Depression Counselling in Bonnyrigg
My specialities lie in working with longstanding trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD and children and family work.
Do you feel a bit lost, frustrated, down or hopeless and unsure of how to make changes? Perhaps you feel like you are repeating the same life patterns. You may feel like you have tried everything and are on your last attempt. Well done for taking this step as I understand how daunting it can be, having done so myself. Lots of people are unsure of what to expect, fear being judged, or have difficulty opening up. I believe we could all benefit from therapy at times. How often do you have someone listen entirely to you in life? Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and its important we connect first in a free 15 minute call.
My specialities lie in working with longstanding trauma, depression, anxiety, OCD and children and family work.
Do you feel a bit lost, frustrated, down or hopeless and unsure of how to make changes? Perhaps you feel like you are repeating the same life patterns. You may feel like you have tried everything and are on your last attempt. Well done for taking this step as I understand how daunting it can be, having done so myself. Lots of people are unsure of what to expect, fear being judged, or have difficulty opening up. I believe we could all benefit from therapy at times. How often do you have someone listen entirely to you in life? Choosing the right therapist can be overwhelming and its important we connect first in a free 15 minute call.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety and depression, often shaped by relationships or family experiences.
Hi, I’m Sharon—a warm, compassionate therapist offering a safe and welcoming space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or simply longing for greater clarity and emotional ease, I’m here to support you. My approach is gentle, helping you explore what’s beneath the surface with curiosity and care.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety and depression, often shaped by relationships or family experiences.
Hi, I’m Sharon—a warm, compassionate therapist offering a safe and welcoming space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns, or simply longing for greater clarity and emotional ease, I’m here to support you. My approach is gentle, helping you explore what’s beneath the surface with curiosity and care.
Having worked across sectors with children and families such as Early Years, Education, Health, Social Work and the Third Sector for over 24 years, I offer highly specialized trauma-focused, attachment-based psychotherapy treatment to children (pre-school to 12 years) and adolescents (12 to 19 years) and young adults (19 to 25 years) with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Additionally, I have over 13 years’ experience in working with children and young people who are looked after and accommodated.
Having worked across sectors with children and families such as Early Years, Education, Health, Social Work and the Third Sector for over 24 years, I offer highly specialized trauma-focused, attachment-based psychotherapy treatment to children (pre-school to 12 years) and adolescents (12 to 19 years) and young adults (19 to 25 years) with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Additionally, I have over 13 years’ experience in working with children and young people who are looked after and accommodated.
I commonly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression and/or trauma.
Many people face situations and trials in their lives and box them away and put them in a cupboard hoping to block them out. And one day they attempt to put another box in the cupboard and they all tumble out on top of them. The saying that time is a healer isn't always true. Sometime time makes things worse.
What I will help you do is to take those boxes out and look in them, process them and hopefully give them a decent burial.
Years of self-medicating by constant studying, working, overeating or whatever means you use to soothe the pain and block out the unthinkable can stop,
I commonly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression and/or trauma.
Many people face situations and trials in their lives and box them away and put them in a cupboard hoping to block them out. And one day they attempt to put another box in the cupboard and they all tumble out on top of them. The saying that time is a healer isn't always true. Sometime time makes things worse.
What I will help you do is to take those boxes out and look in them, process them and hopefully give them a decent burial.
Years of self-medicating by constant studying, working, overeating or whatever means you use to soothe the pain and block out the unthinkable can stop,
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you feel stuck and unable to cope with life's difficulties? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK.
If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you feel stuck and unable to cope with life's difficulties? I support adults to feel calmer, more confident and find practical ways forward — face-to-face in Roslin (near Edinburgh) and online across the UK.
If work, relationships or life changes are leaving you exhausted, stuck or on edge, counselling can help. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can be heard and start to make sense of what’s happening. Together we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, and I’ll help you develop simple, practical tools you can use in day-to-day life.
I can help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues.
Do you feel like you’re always holding it together for everyone else, but no one’s really there for you? You might be feeling burned out, stuck, or overwhelmed — whether from a lifetime of putting yourself last, coping with a major loss, or carrying unspoken grief.
Perhaps you grew up in a family where emotions were ignored or tightly controlled, making it hard now to speak up for yourself, trust your feelings, or ask for help.
I help adults who feel unseen, unheard, or emotionally worn down to reconnect with their inner voice and reclaim a sense of self-worth.
I can help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues.
Do you feel like you’re always holding it together for everyone else, but no one’s really there for you? You might be feeling burned out, stuck, or overwhelmed — whether from a lifetime of putting yourself last, coping with a major loss, or carrying unspoken grief.
Perhaps you grew up in a family where emotions were ignored or tightly controlled, making it hard now to speak up for yourself, trust your feelings, or ask for help.
I help adults who feel unseen, unheard, or emotionally worn down to reconnect with their inner voice and reclaim a sense of self-worth.
