Depression Counselling in North Ferriby

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Dr Liz Linn
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
There is no question life is stressful - but the good news is that help is available. You do not have to struggle alone. We all need a neutral, non-judgmental person to talk things through with. I believe that knowing you are not alone, and having that safe place to express your fears, or uncover how the past influences you today, is essential for mental health.
There is no question life is stressful - but the good news is that help is available. You do not have to struggle alone. We all need a neutral, non-judgmental person to talk things through with. I believe that knowing you are not alone, and having that safe place to express your fears, or uncover how the past influences you today, is essential for mental health.
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Letisia Vela
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
You may feel anxious, low in mood, or stuck in patterns you cannot fully understand. You might be people-pleasing, overthinking, struggling in relationships, or feeling that something is not quite right. I work with adults facing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and life transitions, offering a space to explore what is happening beneath the surface and begin to move forward.
You may feel anxious, low in mood, or stuck in patterns you cannot fully understand. You might be people-pleasing, overthinking, struggling in relationships, or feeling that something is not quite right. I work with adults facing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties and life transitions, offering a space to explore what is happening beneath the surface and begin to move forward.
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Ortaya Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Some of the areas I have experience in working with include Anxiety, Depression, Anger and Trauma.
Hello. I am a professionally qualified, Person Centred Counsellor based in Hessle, East Yorkshire. This form of therapy promotes a non-directive, empathetic, non-judgemental approach which can empower and motivate, assisting you to make informed choices. We can work together at a pace tailored to you, to explore and find clarity in the difficulties you may be experiencing. I run my practice from an office based in Anlaby, providing a safe space to explore the difficulties, both past and present . I can provide an environment where you feel listened to and truly heard which in itself can be a healing experience.
Some of the areas I have experience in working with include Anxiety, Depression, Anger and Trauma.
Hello. I am a professionally qualified, Person Centred Counsellor based in Hessle, East Yorkshire. This form of therapy promotes a non-directive, empathetic, non-judgemental approach which can empower and motivate, assisting you to make informed choices. We can work together at a pace tailored to you, to explore and find clarity in the difficulties you may be experiencing. I run my practice from an office based in Anlaby, providing a safe space to explore the difficulties, both past and present . I can provide an environment where you feel listened to and truly heard which in itself can be a healing experience.
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Michaela Kendall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
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Andy Dunn
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
York YO10
Hello, and welcome to my page in this directory. I am a highly qualified and experienced clinical psychologist located near the centre of York. Prior to working full time in private practice I worked as a clinical psychologist in NHS mental health services for 14years. I offer individual therapy to adults (across the age range) with a wide range of difficulties including: anxiety, panic, depression, low mood, trauma, emotional neglect, stress, grief, self-esteem and relationship problems. Please see my website for more details of how I work.
Hello, and welcome to my page in this directory. I am a highly qualified and experienced clinical psychologist located near the centre of York. Prior to working full time in private practice I worked as a clinical psychologist in NHS mental health services for 14years. I offer individual therapy to adults (across the age range) with a wide range of difficulties including: anxiety, panic, depression, low mood, trauma, emotional neglect, stress, grief, self-esteem and relationship problems. Please see my website for more details of how I work.
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Dr Sandra Darmanin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
My specialty is working with people who are either under stress, burnout , financial issues , wealth guilt, depressed, anxious or just wish to dig deeper into learning about themselves in a confidential setting.
I work with clients that are often operating under sustained psychological load inciting stress, anxiety, burnout , decision fatigue, emotional isolation, relationship issues, or a nervous system that has learned to stay on alert. My clients are not looking for someone who just listens to them , gives reassurance, or surface-level strategies. They come to me for clarity without judgement, depth and intensive short term results and a space where insight leads to real, sustainable change. I am very active in the session and offer results
My specialty is working with people who are either under stress, burnout , financial issues , wealth guilt, depressed, anxious or just wish to dig deeper into learning about themselves in a confidential setting.
I work with clients that are often operating under sustained psychological load inciting stress, anxiety, burnout , decision fatigue, emotional isolation, relationship issues, or a nervous system that has learned to stay on alert. My clients are not looking for someone who just listens to them , gives reassurance, or surface-level strategies. They come to me for clarity without judgement, depth and intensive short term results and a space where insight leads to real, sustainable change. I am very active in the session and offer results
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TherapywithNadia
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
These issues can make us feel sad, depressed, anxious, angry, or confused.
I am an integrative and trauma informed therapist .I’ve trained in a wide range of areas and draw and incorporate understanding from different modalities and interdisciplinary insights. I believe that no one size fits all. I will not try to fit you into a particular therapeutic modal. I will strive to tailor my practice around your need.
These issues can make us feel sad, depressed, anxious, angry, or confused.
I am an integrative and trauma informed therapist .I’ve trained in a wide range of areas and draw and incorporate understanding from different modalities and interdisciplinary insights. I believe that no one size fits all. I will not try to fit you into a particular therapeutic modal. I will strive to tailor my practice around your need.
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Dr Kay Farquharson
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I am an experienced Doctoral Psychologist working regularly in Ryedale and area with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, loss and trauma, (including childhood issues).
