Depression Counselling in Wimborne Minster

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I also offer EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) therapy, otherwise know as 'tapping' for treatment of a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, and trauma, by reducing stress, managing physical pain, and cravings.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy helps people learn new life skills alongside new ways of conceptualising and understanding oneself. EFT is a growing and popular alternative psycotherapy combining acupressure and psychology.
I also offer EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) therapy, otherwise know as 'tapping' for treatment of a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, and trauma, by reducing stress, managing physical pain, and cravings.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy helps people learn new life skills alongside new ways of conceptualising and understanding oneself. EFT is a growing and popular alternative psycotherapy combining acupressure and psychology.
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Darline Joseph Marianathan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more.
I am in the helping profession for the last 16 years. I have been in parental role early on in life and have gone through various relationship dynamics in both individualist as well as collectivist cultures. Part of my Doctoral training included five years of personal therapy along with hundreds of clinical hours. So, I feel confident to help people in need.
It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more.
I am in the helping profession for the last 16 years. I have been in parental role early on in life and have gone through various relationship dynamics in both individualist as well as collectivist cultures. Part of my Doctoral training included five years of personal therapy along with hundreds of clinical hours. So, I feel confident to help people in need.
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Headland Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
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Camilla Poncia
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I have a wealth of experience in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD and eating disorders to name but a few.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
I have a wealth of experience in working with anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD and eating disorders to name but a few.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
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Wes Woodland
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My approach is simple: be honest, be real, and create a space where you can relax enough to explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to meet you exactly where you're at. Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
My approach is simple: be honest, be real, and create a space where you can relax enough to explore what’s going on for you. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to meet you exactly where you're at. Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
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Tracey Murphy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 17 years of Counselling experience and am employed as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also work privately/independently as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. All therapy is tailor made for you. Whether you prefer Zoom online counselling, telephone counselling or face to face 121 counselling, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 17 years of Counselling experience and am employed as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also work privately/independently as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. All therapy is tailor made for you. Whether you prefer Zoom online counselling, telephone counselling or face to face 121 counselling, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
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Susan Martin
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I am a skilled and compassionate therapist, experienced in working with a whole range of concerns, from performance anxiety and phobias, to depression and personality disorders.
With over 20 years experience working in the mental health field, I have a wide variety of experience. Before starting in private practise, I worked for many years in the NHS and other similar organisations abroad, which has given me an excellent grounding in ensuring my practise is based on the best available evidence, and is both ethical and effective.
I am a skilled and compassionate therapist, experienced in working with a whole range of concerns, from performance anxiety and phobias, to depression and personality disorders.
With over 20 years experience working in the mental health field, I have a wide variety of experience. Before starting in private practise, I worked for many years in the NHS and other similar organisations abroad, which has given me an excellent grounding in ensuring my practise is based on the best available evidence, and is both ethical and effective.
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Kasandra Gulka
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Poole BH12
I use my expertise and experience to help people address their challenges at a level they can’t reach on their own. I see individuals who feel stuck for a whole variety of reasons. Maybe you are stuck in a past trauma; maybe you are struggling to move forward in your life; or maybe you are stuck in unhealthy behavioural patterns. Whatever brings you to therapy, my speciality is a deep exploration of all the factors that are holding you back. To do this, I develop long-term supportive relationships with my clients and work in an open-ended way, rather than just “fixing” the immediate problem.
I use my expertise and experience to help people address their challenges at a level they can’t reach on their own. I see individuals who feel stuck for a whole variety of reasons. Maybe you are stuck in a past trauma; maybe you are struggling to move forward in your life; or maybe you are stuck in unhealthy behavioural patterns. Whatever brings you to therapy, my speciality is a deep exploration of all the factors that are holding you back. To do this, I develop long-term supportive relationships with my clients and work in an open-ended way, rather than just “fixing” the immediate problem.
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Lockyer Therapy Bournemouth
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
I help adults with anxiety, depression and trauma feel grounded.
Adults who come to my practice often feel anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, or impacted by past experiences and trauma. Many feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward in life or relationships. They may appear to be coping externally but feel very different inside. They are seeking a safe, understanding space to make sense of what they're going through and begin to feel more like themselves again.
I help adults with anxiety, depression and trauma feel grounded.
Adults who come to my practice often feel anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, or impacted by past experiences and trauma. Many feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward in life or relationships. They may appear to be coping externally but feel very different inside. They are seeking a safe, understanding space to make sense of what they're going through and begin to feel more like themselves again.
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Ivan Hall
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I can help with anxiety, depression & self-esteem using Transactional Analysis.
Do you feel trapped in repetitive cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or difficult relationships? You sense these patterns are linked to past experiences, but breaking free feels impossible. My name is Ivan and I can help you understand why you react the way you do, shift autopilot responses into mindful choices and build confidence in relationships & work. I offer a collaborative and confidential space where we safely explore the past and practical change for today. In our work together, you’ll gain clarity, tools, and empowerment.
I can help with anxiety, depression & self-esteem using Transactional Analysis.
Do you feel trapped in repetitive cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or difficult relationships? You sense these patterns are linked to past experiences, but breaking free feels impossible. My name is Ivan and I can help you understand why you react the way you do, shift autopilot responses into mindful choices and build confidence in relationships & work. I offer a collaborative and confidential space where we safely explore the past and practical change for today. In our work together, you’ll gain clarity, tools, and empowerment.
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Liam Croucher
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, identity, culture & diversity, sexuality, relationships, trauma, ADHD and loss & bereavement.
I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is the vehicle for change so I work to provide a space that is supportive, non-judgmental and appropriately challenging. I will work with you to bring unconscious ideas, feelings & patterns to your attention and examine possible sources of these to help give you more understanding & control of your life.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, identity, culture & diversity, sexuality, relationships, trauma, ADHD and loss & bereavement.
I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is the vehicle for change so I work to provide a space that is supportive, non-judgmental and appropriately challenging. I will work with you to bring unconscious ideas, feelings & patterns to your attention and examine possible sources of these to help give you more understanding & control of your life.
023 9433 0572 View 023 9433 0572
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Kasia Stankiewicz
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
I strongly believe that in order to provide the best possible psychological help there is a need to build tailored, high-quality programmes for each and every client. I offer a bespoke approach with a strong focus on discretion, privacy and confidentiality.
I strongly believe that in order to provide the best possible psychological help there is a need to build tailored, high-quality programmes for each and every client. I offer a bespoke approach with a strong focus on discretion, privacy and confidentiality.
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Samantha Elizabeth Barnes
Counsellor, MBACP
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
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Cheryl Barnes-Tadman
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I have experienced in working with issues, including Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement and Loss, Depression and Low Mood, Health and Life Crises, Low Self Worth, Panic, Relationship Difficulties and Stress.
Hello. I am Cheryl Barnes-Tadman BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have been in practice for over twenty five years. I have recently relocated to Netley in Southampton after living in the Isle of Wight for six years. Pre-dating this I managed a successful therapy Centre in Essex. I also worked for many years in a large GP Practice, as well as accepting referrals from Essex Police, the NHS, Occupational Health Departments, Further Education Organisations, EAP Work Resources, and, private referrals from individuals and couples.
I have experienced in working with issues, including Abuse, Anger, Anxiety, Bereavement and Loss, Depression and Low Mood, Health and Life Crises, Low Self Worth, Panic, Relationship Difficulties and Stress.
Hello. I am Cheryl Barnes-Tadman BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have been in practice for over twenty five years. I have recently relocated to Netley in Southampton after living in the Isle of Wight for six years. Pre-dating this I managed a successful therapy Centre in Essex. I also worked for many years in a large GP Practice, as well as accepting referrals from Essex Police, the NHS, Occupational Health Departments, Further Education Organisations, EAP Work Resources, and, private referrals from individuals and couples.
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Kellie Stanness Witcher
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in treating anxiety, depression and unresolved trauma in a kind, compassionate manner.
Are you struggling with symptoms such as anxiety or low mood that have become impactful in day to day life. Perhaps there has been a life event that you are finding difficult. Whatever you are struggling with, I offer a calm, safe space for us to talk and work through issues together. The aim is to get you feeling better and to make a real difference!
I specialise in treating anxiety, depression and unresolved trauma in a kind, compassionate manner.
Are you struggling with symptoms such as anxiety or low mood that have become impactful in day to day life. Perhaps there has been a life event that you are finding difficult. Whatever you are struggling with, I offer a calm, safe space for us to talk and work through issues together. The aim is to get you feeling better and to make a real difference!
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Julie Blandford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
I will support you with whatever situation is causing you distress by encouraging you to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions about the situation, the possible cause and the impact it is having on you. I will provide you with a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space to share your worries and fears in confidence. You will gain the opportunity to discover a better insight into yourself, your situation and the way you relate to others, helping you to identify your own solutions to the situation. This may range from acceptance of yourself or your situation to achieving an outcome which provides a new found inner happiness.
I will support you with whatever situation is causing you distress by encouraging you to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions about the situation, the possible cause and the impact it is having on you. I will provide you with a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space to share your worries and fears in confidence. You will gain the opportunity to discover a better insight into yourself, your situation and the way you relate to others, helping you to identify your own solutions to the situation. This may range from acceptance of yourself or your situation to achieving an outcome which provides a new found inner happiness.
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Sam Brayshaw
Counsellor, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
We can all experience periods of anxiety or depression or just want to make changes in our lives in order to feel better.
I work in an integrative way, having been trained in CBT, person-centred and psychodynamic counselling approaches. I work with you, tailoring my approach depending on your unique needs.
We can all experience periods of anxiety or depression or just want to make changes in our lives in order to feel better.
I work in an integrative way, having been trained in CBT, person-centred and psychodynamic counselling approaches. I work with you, tailoring my approach depending on your unique needs.
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Alison Carter
Counsellor, MBACP
Hordle SO41
I offer counselling and psychotherapy within a non-judgmental, confidential, genuine professional relationship where I strive to understand your world with warmth and empathy.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy within a non-judgmental, confidential, genuine professional relationship where I strive to understand your world with warmth and empathy.
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Clarendon Psychotherapy and Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Romsey SO51
I enjoy and am experienced working with a very diverse range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trauma through emotional, physical and sexual abuse, loss, divorce, abandonment, and attachment issues.
As a relational humanistic psychotherapist trained to use EMDR to process trauma, I specialise in creating a warm and safe, non-judgmental and empathic space where clients are able to explore any difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are getting in the way of healthy living, gaining insight into how to go forward. Oftentimes having suffered trauma such as a loss or bereavement, perhaps a divorce or other confusing relationship issues in the distant past, we become blocked, needing effective strategies and techniques to continue. I work both online on Zoom or face to face, in both short and long term settings.
I enjoy and am experienced working with a very diverse range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, trauma through emotional, physical and sexual abuse, loss, divorce, abandonment, and attachment issues.
As a relational humanistic psychotherapist trained to use EMDR to process trauma, I specialise in creating a warm and safe, non-judgmental and empathic space where clients are able to explore any difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are getting in the way of healthy living, gaining insight into how to go forward. Oftentimes having suffered trauma such as a loss or bereavement, perhaps a divorce or other confusing relationship issues in the distant past, we become blocked, needing effective strategies and techniques to continue. I work both online on Zoom or face to face, in both short and long term settings.
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Karina Godwin Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, grief, menopause, ageing, man's issues, sexual issues, cultural identity, relationships and family issues.
Know thyself is an ancient aphorism that encourages individuals to explore and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. The phrase dates back to ancient Greece, where it was inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. At its core, know thyself is a call to introspection, self-awareness, and personal growth. It encourages you to look within, explore your thoughts and emotions, and gain insight into their motivations, values, and beliefs. By knowing yourself, you can better understand your strengths and weaknesses, make more informed choices, and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, grief, menopause, ageing, man's issues, sexual issues, cultural identity, relationships and family issues.
Know thyself is an ancient aphorism that encourages individuals to explore and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. The phrase dates back to ancient Greece, where it was inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. At its core, know thyself is a call to introspection, self-awareness, and personal growth. It encourages you to look within, explore your thoughts and emotions, and gain insight into their motivations, values, and beliefs. By knowing yourself, you can better understand your strengths and weaknesses, make more informed choices, and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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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.