Depression Counselling in London

At KlearMinds, our experienced therapists use a blend of CBT and counselling and integrative psychotherapy that can really help you turn things around. We can show you effective step-by-step strategies which you can use to successfully address the triggers and difficult symptoms of depression. If you feel ready to change your life for the better, our depression therapy can provide you with powerful tools and understanding that can enable you to gain relief from depression and experience more happiness in your life.

Do you need to find a depression counsellor? With over 30 years experience, we can expertly match you with a counsellor who works best for you. Making finding the right counsellor easier.

Depression Therapy London

What is Depression?

Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days.  Most people go through periods of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.

Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can “snap out of” by “pulling yourself together”.  With the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery.

How Can Counselling Help?

When you are depressed, things can seem hopeless and out of your control, but with the right help it can be possible to turn things around.

Understanding the roots of your depression and the triggers which set it off or keep it going, is the first foundation for positive change in depression therapy. Learning and implementing strategies that enable you to both alleviate depressive symptoms and prevent them from recurring in the future, is a very exciting phase of therapy for many people. This is when you really start to discover how therapy can empower you to break free from depression.

Whatever is triggering your depression, our CBT depression therapists can help you understand what’s keeping you stuck and show you the steps you can take to regain happiness and control of your life.

What Are the Benefits of Therapy for Depression?

At KlearMinds, we have helped many people overcome a wide range depression symptoms. Here are just some of the ways in which we can help you to become a more positive and happier person:

  • Learn to understand how the root causes of depression symptoms can block positive change
  • Discover steps you can take to address the cause of depression and rebuild happiness
  • Understand how particular behaviours can fuel symptoms of depression, and how to change these
  • Learn how to stop negative automatic thoughts
  • Discover proven strategies that can stop depressive symptoms from taking over
  • Learn how you can rebuild happiness and fulfillment in your life
  • Discover how to develop a tool kit that you can use to prevent depression recurring in the future

Depression Counselling Reviews

Overcoming Anxiety & Building Self-Confidence, Career, Relationships
I started to see Maggie for ways to help me deal with old patterns of thoughts which lead to increased levels of stress and low confidence. She really helped me understand the roots of my thinking, how things had changed through time and ways in which I could shape my thoughts differently and break free of my old patterns. As a result, my stress levels have vastly improved… I have also been able to break away from old …
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Financial Analyst
Discovering Enjoyable Career Success & Creating Loving Relationships
When I came to see Maggie I was very depressed, but also very cynical about the benefits of seeing a therapist… I was working as a sales director… which I thought was what I wanted, but I had very little confidence in my abilities… I also had very bad relationships… Maggie has helped me to understand why… and…to turn things around so that I am so much happier now than I have been in many, many, years and …
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Ex Sales Director
Overcoming Depression & Enjoying Better Relationships
When I first started seeing Maggie I felt very unmotivated, lonely and exhausted. It seemed the more I tried to fix things myself, the worse they got. I sought counselling as a last resort, when I simply didn’t know what else to do… our sessions were incredibly motivating. I have gone from tolerating life to loving it, including the bumpy bits. She was very good at explaining why I felt the way I did. She taught me through exercises that…
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Transport Planner
Learn Techniques to Help with Anxiety, Depression & Addiction
I found my time in therapy with Judy a very positive experience… I suffer from generalised anxiety, social anxiety, depression and porn addiction… I tried other therapists a couple of times for several months which didn’t help, but I could tell in the first session Judy was likely to be able to help me. It’s important to find the right therapist for you. I’m able to look forward to things again and…. The things I found most helpful about therapy with Judy were ….
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Understanding Why Patterns Keep Repeating & How To Change

I came to Nishah at my lowest point. I couldn’t see a way out of my current situation and in all honesty, I didn’t have the energy or drive to do so by myself. From the first session it is evident that she truly cares, and applies the perfect balance between getting to the route of the problem, but also providing actionable tasks to work on in-between sessions. I now understand… Read More

