Depression Counselling in Weymouth

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Evolve Wellbeing
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weymouth DT3  (Online Only)
I am committed to providing all my clients with a safe, and fully confidential space in which I offer empathic listening and genuine support.
Hi, my name is Becky. creator and owner of Evolve Wellbeing, offering combined Counselling and Coaching Services. A very warm welcome to my profile and thank you for visiting. As a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, I offer an empathic and confidential service within a warm, welcoming and safe space that will allow you to open up and explore your innermost emotions without judgement or criticism.
I am committed to providing all my clients with a safe, and fully confidential space in which I offer empathic listening and genuine support.
Hi, my name is Becky. creator and owner of Evolve Wellbeing, offering combined Counselling and Coaching Services. A very warm welcome to my profile and thank you for visiting. As a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, I offer an empathic and confidential service within a warm, welcoming and safe space that will allow you to open up and explore your innermost emotions without judgement or criticism.
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Nathalie Tayton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weymouth DT3  (Online Only)
I offer face to face therapy sessions in Dorchester in a comfortable therapy room.
Hello, I'm Nathalie. I am a BACP registered counsellor. My work is about creating an equal, non-judgmental and empathic therapeutic space for clients to explore and work through their feelings and difficulties safely. The therapy I offer can help with a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression, divorce, grief, stress, overwhelm through to abusive relationships and trauma.
I offer face to face therapy sessions in Dorchester in a comfortable therapy room.
Hello, I'm Nathalie. I am a BACP registered counsellor. My work is about creating an equal, non-judgmental and empathic therapeutic space for clients to explore and work through their feelings and difficulties safely. The therapy I offer can help with a wide range of issues, from anxiety and depression, divorce, grief, stress, overwhelm through to abusive relationships and trauma.
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Nicky Vallance
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT4
It is important to find the right therapist for you therefore I offer a free no-obligation session so you can get a sense of how I work before you decide to work with me.
Hi, I'm Nicky. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, or coming to terms with long-term health issues. If you find yourself fitting around everyone else's needs at the expense of your own or have not been able to move on from past experiences, or are overloaded then I can help you to turn things around. I offer a warm, safe, confidential space to talk and overcome the challenges you are facing, tune into your emotions, so they become your guide rather than overwhelm you. Most importantly build a new relationship with yourself and feel more confident and in control of your life.
It is important to find the right therapist for you therefore I offer a free no-obligation session so you can get a sense of how I work before you decide to work with me.
Hi, I'm Nicky. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, or coming to terms with long-term health issues. If you find yourself fitting around everyone else's needs at the expense of your own or have not been able to move on from past experiences, or are overloaded then I can help you to turn things around. I offer a warm, safe, confidential space to talk and overcome the challenges you are facing, tune into your emotions, so they become your guide rather than overwhelm you. Most importantly build a new relationship with yourself and feel more confident and in control of your life.
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HCK Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT3
Empathy and compassion are at the heart of how I work.
How are you today? It can be difficult to really know or express what is happening for you. Life can feel complicated and scary at times and this can feel overwhelming. Being able share your concerns and thoughts free you up to make changes that can improve your emotional health. Counselling provides a space for for you to work on mind body and soul. What happens with our thoughts and emotions transfers to the body and vice versa. For an holistic approach to your well being I see you as a person not a set of issues. Anxiety, depression and Trauma affect the quality of life and our ability to live life to the fullest.
Empathy and compassion are at the heart of how I work.
How are you today? It can be difficult to really know or express what is happening for you. Life can feel complicated and scary at times and this can feel overwhelming. Being able share your concerns and thoughts free you up to make changes that can improve your emotional health. Counselling provides a space for for you to work on mind body and soul. What happens with our thoughts and emotions transfers to the body and vice versa. For an holistic approach to your well being I see you as a person not a set of issues. Anxiety, depression and Trauma affect the quality of life and our ability to live life to the fullest.
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Carl Harrison
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weymouth DT4  (Online Only)
I strongly believe that you are the expert on your life, and as such, our work together will depend on where you take us in the sessions.
