family, social, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds means that my sessions are tailored to each persons needs. Often people seem pleasantly surprised at how much they and their lives change!
I have been working for over 23 years with people who have a wide range of issues including, relationship and work problems, low self esteem, addictions and other forms of self harm, abuse, eating disorders, bereavement as well as people who suffer from stress and anxiety or feel low, depressed and suicidal.
I enjoy the different values and beliefs each person brings to our counselling sessions. Working with clients with different family, social, ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds means that my sessions are tailored to each persons needs. Often people seem pleasantly surprised at how much they and their lives change!
I see many clients who experience anxiety, depression, grief or low self-esteem, which can hinder their ability to live life to the fullest.
Been too strong for too long?
You are used to being the strong one, the person who keeps going, holds everything together and shows up for others no matter what. But underneath this you may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, stress, low self-esteem or emotional overwhelm.
I work with people who are beginning to realise that being the capable and strong one has come at a cost.
You may notice patterns of over functioning, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries or struggling to say no or ask for help. Over time this can lead to feeling disconnected from your own needs and unsure of your identity outside of supporting others.
I see many clients who experience anxiety, depression, grief or low self-esteem, which can hinder their ability to live life to the fullest.
Been too strong for too long?
You are used to being the strong one, the person who keeps going, holds everything together and shows up for others no matter what. But underneath this you may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, stress, low self-esteem or emotional overwhelm.
I work with people who are beginning to realise that being the capable and strong one has come at a cost.
You may notice patterns of over functioning, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries or struggling to say no or ask for help. Over time this can lead to feeling disconnected from your own needs and unsure of your identity outside of supporting others.
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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.