Depression Counselling in South East London
If you feel unhappiness in your life, or you feel down/stressed, and you are ready to make a change in your life, counselling is for you; If you want to learn more about yourself, your behaviour, your patterns, and how to improve your life and your relationship with family, friends and work; If you want someone to listen and give you a safe, an emphatic and non-judgemental space to reflect, to communicate your feelings and thoughts, while you are supported and guided during the process - counselling is for you!
If you feel unhappiness in your life, or you feel down/stressed, and you are ready to make a change in your life, counselling is for you; If you want to learn more about yourself, your behaviour, your patterns, and how to improve your life and your relationship with family, friends and work; If you want someone to listen and give you a safe, an emphatic and non-judgemental space to reflect, to communicate your feelings and thoughts, while you are supported and guided during the process - counselling is for you!
Sometimes the issues we carry feel too big or painful to put into words. Other times, they feel too small or strange to bring to therapy. You might worry you won’t be taken seriously—or that you’re “too much,” or “not enough.”
As a systemic therapist, I consider not just your internal world but also the relationships, histories, and wider social and cultural contexts that shape it. This means we might look together at recurring patterns, family dynamics, identity, or past experiences. My approach is collaborative and non-pathologising. I don’t offer quick fixes—but I do offer a space to think, feel, and be alongside.
Sometimes the issues we carry feel too big or painful to put into words. Other times, they feel too small or strange to bring to therapy. You might worry you won’t be taken seriously—or that you’re “too much,” or “not enough.”
As a systemic therapist, I consider not just your internal world but also the relationships, histories, and wider social and cultural contexts that shape it. This means we might look together at recurring patterns, family dynamics, identity, or past experiences. My approach is collaborative and non-pathologising. I don’t offer quick fixes—but I do offer a space to think, feel, and be alongside.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience of mood related issues including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem to more complex, life-long and personality related issues.
My background lies in the charity, education and social care sectors. Work with diversity and deprivation has enabled me to gain insight into the many factors that shape our psychological selves. I am empathic to the unique ways we suffer as individuals and, from experience, understand how this can serve new growth and wellbeing.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience of mood related issues including anxiety, depression and low self-esteem to more complex, life-long and personality related issues.
My background lies in the charity, education and social care sectors. Work with diversity and deprivation has enabled me to gain insight into the many factors that shape our psychological selves. I am empathic to the unique ways we suffer as individuals and, from experience, understand how this can serve new growth and wellbeing.
I work with individuals aged 16+ who may be coming to terms with the realisation that something in their life is not working for them, it's working against them. They want to come to terms with it and/or work on changing it. This could be a combination of issues. A past experience, identity issues, overwhelming emotions or relationship struggles to name a few. They want to live a life that aligns with them better, be present in their lives and gain resilience if life becomes difficult again. Therapy offers the possibility for this.
I work with individuals aged 16+ who may be coming to terms with the realisation that something in their life is not working for them, it's working against them. They want to come to terms with it and/or work on changing it. This could be a combination of issues. A past experience, identity issues, overwhelming emotions or relationship struggles to name a few. They want to live a life that aligns with them better, be present in their lives and gain resilience if life becomes difficult again. Therapy offers the possibility for this.
When anxiety, depression, and relationship stress pile up, it can be hard to know where to begin—or even how to ask for help.
I offer short- and long-term therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I work with anxiety, stress, and depression, and support couples using emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to strengthen emotional connection. My work integrates ACT, IFS, psychodynamic and creative approaches, shaped around your needs.
When anxiety, depression, and relationship stress pile up, it can be hard to know where to begin—or even how to ask for help.
I offer short- and long-term therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I work with anxiety, stress, and depression, and support couples using emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to strengthen emotional connection. My work integrates ACT, IFS, psychodynamic and creative approaches, shaped around your needs.
I imagine you may be here because something in your life isn’t working as it once did. Perhaps you find yourself going over the same difficulties, feeling unsettled by change, or questioning who you are becoming. You might be adjusting to parenthood, navigating loss or a relationship shift, facing career pressure or burnout, or carrying questions about your sense of self and direction. You may be facing something immediate and difficult, or simply sensing that something needs attention, even if you can’t yet put it into words.
I imagine you may be here because something in your life isn’t working as it once did. Perhaps you find yourself going over the same difficulties, feeling unsettled by change, or questioning who you are becoming. You might be adjusting to parenthood, navigating loss or a relationship shift, facing career pressure or burnout, or carrying questions about your sense of self and direction. You may be facing something immediate and difficult, or simply sensing that something needs attention, even if you can’t yet put it into words.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile. By being here, you have already taken an important first step toward the change, support, or understanding you need. Reaching out is not always easy and requires courage, so I applaud you for that.