Anonymous
Overcome ME/CFS Long Covid & Build Confidence
…Thank you to KlearMinds for taking such care in matching me with the right therapist…. I started sessions when I was very unwell with Long Covid/ ME/CFS… Amanda was a huge part of my recovery… I’ve got my life back. I’ve just been for a run, am a Mum to my boys again and am loving life. The connection between my mental health and physical health were much more entwined than I had realised. Amanda helped me to …
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Jenny, Occupational Therapist from North England.
Build Self-Confidence and Overcome Relationship Problems
….I had tried counselling before and thought it wasn’t for me. I now realise that finding the right counsellor makes all the difference. I went to see Maggie when I felt I was no longer able to cope and everything in my life was going wrong…. I cannot recommend Maggie enough. I feel in control, grounded and confident… capable of moving forward in my life. My sessions with her have not only helped me gain…
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A very grateful Lawyer!
Help to Overcome PTSD – Relationships
I was in a toxic relationship while suffering from PTSD, which made it harder for me to keep the symptoms under control, to the point I found myself unable to cope with daily responsibilities at work and at home… Maggie turned my life around and I will be forever grateful for all of her help… Maggie helped me overcome PTSD, reconnect with myself and others, gain strength and confidence to …
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Investment Analyst
Beating Depression – Regaining Self Confidence
I first came to see Maggie when every area of my life seemed to be going wrong, and I felt I wanted to take control and turn things around. Maggie helped me to do that. I can honestly say I now feel happy the majority of the time and if I don’t, I know how to deal with it. I now realise that you have options, and that it is within your own power to change things around. I am very grateful to Maggie for helping me to ….
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Lawyer
Empower Yourself – Building Self Confidence
Before meeting with Maggie, I had been feeling demotivated, lacking focus and very lonely…. Counselling was something I only considered when I felt there was nothing I could do. Retrospectively, this was incorrect. Maggie gave me support and provided me with the encouragement to empower myself to change. I had always found it hard to deal with questions, getting defensive. Maggie’s questions…helped me… I now realise …
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Investment Banker
Developing Lasting Happiness – Overcoming Anxiety and Depression
I didn’t really know whether counselling would help when I first went to see Maggie. All I knew was that I was feeling increasingly isolated and unhappy, anxious about the future and fed up with the way my life was going. All that changed over the next few months… each week I grew stronger, more empowered and liberated thanks to her skill and expertise. She has made a big difference to my life and …
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Senior HR Manager
Overcoming Depression & Insecurity
I decided to embark on therapy in order to address long-term issues with depression and insecurity in my personal life. Maggie has enabled me to reflect more clear-sightedly on situations rather than blaming myself for everything. She is a very sympathetic person with an extraordinary skill…As a consequence I am a more emotionally robust and confident and feel better able to exercise judgement and integrity in …
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Editor, Publishing
Overcoming Anxiety & Work Stress – Improving Career & Relationships
After a number of false starts with therapists, I can only say that I wish I had found Maggie sooner! Over a period of 15 years I had seen multiple therapists and psychiatrists to address issues relating to anxiety, depression and workplace stress. With invariably unsatisfying results, I was extremely skeptical about seeing another therapist… utterly pessimistic about the possibility of being happy. My skepticism proved unfounded.
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Dan, Civil Servant

Symptoms and Signs

Everyone’s experience of depression varies, but there are some common signs and symptoms. It’s important to remember that these symptoms can be part of the normal ‘lows’ experienced by everyone now and again. However, the more symptoms you have, the stronger they are, and the longer they’ve lasted, the more likely it is that you’re dealing with depression. When these symptoms are causing problems in your life, getting help can strengthen your ability to beat depression.

  • Low mood
  • Hopelessness
  • Lack of motivation
  • Crying
  • Changes in appetite
  • Loss of sex drive
  • Social withdrawal
  • Pessimism
  • Sleeplessness
  • Lethargy
  • Lack of pleasure
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Irritability
  • Suicidal thoughts

Meet Our Experienced Therapists

Annette Wozniak

Clinical Psychologist
MA Clinical Psychology, BA (Hons) Psychology, HDEd, BA, HCPC

Annette holds over 16 years experience.

Jess Lammin

Clinic Director & Psychotherapist
MA Art Psychotherapy, BA, Certs, HCPC, BAAT

Jess holds over 21 years of experience.

Kate Thomlinson - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Kate Thomlinson

Psychotherapist & Counsellor
MA Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adv Dip, UKCP, SEA, CEC

Kate is a highly skilled therapist with over 10 years experience.

Amanda Reynolds - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Amanda Reynolds

Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Adv Dip CBT, Dip Counselling, BSc Psychology, Cert Counselling, BACP

Amanda holds over 11 years experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do you become depressed?
There are many reasons why you might feel depressed, and these will differ from person to person. Sometimes the cause is obvious – a particular disappointment or frustration, or the loss of a loved one – but that’s not always the case. Typically, there are several underlying reasons and contributing factors working in combination to result in depression. These may include:

  • Negative life events such as job loss, family problems or divorce
  • Bereavement an how successfully you come to terms with your loss
  • Childhood experiences including trauma and abuse, or lack of preparation for adult life
  • Long term suppressed anger
  • Personal circumstances such as loneliness, stress, physical exhaustion or disability
  • Physical illness including viral infections (e.g. glandular fever), painful or chronic illnesses (e.g. arthritis), hormonal imbalances (e.g. underactive thyroid)
  • Life threatening conditions such as cancer and heart disease
  • Heavy drinking
  • Heavy social media use
When should you get help with depression?
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If you are tired of living with depression and want to feel better, a Klearminds CBT and depression counsellor can help you. Why wait any longer? Contact us today.

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Our hand-selected therapists have trained in the UK’s most respected institutions. They hold a minimum of 8 and up to 30 years clinical experience within the NHS, private and/or charitable sectors. They are registered with: