Depression Counselling in Pontypridd
Do work/life challenges affect your day to day functioning, or cause symptoms of depression and anxiety, social withdrawal, or loneliness and isolation?
I work pluralistically, which means each session is tailored specifically to your needs, finding out what might help you at any given moment. You might need time and space to be heard, process trauma or abuse, support to sit with acceptance of experiences, or time to explore challenges and negative thinking, we work to find strategies/goals for the future.
Do work/life challenges affect your day to day functioning, or cause symptoms of depression and anxiety, social withdrawal, or loneliness and isolation?
I work pluralistically, which means each session is tailored specifically to your needs, finding out what might help you at any given moment. You might need time and space to be heard, process trauma or abuse, support to sit with acceptance of experiences, or time to explore challenges and negative thinking, we work to find strategies/goals for the future.
I support people with anxiety & depression victims of sexual abuse and domestic abuse
I can offer specialised EMDR psychotherapy to aid your recovery, allowing you to leave your trauma behind and move on to a more stable and less anxious well-being. EMDR is a specialised psychotherapy to aid your recovery, allowing us to build a trusted therapeutic professional relationship where you feel listened to. EMDR can be adapted to fit any trauma.
I support people with anxiety & depression victims of sexual abuse and domestic abuse
I can offer specialised EMDR psychotherapy to aid your recovery, allowing you to leave your trauma behind and move on to a more stable and less anxious well-being. EMDR is a specialised psychotherapy to aid your recovery, allowing us to build a trusted therapeutic professional relationship where you feel listened to. EMDR can be adapted to fit any trauma.
You may be somebody with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and/or stress.
I work integratively; that is drawing on and combining various approaches to fit the individual. My approach is non-directive, aiming to help you find and mobilise your own resources, which you may have lost sight of when overwhelmed by problems. I aim to provide a safe space, combining support with sensitive challenge so that you can create positive change.
You may be somebody with mild to moderate mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and/or stress.
I work integratively; that is drawing on and combining various approaches to fit the individual. My approach is non-directive, aiming to help you find and mobilise your own resources, which you may have lost sight of when overwhelmed by problems. I aim to provide a safe space, combining support with sensitive challenge so that you can create positive change.
As a qualified therapist, I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Systemic Counselling from The Family Institute (University of South Wales). I am a systemically trained counsellor,’ Systemic' therapy really means 'relational' as it emphasises the fact that people live in a world with others, not just inside their heads or bodies. I work with relationships, looking at patterns, communication, and desired changes. My main approach is person-centred therapy, although I will often use other therapeutic approaches and techniques that I believe will work well with my client.
As a qualified therapist, I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Systemic Counselling from The Family Institute (University of South Wales). I am a systemically trained counsellor,’ Systemic' therapy really means 'relational' as it emphasises the fact that people live in a world with others, not just inside their heads or bodies. I work with relationships, looking at patterns, communication, and desired changes. My main approach is person-centred therapy, although I will often use other therapeutic approaches and techniques that I believe will work well with my client.
I am a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor to trainees in counselling & psychotherapy.
I have a long-standing career in mental health spanning more than 30 years as a mental health nurse, researcher and senior academic in various Universities teaching mental health and psychology. I have worked with people experiencing a wide range of issues from mild to enduring mental health difficulties and have used a variety of different helping approaches under supervision. I also work with the media to offer my expertise. I have worked as a practitioner psychologist.
I am a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor to trainees in counselling & psychotherapy.
I have a long-standing career in mental health spanning more than 30 years as a mental health nurse, researcher and senior academic in various Universities teaching mental health and psychology. I have worked with people experiencing a wide range of issues from mild to enduring mental health difficulties and have used a variety of different helping approaches under supervision. I also work with the media to offer my expertise. I have worked as a practitioner psychologist.
I have experience of working with a range of mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, self-esteem and stress.
CBT has a strong evidence base and is recommended by NICE guidelines for a number of different mental health disorders. During the therapy sessions we can work together to understand what's keeping these difficulties going and identify how we can challenge or address any unhelpful thoughts or behaviours.
I have experience of working with a range of mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, self-esteem and stress.
