Depression Counselling in Saint Ives
I have extensive experience working with male clients presenting with a wide range of issues: anxiety and stress management, depression, trauma recovery, self-esteem and confidence building, relationship issues, life transitions and personal growth, men and male anger, sport psychotherapy.
We are more than what has happened to us, the central question is: 'who do you want to become?' Being able to move from patterns of behaviour rooted in the past, into the way we want to be in the here and now, is a deeply profound and personal journey for us. Drawing from Transactional Analysis, my work involves helping men to recognise the creative ways they adapt to overcome difficult or painful experiences, working with male clients to facilitate change and helping them to re-write their stories.
Find out more about me, my way of working and a range of articles I’ve written on my website!
I have extensive experience working with male clients presenting with a wide range of issues: anxiety and stress management, depression, trauma recovery, self-esteem and confidence building, relationship issues, life transitions and personal growth, men and male anger, sport psychotherapy.
We are more than what has happened to us, the central question is: 'who do you want to become?' Being able to move from patterns of behaviour rooted in the past, into the way we want to be in the here and now, is a deeply profound and personal journey for us. Drawing from Transactional Analysis, my work involves helping men to recognise the creative ways they adapt to overcome difficult or painful experiences, working with male clients to facilitate change and helping them to re-write their stories.
Find out more about me, my way of working and a range of articles I’ve written on my website!
I work predominantly with adults, older adolescents and couples, who have faced significant life challenges including trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, domestic abuse, anxiety and depression and substance addiction.
My therapeutic approach is integrative; we will work in the best way to meet your needs. I will not tell you what to do or offer unsolicited advice; my job is to help you explore and discover your feelings and motivation for your future. For the effective treatment of Trauma and Phobias, I use the Rewind Technique. I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor.
I work predominantly with adults, older adolescents and couples, who have faced significant life challenges including trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, domestic abuse, anxiety and depression and substance addiction.
My therapeutic approach is integrative; we will work in the best way to meet your needs. I will not tell you what to do or offer unsolicited advice; my job is to help you explore and discover your feelings and motivation for your future. For the effective treatment of Trauma and Phobias, I use the Rewind Technique. I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor.
Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety, depression, abuse, grief or trauma.
I can help you with most issues but specialise in Couple Counselling as well all relationship problems, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem for individuals. I can offer short term solution based therapy , counselling, or longer term more in depth therapy (Psychotherapy) All this will be discussed in the first session where we will make a plan.
Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety, depression, abuse, grief or trauma.
I can help you with most issues but specialise in Couple Counselling as well all relationship problems, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem for individuals. I can offer short term solution based therapy , counselling, or longer term more in depth therapy (Psychotherapy) All this will be discussed in the first session where we will make a plan.
I have been around the block a few times myself - climbed out of my own paralysing depression, dealt with disabling anxiety for the first 22 years of my life too.
Life is tough. The world can be a very harsh and unforgiving place indeed. Above all I work with kindness, acceptance and understanding - successful therapy always depends upon a partnership between you and me, both/all of us working purposefully together to solve the issues that are in your way - let's face it, there is simply not enough of those three qualities around these days. It is never a failure to reach out for help - never. It takes courage. So please reach out: I promise to take your hand, keep you safe, and together we'll walk the path to better days.
I have been around the block a few times myself - climbed out of my own paralysing depression, dealt with disabling anxiety for the first 22 years of my life too.
Life is tough. The world can be a very harsh and unforgiving place indeed. Above all I work with kindness, acceptance and understanding - successful therapy always depends upon a partnership between you and me, both/all of us working purposefully together to solve the issues that are in your way - let's face it, there is simply not enough of those three qualities around these days. It is never a failure to reach out for help - never. It takes courage. So please reach out: I promise to take your hand, keep you safe, and together we'll walk the path to better days.
Much of my work is with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic, relationships, trauma, and adult ADHD.
Hi, I hope your search for a therapist is going well. It can be a difficult process, but it is important to find a therapist who feels right for you. The relationship with your therapist is, on average, more helpful than their training and experience. Person-centred therapy is a relationship. It is not dependent on medical diagnoses, yet can help with all conditions. It is well proven to be as effective as other leading therapies, but uniquely it puts the client at the centre of the process. There is no 'you have x or y' or 'you should do this'. The right questions, and answers, will come from within during our conversations.
