Depression Counselling in Bardsey

Photo of Dr Charlotte O'Brien, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych., Psychologist
Dr Charlotte O'Brien
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bardsey LS17
Reaching out for help can often be the hardest step.
You are very warmly welcome. My name is Charlotte and I am an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and BACP registered Psychotherapist. I offer weekly individual psychotherapy to adults and young people over 16 years of age on a one-to-one basis, in-person in North Leeds or online for clients based across the UK. I am an experienced practitioner, lecturer at the University of Manchester, and RAPPS registered clinical supervisor. My specialist area of research is how we experience trauma in the body and I have published numerous academic papers in this field.
Reaching out for help can often be the hardest step.
You are very warmly welcome. My name is Charlotte and I am an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and BACP registered Psychotherapist. I offer weekly individual psychotherapy to adults and young people over 16 years of age on a one-to-one basis, in-person in North Leeds or online for clients based across the UK. I am an experienced practitioner, lecturer at the University of Manchester, and RAPPS registered clinical supervisor. My specialist area of research is how we experience trauma in the body and I have published numerous academic papers in this field.
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Photo of Fiona Wilby, MA, MBACP, Psychotherapist
Fiona Wilby
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bardsey LS17
The whole process of change can seem very daunting but well done, you have taken the first step by seeing who might be able to help.
Are you feeling fed up and are ready to make a change in your life, or with the way you feel? I can help with anxiety, stress, low mood and depression by working on emotional regulation through both talking to work out why you are feeling the way you are and through practical techniques. We can work together through any areas of your life, from childhood through to the present day. I can also help with support for grief, loss or bereavement, or relationship issues, decision making and planning skills.
The whole process of change can seem very daunting but well done, you have taken the first step by seeing who might be able to help.
Are you feeling fed up and are ready to make a change in your life, or with the way you feel? I can help with anxiety, stress, low mood and depression by working on emotional regulation through both talking to work out why you are feeling the way you are and through practical techniques. We can work together through any areas of your life, from childhood through to the present day. I can also help with support for grief, loss or bereavement, or relationship issues, decision making and planning skills.
0113 467 8526 View 0113 467 8526
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Chapel Allerton Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bardsey LS17
You may feel disconnected from the world around you; have difficult feelings, thoughts, and emotions, or have physical symptoms for no obvious reason.
You might turn to therapy for a number of reasons: having faced a life-changing event: trauma, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or low self- esteem. You may struggle with functioning day to day, or feel overwhelmed by feelings and emotions that you don’t understand. Past life events can also get in the way of living your life in the present moment, and you may struggle to connect with others and feel isolated. Perhaps you feel as though no one really listens, or understands what you are going through. This is where confidential help and support in the form of therapy could be the answer.
You may feel disconnected from the world around you; have difficult feelings, thoughts, and emotions, or have physical symptoms for no obvious reason.
You might turn to therapy for a number of reasons: having faced a life-changing event: trauma, bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or low self- esteem. You may struggle with functioning day to day, or feel overwhelmed by feelings and emotions that you don’t understand. Past life events can also get in the way of living your life in the present moment, and you may struggle to connect with others and feel isolated. Perhaps you feel as though no one really listens, or understands what you are going through. This is where confidential help and support in the form of therapy could be the answer.
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Elaine Piper
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bardsey LS17
Deciding to seek therapy can feel a relief; finding the right person to work with can feel harder.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic psychotherapist, with extended experience of working with adults with long standing and complex mental health problems within and outside the NHS.  Life is challenging and can lead to periods of intense or prolonged distress. Our usual ways of coping may no longer seem to be helping or may become a problem in themselves. This can lead to anxiety, sadness, anger, feeling stuck, isolated and confused. Our relationships are often affected. Meeting with a trusted, experienced therapist, to explore and understand your feelings, whilst painful, can lead to huge relief and greater freedom.
Deciding to seek therapy can feel a relief; finding the right person to work with can feel harder.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic psychotherapist, with extended experience of working with adults with long standing and complex mental health problems within and outside the NHS.  Life is challenging and can lead to periods of intense or prolonged distress. Our usual ways of coping may no longer seem to be helping or may become a problem in themselves. This can lead to anxiety, sadness, anger, feeling stuck, isolated and confused. Our relationships are often affected. Meeting with a trusted, experienced therapist, to explore and understand your feelings, whilst painful, can lead to huge relief and greater freedom.
