I'm here if you're struggling with depression or think you might be
Asking for help and finding the right support isn't necessarily easy if depression (or another mental health issue) is weighing you down. But I hope you'll make contact with me. I'm here for you.
As a mental health therapist, I've worked with many people impacted by depression. I can support you in finding your way through it and increasing your overall sense of well-being.
What you may be experiencing
Depression is common, but the effects can vary.
You may recognise persistent low mood/sadness, a loss of interest or pleasure in things, tearfulness, fatigue, irritability, frustration, anger, numbness, emptiness, low self-worth, feelings of suicide.
Depression can be debilitating and distressing, which may leave you feeling exhausted, stuck, overwhelmed or lacking a sense of control.
Or you may feel alone, a burden, weak, a failure, or unsupported in what you're experiencing.
I'm here for you, whatever you're experiencing. And you can email, or call or text 07729 193629.
Working online or over the phone
I offer sessions online or over the phone - we don't need to be in the same room or even see each other for depression counselling to work for you.
What you can expect in sessions
Offering a compassionate and non-judgmental space, you'll be welcome as you are (there's no expectation to be or feel a certain way).
And you will be genuinely heard and understood.
We can work together at your pace to relieve the thoughts and feelings of your depression/low mood and any experiences underlying them.
If you're struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings, exploring them together can help you gain some control and rediscover feelings of hope.
Rest assured, I won't contribute to any feelings of stigma or shame around your depression, but I will support you in working through them.
How I can help you
I can help you feel part of a genuinely safe, trusting and supportive relationship where you can:
- Relieve troubling thoughts and feelings
- Become more self-compassionate
- Gain further insights into your depression
- Develop your self-worth and self-esteem
- Build confidence and trust in your coping abilities
- Increase your overall sense of well-being.
Navigating trauma
I work in a trauma-informed way, which includes an awareness that any mental health issue can be a symptom of and a natural response to trauma.
I can work with you to safely and gently explore experiences that may have triggered or be contributing to your depression, such as:
- Grief and bereavement (including baby loss)
- Surviving sexual or domestic abuse
- Stress and burnout
- Pregnancy, childbirth or parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Being or becoming a carer
- Chronic illness or disability
- Bullying, harassment or discrimination.
As I'm a creative counsellor, we don't have to rely solely on talking for this - we can use art or other creative methods to help you in this process.
Contact me to see if I'm the right depression counsellor for you
If you'd like to explore depression counselling, you can call or text 07729 193629 or email me to book a consultation or ask any questions you have.
My experience in mental health
Having provided mental health support since 2006, including for people with complex mental health needs, I can be of support if you're experiencing:
- Anxiety alongside depression
- Depression as a part of BPD/EUPD, bipolar disorder or schizoaffective disorder
- Struggles with other mental health issues, such as PTSD or schizophrenia.
If you're feeling in crisis, I can provide support during our counselling sessions. In 2013, I was awarded a Certificate in Crisis Counselling, which included issues of suicide and crisis counselling skills in depression, mental illness, and abuse.
Parent well-being
Parent well-being is an important part of my counselling work, so I can be of support if you're struggling with depression (or other mental health issues) during pregnancy or following childbirth.
I am listed on the Birth Trauma Association website, so I can also offer this kind of support.
And, I can offer support if you feel your own childhood experiences are getting in the way of you being the parent you really want to be.
Neurodivergence
Depression can develop if you're neurodivergent, and differences in understanding and interactions cause increased stress or burnout, loneliness, isolation, or a lack of understanding from others.
But I can be there for you.
And, I will work at your pace and in a way that is sensitive to your needs and preferences.
Having and seeking a diagnosis
You don't need a diagnosis of depression to access my support or benefit from the counselling we could do together. I'm here for you, regardless.
If you do have a diagnosis of any kind, I will be interested in what it means to you. But I won't see it as defining who you are as a person, nor limiting the unique potential you have within you.
As a counsellor, I'm unable to make any formal diagnoses. If, during our counselling, you decide to pursue a diagnosis because you feel it would be helpful, I will support you in that process.
Contact me to see if I'm the right depression counsellor for you
If you'd like to explore depression counselling, you can call or text 07729 193629 or email me to book a consultation or ask any questions you have.
Coping in a crisis (other supports)
I am trained in crisis counselling and can offer you support in sessions, yet if you are feeling overwhelmed now, you can call or text a helpline, use the StayAlive app or contact an NHS service.
You do matter.
Talking can help.
Being listened to can make a real difference.
There is hope.
Samaritans
The Samaritans offer confidential emotional support 24 hours a day. You can call 116123 free of charge and also use their Self-Help app.
www.samaritans.org/
Shout
Shout offers a confidential text service 24 hours a day. You can text SHOUT to 85258.
giveusashout.org/
SignHealth
SignHealth is the 24-hour crisis text line for deaf people. You can text DEAF to 85258.
signhealth.org.uk/
StayAlive app
Stay Alive is a confidential suicide prevention resource for you or someone you know.
www.stayalive.app/
NHS Services
The NHS Advice Line is available 24 hours a day. You can call 111 and press option 2 for mental health support. In a life-threatening emergency, go to A & E or call 999.
111.nhs.uk/
Papyrus Hopeline UK
Papyrus offers a confidential helpline for young people (under 35's). You can call 0800 068 4141.
www.papyrus-uk.org/
Suicide Prevention UK (SPUK)
SPUK offers a supportive listening service. You can call 0800 689 5652 in confidence.
www.spuk.org.uk/
Switchboard LGBT+
Switchboard runs a confidential helpline for LGBT+ people. You can call 0300 330 0630.
switchboard.lgbt/