Any number of issues could be the reason you're reading this now: anxiety, depression, bereavement.  Perhaps you feel stuck, unsure what to do, or don't think you can change. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed with, 'everything'.  Perhaps now is the right time for you to be truly listened to. If this is the case then I can offer you my help.
I strongly believe that you are the expert on your life, and as such, our work together will depend on where you take us in the sessions.
Any number of issues could be the reason you're reading this now: anxiety, depression, bereavement.  Perhaps you feel stuck, unsure what to do, or don't think you can change. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed with, 'everything'.  Perhaps now is the right time for you to be truly listened to. If this is the case then I can offer you my help.
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Helen Newman
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT4
I try to offer a positive environment in which together we can discover new insights and understanding.
AXA reg. I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Family/Systemic Practitioner. (Qual 2000). I offer a talking therapy and/or creative therapy to children, adults and young people. I also work with couples and families. My approach to counselling is ‘Client-Centred’ having been trained in a number of modalities; Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Existential, CBT and as a Family Systemic Practitioner. I believe it is firstly the relationship between counsellor and client(s) which provides the foundation to explore, understand, challenge and change patterns of behaviour which are causing relationship difficulties and personal distress.
I try to offer a positive environment in which together we can discover new insights and understanding.
AXA reg. I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Family/Systemic Practitioner. (Qual 2000). I offer a talking therapy and/or creative therapy to children, adults and young people. I also work with couples and families. My approach to counselling is ‘Client-Centred’ having been trained in a number of modalities; Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Existential, CBT and as a Family Systemic Practitioner. I believe it is firstly the relationship between counsellor and client(s) which provides the foundation to explore, understand, challenge and change patterns of behaviour which are causing relationship difficulties and personal distress.
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Ellie May Gregory
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT4
I understand the first step towards addressing your mental health can feel daunting.
The ideal client may struggle with a range of mental health issues, which could include anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They may experience persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming stress, or difficulty in managing daily tasks. Their mental health challenges could stem from a variety of factors, such as past trauma, genetic predispositions, environmental stressors, or a combination of these elements. The ideal client desires change and is motivated by need to improve their mental and emotional well-being. They want to understand themselves better, gain control over their mental health issues.
I understand the first step towards addressing your mental health can feel daunting.
The ideal client may struggle with a range of mental health issues, which could include anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They may experience persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming stress, or difficulty in managing daily tasks. Their mental health challenges could stem from a variety of factors, such as past trauma, genetic predispositions, environmental stressors, or a combination of these elements. The ideal client desires change and is motivated by need to improve their mental and emotional well-being. They want to understand themselves better, gain control over their mental health issues.
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Christian John Liberati
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT3
Together we can work as a strong team to help you find healthy solutions to enable you to find out who you truly are and to enable you to fully move into life with strength and focus.
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.
Together we can work as a strong team to help you find healthy solutions to enable you to find out who you truly are and to enable you to fully move into life with strength and focus.
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.
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Ian Hawkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT4
I have learned, especially during my time working with people in custody, that fundamentally we are all the same.
Our past need not define our future. If you feel stuck, unhappy and are struggling to change, I can help. When in life we encounter distressing experiences our whole focus may be on surviving them. We can form patterns of thoughts and behaviour which help us cope, but which often continue unnoticed into our later lives. When these patterns of behaviour and relating remain our defaults, they may become obstacles to our future wellbeing. I offer a safe means to explore your thoughts and behaviours, to identify those which are unhelpful and to change, leaving behind obsolete past beliefs and behaviours to live the life you choose.
I have learned, especially during my time working with people in custody, that fundamentally we are all the same.
Our past need not define our future. If you feel stuck, unhappy and are struggling to change, I can help. When in life we encounter distressing experiences our whole focus may be on surviving them. We can form patterns of thoughts and behaviour which help us cope, but which often continue unnoticed into our later lives. When these patterns of behaviour and relating remain our defaults, they may become obstacles to our future wellbeing. I offer a safe means to explore your thoughts and behaviours, to identify those which are unhelpful and to change, leaving behind obsolete past beliefs and behaviours to live the life you choose.