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Whatever has motivated you to seek therapy, I can offer you a confidential space in which to explore your feelings, thoughts, relationships, and sense of self.
Whether you are dealing with loss, feeling low, or like you have lost your way, then therapy can help. Through collaborative working, you will gain a better understanding of yourself – your feelings and your relationships – which, in turn, will facilitate personal growth and change. We will consider past experiences and relationships; how they have shaped you; and how they influence your feelings, actions, and motivations in the present.
Whatever has motivated you to seek therapy, I can offer you a confidential space in which to explore your feelings, thoughts, relationships, and sense of self.
Whether you are dealing with loss, feeling low, or like you have lost your way, then therapy can help. Through collaborative working, you will gain a better understanding of yourself – your feelings and your relationships – which, in turn, will facilitate personal growth and change. We will consider past experiences and relationships; how they have shaped you; and how they influence your feelings, actions, and motivations in the present.
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
Harper Clinical Psychology is based in Edinburgh and managed by Dr Alison Harper. Alison has over 20 years’ experience of working with a wide range of mental health issues. Also working in the practice with Alison are 6 psychological therapists who offer assessment, formulation and therapy, offering a flexible and collaborative approach to addressing mental health issues. Our website www.harperclinicalpsychology.com gives a more detailed view of our services.
Harper Clinical Psychology is based in Edinburgh and managed by Dr Alison Harper. Alison has over 20 years’ experience of working with a wide range of mental health issues. Also working in the practice with Alison are 6 psychological therapists who offer assessment, formulation and therapy, offering a flexible and collaborative approach to addressing mental health issues. Our website www.harperclinicalpsychology.com gives a more detailed view of our services.
anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other experiences that overwhelm them.
I work with people of all ages, but love helping young people address problems early enough to help prevent them resurfacing later in life. I offer psychodynamic and person-centred therapy with a pragmatic and flexible approach designed to work with you to address your individual needs. We are all individuals and what works for one may not work for another.©
anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other experiences that overwhelm them.
I work with people of all ages, but love helping young people address problems early enough to help prevent them resurfacing later in life. I offer psychodynamic and person-centred therapy with a pragmatic and flexible approach designed to work with you to address your individual needs. We are all individuals and what works for one may not work for another.©
I support individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including: relationship difficulties, anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, low self-esteem, bereavement, life transitions and trauma.
My approach is integrative - meaning flexible and responsive to you. Drawing from several evidence-based models, I adapt our work to meet your needs rather than fitting you into a rigid framework.
Therapy can be short or long term, depending on what feels right and what you wish to explore.
I support individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including: relationship difficulties, anxiety and stress, depression and low mood, low self-esteem, bereavement, life transitions and trauma.
My approach is integrative - meaning flexible and responsive to you. Drawing from several evidence-based models, I adapt our work to meet your needs rather than fitting you into a rigid framework.
Therapy can be short or long term, depending on what feels right and what you wish to explore.
More recently, I have worked as a counsellor with people experiencing issues such as bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Hi, I’m Ian, a COSCA-registered counsellor based in Edinburgh.
I offer counselling to support people facing a range of challenges, helping to foster improved self-awareness, new understanding, and personal growth — even when it may feel impossible.
I believe being understood, accepted, and valued is central to effective therapy. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself and explore whatever feels important to you.
My approach is open, straightforward, and collaborative, giving you the time and space to work at your own pace.
More recently, I have worked as a counsellor with people experiencing issues such as bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Hi, I’m Ian, a COSCA-registered counsellor based in Edinburgh.
I offer counselling to support people facing a range of challenges, helping to foster improved self-awareness, new understanding, and personal growth — even when it may feel impossible.
I believe being understood, accepted, and valued is central to effective therapy. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself and explore whatever feels important to you.
My approach is open, straightforward, and collaborative, giving you the time and space to work at your own pace.
I offer a safe and facilitative space for you to think about what you need in order to feel better. An important part of that process is the relationship we develop and I will be with you each step of the way. I will listen, empathise, wonder with you, as well as laugh, cry, and get angry. Life is incredibly difficult at times. We could most likely all benefit from a space where we can share ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, and be shown acceptance. More than that, be shown care and understanding of what we are going through. If you feel that you would benefit from that kind of space, then please get in touch.
I offer a safe and facilitative space for you to think about what you need in order to feel better. An important part of that process is the relationship we develop and I will be with you each step of the way. I will listen, empathise, wonder with you, as well as laugh, cry, and get angry. Life is incredibly difficult at times. We could most likely all benefit from a space where we can share ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, and be shown acceptance. More than that, be shown care and understanding of what we are going through. If you feel that you would benefit from that kind of space, then please get in touch.
My areas of clinical work include anxiety, depression, play therapy, grief, trauma, life transition, and substance use issues.
I believe that healing happens in the context of relationships, and I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and welcoming environment where clients can come as they are and work collaboratively toward their goals. It takes great strength to decide to come to counselling and it has been a joy to witness the healing that happens when clients give themselves space to slow down and process.
