Depression can be something we're familiar with or can take us by surprise due to loss of a job, partner, loved one or animal. Either way it can be debilitating and traumatic as an experience. I offer a safe space to explore how depression has impacted you and then how you can find a way forward.
Helplessness, hopelessness, low energy and no motivation can be ways our nervous system can deal with overwhelm from the past or present. These can be part of a protective, learnt state- wanting to do nothing, to seemingly switch off or go dark. Working with depression in therapy, we don't just talk about what's going but learn how you come 'back to life' at your own pace.
Depression can feel overwhelming and debilitating. I am here to support you in learning to manage overwhelming feelings and bring hope back into your life.
All of our Clinical Psychologists at ComposurePsychology are very experienced in helping people understand, manage and overcome low mood, overwhelm, a sense of being stuck and depression. We draw from evidence based therapies including; CBT, ACT, CFT, SFT, DBT, EMDR, systemic, narrative, psychodynamic and others.
Psychologist, Doctorate in Psychology, DPsych, MSc with Distinction, BSc First Class Honours.
Feelings of low mood and depression can strongly impact the way a person feels about themselves, the people around them and the world in general. Like anxiety, depression can be extremely debilitating. I specialise in treating these experiences by first attempting to make sense of where the distressing feelings come from.
Registered Psychotherapist, Rev, DD (hon), DMin, Various Dips & Certs.
I am usually able to draw long term sufferers 'out of depression' within 2 weeks to three months on average. There are no guarantees but my results speak from themselves.
I have worked as a psychologist in a variety of clinical settings dealing with occupational, clinical and forensic issues. In these settings I have provided individual and group therapy, crisis intervention and psychological assessment services.
For the past 15 years I have worked in the NHS and within the charity sector.
I have extensive experience working with people struggling with issues such as depression, sadness, grief and anxiety.
Counselling provides a space for you to explore your experiences and feelings in a respectful and confidential space. The focus of the conversation is to understand your experience and provide support to explore the ways in which you can introduce change into your life.
Counsellor/Therapist, BSc and FdSc Person Centred Counselling. MBACP
Everyone has times when they feel low. But when you feel this way for weeks or months at a time and it affects your ability to get on with and enjoy your life, then perhaps you are experiencing depression. You are not alone.
As well as low mood, depression symptoms can include feeling very tearful, irritable or angry, losing interest in things you previously enjoyed or feeling tired and having less energy. You may also lose concentration, self-confidence, appetite and motivation.
Counselling can help you explore the cause of these feelings, understand them and work though them, helping you manage and move through depression.
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, Post MA Dip, BPS Accred
Do you find it nearly impossible to get out of bed? Or if you can get out of bed do you drag yourself to work? Do you put off any chores possible to postpone? Do you hide away as much as you can, taking refuge in escapist behaviours such as sleeping too much/ drinking too much/social media etc? Depression is a debilitating lack of energy and hope. Coming to find me is a fantastic first step out of the shut-down shut-off spaces you have got stuck in. You can do it!