Offering a safe, compassionate environment I aim to relieve the everyday distressing symptoms suffered by people and assist them in exploring the foundations of their mental health disturbance. The aim is to find healthier means of staying well and achieving a more settled and happier way forward in their lives.
I am an experienced Doctoral Psychologist working regularly in Ryedale and area with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, loss and trauma, (including childhood issues).
Offering a safe, compassionate environment I aim to relieve the everyday distressing symptoms suffered by people and assist them in exploring the foundations of their mental health disturbance. The aim is to find healthier means of staying well and achieving a more settled and happier way forward in their lives.
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Dr Kamila Hortynska
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS). My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe YOU CAN live the life you desire & deserve, and shine so brightly, it will inspire everyone else to do the same! Are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel radiant and free ...to be yourself? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits.
My name is Dr Kamila Hortynska. I'm a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapist, Mindfulness Expert & Spiritual Life Coach with 23 years of clinical experience, (11 in the NHS). My approach is holistic, integrative & soulful, yet firmly based in health sciences & research. I believe YOU CAN live the life you desire & deserve, and shine so brightly, it will inspire everyone else to do the same! Are you ready to turn stress & exhaustion into vitality and pleasure? Feel radiant and free ...to be yourself? Open up to new possibilities & relationships? I’m an expert in helping people like you spring-clean their lives & introduce new habits.
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Gem Thomson – Connection Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Do you carry a sense that something isn't quite right — not dramatically wrong, just a feeling that won't go away? Perhaps relationships feel harder than they should, or you're exhausted from holding everything together. For many people, these feelings trace back to childhood — not to what happened, but to what didn't: the comfort, attention or care that wasn't there. Childhood neglect can be invisible, even to the person who lived it, yet it quietly shapes adult life. We're a specialist psychotherapy clinic in Glasgow, here to help you understand why — and to find a way forward. Contact us for a free consultation.
Do you carry a sense that something isn't quite right — not dramatically wrong, just a feeling that won't go away? Perhaps relationships feel harder than they should, or you're exhausted from holding everything together. For many people, these feelings trace back to childhood — not to what happened, but to what didn't: the comfort, attention or care that wasn't there. Childhood neglect can be invisible, even to the person who lived it, yet it quietly shapes adult life. We're a specialist psychotherapy clinic in Glasgow, here to help you understand why — and to find a way forward. Contact us for a free consultation.
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Adam Watling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
York YO31
I am a Polyvagal informed therapist - when working with trauma, anxiety or depression, we can identify how your nervous system is responding.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by your own thoughts, I offer a compassionate approach to help guide you back on track. Whether you're struggling with life goals or past traumas, I am here to help you navigate your emotions and desires in a friendly and supportive environment.
I am a Polyvagal informed therapist - when working with trauma, anxiety or depression, we can identify how your nervous system is responding.
If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed by your own thoughts, I offer a compassionate approach to help guide you back on track. Whether you're struggling with life goals or past traumas, I am here to help you navigate your emotions and desires in a friendly and supportive environment.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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A New Beginning Therapy & Coaching
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Hull HU6
I specialise in supporting Women through midlife and menopause transitions, helping you decide what you want out of life, set goals, empower you & teach you my tried & tested tools & strategies to get you where you want to be. Do you want to feel amazing, energised, happy & focused again? Do you want to walk your own path in life? Find yourself again? Then I am just a call away. Sessions are with myself, Mandi Weymes, Empowering Well Being Therapist & Life Coach (32yrs Experience) or with one of my Fabulous Team - We also See TEENS, MALES & COUPLES. A New Beginning Therapy & Coaching - Free Consultation, Flexible appointments
I specialise in supporting Women through midlife and menopause transitions, helping you decide what you want out of life, set goals, empower you & teach you my tried & tested tools & strategies to get you where you want to be. Do you want to feel amazing, energised, happy & focused again? Do you want to walk your own path in life? Find yourself again? Then I am just a call away. Sessions are with myself, Mandi Weymes, Empowering Well Being Therapist & Life Coach (32yrs Experience) or with one of my Fabulous Team - We also See TEENS, MALES & COUPLES. A New Beginning Therapy & Coaching - Free Consultation, Flexible appointments
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Turnaroundyourlife
Counsellor, MBACP
Specialising in Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders I can help you to take back control. Do you feel you are struggling to cope with your day-to-day life? Are you experiencing sadness, low self-esteem, low confidence, panic attacks, social, general or health anxiety? Do the symptoms you are feeling prevent you from working, socialising, sleeping, doing daily tasks and enjoying your life? I work with people of all ages. If you are ready to make changes, I am here to help you. Whatever your end goal we will work together to get you there.
Specialising in Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders I can help you to take back control. Do you feel you are struggling to cope with your day-to-day life? Are you experiencing sadness, low self-esteem, low confidence, panic attacks, social, general or health anxiety? Do the symptoms you are feeling prevent you from working, socialising, sleeping, doing daily tasks and enjoying your life? I work with people of all ages. If you are ready to make changes, I am here to help you. Whatever your end goal we will work together to get you there.
