Depression and Low Mood Counselling

It is normal for us to have ups and downs and some days you may feel a bit low, for lots of different reasons. People may say they are feeling depressed when they are feeling down, but this does not always mean they have depression, they may have a low mood. Depression is a long lasting low mood disorder and it affects your ability to do everyday things, feel pleasure or take interest in activities. Depression is a common mental health issue so you are not alone. There are many treatments for depression and counselling is one of them. As your counsellor I will help you explore your feelings and help you understand and accept them.

Contact me to book an initial session and I will support you.

In a mental health emergency please contact 999.

Depression and low mood support

If you are experiencing depression or low mood, you are not alone, there are many people who are here to support you. There are helplines and support groups who will offer support, below are some of those who can offer expert advice.

Depression Alliance
A self-help charity promoting mutual support between individuals affected by depression.
Email: info@depressionuk.org
Website: www.depressionuk.org

NHS – Mental health and wellbeing
NHS online support for Mood self-assessment and Mental wellbeing audio guides plus many other helpful links.
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression

Bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Phone: Tel: 0333 323 3880 or email: info@bipolaruk.org
Website: https://www.bipolaruk.org/

Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline).
Website: www.samaritans.org

Face-to-Face and Online Counselling

I offer Individual Counselling and Couples Therapy in-person and online. I will support you with kindness, compassion, empathy and understanding. Working collaboratively, I will provide a safe, confidential space for you to express and process your emotions. I work with adults and carers.

I have experience and work with a wide range of issues such as: anxiety, stress, overwhelm, bereavement, grief and loss, depression and low mood, family and relationship difficulties, building confidence and self-esteem, trauma, long term and life limiting illness, counselling for carers.

I have a special interest in counselling for carers, patients and family members of long term and life limiting illness such as Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cancer.