Depression Counselling in Risca
Do you feel like you're wearing a mask and only those close to you, see the real 'you'? You find yourself constantly apologising and wondering what people think of you. Do you spend a lot of time preparing what to say in social situations or replaying an event over and over, considering how you came across? You now say "no" to things you want to do. You might also be neurodivergent and struggle to know if the feelings you experience are due to ADHD, autism or something else. All of this makes you feel low. You want things to change but you’re not sure where to begin and now your relationships, work, education are being affected.
Do you feel like you're wearing a mask and only those close to you, see the real 'you'? You find yourself constantly apologising and wondering what people think of you. Do you spend a lot of time preparing what to say in social situations or replaying an event over and over, considering how you came across? You now say "no" to things you want to do. You might also be neurodivergent and struggle to know if the feelings you experience are due to ADHD, autism or something else. All of this makes you feel low. You want things to change but you’re not sure where to begin and now your relationships, work, education are being affected.
I also work with issues such as anxiety, stress, anger, depression and drug and alcohol dependency.
The direction of travel and the number of sessions required will be adapted to suit your needs. My role will be to help you process what you are going through, providing you with the right environment to talk through your experience and emotions with the utmost compassion and empathy.
I also work with issues such as anxiety, stress, anger, depression and drug and alcohol dependency.
The direction of travel and the number of sessions required will be adapted to suit your needs. My role will be to help you process what you are going through, providing you with the right environment to talk through your experience and emotions with the utmost compassion and empathy.
As well as experience of practicing within an NHS setting I have a background of 30 years working with children and adults in a pastoral role. A lot of my work has been helping people to make sense of their life and accept the things that they can change as well as the things they cannot. I trained as an Integrative Counsellor which enables me to draw on a range of theories to provide individually tailored support to best meet your needs. Every person is unique. My goal is to meet you as you are and then together discover what you need to move forward.
As well as experience of practicing within an NHS setting I have a background of 30 years working with children and adults in a pastoral role. A lot of my work has been helping people to make sense of their life and accept the things that they can change as well as the things they cannot. I trained as an Integrative Counsellor which enables me to draw on a range of theories to provide individually tailored support to best meet your needs. Every person is unique. My goal is to meet you as you are and then together discover what you need to move forward.
I work with relational trauma, domestic abuse, issues around self worth, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and compassion fatigue.
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I appreciate that finding a therapist feel daunting, chances are you are seeking one out because you are struggling with something.
I hope to make the experience as simple as possible for you.
Life can feel heavy sometimes. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, loss, relationships issues or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, to discover new ways forward. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you find hope, healing, and strength.
I work with relational trauma, domestic abuse, issues around self worth, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and compassion fatigue.
You are welcome here.
I appreciate that finding a therapist feel daunting, chances are you are seeking one out because you are struggling with something.
I hope to make the experience as simple as possible for you.
Life can feel heavy sometimes. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, loss, relationships issues or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone.
I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, to discover new ways forward. Together, we’ll work at your pace to help you find hope, healing, and strength.
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am a qualified counsellor specialising in anxiety and trauma.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with past experiences, you're not alone- and you don't have to navigate it all by yourself.
My aim is to provide a safe space where you can explore what you're going through, build resilience and find a way forward.
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am a qualified counsellor specialising in anxiety and trauma.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with past experiences, you're not alone- and you don't have to navigate it all by yourself.
My aim is to provide a safe space where you can explore what you're going through, build resilience and find a way forward.
Hi I'm Bryn, and I'm based in Newport. You may be an adult or teenager who is feeling overwhelmed by grief, loss, or complicated emotions linked to adoption or fostering. You might be finding it hard to put how you feel into words, or feeling stuck and unsure where to turn. You’re looking for a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself, feel understood, and take things at your own pace. You want help to gently explore what’s going on for you and find ways to cope, heal, and move forward with greater calm and self-compassion.
Hi I'm Bryn, and I'm based in Newport. You may be an adult or teenager who is feeling overwhelmed by grief, loss, or complicated emotions linked to adoption or fostering. You might be finding it hard to put how you feel into words, or feeling stuck and unsure where to turn. You’re looking for a safe, supportive space where you can be yourself, feel understood, and take things at your own pace. You want help to gently explore what’s going on for you and find ways to cope, heal, and move forward with greater calm and self-compassion.