07723 446691 View 07723 446691
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Irene Flint
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT3
Although my preference is to meet you face-to-face, I also offer online and telephone sessions depending on your circumstances.
Why choose me as your counsellor? Maybe because I always aim to put you rather than any specific approach at the centre of our work together. My priority is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you where you feel safe, heard and seen. In order to facilitate this, I use my personal life experience, my training and my experience of having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a great variety of different issues. I endeavour to offer a safe, supportive and accepting environment where we can explore your feelings and work on the issues in question.
Although my preference is to meet you face-to-face, I also offer online and telephone sessions depending on your circumstances.
Why choose me as your counsellor? Maybe because I always aim to put you rather than any specific approach at the centre of our work together. My priority is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you where you feel safe, heard and seen. In order to facilitate this, I use my personal life experience, my training and my experience of having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a great variety of different issues. I endeavour to offer a safe, supportive and accepting environment where we can explore your feelings and work on the issues in question.
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Dorchester Counselling And Wellbeing Dorset
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT3
Are you going through a tough life transition such as bereavement, loss or illness and are struggling to process overwhelming feelings? I have 6 years experience working with overwhelming grief feelings, and it will be a priviledge to walk alongside part of your life journey and help you to increase self-awareness, self-confidence, self-care and resilience.
I have a humanistic approach, and by appreciating that we are all unique human beings, I integrate a variety of counselling theories, including Person-centred, Transactional analysis, Gestalt, Transpersonal, Mindfulness, Forest bathing and CBT. As well as my one to one counselling, I run indoor and outdoor therapeutic groups and offer these to local schools and professionals covering issues of anxiety, mindfulness, anger management, grief and self-care. At the heart of my counselling style is my client's self-care and well being. I have experience working with and alongside young people, adults, families and multi-agencies support.
Are you going through a tough life transition such as bereavement, loss or illness and are struggling to process overwhelming feelings? I have 6 years experience working with overwhelming grief feelings, and it will be a priviledge to walk alongside part of your life journey and help you to increase self-awareness, self-confidence, self-care and resilience.
I have a humanistic approach, and by appreciating that we are all unique human beings, I integrate a variety of counselling theories, including Person-centred, Transactional analysis, Gestalt, Transpersonal, Mindfulness, Forest bathing and CBT. As well as my one to one counselling, I run indoor and outdoor therapeutic groups and offer these to local schools and professionals covering issues of anxiety, mindfulness, anger management, grief and self-care. At the heart of my counselling style is my client's self-care and well being. I have experience working with and alongside young people, adults, families and multi-agencies support.
07481 362528 View 07481 362528
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Minnow Aspinall Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Weymouth DT4
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults of all ages and and older children in most areas, please do get in touch and we can have an initial meeting to see if we are the right fit for one another - as, in the Humanistic - ‘Person Centred’ therapy which I practice, it is very much the relationship which can bring about healing and change.
The aim of counselling is to promote healing and assist clients to take the next steps forward in their lives. Whether the issues stem from unresolved historic life events, acute trauma such as bereavement, separation or abuse or general depression and anxiety. Counselling can help a client to find their way when feeling lost, with the support of a reliable, benevolent and empathic person by their side who can gently challenge, encourage exploration and hold the client through their journey.
I work with adults of all ages and and older children in most areas, please do get in touch and we can have an initial meeting to see if we are the right fit for one another - as, in the Humanistic - ‘Person Centred’ therapy which I practice, it is very much the relationship which can bring about healing and change.
The aim of counselling is to promote healing and assist clients to take the next steps forward in their lives. Whether the issues stem from unresolved historic life events, acute trauma such as bereavement, separation or abuse or general depression and anxiety. Counselling can help a client to find their way when feeling lost, with the support of a reliable, benevolent and empathic person by their side who can gently challenge, encourage exploration and hold the client through their journey.
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Jo Ellis Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Dorchester DT1  (Online Only)
I am here to listen and to help you understand your thoughts and feelings.
Anxiety and depression really can hit us all by surprise, often not knowing the reasons why we feel this way?. So what can we do to make us feel better? Do we have to feel alone in this feeling? The answers are to Talk about our thoughts and feelings in a safe place with someone who will truly listen and care. For the goal to be able to wake up in the morning and not get that sense of dread and fear, when expected to get out of bed. To feel motivated again and above all to regain some form of ourselves again.
I am here to listen and to help you understand your thoughts and feelings.
Anxiety and depression really can hit us all by surprise, often not knowing the reasons why we feel this way?. So what can we do to make us feel better? Do we have to feel alone in this feeling? The answers are to Talk about our thoughts and feelings in a safe place with someone who will truly listen and care. For the goal to be able to wake up in the morning and not get that sense of dread and fear, when expected to get out of bed. To feel motivated again and above all to regain some form of ourselves again.
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Harriet Schofield
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Dorchester DT2  (Online Only)
I have seen the power counselling has to change lives and I look forward to discussing how it can help you.
My name is Harriet Schofield and I really believe in the potential for counselling to change lives. More than I in 4 people access counselling or psychotherapy at some point in their lives (BACP, 2014), therefore if you are unhappy or life feels like a struggle, you are not alone. I understand how frightening it can be to feel stuck and like there is no way out, but I want you to know that if you are ready for things to change, then they can, however difficult things are feeling now.
I have seen the power counselling has to change lives and I look forward to discussing how it can help you.
My name is Harriet Schofield and I really believe in the potential for counselling to change lives. More than I in 4 people access counselling or psychotherapy at some point in their lives (BACP, 2014), therefore if you are unhappy or life feels like a struggle, you are not alone. I understand how frightening it can be to feel stuck and like there is no way out, but I want you to know that if you are ready for things to change, then they can, however difficult things are feeling now.
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Psychological Therapy in Practice - Dr Rosie
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Dorchester DT1
Waitlist for new clients
All of my work will be tailored to you and your needs.
Sometimes life can really get us down and it might seem difficult to see a way through. This could be due to: Feeling low, hopeless, lonely, or depressed * Feeling anxious or afraid * Suffering with stress at home and/or in the workplace * Suffering with a long term physical/ mental health condition * Experiencing relationship problems * Loss of a loved one through break-up, divorce, or death * Traumatic events in our past which are still troubling us and preventing us from moving forward * Wanting to change a behaviour (diet, exercise, smoking etc). I can help you to cope with, manage, and improve the issues you face.
All of my work will be tailored to you and your needs.
Sometimes life can really get us down and it might seem difficult to see a way through. This could be due to: Feeling low, hopeless, lonely, or depressed * Feeling anxious or afraid * Suffering with stress at home and/or in the workplace * Suffering with a long term physical/ mental health condition * Experiencing relationship problems * Loss of a loved one through break-up, divorce, or death * Traumatic events in our past which are still troubling us and preventing us from moving forward * Wanting to change a behaviour (diet, exercise, smoking etc). I can help you to cope with, manage, and improve the issues you face.
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Georgina McBurney
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Dorchester DT1  (Online Only)
If these words resonate with your inner child, get in touch and I can support you working to heal and champion your free child within.
Do you worry about your future, relationships or work? Ever feel like you don’t know who you are? Do you scroll through social media searching but are not sure what for? Ignore signs that you should be taking more care of yourself? If any of those sound like you, then Inner Child Therapy for adults may help. In this work we explore your relationship with you, with your past and with others. We use creative counselling to heal woundings and to champion your inner child so you feel empowered, you belong and know who you are. You can work with me one-to-one or in group Workshops (see website for more)
If these words resonate with your inner child, get in touch and I can support you working to heal and champion your free child within.
Do you worry about your future, relationships or work? Ever feel like you don’t know who you are? Do you scroll through social media searching but are not sure what for? Ignore signs that you should be taking more care of yourself? If any of those sound like you, then Inner Child Therapy for adults may help. In this work we explore your relationship with you, with your past and with others. We use creative counselling to heal woundings and to champion your inner child so you feel empowered, you belong and know who you are. You can work with me one-to-one or in group Workshops (see website for more)
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Tania Lawler
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Dorchester DT11
On our first meeting we will develop a therapeutic plan that is most suited to you and your needs.