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Willow Tree Counseling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’ve spent too long holding everything together. You may feel exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns that no longer make sense. Perhaps you’ve lost confidence, feel anxious or on edge, or find it difficult to set boundaries without guilt. Many people reach a point where they realise they can’t keep going the way they have been — and they’re ready for clarity, not clichés. I’m Pam, a Person‑Centred Counsellor offering a calm, grounded space to think, feel, and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’ve spent too long holding everything together. You may feel exhausted, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns that no longer make sense. Perhaps you’ve lost confidence, feel anxious or on edge, or find it difficult to set boundaries without guilt. Many people reach a point where they realise they can’t keep going the way they have been — and they’re ready for clarity, not clichés. I’m Pam, a Person‑Centred Counsellor offering a calm, grounded space to think, feel, and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.
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Ellie Mackay
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Hull HU3
I am here to help people who are going through difficult times, perhaps feeling stuck, anxious or depressed, suicidal or struggling with sleep, diet issues or the effects of abuse or neglect from the past (or present). People often come to see me when illnesses or conditions they are dealing with don’t seem to be getting better with medical treatment alone. People often want support alongside antidepressants or to come off medication entirely. Often I help people understand and separate from partners or relatives who are hurting them. Mainly therapy with me is about finding breathing space and headspace in a difficult world.
I am here to help people who are going through difficult times, perhaps feeling stuck, anxious or depressed, suicidal or struggling with sleep, diet issues or the effects of abuse or neglect from the past (or present). People often come to see me when illnesses or conditions they are dealing with don’t seem to be getting better with medical treatment alone. People often want support alongside antidepressants or to come off medication entirely. Often I help people understand and separate from partners or relatives who are hurting them. Mainly therapy with me is about finding breathing space and headspace in a difficult world.
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Dan Southall
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Beverley HU17
My name is Dr Dan Southall. I am an accredited and registered clinical psychologist. Starting out in therapy can be daunting but I can support you to work through difficult feelings and make sense of the confusion. You may be struggling with feelings of anger, low mood, anxiety, or stress. We all face challenges and hard times, but with a little courage and kindness, we can find a way to face painful experiences. My approach is patient, compassionate and warm. I believe that we’re naturally pulled toward what really matters to us, but sometimes we just need a little help from someone to guide us toward taking those first steps.
My name is Dr Dan Southall. I am an accredited and registered clinical psychologist. Starting out in therapy can be daunting but I can support you to work through difficult feelings and make sense of the confusion. You may be struggling with feelings of anger, low mood, anxiety, or stress. We all face challenges and hard times, but with a little courage and kindness, we can find a way to face painful experiences. My approach is patient, compassionate and warm. I believe that we’re naturally pulled toward what really matters to us, but sometimes we just need a little help from someone to guide us toward taking those first steps.
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lukelistens
Counsellor, MBACP
Being open and honest is all I could ask for in a client. The rest will come over time to be able to work through goals or challenges currently being faced. I'm interested in the motivation of what initiates the contact from a client to a counsellor and how this motivation can be harnessed to bring about positive change.
Being open and honest is all I could ask for in a client. The rest will come over time to be able to work through goals or challenges currently being faced. I'm interested in the motivation of what initiates the contact from a client to a counsellor and how this motivation can be harnessed to bring about positive change.
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Emma Drake
Counsellor, MBACP
York YO1
I’m Emma, a fully qualified BACP registered counsellor, offering face-to-face counselling in central York or, if preferred, online therapy. I understand from personal experience counselling can be a daunting prospect and it can take a lot of courage to ask for support. I am professional but down-to-earth and offer a safe and accepting environment which feels safe for you to share your difficulties. I offer a free 30 minute initial assessment meeting, whereby I can answer any questions or concerns you may have and you can decide if you feel I’m the right counsellor for you. Concessions for students and Blue Light card holders.
I’m Emma, a fully qualified BACP registered counsellor, offering face-to-face counselling in central York or, if preferred, online therapy. I understand from personal experience counselling can be a daunting prospect and it can take a lot of courage to ask for support. I am professional but down-to-earth and offer a safe and accepting environment which feels safe for you to share your difficulties. I offer a free 30 minute initial assessment meeting, whereby I can answer any questions or concerns you may have and you can decide if you feel I’m the right counsellor for you. Concessions for students and Blue Light card holders.
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Inner Solutions
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with clients experiencing concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Overwhelm, PTSD, Relationship issues, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Self harm, Addiction, Low self esteem, Lack of confidence and many other challenges that you may be facing.
Counselling is about investing time in you. I have a vast amount of experience , knowledge and qualifications working therapeutically with Adults and children in many varying settings. My therapy uses a combination of tools allowing you the space and time to express and explore how you feel in a safe, secure confidential environment .
I work with clients experiencing concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Overwhelm, PTSD, Relationship issues, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Self harm, Addiction, Low self esteem, Lack of confidence and many other challenges that you may be facing.
Counselling is about investing time in you. I have a vast amount of experience , knowledge and qualifications working therapeutically with Adults and children in many varying settings. My therapy uses a combination of tools allowing you the space and time to express and explore how you feel in a safe, secure confidential environment .
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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.