I am a relational integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m able to work with adults children and young people. Having had my own experience of being the client, I’m all to aware of how difficult it can be. My approach is to build a relationship with you by offering a non judgemental, confidential, safe space for you to talk or work creatively. We can together, talk about your difficulties and how they impact on your relationships and lifestyle.
I am a relational integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m able to work with adults children and young people. Having had my own experience of being the client, I’m all to aware of how difficult it can be. My approach is to build a relationship with you by offering a non judgemental, confidential, safe space for you to talk or work creatively. We can together, talk about your difficulties and how they impact on your relationships and lifestyle.
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These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties (including personality disorders).
During this time, I have trained in a number of different therapy approaches, as I realise that it is vital that the right approach to suit the person and their needs is used. I am very experienced in delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, schema therapy, systemic (family-related) therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties (including personality disorders).
During this time, I have trained in a number of different therapy approaches, as I realise that it is vital that the right approach to suit the person and their needs is used. I am very experienced in delivering cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, schema therapy, systemic (family-related) therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
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.
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, and depression using evidence-based CBT enhanced with nervous system awareness.
Feeling stuck despite trying everything? Many of my clients say: "I understand what's wrong, but I still feel overwhelmed and exhausted." If anxiety or low mood feels constant, patterns keep repeating, or you're carrying past experiences you can't shake - you're not broken. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it learnt to do.I specialise in evidence-based CBT enhanced with nervous system awareness and neuroscience education. Many clients notice meaningful shifts within 3 sessions - not because we just talk, but because we work with your body's responses, not against them.
I specialise in trauma, anxiety, and depression using evidence-based CBT enhanced with nervous system awareness.
Feeling stuck despite trying everything? Many of my clients say: "I understand what's wrong, but I still feel overwhelmed and exhausted." If anxiety or low mood feels constant, patterns keep repeating, or you're carrying past experiences you can't shake - you're not broken. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it learnt to do.I specialise in evidence-based CBT enhanced with nervous system awareness and neuroscience education. Many clients notice meaningful shifts within 3 sessions - not because we just talk, but because we work with your body's responses, not against them.
Perhaps you feel anxious or depressed.
My name is Jon, a UK-registered therapist with 6 years’ experience. My job is NOT to give you cookie-cutter advice or lecture you about what you’re doing wrong and what you ‘should’ do instead. Rather, I am here to help you help yourself get results. For you, that might mean finding a loving spouse, overcoming an addiction, or becoming more confident.
Perhaps you feel anxious or depressed.
My name is Jon, a UK-registered therapist with 6 years’ experience. My job is NOT to give you cookie-cutter advice or lecture you about what you’re doing wrong and what you ‘should’ do instead. Rather, I am here to help you help yourself get results. For you, that might mean finding a loving spouse, overcoming an addiction, or becoming more confident.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
I help people with various mental health problems including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, stress, relationship problems, addiction and sleep difficulties.
I may ask questions about various areas of your life to try and understand what is happening and how to best help. I aim to be holistic, taking into account how factors including early experiences, relationship challenges, daily stressors, physical health problems, sleep and diet can all contribute to how we feel.
I help people with various mental health problems including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, stress, relationship problems, addiction and sleep difficulties.
I may ask questions about various areas of your life to try and understand what is happening and how to best help. I aim to be holistic, taking into account how factors including early experiences, relationship challenges, daily stressors, physical health problems, sleep and diet can all contribute to how we feel.
You might be considering therapy because you feel stuck in ways that don’t fully make sense. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling constantly on edge, struggling to switch off, or reacting more strongly than you’d like. Even when you understand what has happened in your past, the emotional impact can linger.
You might be considering therapy because you feel stuck in ways that don’t fully make sense. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling constantly on edge, struggling to switch off, or reacting more strongly than you’d like. Even when you understand what has happened in your past, the emotional impact can linger.
I work with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress.
If you need a mental health reset, please keep reading.
Talking openly to an active listener, and a complete stranger, can offer mental health relief, improve clarity, and develop self acceptance.
