Depression Counselling in South London, London
Whether you’re seeking support for feelings of abandonment/rejection, body image, to process trauma, relationship breakdowns, or anxiety/ depression, I will provide a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood.
I believe that understanding our past is essential for personal growth and healing. Together, we will explore your experiences and the patterns that may be impacting your life today. My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs. I aim to empower you to break free from cycles that no longer serve you. I offer child play therapy (5-16Y).
Whether you’re seeking support for feelings of abandonment/rejection, body image, to process trauma, relationship breakdowns, or anxiety/ depression, I will provide a safe, compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood.
I believe that understanding our past is essential for personal growth and healing. Together, we will explore your experiences and the patterns that may be impacting your life today. My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs. I aim to empower you to break free from cycles that no longer serve you. I offer child play therapy (5-16Y).
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.
Most of the people I see come because they are feeling unsatisfied with their life, are struggling to meet their expectations of themselves, or are finding that anxiety or depression is getting in the way of work or relationships.
Since completing my doctorate I have completed additional trainings in autism and working psychoanalytically with couples, parents and young people. I often find psychoanalytic ideas most useful but also bring in ideas from CBT and systemic therapies. I am experienced in working with people exploring questions about sexuality and gender.
Most of the people I see come because they are feeling unsatisfied with their life, are struggling to meet their expectations of themselves, or are finding that anxiety or depression is getting in the way of work or relationships.
Since completing my doctorate I have completed additional trainings in autism and working psychoanalytically with couples, parents and young people. I often find psychoanalytic ideas most useful but also bring in ideas from CBT and systemic therapies. I am experienced in working with people exploring questions about sexuality and gender.
I specialise in eating disorders and can also help with anxiety disorders and depression.
I am an Occupational Therapist and Cognitive-Behavioural therapist. I want to support you having a meaningful life despite your difficulties. I believe in the importance of personal recovery and that there is hope for everyone. I can help you be more confident in yourself, find ways to manage negative thoughts and emotions, find motivation to participate in a range of meaningful occupations; replace unhealthy routines with healthier ones; rebuild your identity by developing new roles outside of the illness, and improve motivation and confidence. Recovery is possible and you don't have to do this alone.
I specialise in eating disorders and can also help with anxiety disorders and depression.
I am an Occupational Therapist and Cognitive-Behavioural therapist. I want to support you having a meaningful life despite your difficulties. I believe in the importance of personal recovery and that there is hope for everyone. I can help you be more confident in yourself, find ways to manage negative thoughts and emotions, find motivation to participate in a range of meaningful occupations; replace unhealthy routines with healthier ones; rebuild your identity by developing new roles outside of the illness, and improve motivation and confidence. Recovery is possible and you don't have to do this alone.
Unfortunately, challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, relationship issues, and depression can make life seem overwhelming.
As a member of the BACP, I adhere to stringent ethical guidelines to guarantee that our sessions are secure, professional, and confidential. Below, you will find a detailed list of my areas of expertise and experience. The process begins with an initial phone call where we will discuss your concerns, my availability, and the applicable fees.
Unfortunately, challenges such as anxiety, bereavement, relationship issues, and depression can make life seem overwhelming.
As a member of the BACP, I adhere to stringent ethical guidelines to guarantee that our sessions are secure, professional, and confidential. Below, you will find a detailed list of my areas of expertise and experience. The process begins with an initial phone call where we will discuss your concerns, my availability, and the applicable fees.
I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss and stress, to help clients navigate their way through.
I understand that reaching out can be a huge first step, and I hope to provide a safe space for clients to work on themselves. As your therapist, I would encourage you to talk through and understand what it is you've been through, to move towards self-awareness, acceptance and a fulfilled future.
I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, loss and stress, to help clients navigate their way through.
I understand that reaching out can be a huge first step, and I hope to provide a safe space for clients to work on themselves. As your therapist, I would encourage you to talk through and understand what it is you've been through, to move towards self-awareness, acceptance and a fulfilled future.
Hello! I offer integrative psychotherapy, typically spanning 8 to 16 sessions or ongoing (weekly or fortnightly), focusing on stress management, neurodiversity, trauma, and relationships. Selecting the right therapy can be daunting, as choosing incorrectly may waste time, money, and healing opportunities. Regardless of the modality, ensure your therapist demonstrates how to balance emotions, thoughts, and manage physical sensations associated with heavy feelings. An effective approach often involves integrating various therapeutic modalities to address your diverse needs comprehensively.