Much of my work is with depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic, relationships, trauma, and adult ADHD.
Hi, I hope your search for a therapist is going well. It can be a difficult process, but it is important to find a therapist who feels right for you. The relationship with your therapist is, on average, more helpful than their training and experience. Person-centred therapy is a relationship. It is not dependent on medical diagnoses, yet can help with all conditions. It is well proven to be as effective as other leading therapies, but uniquely it puts the client at the centre of the process. There is no 'you have x or y' or 'you should do this'. The right questions, and answers, will come from within during our conversations.
I work with all aspects of anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related issues, providing the space you need to explore these difficulties in a way that suits you.
I specialise in all aspects of anxiety and its related issues. Having been a sufferer of severe anxiety myself and my extensive knowledge through research I feel I am amply qualified and experienced in this specific area
I work with all aspects of anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related issues, providing the space you need to explore these difficulties in a way that suits you.
I specialise in all aspects of anxiety and its related issues. Having been a sufferer of severe anxiety myself and my extensive knowledge through research I feel I am amply qualified and experienced in this specific area
You may be seeking therapy to deal with your relationships, anxiety, depression, living abroad, burn-out, crisis of meaning and life purpose, or your life in general, to name but a few.
I have a holistic, future-focused approach and see the therapist-client relationship as the foundation of good therapy. Together, with mutual respect, confidentiality and compassion, we'll work to create awareness, deepen understanding and bring about transformation. Effective therapy must, in time, lead to tangible improvement in the way we live our lives.
You may be seeking therapy to deal with your relationships, anxiety, depression, living abroad, burn-out, crisis of meaning and life purpose, or your life in general, to name but a few.
I have a holistic, future-focused approach and see the therapist-client relationship as the foundation of good therapy. Together, with mutual respect, confidentiality and compassion, we'll work to create awareness, deepen understanding and bring about transformation. Effective therapy must, in time, lead to tangible improvement in the way we live our lives.
Together, we can navigate challenges with depression, anxiety, low self-worth, stress and trauma, to find deeper self-trust and compassion.
I offer reflective, trauma informed Counselling and Creative Therapy sessions where you can express all aspects of yourself. Effective therapy, to me, is not about ‘fixing’ you, but about creating space to meet yourself with honesty, and without shame. My role is to create the right conditions for this - openness, emotional safety, and respect.
Together, we can navigate challenges with depression, anxiety, low self-worth, stress and trauma, to find deeper self-trust and compassion.
I offer reflective, trauma informed Counselling and Creative Therapy sessions where you can express all aspects of yourself. Effective therapy, to me, is not about ‘fixing’ you, but about creating space to meet yourself with honesty, and without shame. My role is to create the right conditions for this - openness, emotional safety, and respect.
I have skills working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life reviews, and specialist experience in supporting those with life-limiting or long-term physical conditions, including persistent pain.
I have provided a therapeutic space for adults of all ages across NHS, charity, community, and private settings since completing doctorate level training in 2006. I have supported individuals facing significant life challenges, offering a relationship in which experiences have been shared, clarified, and understood, and where the holistic impact of those experiences on all parts of the person, and their external connections, has been acknowledged. I work collaboratively with all clients to establish therapeutic aims and suitable approaches to enable the reduction of distress and identify actions to re-establish ownership in living.
I have skills working with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life reviews, and specialist experience in supporting those with life-limiting or long-term physical conditions, including persistent pain.
I have provided a therapeutic space for adults of all ages across NHS, charity, community, and private settings since completing doctorate level training in 2006. I have supported individuals facing significant life challenges, offering a relationship in which experiences have been shared, clarified, and understood, and where the holistic impact of those experiences on all parts of the person, and their external connections, has been acknowledged. I work collaboratively with all clients to establish therapeutic aims and suitable approaches to enable the reduction of distress and identify actions to re-establish ownership in living.
I have over 10 years experience working with people (adults and children) who have experienced abusive relationships , addiction, self harm, those questioning gender, additional needs, anxiety, depression, confusion, sensory needs , behavioural difficultys in children and s
Art therapy means using art materials ( if you want to ) to look at your feeling and past experiences to help to understand your inner world. This can be extreamly powerful and reveal parts of your self that the client has tryed to forget or has been ignoring for some time. however if you do not want to make art that is ok also.