I believe deeply in the value of psychotherapy. For many people, life can be challenging—we may struggle with our sense of self, our relationships, or with managing difficult emotions and experiences. Working with a well-qualified and experienced psychotherapist can make a meaningful difference. I offer a warm, empathic, and confidential space where you can explore what is troubling you.
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile. By being here, you have already taken an important first step toward the change, support, or understanding you need. Reaching out is not always easy and requires courage, so I applaud you for that.
I believe deeply in the value of psychotherapy. For many people, life can be challenging—we may struggle with our sense of self, our relationships, or with managing difficult emotions and experiences. Working with a well-qualified and experienced psychotherapist can make a meaningful difference. I offer a warm, empathic, and confidential space where you can explore what is troubling you.
Do you feel alone, anxious or depressed?
I provide a space where you feel safe, respected and valued so difficulties can be explored without judgement. Offering a non-judgemental, supportive and understanding space, focusing predominately on your unique personal potential to explore spirituality, growth, health love and psychological understanding. Working towards the difference you'd like to make.
Do you feel alone, anxious or depressed?
I provide a space where you feel safe, respected and valued so difficulties can be explored without judgement. Offering a non-judgemental, supportive and understanding space, focusing predominately on your unique personal potential to explore spirituality, growth, health love and psychological understanding. Working towards the difference you'd like to make.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just the day to day navigation of a complex life, our work can provide you warmth, reflection, and support.
I’m Oliver, a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist based in South London. I provide a warm, reflective, and collaborative space to explore the challenges, questions, and experiences that shape your life.
My approach is rooted in the belief that we make sense of ourselves through our relationships with others, with the world, and with our own experience, and that therapy can be a space to understand and transform the patterns which may be holding us back.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just the day to day navigation of a complex life, our work can provide you warmth, reflection, and support.
I’m Oliver, a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist based in South London. I provide a warm, reflective, and collaborative space to explore the challenges, questions, and experiences that shape your life.
My approach is rooted in the belief that we make sense of ourselves through our relationships with others, with the world, and with our own experience, and that therapy can be a space to understand and transform the patterns which may be holding us back.
Whether you're feeling, stressed, anxious, depressed, struggling with relationships and family, or have trauma that needs exploring; you deserve to feel better.
I offer a safe and friendly, confidential non-judgemental environment to those seeking a space for self-exploration and understanding. I will work with you using person-centred and psychodynamic approach. I will walk alongside you in your journey of self-discovery working through your issues at your pace.
Whether you're feeling, stressed, anxious, depressed, struggling with relationships and family, or have trauma that needs exploring; you deserve to feel better.
I offer a safe and friendly, confidential non-judgemental environment to those seeking a space for self-exploration and understanding. I will work with you using person-centred and psychodynamic approach. I will walk alongside you in your journey of self-discovery working through your issues at your pace.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I specialise in person-centred counselling, offering a supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I was born in Colombia and am bilingual, providing counselling in both English and Spanish, allowing you to express yourself in the language that feels most natural and comfortable for you.
I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I specialise in person-centred counselling, offering a supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace. I was born in Colombia and am bilingual, providing counselling in both English and Spanish, allowing you to express yourself in the language that feels most natural and comfortable for you.
I have over 10 years of experience helping adults through anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems.
With over ten years of academic and clinical experience, I bring both depth and balance to my work. Trained in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, and Psychotherapy, I’m a registered member of the BACP and UKCP – two of the most respected and demanding professional bodies in the UK. Gaining these registrations required years of rigorous study, supervised clinical practice, and a thorough professional assessment, ensuring that my work meets the highest ethical and clinical standards. This journey has shaped a grounded yet flexible approach that adapts to the unique needs of each person I meet.
I have over 10 years of experience helping adults through anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship problems.
With over ten years of academic and clinical experience, I bring both depth and balance to my work. Trained in Clinical Psychology, Counselling, and Psychotherapy, I’m a registered member of the BACP and UKCP – two of the most respected and demanding professional bodies in the UK. Gaining these registrations required years of rigorous study, supervised clinical practice, and a thorough professional assessment, ensuring that my work meets the highest ethical and clinical standards. This journey has shaped a grounded yet flexible approach that adapts to the unique needs of each person I meet.
Depressed?
As an integrative therapist I have various healing modalities to draw from including art therapy, drama therapy, attachment theory, person-centred approach, Gestalt, body work, existential therapy, body awareness, visualisation, neuro-linguistic programming, EFT Tapping and breathwork. My training in Wild Therapy means I am qualified to work outdoors.
Depressed?
As an integrative therapist I have various healing modalities to draw from including art therapy, drama therapy, attachment theory, person-centred approach, Gestalt, body work, existential therapy, body awareness, visualisation, neuro-linguistic programming, EFT Tapping and breathwork. My training in Wild Therapy means I am qualified to work outdoors.
