Depression Counselling in Aberdeen

I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential space for you to feel comfortable in.
Life can be complex and from time to time you may look for someone to journey with you and support you for a while as you find a way to deal with certain challenges and difficulties. You may be dealing with difficult emotions like anxiety, depression, anger or worry which is affecting your peace of mind and happiness and would like to explore new skills, strategies and solutions to get through this. Or perhaps you may be looking for ways to enhance your life, build resilience or deal with life changes and transitions. Maybe you would like to find healing from trauma, or deal with intercultural, racial, or spiritual concerns.
I offer a non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential space for you to feel comfortable in.
Life can be complex and from time to time you may look for someone to journey with you and support you for a while as you find a way to deal with certain challenges and difficulties. You may be dealing with difficult emotions like anxiety, depression, anger or worry which is affecting your peace of mind and happiness and would like to explore new skills, strategies and solutions to get through this. Or perhaps you may be looking for ways to enhance your life, build resilience or deal with life changes and transitions. Maybe you would like to find healing from trauma, or deal with intercultural, racial, or spiritual concerns.

Compassion comes from my heart, empathy from my soul.
Hi, my name is Morag and I thoroughly enjoy supporting individuals and groups through challenging periods using CBT or CFT. I have been in a supportive role for many years from teaching to HR and now and Accredited Therapist. I work online and in person in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. I really enjoy the collaborative approach that CBT/CFT offers so finding a time to suit us is essential. I also facilitate groups with professional colleagues, again online or in person. I happily work with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, phobias, emotional distress, stress, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD and complex PTSD, grief and ADHD.
Compassion comes from my heart, empathy from my soul.
Hi, my name is Morag and I thoroughly enjoy supporting individuals and groups through challenging periods using CBT or CFT. I have been in a supportive role for many years from teaching to HR and now and Accredited Therapist. I work online and in person in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. I really enjoy the collaborative approach that CBT/CFT offers so finding a time to suit us is essential. I also facilitate groups with professional colleagues, again online or in person. I happily work with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, phobias, emotional distress, stress, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD and complex PTSD, grief and ADHD.

I am passionate, conscientious and goal orientated therapist, utilising emotional intelligence to assess and lead clients to recovery.
I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with lifelong passion for understanding human psyche and making positive changes that will not only make you feel better but empower to life live to the fullest. Understanding how your mind works and what tricks it plays on you can bring relief and acceptance of that however you are feeling is completely valid. The acceptance that your feelings and thoughts are not your fault can empower and motivate to make positive changes in desired by you direction. Science based CBT combined with compassionate Mindfulness can change person life and release one’s full potential .
I am passionate, conscientious and goal orientated therapist, utilising emotional intelligence to assess and lead clients to recovery.
I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with lifelong passion for understanding human psyche and making positive changes that will not only make you feel better but empower to life live to the fullest. Understanding how your mind works and what tricks it plays on you can bring relief and acceptance of that however you are feeling is completely valid. The acceptance that your feelings and thoughts are not your fault can empower and motivate to make positive changes in desired by you direction. Science based CBT combined with compassionate Mindfulness can change person life and release one’s full potential .

Not sure if counselling is for you? Phone or email me to set-up a 15 minute consultation and find out if counselling can help you.
Want to find a way forward that works for you? If you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, bullying, relationship difficulties, trauma, family issues, lack of self-esteem, current or historic abuse. From time to time everyone struggles and together we can find a way forward that works for you and your life.
Not sure if counselling is for you? Phone or email me to set-up a 15 minute consultation and find out if counselling can help you.
Want to find a way forward that works for you? If you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, bullying, relationship difficulties, trauma, family issues, lack of self-esteem, current or historic abuse. From time to time everyone struggles and together we can find a way forward that works for you and your life.

Despite being common, struggling with mental health can be very challenging and may look and feel different for each and every one of us.
If you are experiencing difficulties due to: anxiety, stress, depression, difficult relationships, grief, trauma, self-esteem, body image, you may wish a confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate place where you can express how you feel, work on yourself and find a way forward. You may be looking for a professional who has the skills and expertise to sit, listen, and work with you with a commitment to understand and help you alleviate your emotional suffering and bring about a positive change in your life.
Despite being common, struggling with mental health can be very challenging and may look and feel different for each and every one of us.
If you are experiencing difficulties due to: anxiety, stress, depression, difficult relationships, grief, trauma, self-esteem, body image, you may wish a confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate place where you can express how you feel, work on yourself and find a way forward. You may be looking for a professional who has the skills and expertise to sit, listen, and work with you with a commitment to understand and help you alleviate your emotional suffering and bring about a positive change in your life.

I will help you to develop more balanced and helpful ways of thinking to improve how you feel about yourself and your overall quality of life.
Hello, I'm Shirley and I am an accredited BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I deliver CBT online and by telephone as this is convenient for you to be in your home/suitable location, at a time that suits you, without travelling to appointments. CBT is a problem-specific and pragmatic approach which helps you identify your specific issues and then we can work together to give you tools and strategies that help you make changes in your life. CBT helps you understand the importance of thinking and how it affects how you feel and what you do. I will help you stay in control and manage your own recovery on a long-term basis.
I will help you to develop more balanced and helpful ways of thinking to improve how you feel about yourself and your overall quality of life.
Hello, I'm Shirley and I am an accredited BABCP Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I deliver CBT online and by telephone as this is convenient for you to be in your home/suitable location, at a time that suits you, without travelling to appointments. CBT is a problem-specific and pragmatic approach which helps you identify your specific issues and then we can work together to give you tools and strategies that help you make changes in your life. CBT helps you understand the importance of thinking and how it affects how you feel and what you do. I will help you stay in control and manage your own recovery on a long-term basis.

I have worked with adults from all walks of life, different stages of age, cultures, sexualities and backgrounds, each coming to me with a diverse range of concerns and life transitions.
Letting go is about learning how to take control, feel better and become more embodied. Change is not easy, but the sages, mystics and wise amongst us know that in order to move forward and live the best version of our lives we need to accept where we are and ask ourselves if this is ok or all we want. When we accept where we are, we can make the decisions necessary for that change we may feel is required. At that point we have already begun the process of Letting-go. It is also a point where you may decide to come & chat to me. ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.’ (J. Baldwin)
I have worked with adults from all walks of life, different stages of age, cultures, sexualities and backgrounds, each coming to me with a diverse range of concerns and life transitions.
Letting go is about learning how to take control, feel better and become more embodied. Change is not easy, but the sages, mystics and wise amongst us know that in order to move forward and live the best version of our lives we need to accept where we are and ask ourselves if this is ok or all we want. When we accept where we are, we can make the decisions necessary for that change we may feel is required. At that point we have already begun the process of Letting-go. It is also a point where you may decide to come & chat to me. ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.’ (J. Baldwin)

I provide an accepting and non-judgemental space to help the Individual or Couple process their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and help them to make meaning of what is going around for them.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.
I provide an accepting and non-judgemental space to help the Individual or Couple process their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and help them to make meaning of what is going around for them.
I have vast experience of working in areas such as: Affairs, Communication Breakdown, Conflict, Abuse, and Trauma. I work with each person's uniqueness in diverse situations including supporting each individual to find more satisfying ways to manage the challenges they are experiencing such as Anxiety, Low Mood, Depression or even Bereavement . I also offer Supervision to Counsellors and those in the helping professions. I also offer telephone and Online Counselling. I am a COSCA Practitioner Member. I have a Masters in Counselling from Abertay University. I have a Diploma in Relationship Counselling and I am also a Trainer.

During sessions we will explore the challenges you are facing, I will listen to what is being said, and also to what is not being said to help provide insights and alternative perspectives.
Hi, I'm Louise a qualified counsellor in Aberdeenshire, and am passionate about working with adults experiencing severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, negative self-talk and overwhelm where I combine several years experience as a yoga and breathwork teacher.
During sessions we will explore the challenges you are facing, I will listen to what is being said, and also to what is not being said to help provide insights and alternative perspectives.
Hi, I'm Louise a qualified counsellor in Aberdeenshire, and am passionate about working with adults experiencing severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, negative self-talk and overwhelm where I combine several years experience as a yoga and breathwork teacher.

Anyone attending therapy with me can be sure that sessions will not be padded out and I will not encourage extra sessions that are unnecessary.
I am an Accredited EMDR Consultant and CBT Supervisor. I am an Award Winning therapist who is qualified & Accredited for both EMDR & CBT. I have been published in scientific journals, my work has featured on the BBC news and I have lectured at a National level. My name is Ieuan Hopper and I pride myself in providing a caring and efficient Psychological service with CBT or EMDR. Treatment can be in person or via the internet, so wherever you are in the UK or the world you can access quality Psychological therapy with me.
Anyone attending therapy with me can be sure that sessions will not be padded out and I will not encourage extra sessions that are unnecessary.
I am an Accredited EMDR Consultant and CBT Supervisor. I am an Award Winning therapist who is qualified & Accredited for both EMDR & CBT. I have been published in scientific journals, my work has featured on the BBC news and I have lectured at a National level. My name is Ieuan Hopper and I pride myself in providing a caring and efficient Psychological service with CBT or EMDR. Treatment can be in person or via the internet, so wherever you are in the UK or the world you can access quality Psychological therapy with me.

Contact me via phone/ email or the form on my website.
Hi I'm Paul and I'm a Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I am experienced and flexible to work with any presenting issue. I can offer short or longer term therapy and work with you to find the best route for you. I have experience in Anxiety, Cancer and Long term illness, Depression, low mood, Feeling Sad, Uni Students, Relational issues, Bereavement, older Teenagers, Work related stress and redundancy, I can also work with anger, trauma and any other presenting issue.
Contact me via phone/ email or the form on my website.
Hi I'm Paul and I'm a Pluralistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I am experienced and flexible to work with any presenting issue. I can offer short or longer term therapy and work with you to find the best route for you. I have experience in Anxiety, Cancer and Long term illness, Depression, low mood, Feeling Sad, Uni Students, Relational issues, Bereavement, older Teenagers, Work related stress and redundancy, I can also work with anger, trauma and any other presenting issue.
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My professional life has been spent supporting people to grow, progress, and overcome problems in life.
Thanks for finding me. I work in a gentle, respectfully patient way, and most closely with depression and relationship issues. Problems that bring you to therapy may leave you feeling stuck, or that you've lost trust in your ability to figure it all out. Our work will explore the depth roots of your issues and find ways forward that are realistic and specific to your life. My purpose is to help you regain trust in yourself and your own power. I'm a pluralistic therapist. This means personalising therapy, responsively, to your precise needs. I don't assume that I provide a 'safe space' - that's something we have to build, together.
My professional life has been spent supporting people to grow, progress, and overcome problems in life.
Thanks for finding me. I work in a gentle, respectfully patient way, and most closely with depression and relationship issues. Problems that bring you to therapy may leave you feeling stuck, or that you've lost trust in your ability to figure it all out. Our work will explore the depth roots of your issues and find ways forward that are realistic and specific to your life. My purpose is to help you regain trust in yourself and your own power. I'm a pluralistic therapist. This means personalising therapy, responsively, to your precise needs. I don't assume that I provide a 'safe space' - that's something we have to build, together.

I understand the importance of building trust with my clients and that it is earned through honesty, integrity, and compassion.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. Maybe you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger. Maybe you are looking for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or maybe, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope, where you want to go in your life and what really matters to you. Finding and/or redefine your personal story, that fits your own true self, may give you the answers you are looking for.
I understand the importance of building trust with my clients and that it is earned through honesty, integrity, and compassion.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. Maybe you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger. Maybe you are looking for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or maybe, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope, where you want to go in your life and what really matters to you. Finding and/or redefine your personal story, that fits your own true self, may give you the answers you are looking for.

I providetherapeutic services for individuals seeking both short and long-term therapy.
I specialise in various areas, including but not limited to abuse, addiction, anger management, anxiety, bereavement, child-related issues, cultural issues, depression, identity, stress, pregnancy-related issues, relationships, self-esteem, self-harm, spiritual abuse, spirituality, and trauma. My expertise in these areas allows me to tailor therapy to meet the unique needs and goals of each client, promoting their overall well-being and personal development.
I providetherapeutic services for individuals seeking both short and long-term therapy.
I specialise in various areas, including but not limited to abuse, addiction, anger management, anxiety, bereavement, child-related issues, cultural issues, depression, identity, stress, pregnancy-related issues, relationships, self-esteem, self-harm, spiritual abuse, spirituality, and trauma. My expertise in these areas allows me to tailor therapy to meet the unique needs and goals of each client, promoting their overall well-being and personal development.

In over 20 years of life-changing conversations, I've noticed that clients are almost always more resourced for the changes they want to see in their life than they first think.
For sure, life can get complicated. Health, finances, relationships, career, family, fitness and unexpected change – more than ever before upsets in these areas can impact our ability to think clearly and move confidently through our day. Clients come to see me when they want fast, effective new outcomes for depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and relationship re-thinks.
In over 20 years of life-changing conversations, I've noticed that clients are almost always more resourced for the changes they want to see in their life than they first think.
For sure, life can get complicated. Health, finances, relationships, career, family, fitness and unexpected change – more than ever before upsets in these areas can impact our ability to think clearly and move confidently through our day. Clients come to see me when they want fast, effective new outcomes for depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and relationship re-thinks.

I believe in complete honesty and transparency so you will always know exactly what I'm thinking and feeling as I support you.
Hello, Welcome to Aberdeen Reflection Counselling I am Nic, an Accredited Person-Centred & Offshore Counsellor with 17 years of experience. I specialise in working with people who are stressed, depressed, struggling with their anxiety, and understanding anger and work-related issues. I am also an experienced offshore counsellor and understand the stress and strains of the oil industry. I believe counselling works because I too have been through the process and seen the changes in the people I have helped. If you want to know more, go to aberdeenreflectioncounselling.com or drop me an email, I will answer any question you have.
I believe in complete honesty and transparency so you will always know exactly what I'm thinking and feeling as I support you.
Hello, Welcome to Aberdeen Reflection Counselling I am Nic, an Accredited Person-Centred & Offshore Counsellor with 17 years of experience. I specialise in working with people who are stressed, depressed, struggling with their anxiety, and understanding anger and work-related issues. I am also an experienced offshore counsellor and understand the stress and strains of the oil industry. I believe counselling works because I too have been through the process and seen the changes in the people I have helped. If you want to know more, go to aberdeenreflectioncounselling.com or drop me an email, I will answer any question you have.

Appointments are available in-person or online, please reach out if you'd like to schedule a session or have any questions.
I work with adults and young adults in a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each of my clients and fiercely believe in trust and confidentiality.
Issues I regularly work with are depression, trauma, relationship problems, abuse, cultural adjustment, chronic illness, university and college stress, and more. Before moving to Scotland I lived and taught university in China, South Korea, and Japan for 12 years and volunteered on a crisis line where I spoke to people from all walks of life.
Appointments are available in-person or online, please reach out if you'd like to schedule a session or have any questions.
I work with adults and young adults in a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship with each of my clients and fiercely believe in trust and confidentiality.
Issues I regularly work with are depression, trauma, relationship problems, abuse, cultural adjustment, chronic illness, university and college stress, and more. Before moving to Scotland I lived and taught university in China, South Korea, and Japan for 12 years and volunteered on a crisis line where I spoke to people from all walks of life.

Im naturally warm, caring and friendly.
Need space to talk? I’m Anne a qualified counsellor. I’m here to support you will life difficulties and struggles. I try to offer a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences and behaviours together. These can be linked to the past, present or future. In the therapy space empathy, acceptance and congruence is offered. A selection of therapeutic tools can be used such as cognitive behaviour worksheets, mindfulness exercises, motivational intervention, emotional regulation techniques, inner child and attachment work, planning and goal setting.
Im naturally warm, caring and friendly.
Need space to talk? I’m Anne a qualified counsellor. I’m here to support you will life difficulties and struggles. I try to offer a safe and non-judgemental space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences and behaviours together. These can be linked to the past, present or future. In the therapy space empathy, acceptance and congruence is offered. A selection of therapeutic tools can be used such as cognitive behaviour worksheets, mindfulness exercises, motivational intervention, emotional regulation techniques, inner child and attachment work, planning and goal setting.

I believe respect, communication and understanding is the key to a healthy relationship with my clients.
We all deserve both psychological and emotional well-being! Yet, sometimes ‘life’ grinds us down, we often lose our emotional resources and the psychological tools required to live a healthy and empowering lifestyle. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, my focus is to support individuals through distress and times of crisis. Whatever your individual situation may be, my aim is to provide you with support in identifying any changes that can positively impact your day-to-day living; whether this be the development of specific skills, a greater understanding of yourself or your feelings.
I believe respect, communication and understanding is the key to a healthy relationship with my clients.
We all deserve both psychological and emotional well-being! Yet, sometimes ‘life’ grinds us down, we often lose our emotional resources and the psychological tools required to live a healthy and empowering lifestyle. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, my focus is to support individuals through distress and times of crisis. Whatever your individual situation may be, my aim is to provide you with support in identifying any changes that can positively impact your day-to-day living; whether this be the development of specific skills, a greater understanding of yourself or your feelings.

Counselling can be a life-changing experience which may allow you to find new personal growth and ultimately regain control or acceptance over the issues that brought you to therapy.
At some point in our lives, we may feel ‘things’ are too much for us to manage alone. Whether, we have experienced trauma, feel anxious or depressed or just don’t know what’s wrong or who we are anymore, it can feel overwhelming. It is important to find someone you feel will listen to you and really hear what you are saying. I offer flexible appointments, for example, weekly, fortnightly.
Counselling can be a life-changing experience which may allow you to find new personal growth and ultimately regain control or acceptance over the issues that brought you to therapy.
At some point in our lives, we may feel ‘things’ are too much for us to manage alone. Whether, we have experienced trauma, feel anxious or depressed or just don’t know what’s wrong or who we are anymore, it can feel overwhelming. It is important to find someone you feel will listen to you and really hear what you are saying. I offer flexible appointments, for example, weekly, fortnightly.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.