I have over 10 years experience working with people (adults and children) who have experienced abusive relationships , addiction, self harm, those questioning gender, additional needs, anxiety, depression, confusion, sensory needs , behavioural difficultys in children and s
Art therapy means using art materials ( if you want to ) to look at your feeling and past experiences to help to understand your inner world. This can be extreamly powerful and reveal parts of your self that the client has tryed to forget or has been ignoring for some time. however if you do not want to make art that is ok also.
I work with children and adults struggling with anxiety and depression and feelings of low self-worth.
I believe the demands placed upon us can feel overwhelming at times and ask things of us that we struggle to give. We all have the ability to find an internal space where we can feel safe, make decisions, and embrace what supports us. We are relational by nature and will flourish with the supportive connection of another, someone who 'sees' us. I can be this support for you.
My work as a therapist is a privilege and I thoroughly enjoy creatively engaging with children and adults.
I also work as a Clinical Supervisor supporting those supporting others, a role that informs my therapeutic practice.
I work with children and adults struggling with anxiety and depression and feelings of low self-worth.
I believe the demands placed upon us can feel overwhelming at times and ask things of us that we struggle to give. We all have the ability to find an internal space where we can feel safe, make decisions, and embrace what supports us. We are relational by nature and will flourish with the supportive connection of another, someone who 'sees' us. I can be this support for you.
My work as a therapist is a privilege and I thoroughly enjoy creatively engaging with children and adults.
I also work as a Clinical Supervisor supporting those supporting others, a role that informs my therapeutic practice.
I have experience of working with a wide range of issues such as; depression, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse, stress, bullying, lack of confidence,reduced self-esteem, relationship issues, sexuality and more.
I work using an integrative approach which means I draw on a range of theoretical ideas and skills aiming to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. I use a range of creative methods to help you to explore and gain an increased understanding of yourself.
I have experience of working with a wide range of issues such as; depression, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse, stress, bullying, lack of confidence,reduced self-esteem, relationship issues, sexuality and more.
I work using an integrative approach which means I draw on a range of theoretical ideas and skills aiming to improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. I use a range of creative methods to help you to explore and gain an increased understanding of yourself.
I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy that's right for you. I provide a supportive, confidential service for individuals and couples to explore and work through issues you are facing. As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist there are a number of elements that therapy may include. The ones we use will depend on what you want to work on and your preferences. This can involve exploring how you're feeling, why you're feeling that way and how you can manage challenging feelings or relationships or working with childhood trauma as well as specific strategies including EMDR for PTSD.
I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy that's right for you. I provide a supportive, confidential service for individuals and couples to explore and work through issues you are facing. As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist there are a number of elements that therapy may include. The ones we use will depend on what you want to work on and your preferences. This can involve exploring how you're feeling, why you're feeling that way and how you can manage challenging feelings or relationships or working with childhood trauma as well as specific strategies including EMDR for PTSD.
I have worked with and supported individuals with a range of complex mental health difficulties for over twenty years, initially as a nurse and now as a qualified CBT therapist . Many of my clients have needed an alternative way to view their situation to 'free' them from the distress they have been experiencing, along with a tailored tool box of coping strategies which they can choose from to empower them to manage the challenging experience. I have helped adolescent & adults experiencing OCD, PTSD, psychosis and/or complex emotional/relational difficulties, where the intervention required has been stress/anxiety targeted.
I have worked with and supported individuals with a range of complex mental health difficulties for over twenty years, initially as a nurse and now as a qualified CBT therapist . Many of my clients have needed an alternative way to view their situation to 'free' them from the distress they have been experiencing, along with a tailored tool box of coping strategies which they can choose from to empower them to manage the challenging experience. I have helped adolescent & adults experiencing OCD, PTSD, psychosis and/or complex emotional/relational difficulties, where the intervention required has been stress/anxiety targeted.