My areas of clinical work include anxiety, depression, play therapy, grief, trauma, life transition, and substance use issues.
I believe that healing happens in the context of relationships, and I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and welcoming environment where clients can come as they are and work collaboratively toward their goals. It takes great strength to decide to come to counselling and it has been a joy to witness the healing that happens when clients give themselves space to slow down and process.
Hello, and thank you for visiting. I am a fully qualified person-centred therapist, offering a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental space where you can safely explore whatever may be holding you back or contributing to unhappiness. I am originally from the US, and I bring an integrative, personalised approach to tailor sessions to your unique needs. Alongside talk therapy, I am certified in EMDR and have also trained extensively in IFS-informed EMDR. I value how these two models (EMDR and IFS) work together to support deep and lasting change.
Hello, and thank you for visiting. I am a fully qualified person-centred therapist, offering a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental space where you can safely explore whatever may be holding you back or contributing to unhappiness. I am originally from the US, and I bring an integrative, personalised approach to tailor sessions to your unique needs. Alongside talk therapy, I am certified in EMDR and have also trained extensively in IFS-informed EMDR. I value how these two models (EMDR and IFS) work together to support deep and lasting change.
All emotions have a place in therapy ranging from sadness, anger, depression and hurt to joy, happiness and excitement.
My job as a therapist is to help you to live life better. The purpose of therapy is to help you to identify what is holding you back or getting in the way of you living your life how you want to. Whether this is cycles of thoughts, persistent feelings, repetitive behaviours or being stuck in relationships or situations that aren’t fulfilling you. Therapy can help you to explore these, gain understanding and develop solutions that make sense to you.
All emotions have a place in therapy ranging from sadness, anger, depression and hurt to joy, happiness and excitement.
My job as a therapist is to help you to live life better. The purpose of therapy is to help you to identify what is holding you back or getting in the way of you living your life how you want to. Whether this is cycles of thoughts, persistent feelings, repetitive behaviours or being stuck in relationships or situations that aren’t fulfilling you. Therapy can help you to explore these, gain understanding and develop solutions that make sense to you.
I’ve supported people with anxiety, depression, stress, suicidal thoughts, and questions about identity or direction.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for meaning, I offer a collaborative and compassionate space to help you reconnect with yourself and what matters most to you.
I’ve supported people with anxiety, depression, stress, suicidal thoughts, and questions about identity or direction.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or searching for meaning, I offer a collaborative and compassionate space to help you reconnect with yourself and what matters most to you.
I am a CBT therapist offering online therapy in English and Polish for adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or feeling unsettled by changes in their lives.
My approach focuses on real, meaningful progress, not just talking things through. CBT is my main therapeutic framework, with sessions focused on your goals and what feels most relevant to you. I also draw on person-centered, compassion-focused, and existential approaches. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology (Family Psychology), which informs my practice.
I am a CBT therapist offering online therapy in English and Polish for adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or feeling unsettled by changes in their lives.
My approach focuses on real, meaningful progress, not just talking things through. CBT is my main therapeutic framework, with sessions focused on your goals and what feels most relevant to you. I also draw on person-centered, compassion-focused, and existential approaches. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology (Family Psychology), which informs my practice.
We have all have experienced painful things in our lives that have left a lasting mark. Sometimes, these experiences lead us to develop maladaptive ways of coping. Although these defences—such as anxiety—are ways that our mind tries to keep us safe, they ultimately lead to further suffering. I can offer a safe and open space to explore your story, challenge maladaptive beliefs and behaviours, and together work towards a place of healing.
We have all have experienced painful things in our lives that have left a lasting mark. Sometimes, these experiences lead us to develop maladaptive ways of coping. Although these defences—such as anxiety—are ways that our mind tries to keep us safe, they ultimately lead to further suffering. I can offer a safe and open space to explore your story, challenge maladaptive beliefs and behaviours, and together work towards a place of healing.
I can help in areas such as addiction,anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, panic attack, personality disorder, PTSD, and self-esteem.
Bu Therapy works with YOU. You are, after all, the expert with what is going on in your life today. Together we will work on areas that might be affecting your life and what you would like to change. CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) looks at the present rather than the past and identifies negative or maladaptive thinking styles that make you see things differently and out of focus. I will work with you in a collaborative manner so we can correct this “blurred view” of life and bring clarity, focus, and direction back into your life, and “together we can come out of the darkness and into the light".
I can help in areas such as addiction,anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, panic attack, personality disorder, PTSD, and self-esteem.
Bu Therapy works with YOU. You are, after all, the expert with what is going on in your life today. Together we will work on areas that might be affecting your life and what you would like to change. CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) looks at the present rather than the past and identifies negative or maladaptive thinking styles that make you see things differently and out of focus. I will work with you in a collaborative manner so we can correct this “blurred view” of life and bring clarity, focus, and direction back into your life, and “together we can come out of the darkness and into the light".
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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.