Hello! I offer integrative psychotherapy, typically spanning 8 to 16 sessions or ongoing (weekly or fortnightly), focusing on stress management, neurodiversity, trauma, and relationships. Selecting the right therapy can be daunting, as choosing incorrectly may waste time, money, and healing opportunities. Regardless of the modality, ensure your therapist demonstrates how to balance emotions, thoughts, and manage physical sensations associated with heavy feelings. An effective approach often involves integrating various therapeutic modalities to address your diverse needs comprehensively.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, depression and women's related issues.
The therapeutic experience is a freeing journey that encourages you to channel your energy into being the best version of yourself where you can learn to love, care, nourish and respect yourself authentically. While working through your thought process, I will give you strategies to help you move towards becoming your authentic self with self love.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, depression and women's related issues.
The therapeutic experience is a freeing journey that encourages you to channel your energy into being the best version of yourself where you can learn to love, care, nourish and respect yourself authentically. While working through your thought process, I will give you strategies to help you move towards becoming your authentic self with self love.
These include; depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bereavement, eating disorders and compulsive behaviour (addictions).
During these difficult times of coronavirus and lockdown, I am offering sessions via the phone, Skype, and FaceTime. They are accepted methods also within the NHS, where I originally learnt to work with them. I am an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist having worked extensively in the NHS but now work privately. My background in the NHS has made me comfortable working within a multicultural context (LGBT and BME) with a very wide age group of clients (18 -90). I have also studied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can offer this separately.
These include; depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bereavement, eating disorders and compulsive behaviour (addictions).
During these difficult times of coronavirus and lockdown, I am offering sessions via the phone, Skype, and FaceTime. They are accepted methods also within the NHS, where I originally learnt to work with them. I am an integrative counsellor/psychotherapist having worked extensively in the NHS but now work privately. My background in the NHS has made me comfortable working within a multicultural context (LGBT and BME) with a very wide age group of clients (18 -90). I have also studied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can offer this separately.
Congratulations on taking the initiative to explore how you might nurture your mental health and well-being, whether you wish to improve personal or professional relationships, reach your full potential, achieve a better work-life balance, manage the challenges of working in stressful environments, cope with loss, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, prejudice and unconscious bias, or to gain a deeper understanding of your feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Executive Coach. I trained in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute in London and hold an MSc in Executive Coaching from Ashridge Hult Business School. I tailor my approach to cross the divide between counselling and coaching according to individual client needs.
Congratulations on taking the initiative to explore how you might nurture your mental health and well-being, whether you wish to improve personal or professional relationships, reach your full potential, achieve a better work-life balance, manage the challenges of working in stressful environments, cope with loss, stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, prejudice and unconscious bias, or to gain a deeper understanding of your feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Executive Coach. I trained in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute in London and hold an MSc in Executive Coaching from Ashridge Hult Business School. I tailor my approach to cross the divide between counselling and coaching according to individual client needs.
I can support you with various issues such as anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, stress, relationship problems and interpersonal difficulties, or any other life changes and goals you wish to achieve.
As well as my professional skills, knowledge & experience in the tool-kit; in my view the most important thing about therapy is that we form and maintain an honest, safe and authentic client - therapist relationship. When this is established the real work begins - and change follows!
I can support you with various issues such as anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, stress, relationship problems and interpersonal difficulties, or any other life changes and goals you wish to achieve.
As well as my professional skills, knowledge & experience in the tool-kit; in my view the most important thing about therapy is that we form and maintain an honest, safe and authentic client - therapist relationship. When this is established the real work begins - and change follows!
I work with people (mainly men) who feel stressed, depressed, anxious, or perhaps a little bit lost and need some help to relax, feel more self-confident and balanced, and more able to cope and enjoy their lives more happily.
I work with people at their pace and don't try to force any actions, choices, or changes that don't work for them. I've been supporting people for nearly 30 years, and also draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools, as well as Emotional Freedom Technique where appropriate and where you are comfortable with it. I will give you space to talk and explore.
I work with people (mainly men) who feel stressed, depressed, anxious, or perhaps a little bit lost and need some help to relax, feel more self-confident and balanced, and more able to cope and enjoy their lives more happily.
I work with people at their pace and don't try to force any actions, choices, or changes that don't work for them. I've been supporting people for nearly 30 years, and also draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools, as well as Emotional Freedom Technique where appropriate and where you are comfortable with it. I will give you space to talk and explore.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just not yourself?
I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). You may be looking for short term or long term therapy. We can discuss this together and I offer both at an affordable fee. I work face-to-face and online (Zoom/Skype/telephone).