I believe that as we are all unique the counselling we receive should be tailored to meet your individual needs which is why I work as an integrative humanistic therapist. This allows me to get to know you and understand your perspective on your issues to enable you to make the changes in your life you would like to make by offering you a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to explore what ever is worrying you. I work with clients to build a trusting and safe relationship which will allow you to feel you can explore your feelings freely and without judgement enabling a greater sense of empowerment for your life ahead.
I believe that as we are all unique the counselling we receive should be tailored to meet your individual needs which is why I work as an integrative humanistic therapist. This allows me to get to know you and understand your perspective on your issues to enable you to make the changes in your life you would like to make by offering you a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to explore what ever is worrying you. I work with clients to build a trusting and safe relationship which will allow you to feel you can explore your feelings freely and without judgement enabling a greater sense of empowerment for your life ahead.
Hi! I am Emmajane Davis and I am a Counsellor based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. I work with Young people and Adults of all ages to help them to understand and work through any life concerns they are experiencing. The type of counselling I offer is integrative, this means I use a variety of therapy models to work with my clients, I like to work this way as each client is an individual and that means each clients concerns are unique to them. I work face to face with my clients and offer short term and long term work.
Hi! I am Emmajane Davis and I am a Counsellor based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. I work with Young people and Adults of all ages to help them to understand and work through any life concerns they are experiencing. The type of counselling I offer is integrative, this means I use a variety of therapy models to work with my clients, I like to work this way as each client is an individual and that means each clients concerns are unique to them. I work face to face with my clients and offer short term and long term work.
Life can be a challenge and it can sometimes help to explore what we’re going through with someone outside our immediate circle. I have a warm, supportive approach and experience of working with clients dealing with issues such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, addiction and bereavement. With this support can come clarity, healing and growth.
We all experience difficult times in life and can sometimes feel stuck, overwhelmed or lost. It may be that you’re coming to terms with a challenging life event, navigating a time of transition, or generally feeling unsure of the best way forward for you.
Life can be a challenge and it can sometimes help to explore what we’re going through with someone outside our immediate circle. I have a warm, supportive approach and experience of working with clients dealing with issues such as relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, addiction and bereavement. With this support can come clarity, healing and growth.
We all experience difficult times in life and can sometimes feel stuck, overwhelmed or lost. It may be that you’re coming to terms with a challenging life event, navigating a time of transition, or generally feeling unsure of the best way forward for you.
Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. Some struggle with confidence, anxiety, stress, or unresolved past experiences like bullying or difficult relationships. Others feel lost in their personal or professional lives and need support in making real, lasting changes.
They want to feel stronger, more in control, and able to move forward, but they don’t always know how. What they need is practical support and a therapist who truly understands their challenges, someone who can help them gain clarity, build resilience, and create a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the life they want to be living. Some struggle with confidence, anxiety, stress, or unresolved past experiences like bullying or difficult relationships. Others feel lost in their personal or professional lives and need support in making real, lasting changes.
They want to feel stronger, more in control, and able to move forward, but they don’t always know how. What they need is practical support and a therapist who truly understands their challenges, someone who can help them gain clarity, build resilience, and create a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
Whether you are struggling with physical or/and emotional symptoms; perhaps feeling dissociated, emotionally numb, experiencing anxiety, a deep felt sense of 'what's the point', hopelessness, feeling disconnected, surviving rather than living your life...
Perhaps you are experiencing chronic health issues, feeling not heard, and let down by health practitioners.
We might be a good fit to work and explore together.
I specialise in Trauma, integrating Somatic & Bottom-Up Modalities. I've studied Biology of Trauma so I work both with Mind & Physiology. My approach is person-centred as every single human being is different and unique.
Whether you are struggling with physical or/and emotional symptoms; perhaps feeling dissociated, emotionally numb, experiencing anxiety, a deep felt sense of 'what's the point', hopelessness, feeling disconnected, surviving rather than living your life...
Perhaps you are experiencing chronic health issues, feeling not heard, and let down by health practitioners.
We might be a good fit to work and explore together.
I specialise in Trauma, integrating Somatic & Bottom-Up Modalities. I've studied Biology of Trauma so I work both with Mind & Physiology. My approach is person-centred as every single human being is different and unique.
I hope you love yourself enough to recognise the things you don’t like about your life and I hope you find the courage to change them.
I hope you love yourself enough to recognise the things you don’t like about your life and I hope you find the courage to change them.
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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.