Is life feeling overwhelming?...Are you feeling anxious or stuck in a rut? Sometimes life can feel tough, painful or confusing! At times we understand why these feelings have arisen such as through bereavement, family, relationship or work problems, but often we may ask: ‘Why am I feeling this way?’ Or we may just know that things are ‘not right’. These feelings will have a big impact on our relationships, work or ability to enjoy even the simplest things in life which can lead us to feel alone or isolated! Now is the time to stop struggling alone in the hope that things will get better on their own, and make a change!
On our first meeting we will develop a therapeutic plan that is most suited to you and your needs.
Is life feeling overwhelming?...Are you feeling anxious or stuck in a rut? Sometimes life can feel tough, painful or confusing! At times we understand why these feelings have arisen such as through bereavement, family, relationship or work problems, but often we may ask: ‘Why am I feeling this way?’ Or we may just know that things are ‘not right’. These feelings will have a big impact on our relationships, work or ability to enjoy even the simplest things in life which can lead us to feel alone or isolated! Now is the time to stop struggling alone in the hope that things will get better on their own, and make a change!
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Elizabeth Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dorchester DT1
In Psychosynthesis therapy, we don't solely look to get to the root of your issues - in fact, not even to just work beyond them - but to use them as the key to unlocking a brighter future.
Hello! I'm Elizabeth and I am a qualified Psychosynthesis Counsellor. You might be looking here for therapy for some kind of stuckness in your life, and this often happens alongside those really challenging experiences of anxiety and depression. Perhaps these are to do with your relationships - family, friends, romantic. Maybe your health is suffering, physical or mental, or often both, and what you really want is to get back to being YOU and living a clearer, fuller, more fulfilling life.
In Psychosynthesis therapy, we don't solely look to get to the root of your issues - in fact, not even to just work beyond them - but to use them as the key to unlocking a brighter future.
Hello! I'm Elizabeth and I am a qualified Psychosynthesis Counsellor. You might be looking here for therapy for some kind of stuckness in your life, and this often happens alongside those really challenging experiences of anxiety and depression. Perhaps these are to do with your relationships - family, friends, romantic. Maybe your health is suffering, physical or mental, or often both, and what you really want is to get back to being YOU and living a clearer, fuller, more fulfilling life.
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George Gotts
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Dorchester DT1
I’ve worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, workplace and student stress, loss, bereavement, childhood issues including abuse, eating disorders, cancer rehabilitation, fertility, adoption, trauma, panic, anger and major life transitions.
Are you feeling that you need a supportive relationship to help with issues in your life? At different times in life we may feel overwhelmed, alone or stuck and it can help to talk in a non judgemental setting. You may be considering therapy for many reasons and the first step is to just make contact. This can bring feelings of nervousness but it can also be a very exciting moment. You can ask for the help and support you need. It’s very important that you feel completely comfortable with your counsellor, that they are a person you can share all of yourself with.
I’ve worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, workplace and student stress, loss, bereavement, childhood issues including abuse, eating disorders, cancer rehabilitation, fertility, adoption, trauma, panic, anger and major life transitions.
Are you feeling that you need a supportive relationship to help with issues in your life? At different times in life we may feel overwhelmed, alone or stuck and it can help to talk in a non judgemental setting. You may be considering therapy for many reasons and the first step is to just make contact. This can bring feelings of nervousness but it can also be a very exciting moment. You can ask for the help and support you need. It’s very important that you feel completely comfortable with your counsellor, that they are a person you can share all of yourself with.
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Neuropsychology Dorset
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dorchester DT1
We typically take an integrative approach to our therapy with you, informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Neuropsychology Dorset consists of HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists that specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of adults with neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, and neurological conditions. We can also provide psychological therapy for a range of conditions - to find out more, please visit our website at www.neuropsychologydorset.co.uk
We typically take an integrative approach to our therapy with you, informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Neuropsychology Dorset consists of HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists that specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of adults with neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, and neurological conditions. We can also provide psychological therapy for a range of conditions - to find out more, please visit our website at www.neuropsychologydorset.co.uk
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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.