CBT has a strong evidence base and is recommended by NICE guidelines for a number of different mental health disorders. During the therapy sessions we can work together to understand what's keeping these difficulties going and identify how we can challenge or address any unhelpful thoughts or behaviours.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting. Sometimes therapy involves seeing the person on their own, and other times it can involve the wider family as well. Our sessions will start by getting to know you better, and what your main difficulties are at present, in the context of your life experiences. Helping you to understand why you are having such difficulties will help us to tailor our psychological intervention to your specific needs. I will be with you every step of the way.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting. Sometimes therapy involves seeing the person on their own, and other times it can involve the wider family as well. Our sessions will start by getting to know you better, and what your main difficulties are at present, in the context of your life experiences. Helping you to understand why you are having such difficulties will help us to tailor our psychological intervention to your specific needs. I will be with you every step of the way.
We are working with children, young people & adults individually, as couples or families. Our objective is to help everyone we work with to understand why and to decide and agree the best way to make changes to produce a different outcome. An outcome that makes them happy and more fulfilled. An outcome that ensure that their efforts contribute to the life they want and can accept.
We are working with children, young people & adults individually, as couples or families. Our objective is to help everyone we work with to understand why and to decide and agree the best way to make changes to produce a different outcome. An outcome that makes them happy and more fulfilled. An outcome that ensure that their efforts contribute to the life they want and can accept.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step - especially if you’ve been carrying things alone for a long time, feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn. You might be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or a sense of not quite feeling “enough.” Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and be met with warmth, care, and respect.
I am an integrative counsellor offering compassionate, person-centred support. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to you as an individual. Together, we can start to make sense of things.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step - especially if you’ve been carrying things alone for a long time, feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to turn. You might be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or a sense of not quite feeling “enough.” Whatever has brought you here, you deserve a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and be met with warmth, care, and respect.
I am an integrative counsellor offering compassionate, person-centred support. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to you as an individual. Together, we can start to make sense of things.
Are you're seeking support to make sense of things and find new meaning? Or perhaps you have a specific need or issue you want to explore. I am a Psychotherapist in training offering a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences and what matters to you.
Are you're seeking support to make sense of things and find new meaning? Or perhaps you have a specific need or issue you want to explore. I am a Psychotherapist in training offering a supportive, non-judgemental space to explore your experiences and what matters to you.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, based in Cardiff, offering both face-to-face and online counselling to adults. Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. Having counselling to talk through your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you gain clarity and understanding, as well as help you move forward.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, based in Cardiff, offering both face-to-face and online counselling to adults. Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. Having counselling to talk through your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you gain clarity and understanding, as well as help you move forward.
If you are looking for someone to talk to, who is relatable, experienced and professional, about some of the issues you may be facing, in an objective, non-judgmental, safe space, then feel free to get in touch. I have worked with children, young people and adults in a variety of ways, from counselling to supporting people in the community, with a very wide range of problems, including issues around mental health, attachment, relationships, abuse, trauma, low self-esteem, low self-worth, grief, loss, significant life events, stress and many other issues people may struggle with. Online only counselling at present (video/ telephone).
If you are looking for someone to talk to, who is relatable, experienced and professional, about some of the issues you may be facing, in an objective, non-judgmental, safe space, then feel free to get in touch. I have worked with children, young people and adults in a variety of ways, from counselling to supporting people in the community, with a very wide range of problems, including issues around mental health, attachment, relationships, abuse, trauma, low self-esteem, low self-worth, grief, loss, significant life events, stress and many other issues people may struggle with. Online only counselling at present (video/ telephone).
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
We provide medical psychiatric & psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, gender dysmorphia, eating disorders, tic disorders, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, psychotic disorders and emotional dysregulation and more.
Our in-depth clinical trainings enables us to understand young people and respond sensitively and understand complex multi-layered communications. We work with parents/carers/networks to support young people. We treat everyone as an individual and provide interventions/treatment holistically with this in mind.
Counselling with me offers a space of radical acceptance to explore your beliefs, your experiences of the world, and who you are. Together, we will co-create a space to experiment with new ways of being. Or a place to integrate or challenge yourself. Or simply some time and space to be heard, and get curious about the meaning of your life (past, present, future).
I work with a wide range of people and you are welcome to get in touch if my profile resonates with you. Often, I work with activists, the LGBTQIA+ community, kinky people, poly people, neurodiverse people, outsiders and edge-walkers (and more).