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The Listening Space
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Leeds LS17
Hello I am Louise and I am a Person Centered Counsellor. You have taken the brave first steps to search for help the easier part is finding somebody you feel comfortable with. I am a caring, friendly and empathetic counsellor with experience with many different clients with a range of issues. I work with people who have confidence and self- esteem issues, depression and anxiety. I have training and experience working with domestic violence, bullying and anger management and have specialist knowledge working with bereavement and chronic illness. I have been interested in relationships issues and help people with communicating needs
Hello I am Louise and I am a Person Centered Counsellor. You have taken the brave first steps to search for help the easier part is finding somebody you feel comfortable with. I am a caring, friendly and empathetic counsellor with experience with many different clients with a range of issues. I work with people who have confidence and self- esteem issues, depression and anxiety. I have training and experience working with domestic violence, bullying and anger management and have specialist knowledge working with bereavement and chronic illness. I have been interested in relationships issues and help people with communicating needs
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Photo of Dr Palvinder Rao, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Dr Palvinder Rao
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Leeds LS8
I always aim to understand people and their challenges and difficulties within the context of their unique lived experiences, culture, race, beliefs and values.
Hello, my name is Pav. I am a registered and chartered clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in helping people with a range of problems including: depression, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, self-harm, addictions, eating disorders, physical illness, ASD, ADHD, personality difficulties, adjustment disorders and bipolar. I also have experience of supporting those who are experiencing neurological injury, illness or disease.
I always aim to understand people and their challenges and difficulties within the context of their unique lived experiences, culture, race, beliefs and values.
Hello, my name is Pav. I am a registered and chartered clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in helping people with a range of problems including: depression, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, self-harm, addictions, eating disorders, physical illness, ASD, ADHD, personality difficulties, adjustment disorders and bipolar. I also have experience of supporting those who are experiencing neurological injury, illness or disease.
0113 519 5687 View 0113 519 5687
Photo of Dr Netalie Shloim Netalieshloim, PhD, MUKCP, Psychotherapist
Dr Netalie Shloim Netalieshloim
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Leeds LS17
I specialise in supporting people who suffer with Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, , Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Sexual Assault and Personality disorders.
Therapy is a key to life-changing habits that can help us cope with what life throws our way. We don’t have to do it all on our own, and there are times where we need to have an objective viewpoint to get us through the woods. If you are here, you are one step further in your journey. I am here to help you gain back abilities within you that give you the strength to overcome life’s lows and struggles with a wide range of psychological services.
I specialise in supporting people who suffer with Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, , Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Sexual Assault and Personality disorders.
Therapy is a key to life-changing habits that can help us cope with what life throws our way. We don’t have to do it all on our own, and there are times where we need to have an objective viewpoint to get us through the woods. If you are here, you are one step further in your journey. I am here to help you gain back abilities within you that give you the strength to overcome life’s lows and struggles with a wide range of psychological services.
0113 487 2909 View 0113 487 2909
Photo of Paul Schofield, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist
Paul Schofield
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS16
Take the first step towards your emotional health and contact me in confidence for a free initial telephone conversation.
I know that seeking out a counsellor can be no easy task, and if you're reading this it's possible that you may have just had enough with feeling the way that you do. Sometimes we all need support in finding a way through, and in offering that support I bring the depth of my expertise and experience as a counsellor. I work with warmth, compassion and integrity, and a genuine desire to help a person tackle the particular difficulties facing them (see my video below). As a therapist I have some 20 years experience in supporting clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
Take the first step towards your emotional health and contact me in confidence for a free initial telephone conversation.
I know that seeking out a counsellor can be no easy task, and if you're reading this it's possible that you may have just had enough with feeling the way that you do. Sometimes we all need support in finding a way through, and in offering that support I bring the depth of my expertise and experience as a counsellor. I work with warmth, compassion and integrity, and a genuine desire to help a person tackle the particular difficulties facing them (see my video below). As a therapist I have some 20 years experience in supporting clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds.
01535 286026 View 01535 286026
Photo of Daryl Pickthall, MBACP, Counsellor
Daryl Pickthall
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS17
It can take great strength to ask for help because it can make us vulnerable.
Are you overwhelmed with events, feelings or relationships? Have you reached the point where you just need some support? You might be struggling with your past, with relationships, a bereavement or feeling a pressure to be something you're not. Many of my clients have had early life experiences that are really difficult to bear, contributing to anxiety, depression or both. They are coping, and surviving, but maybe in ways that they don't want to do any more.
It can take great strength to ask for help because it can make us vulnerable.
Are you overwhelmed with events, feelings or relationships? Have you reached the point where you just need some support? You might be struggling with your past, with relationships, a bereavement or feeling a pressure to be something you're not. Many of my clients have had early life experiences that are really difficult to bear, contributing to anxiety, depression or both. They are coping, and surviving, but maybe in ways that they don't want to do any more.
0113 519 7114 View 0113 519 7114
Photo of Richard Mills, MBACP Snr. Accred, Psychotherapist
Richard Mills
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Leeds LS8
My top priority I have a number of aims when I meet someone for therapy, but top of the list is that during and after our first meeting you can say to yourself, ‘I think I can talk to this man’.
