Understanding
Depression
Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that causes persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness. It affects how you think, feel, and act, often making daily tasks and relationships feel overwhelming. Depression is more than just feeling low for a few days-it can last for weeks or months and interfere with work, social life, and family life.
What does depression feel like?
Depression can feel like a heavy weight that makes everything harder. You might lose interest in activities you once enjoyed, struggle to concentrate, or feel tired all the time.
Many people experience low self-esteem, guilt, irritability, or a sense of isolation. Physical symptoms like changes in sleep, appetite, or unexplained aches and pains are also common.
How to overcome depression with therapy
Therapy is a proven way to manage and recover from depression. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and other psychological treatments help you understand and change negative thought patterns, build coping skills, and improve emotional wellbeing. Therapy can be delivered face-to-face, remotely, or through guided self-help, with similar effectiveness across these approaches.
Through depression counselling, you can:
Identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours
Learn practical strategies for managing mood and stress
Improve relationships and communication
Build confidence and resilience
Step-by-step guide to managing depression
Recognise symptoms: Notice how depression is affecting your mood, thoughts, and daily life.
Seek professional support: Contact a therapist or your GP for an assessment.
Engage in therapy: Participate in evidence-based treatments like CBT or interpersonal therapy, either in person or online.
Consider medication: For some, antidepressants may be recommended alongside therapy-discuss this with your healthcare provider.
Adopt lifestyle changes: Prioritise regular exercise, healthy sleep, and balanced nutrition.
Understanding
Depression
Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that causes persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness. It affects how you think, feel, and act, often making daily tasks and relationships feel overwhelming. Depression is more than just feeling low for a few days-it can last for weeks or months and interfere with work, social life, and family life.
What does depression feel like?
Depression can feel like a heavy weight that makes everything harder. You might lose interest in activities you once enjoyed, struggle to concentrate, or feel tired all the time.
Many people experience low self-esteem, guilt, irritability, or a sense of isolation. Physical symptoms like changes in sleep, appetite, or unexplained aches and pains are also common.
How to overcome depression with therapy
Therapy is a proven way to manage and recover from depression. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and other psychological treatments help you understand and change negative thought patterns, build coping skills, and improve emotional wellbeing. Therapy can be delivered face-to-face, remotely, or through guided self-help, with similar effectiveness across these approaches.
Through depression counselling, you can:
Identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours
Learn practical strategies for managing mood and stress
Improve relationships and communication
Build confidence and resilience
Step-by-step guide to managing depression
Recognise symptoms: Notice how depression is affecting your mood, thoughts, and daily life.
Seek professional support: Contact a therapist or your GP for an assessment.
Engage in therapy: Participate in evidence-based treatments like CBT or interpersonal therapy, either in person or online.
Consider medication: For some, antidepressants may be recommended alongside therapy-discuss this with your healthcare provider.
Adopt lifestyle changes: Prioritise regular exercise, healthy sleep, and balanced nutrition.
Understanding
Depression
Depression is a common and serious mental health condition that causes persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness. It affects how you think, feel, and act, often making daily tasks and relationships feel overwhelming. Depression is more than just feeling low for a few days-it can last for weeks or months and interfere with work, social life, and family life.
What does depression feel like?
Depression can feel like a heavy weight that makes everything harder. You might lose interest in activities you once enjoyed, struggle to concentrate, or feel tired all the time.
Many people experience low self-esteem, guilt, irritability, or a sense of isolation. Physical symptoms like changes in sleep, appetite, or unexplained aches and pains are also common.
How to overcome depression with therapy
Therapy is a proven way to manage and recover from depression. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and other psychological treatments help you understand and change negative thought patterns, build coping skills, and improve emotional wellbeing. Therapy can be delivered face-to-face, remotely, or through guided self-help, with similar effectiveness across these approaches.
Through depression counselling, you can:
Identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours
Learn practical strategies for managing mood and stress
Improve relationships and communication
Build confidence and resilience
Step-by-step guide to managing depression
Recognise symptoms: Notice how depression is affecting your mood, thoughts, and daily life.
Seek professional support: Contact a therapist or your GP for an assessment.
Engage in therapy: Participate in evidence-based treatments like CBT or interpersonal therapy, either in person or online.
Consider medication: For some, antidepressants may be recommended alongside therapy-discuss this with your healthcare provider.
Adopt lifestyle changes: Prioritise regular exercise, healthy sleep, and balanced nutrition.
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Tyrene is a person-centred counsellor with over 450 clinical hours. Tyrene is dedicated to supporting clients from all backgrounds, offering a warm, safe space for those facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity issues, and more.
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Caroline has delivered more than 1,900 successful sessions over six years in practice. Her person-centred approach provides a compassionate, non-directive space where clients feel heard and supported as they explore life’s challenges and reconnect with their strengths.
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Tyrene is a person-centred counsellor with over 450 clinical hours. Tyrene is dedicated to supporting clients from all backgrounds, offering a warm, safe space for those facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity issues, and more.
More
Online
In-person
Phone
Manchester
Caroline has delivered more than 1,900 successful sessions over six years in practice. Her person-centred approach provides a compassionate, non-directive space where clients feel heard and supported as they explore life’s challenges and reconnect with their strengths.
More
Online
In-person
Phone
Manchester
Tyrene is a person-centred counsellor with over 450 clinical hours. Tyrene is dedicated to supporting clients from all backgrounds, offering a warm, safe space for those facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, identity issues, and more.
More
Online
In-person
Phone
Manchester
Caroline has delivered more than 1,900 successful sessions over six years in practice. Her person-centred approach provides a compassionate, non-directive space where clients feel heard and supported as they explore life’s challenges and reconnect with their strengths.
More
Online
In-person
Phone
Manchester