We spend a lot of time in our own heads, often suppressing difficult thoughts or feeling like we're going round in circles. Speaking aloud can help to break the cycle.
I work with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and traumatic stress.
If you need a mental health reset, please keep reading.
Talking openly to an active listener, and a complete stranger, can offer mental health relief, improve clarity, and develop self acceptance.
We spend a lot of time in our own heads, often suppressing difficult thoughts or feeling like we're going round in circles. Speaking aloud can help to break the cycle.
Treatment Focus: My focus as a mental health therapist is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 96% of my clients return after an initial sessions. On average my clients work for 8 sessions. I have experience of working with clients in a long term approach.
Treatment Focus: My focus as a mental health therapist is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 96% of my clients return after an initial sessions. On average my clients work for 8 sessions. I have experience of working with clients in a long term approach.
We offer a free 30-minute assessment and work with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement, loss and more.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults and children from the age of 10. I work with a range of difficulties - anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, stress and life transitions, and I also have training in EMDR.
Alongside the above, I run HT Counselling Services (HTC), offering two clear pathways to support your needs. HTC provides open-ended therapy with experienced qualified practitioners, and the Affordable Counselling Service offers lower-cost options. We work online nationwide online, with in-person sessions available in Worcestershire.
We offer a free 30-minute assessment and work with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, bullying, low self-esteem, bereavement, loss and more.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience supporting adults and children from the age of 10. I work with a range of difficulties - anxiety, trauma, low mood, bereavement, stress and life transitions, and I also have training in EMDR.
Alongside the above, I run HT Counselling Services (HTC), offering two clear pathways to support your needs. HTC provides open-ended therapy with experienced qualified practitioners, and the Affordable Counselling Service offers lower-cost options. We work online nationwide online, with in-person sessions available in Worcestershire.
I work with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, carers issues, abuse, bereavement, depression , family issues, phobias, stress, workplace stress, self esteem, sexuality, separation and divorce, AS, chronic illness and disability.
Specialising in anxiety, trauma, grief, bereavement and related issues, and with over 20 years experience as a Senior psychotherapist, using CBT, integrative therapy, EMDR and Clinical Supervision I work with TRAUMA, anxiety disorders and a wide range of related and other issues. I have worked within University, workplace, NHS and and other settings as well as in private practice. I offer a warm and safe, confidential welcome, in person in Penylan/Roath, Cardiff or online via Zoom
I work with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, carers issues, abuse, bereavement, depression , family issues, phobias, stress, workplace stress, self esteem, sexuality, separation and divorce, AS, chronic illness and disability.
Specialising in anxiety, trauma, grief, bereavement and related issues, and with over 20 years experience as a Senior psychotherapist, using CBT, integrative therapy, EMDR and Clinical Supervision I work with TRAUMA, anxiety disorders and a wide range of related and other issues. I have worked within University, workplace, NHS and and other settings as well as in private practice. I offer a warm and safe, confidential welcome, in person in Penylan/Roath, Cardiff or online via Zoom
Hi I'm Sarah, a Counsellor and Relationship Therapist. I am based in discreet location in Roath, Cardiff and I would like to help you move towards a happier future. With many years experience, you will find that I am a warm, friendly and effective Counsellor, that will help you feel at ease as you embark on what could be a life changing experience.
Hi I'm Sarah, a Counsellor and Relationship Therapist. I am based in discreet location in Roath, Cardiff and I would like to help you move towards a happier future. With many years experience, you will find that I am a warm, friendly and effective Counsellor, that will help you feel at ease as you embark on what could be a life changing experience.
My line of expertise include: working with Trauma/PTSD, sexual abuse, self-harm, Domestic Abuse, issues concerning gender, identity and sexuality, anxiety and depression.
I never pretend to have all the answers but I do promise to offer a professional and supportive service. The important thing is to remember that you are not alone, and I am here to support you on your journey.
My line of expertise include: working with Trauma/PTSD, sexual abuse, self-harm, Domestic Abuse, issues concerning gender, identity and sexuality, anxiety and depression.
I never pretend to have all the answers but I do promise to offer a professional and supportive service. The important thing is to remember that you are not alone, and I am here to support you on your journey.
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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.