Depression Counselling in Luton
I have helped with all kinds of issues, including: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, self-harm, grief, stress, chronic long-term disabilities.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or struggling to cope? Perhaps you are going through life-changing events such as bereavement, divorce, long-term illness or feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to move forwards? Whatever is troubling you, I am here to listen and would like to help you find a positive way forward. I work with adults and adolescents, providing a safe and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable to talk about any aspect of yourself or your life that is troubling you. I work in Herts, Beds and Bucks and offer on-line therapy (Zoom/Skype/video WhatsAPP), evening and weekend apps. available.
I have helped with all kinds of issues, including: anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, self-harm, grief, stress, chronic long-term disabilities.
Are you feeling anxious, sad or struggling to cope? Perhaps you are going through life-changing events such as bereavement, divorce, long-term illness or feelings of being stuck and not knowing how to move forwards? Whatever is troubling you, I am here to listen and would like to help you find a positive way forward. I work with adults and adolescents, providing a safe and compassionate environment where you feel comfortable to talk about any aspect of yourself or your life that is troubling you. I work in Herts, Beds and Bucks and offer on-line therapy (Zoom/Skype/video WhatsAPP), evening and weekend apps. available.
There are times in our lives when our ability to cope alone is significantly diminished. You may be there right now. Perhaps negative experiences from the past, or significant life changing experiences have altered the way you think, feel, or behave. You want to move forward, but just can't seem to break the cycle of shame, guilt and fear? You may be unsure who you can trust? My personal experience and faith in God's transforming power fuels my passion to come alongside the hurting, wounded, confused, lonely and voiceless as I witness broken lives being restored.
There are times in our lives when our ability to cope alone is significantly diminished. You may be there right now. Perhaps negative experiences from the past, or significant life changing experiences have altered the way you think, feel, or behave. You want to move forward, but just can't seem to break the cycle of shame, guilt and fear? You may be unsure who you can trust? My personal experience and faith in God's transforming power fuels my passion to come alongside the hurting, wounded, confused, lonely and voiceless as I witness broken lives being restored.
I have a high success rate of dealing with issues from anxiety, depression, confidence, anger, addiction, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, relationship issues, bullying, friendship problems, bereavement, school/work problems, stress and many, many more.
I am a Person Centered Counsellor/Psychotherapist and will incorporate other methods if I feel they are needed. I offer a safe, warm, secure, confidential and non-judgemental environment which will enable you to feel that even your darkest thoughts and feelings can be safely explored. I work within the public sector alongside my private practice.
I have a high success rate of dealing with issues from anxiety, depression, confidence, anger, addiction, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, relationship issues, bullying, friendship problems, bereavement, school/work problems, stress and many, many more.
I am a Person Centered Counsellor/Psychotherapist and will incorporate other methods if I feel they are needed. I offer a safe, warm, secure, confidential and non-judgemental environment which will enable you to feel that even your darkest thoughts and feelings can be safely explored. I work within the public sector alongside my private practice.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to each client, as well as talking therapy, I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, such as CBT, EMDR and hypnosis. Having completed training specific to trauma and trauma-informed approaches, I am confident in my skills to scaffold clients while they learn ways to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and enhance their overall well-being. Through collaboration with my clients, they are able to explore concerns, build resilience and cultivate positive lasting change.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to each client, as well as talking therapy, I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, such as CBT, EMDR and hypnosis. Having completed training specific to trauma and trauma-informed approaches, I am confident in my skills to scaffold clients while they learn ways to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and enhance their overall well-being. Through collaboration with my clients, they are able to explore concerns, build resilience and cultivate positive lasting change.
Issues I work with include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, couple counselling, trauma (ptsd, cptsd), low self worth/confidence, emotional withdrawal/disengagement, life changes/transitions, work issues, procrastination, historical abuse, shame/guilt/blame, loss, to mention a few.
I have extensive experience of working with people from all walks of life, through my private practice, extensive voluntary work, public/private sector work and life experience. I work in a non-judgemental, non-directive, empathic and accepting way, but also challenging. I am essentially a person centred counsellor that incorporates other counselling models.
Issues I work with include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, couple counselling, trauma (ptsd, cptsd), low self worth/confidence, emotional withdrawal/disengagement, life changes/transitions, work issues, procrastination, historical abuse, shame/guilt/blame, loss, to mention a few.
I have extensive experience of working with people from all walks of life, through my private practice, extensive voluntary work, public/private sector work and life experience. I work in a non-judgemental, non-directive, empathic and accepting way, but also challenging. I am essentially a person centred counsellor that incorporates other counselling models.
My counselling experience is varied and includes working with people who have problems with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, work stress and coping with mid-life transitions.
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
My counselling experience is varied and includes working with people who have problems with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, work stress and coping with mid-life transitions.
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships or physiological symptoms of anxiety or depression I can offer a safe space to explore these.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I have helped many people overcome anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I use evidenced therapies to help you learn ways to tolerate and manage emotions, change your patterns of trying to manage them, and improve relationships. I am warm and person-centred, and work with you in a compassionate non-judgemental way.
Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships or physiological symptoms of anxiety or depression I can offer a safe space to explore these.
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I have helped many people overcome anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I use evidenced therapies to help you learn ways to tolerate and manage emotions, change your patterns of trying to manage them, and improve relationships. I am warm and person-centred, and work with you in a compassionate non-judgemental way.
Do you feel drained by the heavy pressures of day-to-day life? Do you have deep-seated emotional issues that are constantly struggling with? Are there past traumas that you still feel are holding you back? I can help you take your career to new heights, achieve a better work-life balance, or finally get over those emotional issues that have held you back for too long. My extensive experience in the field enables me to help my clients in clarifying their goals and taking the steps necessary to achieve them. My services are highly customised, so I tailor all of our sessions to your individual needs, mood and learning style.
Do you feel drained by the heavy pressures of day-to-day life? Do you have deep-seated emotional issues that are constantly struggling with? Are there past traumas that you still feel are holding you back? I can help you take your career to new heights, achieve a better work-life balance, or finally get over those emotional issues that have held you back for too long. My extensive experience in the field enables me to help my clients in clarifying their goals and taking the steps necessary to achieve them. My services are highly customised, so I tailor all of our sessions to your individual needs, mood and learning style.
My aim is to offer a safe space where we can explore whatever you choose to. Together we can work through any issues you may have. I believe that you are the expert on you and we can work towards a future you decide. You may be facing some personal difficulties or struggles that you wish could be resolved. These might be a persistent low mood, a recurrent anxiety, a recent or past traumatic experience, a lack of meaning or direction in life, an anger issue, the loss of a loved one a relationship breakdown, a feeling of guilt or shame, a difficult life transition, or a more enduring and chronic mental health difficulty.
My aim is to offer a safe space where we can explore whatever you choose to. Together we can work through any issues you may have. I believe that you are the expert on you and we can work towards a future you decide. You may be facing some personal difficulties or struggles that you wish could be resolved. These might be a persistent low mood, a recurrent anxiety, a recent or past traumatic experience, a lack of meaning or direction in life, an anger issue, the loss of a loved one a relationship breakdown, a feeling of guilt or shame, a difficult life transition, or a more enduring and chronic mental health difficulty.
My passion is helping people who suffer with depression and anxiety, having personal experience with both.
I offer various tools & techniques tailored to you from Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am in Advanced TA training as a Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy and use a lot of techniques from TA.
My passion is helping people who suffer with depression and anxiety, having personal experience with both.
I offer various tools & techniques tailored to you from Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am in Advanced TA training as a Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy and use a lot of techniques from TA.
Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm.
Through this process, I can support you in obtaining the awareness & clarity to move forward and take care of any worries in your life. I am passionate about supporting people and enjoy seeing clients shift from an unknown place of not knowing your own capabilities, into growing into who you are & what you can become, just by taking the time to nurture you.
Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm.
Through this process, I can support you in obtaining the awareness & clarity to move forward and take care of any worries in your life. I am passionate about supporting people and enjoy seeing clients shift from an unknown place of not knowing your own capabilities, into growing into who you are & what you can become, just by taking the time to nurture you.
Thank you for visiting my profile, I know that it can be quite daunting to look for support particularly when you're feeling vulnerable and with so many practitioners to choose from. Sometimes life can be tough, we can get confused, low or stressed and can't seem to find our way, it's at these times that counselling can be useful and help us understand our emotions and help us get back in control.
Thank you for visiting my profile, I know that it can be quite daunting to look for support particularly when you're feeling vulnerable and with so many practitioners to choose from. Sometimes life can be tough, we can get confused, low or stressed and can't seem to find our way, it's at these times that counselling can be useful and help us understand our emotions and help us get back in control.
People turn to therapy in order to address the pain rooted in the past traumas. They opt for therapy when they feel unseen and unsupported. Once their instinctive needs to be seen and heard are fulfilled, people are able to revert to the Self. They are able to identify the negative self-perceptions and coping mechanisms that were adopted to be able to survive in a non supportive environment. Through therapy, people seek to empower themselves and take charge of their lives independently. I have frequently witnessed my clients experience deep healing with a holistic psychosomatic approach that is rooted in compassion.
People turn to therapy in order to address the pain rooted in the past traumas. They opt for therapy when they feel unseen and unsupported. Once their instinctive needs to be seen and heard are fulfilled, people are able to revert to the Self. They are able to identify the negative self-perceptions and coping mechanisms that were adopted to be able to survive in a non supportive environment. Through therapy, people seek to empower themselves and take charge of their lives independently. I have frequently witnessed my clients experience deep healing with a holistic psychosomatic approach that is rooted in compassion.
Life can feel overwhelming at times: stress at school or work, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or past experiences that still feel painful.
I’m a BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist, providing compassionate support that gives you space to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns that hinder, and to work towards lasting change. Through our work, you may feel more connected – to yourself and others – and grow in confidence to create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Life can feel overwhelming at times: stress at school or work, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or past experiences that still feel painful.