I am specialist trained in many areas including Trauma Work, Rape and Sexual Trauma, Abuse, Neurodiversity and Addictions, Anxiety and Depression.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
I am specialist trained in many areas including Trauma Work, Rape and Sexual Trauma, Abuse, Neurodiversity and Addictions, Anxiety and Depression.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
You might be carrying the weight of old experiences that still shape how you feel, think, and connect. Maybe anxiety shows up often - tension in your body, racing thoughts, or a constant sense that you’re never fully at ease. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, feel safe, and begin healing the impact of those experiences so you can reconnect with your authentic self.
You might be carrying the weight of old experiences that still shape how you feel, think, and connect. Maybe anxiety shows up often - tension in your body, racing thoughts, or a constant sense that you’re never fully at ease. Therapy with me is a place to slow down, feel safe, and begin healing the impact of those experiences so you can reconnect with your authentic self.
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Psychotherapist, MBACP
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South East London, London SE26
Sometimes leads to depression, addictions or anxiety.
I am a qualified and registered Person Centred psychotherapist and Counsellor (Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy), Gestalt ( graduate Diploma) and I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I understand each client to be unique and so is my approach. I have worked both as part of a team (One Vision Counselling and Wandsworth Association of Psychotherapists) and in private practice. I am in regular Supervision with a more experienced Psychotherapist and regularly attend Continued Professional Development. I work closely with a distinguished award-winning psychiatrist.
Sometimes leads to depression, addictions or anxiety.
I am a qualified and registered Person Centred psychotherapist and Counsellor (Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy), Gestalt ( graduate Diploma) and I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I understand each client to be unique and so is my approach. I have worked both as part of a team (One Vision Counselling and Wandsworth Association of Psychotherapists) and in private practice. I am in regular Supervision with a more experienced Psychotherapist and regularly attend Continued Professional Development. I work closely with a distinguished award-winning psychiatrist.
You might look like you’re managing work, social life and responsibilities yet inside are over thinking, feel on edge, exhausted. Somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself. I aim to create an environment where you feel relaxed enough to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We’ll look non-judgementally at how different parts of yourself show up in your life, and how patterns may be influencing your present. I will reflect back what I notice, helping you see yourself more clearly and fully. In that kind of authentic dialogue, change does not have to be forced.
You might look like you’re managing work, social life and responsibilities yet inside are over thinking, feel on edge, exhausted. Somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself. I aim to create an environment where you feel relaxed enough to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We’ll look non-judgementally at how different parts of yourself show up in your life, and how patterns may be influencing your present. I will reflect back what I notice, helping you see yourself more clearly and fully. In that kind of authentic dialogue, change does not have to be forced.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges. Whether you need a compassionate listener or a deeply reflective and analytical approach, I am here to support you.
For couples, every relationship has challenges, but with support, growth is possible. We can improve communication, manage conflict, navigate transitions, and heal from grief or trauma.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges. Whether you need a compassionate listener or a deeply reflective and analytical approach, I am here to support you.
For couples, every relationship has challenges, but with support, growth is possible. We can improve communication, manage conflict, navigate transitions, and heal from grief or trauma.
I can assist whether the problem is depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (health, panic, agoraphobia, social, OCD) trauma, anger, chronic pain or mood complications due to a difficult relationship with the body/illness/injury.
Therapy is a partnership where I listen carefully to you so the sessions are hopefully productive in your own circumstances - and you move forward with your life in a new and satisfying way. We break down the issues maintaining the problem as I draw upon skills and experience as a therapist and as a person to look to get you to where you want to be.
I can assist whether the problem is depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (health, panic, agoraphobia, social, OCD) trauma, anger, chronic pain or mood complications due to a difficult relationship with the body/illness/injury.
Therapy is a partnership where I listen carefully to you so the sessions are hopefully productive in your own circumstances - and you move forward with your life in a new and satisfying way. We break down the issues maintaining the problem as I draw upon skills and experience as a therapist and as a person to look to get you to where you want to be.
It may be connected with relationship difficulties, feeling lonely, suffering a bereavement, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, struggling with depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or work issues.
I can offer sessions in the morning, during the day and evenings in my private practice located at London Bridge within close proximity of public transport links. I provide both long-term open ended psychotherapy and short-term focussed therapy (12 sessions).
It may be connected with relationship difficulties, feeling lonely, suffering a bereavement, experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, struggling with depression, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or work issues.
I can offer sessions in the morning, during the day and evenings in my private practice located at London Bridge within close proximity of public transport links. I provide both long-term open ended psychotherapy and short-term focussed therapy (12 sessions).
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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.