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just not yourself?
I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). You may be looking for short term or long term therapy. We can discuss this together and I offer both at an affordable fee. I work face-to-face and online (Zoom/Skype/telephone).
I work with clients with a wide range of emotional needs including low self-worth, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adverse childhood experiences and the impact of trauma.
Hello, how are you really feeling? Are you able to voice your needs? Are you constantly too critical of yourself? Are you finding it hard to say no to people? Are you overwhelmed and running on empty? Can you measure your stress and anxiety level? How is your love relationship? Do you have social anxiety? Are you feeling sad and don't know why? So many questions and issues that we all feel at times with a different level of intensity. Don’t wait and let it build up to overwhelming levels. I believe that I can help you reflect on those issues if they resonate with you and help you live a happier, more authentic and healthier life.
I work with clients with a wide range of emotional needs including low self-worth, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adverse childhood experiences and the impact of trauma.
Hello, how are you really feeling? Are you able to voice your needs? Are you constantly too critical of yourself? Are you finding it hard to say no to people? Are you overwhelmed and running on empty? Can you measure your stress and anxiety level? How is your love relationship? Do you have social anxiety? Are you feeling sad and don't know why? So many questions and issues that we all feel at times with a different level of intensity. Don’t wait and let it build up to overwhelming levels. I believe that I can help you reflect on those issues if they resonate with you and help you live a happier, more authentic and healthier life.
I have 20+ years experience of working with anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders and more.
I have worked in both private and NHS settings. I specialise in: anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders, issues of identity sexuality, gender, self esteem. I work in a contemporary psychoanalytic way, focusing on you, your past, present, hopes, desires as well as addressing happiness, love, self compassion and self love.
I have 20+ years experience of working with anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders and more.
I have worked in both private and NHS settings. I specialise in: anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders, issues of identity sexuality, gender, self esteem. I work in a contemporary psychoanalytic way, focusing on you, your past, present, hopes, desires as well as addressing happiness, love, self compassion and self love.
I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties including complex trauma, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use, psychosis, addiction, stopping smoking, suicidality, loss and bereavement, long-term health conditions, relationship problems and weight issues.
My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a compassionate and person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties including complex trauma, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use, psychosis, addiction, stopping smoking, suicidality, loss and bereavement, long-term health conditions, relationship problems and weight issues.
My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a compassionate and person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
anxiety problems (in particular generalised anxiety and worry, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety), and depression/rumination.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centred understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
anxiety problems (in particular generalised anxiety and worry, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety), and depression/rumination.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centred understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
Depressed?
I'm an "integrative" therapist. This means I'm able to tailor our therapy sessions specifically to you and your needs by drawing on a range of different approaches. My extensive training gives me access to a number of tools and techniques from the Humanistic, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis psychotherapy models.
Depressed?
I'm an "integrative" therapist. This means I'm able to tailor our therapy sessions specifically to you and your needs by drawing on a range of different approaches. My extensive training gives me access to a number of tools and techniques from the Humanistic, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis psychotherapy models.
You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns.
I have specialist training in trauma and extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism and ADHD and I am committed to providing neurodivergent-affirming therapeutic care. Therapy with me is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative, focusing on both insight and practical tools to foster meaningful and lasting change.
You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, self-doubt or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns.
I have specialist training in trauma and extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism and ADHD and I am committed to providing neurodivergent-affirming therapeutic care. Therapy with me is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative, focusing on both insight and practical tools to foster meaningful and lasting change.
Perhaps you feel lost and upset that things are out of your control, you might be interested in counselling for something specific such as Anxiety, Depression, self-esteem/confidence, bereavement, anger and/ or you may be looking for longer-term psychotherapy.
My approach holds space for both personal history and unrecognised potential for people looking to understand their difficulties and find a deeper meaning in their life and new possibilities. I have a special interest in issues around parenting, such as antenatal and post-natal anxiety and depression; still birth; miscarriage; infertility etc
Perhaps you feel lost and upset that things are out of your control, you might be interested in counselling for something specific such as Anxiety, Depression, self-esteem/confidence, bereavement, anger and/ or you may be looking for longer-term psychotherapy.
My approach holds space for both personal history and unrecognised potential for people looking to understand their difficulties and find a deeper meaning in their life and new possibilities. I have a special interest in issues around parenting, such as antenatal and post-natal anxiety and depression; still birth; miscarriage; infertility etc
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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.