Therapy and/or counselling is for anyone People come for therapy for all sorts of reasons, and in all sorts of states. And I meet all sorts of people in my consulting room. You don’t have to be ‘ill enough’ or ‘sane enough’ or ‘distressed enough’ to make use of therapy: you just have to want to come and talk… or even not talk, if that’s what you need to do.
My top priority I have a number of aims when I meet someone for therapy, but top of the list is that during and after our first meeting you can say to yourself, ‘I think I can talk to this man’.
Therapy and/or counselling is for anyone People come for therapy for all sorts of reasons, and in all sorts of states. And I meet all sorts of people in my consulting room. You don’t have to be ‘ill enough’ or ‘sane enough’ or ‘distressed enough’ to make use of therapy: you just have to want to come and talk… or even not talk, if that’s what you need to do.
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Photo of Olumide Ajulo, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist
Olumide Ajulo
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS7
I believe that the relationship between myself and my clients is key to them overcoming challenges and difficulties.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and am the manager and clinical lead for a counselling service at a university. I specialise in trauma, emotional distress, anxiety and depression. I draw upon different theories in order to provide the most appropriate therapeutic support to each of my clients, leading to good outcomes. I believe counselling can help us see the unhelpful patterns we find ourselves in and explain why they are happening. This can then lead to a shift in perspective, and help us work towards permanent. I believe my role is to assist clients through this process, and and support them move towards the life they want
I believe that the relationship between myself and my clients is key to them overcoming challenges and difficulties.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and am the manager and clinical lead for a counselling service at a university. I specialise in trauma, emotional distress, anxiety and depression. I draw upon different theories in order to provide the most appropriate therapeutic support to each of my clients, leading to good outcomes. I believe counselling can help us see the unhelpful patterns we find ourselves in and explain why they are happening. This can then lead to a shift in perspective, and help us work towards permanent. I believe my role is to assist clients through this process, and and support them move towards the life they want
0113 519 1275 View 0113 519 1275
Photo of Ralph Claxton - REAP Counselling Services, BACP, Counsellor
REAP Counselling Services
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Leeds LS7
There is no need to feel you have to cope on your own because I have over 30 years of experience of delivering counselling for various addictions, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, couple counselling, bereavement and loss. I can deliver clinical supervision and counselling individuals, couples, groups as well as to diploma students. My service is tailor made where sessions can be held at any preferred venue at a time and day suitable to you. We can work your issues out together.
There is no need to feel you have to cope on your own because I have over 30 years of experience of delivering counselling for various addictions, anxiety, depression, sexual identity, couple counselling, bereavement and loss. I can deliver clinical supervision and counselling individuals, couples, groups as well as to diploma students. My service is tailor made where sessions can be held at any preferred venue at a time and day suitable to you. We can work your issues out together.
0113 467 9228 View 0113 467 9228
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Yorkshire Rose Therapy
Verified Verified
Leeds LS7  (Online Only)
It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
Hi! I'm Hannah. Are you someone who finds yourself thinking or saying "I really do need to talk to someone about this" but you're not sure what you need or how you want things to be different? My passion is helping others to explore their aspirations and goals for life, gain a deeper understanding of the patterns keeping them stuck and encourage them to create new, more helpful ways of being that allows them to live a full life. I offer a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing. If you feel this meets your needs, or if you're not sure what your needs are but want to find out more, I'd love to connect with you
It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.
Hi! I'm Hannah. Are you someone who finds yourself thinking or saying "I really do need to talk to someone about this" but you're not sure what you need or how you want things to be different? My passion is helping others to explore their aspirations and goals for life, gain a deeper understanding of the patterns keeping them stuck and encourage them to create new, more helpful ways of being that allows them to live a full life. I offer a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing. If you feel this meets your needs, or if you're not sure what your needs are but want to find out more, I'd love to connect with you
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Dr Philippa Sammons
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Leeds LS8  (Online Only)
Philippa has additional training in systemic family work, dialectic behavioural therapy, clinical supervision and leadership.
Dr. Philippa Sammons is a registered clinical psychologist, with extensive experience working in mental health, learning disability and neurology services within the NHS. She provides assessment, formulation and therapy input for a wide range of psychological difficulties including working with anxiety, depression and difficulties relating to change and or adjustment.
Philippa has additional training in systemic family work, dialectic behavioural therapy, clinical supervision and leadership.
Dr. Philippa Sammons is a registered clinical psychologist, with extensive experience working in mental health, learning disability and neurology services within the NHS. She provides assessment, formulation and therapy input for a wide range of psychological difficulties including working with anxiety, depression and difficulties relating to change and or adjustment.