Counselling with me offers a space of radical acceptance to explore your beliefs, your experiences of the world, and who you are. Together, we will co-create a space to experiment with new ways of being. Or a place to integrate or challenge yourself. Or simply some time and space to be heard, and get curious about the meaning of your life (past, present, future).
I work with a wide range of people and you are welcome to get in touch if my profile resonates with you. Often, I work with activists, the LGBTQIA+ community, kinky people, poly people, neurodiverse people, outsiders and edge-walkers (and more).
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Working with a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse.
Experienced in counselling adults, children/adolescents, I am an Integrative therapist able to tailor my approach to your individual needs. The therapy I provide will be individual to you, not just theoretically; but also in the way we work together. We can achieve this by using talking therapy and/or creative therapy, it is completely your choice. I work collaboratively where together we will explore your goals and discuss how best to help you, you will not be alone. Exploration of the difficulties you face can encourage new perspectives, enabling you to move forward with increased insight, promoting acceptance and change.
Working with a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse.
Experienced in counselling adults, children/adolescents, I am an Integrative therapist able to tailor my approach to your individual needs. The therapy I provide will be individual to you, not just theoretically; but also in the way we work together. We can achieve this by using talking therapy and/or creative therapy, it is completely your choice. I work collaboratively where together we will explore your goals and discuss how best to help you, you will not be alone. Exploration of the difficulties you face can encourage new perspectives, enabling you to move forward with increased insight, promoting acceptance and change.
Are you looking for a therapist who knows and understands ADHD and autism? Diagnosed, or self-diagnosed? Neurodivergence is just one of my specialist areas.
As a therapist working in South West Wales, I specialize in face-to-face therapy, as well as seeing clients online, either for the short-term, or long-term, where sessions are open-ended. Whatever has brought you to counselling, together we will work to empower you to discover yourself and find solutions, as needed.
Are you looking for a therapist who knows and understands ADHD and autism? Diagnosed, or self-diagnosed? Neurodivergence is just one of my specialist areas.
As a therapist working in South West Wales, I specialize in face-to-face therapy, as well as seeing clients online, either for the short-term, or long-term, where sessions are open-ended. Whatever has brought you to counselling, together we will work to empower you to discover yourself and find solutions, as needed.
Need some space? Feeling confused, anxious or stressed? I work with people from different backgrounds who need some time for themselves to reset and refocus. Life can often throw problems our way, counselling can help make sense of what's happening and allow you to move forward positively. I strive to help people achieve their goals, improve their quality of life. Providing a space where you can be heard and respected. I offer a flexible approach to appointments and a relaxed confidential space for sessions.
Need some space? Feeling confused, anxious or stressed? I work with people from different backgrounds who need some time for themselves to reset and refocus. Life can often throw problems our way, counselling can help make sense of what's happening and allow you to move forward positively. I strive to help people achieve their goals, improve their quality of life. Providing a space where you can be heard and respected. I offer a flexible approach to appointments and a relaxed confidential space for sessions.
I have worked with many clients experiencing anxiety (generalised, health, social), OCD, depression, panic, phobias, PTSD and trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, isolation, self-esteem, OCD, PTSD and life transitions. I am a relationship therapist, combining Person-Centred and CBT approaches. I support couples to identify and clarify their problems and provide practical tools to help reduce conflict, improve communication & strengthen your connection.
I have worked with many clients experiencing anxiety (generalised, health, social), OCD, depression, panic, phobias, PTSD and trauma.
I specialise in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, isolation, self-esteem, OCD, PTSD and life transitions. I am a relationship therapist, combining Person-Centred and CBT approaches. I support couples to identify and clarify their problems and provide practical tools to help reduce conflict, improve communication & strengthen your connection.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working within Mental Health Teams, and with individuals with chronic mental health conditions. I currently work privately and in the NHS. The majority of my expertise is in assessing and treating children & young per and adults experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional, relational and physical health difficulties. These often include people who have experienced trauma in their lives, who struggle in their relationship(s), or who have been through difficult life transitions. I have a specialist interest In relational therapies, including systematic approaches.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working within Mental Health Teams, and with individuals with chronic mental health conditions. I currently work privately and in the NHS. The majority of my expertise is in assessing and treating children & young per and adults experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional, relational and physical health difficulties. These often include people who have experienced trauma in their lives, who struggle in their relationship(s), or who have been through difficult life transitions. I have a specialist interest In relational therapies, including systematic approaches.
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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.