I’m a BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist, providing compassionate support that gives you space to explore your thoughts, feelings and patterns that hinder, and to work towards lasting change. Through our work, you may feel more connected – to yourself and others – and grow in confidence to create a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Hi and welcome to my profile page. Are you struggling emotionally? I am a qualified Person-Centred therapist who works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic abuse, sexual identity to name but a few. Together we will explore your thoughts and feelings so that you can navigate your life in a more positive way. Helping you to find the correct tools for leading the life you want!
Hi and welcome to my profile page. Are you struggling emotionally? I am a qualified Person-Centred therapist who works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic abuse, sexual identity to name but a few. Together we will explore your thoughts and feelings so that you can navigate your life in a more positive way. Helping you to find the correct tools for leading the life you want!
You've taken a good step in seeking to support your wellbeing. As life can be difficult at times, it's important to have a safe place to talk. In this space, I can help you explore emotions such as anxiety, low mood and anger to name a few. I can also help you to work through the following responses like overwhelm, low self-esteem, feeling stuck and unmotivated. You may also find it helpful to explore and work through challenging thinking patterns, gaining more clarity and perspective. My experience covers a diverse range of mental health challenges.
You've taken a good step in seeking to support your wellbeing. As life can be difficult at times, it's important to have a safe place to talk. In this space, I can help you explore emotions such as anxiety, low mood and anger to name a few. I can also help you to work through the following responses like overwhelm, low self-esteem, feeling stuck and unmotivated. You may also find it helpful to explore and work through challenging thinking patterns, gaining more clarity and perspective. My experience covers a diverse range of mental health challenges.
On a personal level, I have a lived experience of panic disorder and post-natal depression and anxiety.
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience. I work with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and other 3rd wave approaches (CFT, FAP). I am passionate about helping my clients through their recovery journeys. I have a holistic approach to treatment, taking into consideration emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that impact a person’s mental health. Treatment is tailored to meet clients’ goals and needs. I see children (from about 7 yrs old) up to any age in adulthood. I offer support to parents and can liaise with schools.
On a personal level, I have a lived experience of panic disorder and post-natal depression and anxiety.
I am a clinical psychologist with 20 years of experience. I work with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and other 3rd wave approaches (CFT, FAP). I am passionate about helping my clients through their recovery journeys. I have a holistic approach to treatment, taking into consideration emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that impact a person’s mental health. Treatment is tailored to meet clients’ goals and needs. I see children (from about 7 yrs old) up to any age in adulthood. I offer support to parents and can liaise with schools.
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. I can help you explore elements of your life that are unsatisfactory and work towards making changes and choices that are more true to who you are now.
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. I can help you explore elements of your life that are unsatisfactory and work towards making changes and choices that are more true to who you are now.
Specifically designed to help individuals with varied challenges and complexities ( PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem) to resolve their challenges and learn and develop new and different methods to manage difficulties.
Hey, I am Brenda, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, EMDR Therapist and a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an award winner of the "Prestigious Mary Seacole Award". I offer 1:1 CBT therapy to help you to rediscover your self, to become "un-stuck", move forward and rebuild your life from past painful experiences. I use my professional expertise through a variety of evidence based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coaching theories, plus my lived experiences of trauma, confidence and assertiveness challenges to help you rediscover your true self and reclaim your life. I also support with goal setting, as essential tool.
Specifically designed to help individuals with varied challenges and complexities ( PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self esteem) to resolve their challenges and learn and develop new and different methods to manage difficulties.
Hey, I am Brenda, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, EMDR Therapist and a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and an award winner of the "Prestigious Mary Seacole Award". I offer 1:1 CBT therapy to help you to rediscover your self, to become "un-stuck", move forward and rebuild your life from past painful experiences. I use my professional expertise through a variety of evidence based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Coaching theories, plus my lived experiences of trauma, confidence and assertiveness challenges to help you rediscover your true self and reclaim your life. I also support with goal setting, as essential tool.
My areas of expertise: Living as an autistic adult / Living with ADHD / Perfectionism 'Survival Mode' (whether fight, flight, freeze, fawn or a mixture) Dissociation/feeling numb / Depression / Anxiety / Grief/loss (in all of its forms)
Beginning counselling takes a huge amount of courage and I consider it a privilege to work therapeutically with each one of my clients. I provide a comfortable, warm and confidential space in which you can express yourself freely. I operate from a place of non-judgement. I work integratively, meaning that I use a number of therapeutic models as part of my approach to best meet your needs. This includes elements of humanistic, existential, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy.
My areas of expertise: Living as an autistic adult / Living with ADHD / Perfectionism 'Survival Mode' (whether fight, flight, freeze, fawn or a mixture) Dissociation/feeling numb / Depression / Anxiety / Grief/loss (in all of its forms)
Beginning counselling takes a huge amount of courage and I consider it a privilege to work therapeutically with each one of my clients. I provide a comfortable, warm and confidential space in which you can express yourself freely. I operate from a place of non-judgement. I work integratively, meaning that I use a number of therapeutic models as part of my approach to best meet your needs. This includes elements of humanistic, existential, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy.
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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.