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Photo of Gurchehn Singh, MA, MBACP, Psychotherapist
Gurchehn Singh
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Leeds LS7
My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
0113 519 5366 View 0113 519 5366
Photo of Luz Locatelli Dalimier, PhD, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist
Luz Locatelli Dalimier
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Leeds LS8
People start therapy for many reasons.
My ideals clients are mainly Adults, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, athletes and Young people.
People start therapy for many reasons.
My ideals clients are mainly Adults, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, athletes and Young people.
0113 519 3203 View 0113 519 3203
Photo of Serena Ayub, MBACP, Counsellor
Serena Ayub
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Leeds LS8  (Online Only)
I can help you with deep rooted issues that you're finding it hard to move on from.
The connection and sharing of self, is the most humbling of experiences, but admittedly a little scary. . Be open to the idea that change occurs around us and help is available. I want you to feel supported at every step, and experience having your voice heard and your feelings understood. I offer both short -and long-term therapy. I am an integrative, trauma-informed therapist, which means I utilise a variety of different techniques dependant on what may be most beneficial to you and the issues you'd like to work on. My clients describe me as friendly, and caring.
I can help you with deep rooted issues that you're finding it hard to move on from.
The connection and sharing of self, is the most humbling of experiences, but admittedly a little scary. . Be open to the idea that change occurs around us and help is available. I want you to feel supported at every step, and experience having your voice heard and your feelings understood. I offer both short -and long-term therapy. I am an integrative, trauma-informed therapist, which means I utilise a variety of different techniques dependant on what may be most beneficial to you and the issues you'd like to work on. My clients describe me as friendly, and caring.
0113 519 1952 View 0113 519 1952
Photo of Assia Zubair Bandukda, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor
Assia Zubair Bandukda
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS7
I have extensive experience of working in a focused way within the NHS and as a Couples Therapist where one or both partners may be suffering from Depression.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a number of modalities of counselling & CBT to support my clients. Acceptance without judgement and offering a safe and confidential space for my clients is at the core of my practice. I have helped clients from all backgrounds to manage; low mood, anxiety, depression and low self esteem. I work with both individual and couples therapy clients ( Accredited- Tavistock Relationships). I support clients facing relationship difficulties and those looking for help with loss / bereavement. I bring culturally sensitive awareness to all my work including the impact of identity, race & faith.
I have extensive experience of working in a focused way within the NHS and as a Couples Therapist where one or both partners may be suffering from Depression.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a number of modalities of counselling & CBT to support my clients. Acceptance without judgement and offering a safe and confidential space for my clients is at the core of my practice. I have helped clients from all backgrounds to manage; low mood, anxiety, depression and low self esteem. I work with both individual and couples therapy clients ( Accredited- Tavistock Relationships). I support clients facing relationship difficulties and those looking for help with loss / bereavement. I bring culturally sensitive awareness to all my work including the impact of identity, race & faith.
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Photo of Simon Kennedy, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Simon Kennedy
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Leeds LS8  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with adults who experience acute, severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
I offer private clinics in Leeds, and provide highly specialist psychological therapy to address a wide range of difficulties including (but not limited to): • Anxiety • Depression • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Phobias • Panic Attacks • Low self-esteem • Interpersonal and relationship difficulties • Difficulty regulating emotions • Personality disorder • Hearing voices / psychosis
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with adults who experience acute, severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
I offer private clinics in Leeds, and provide highly specialist psychological therapy to address a wide range of difficulties including (but not limited to): • Anxiety • Depression • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Phobias • Panic Attacks • Low self-esteem • Interpersonal and relationship difficulties • Difficulty regulating emotions • Personality disorder • Hearing voices / psychosis
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Ingrid Steele
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leeds LS8
Above all, the aim is to leave sessions with more hope, motivation and clear thinking.
I work with young people (from 12 years), adults, couples and families, in two locations in Leeds, York and online - providing practical, emotional and psychological therapy using the latest therapeutic approaches, evidence from psychology and other sciences (called Human Givens). People may be experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, self harm, eating disorder, trauma, relationship issues, exploring identity, gender or how neurodiversity is affecting their life. Issues may be recent or longstanding. The focus of support is on helping others to take control of their mental health and wellbeing, to live their life in balance.
Above all, the aim is to leave sessions with more hope, motivation and clear thinking.
I work with young people (from 12 years), adults, couples and families, in two locations in Leeds, York and online - providing practical, emotional and psychological therapy using the latest therapeutic approaches, evidence from psychology and other sciences (called Human Givens). People may be experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, self harm, eating disorder, trauma, relationship issues, exploring identity, gender or how neurodiversity is affecting their life. Issues may be recent or longstanding. The focus of support is on helping others to take control of their mental health and wellbeing, to live their life in balance.
01937 227419 View 01937 227419

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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.