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.

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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

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
Lack of pleasure

Changes in appetite
Loss of sex drive
Irritability
Crying

Pessimism
Sleeplessness
Lethargy

Difficulty concentrating
Social withdrawal
Suicidal thoughts

Depression Counselling Reviews

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… Read More

Editor, Publishing

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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…. Read More

Relationship Break-up – Regaining Self-Confidence

I decided to try therapy after my relationship ended. I wanted to understand why it failed (I blamed myself for it as I have thought that I was “broken”) and I wanted to understand what I was doing wrong and how to change it. I also wanted to be more open, to communicate better, to feel more confident and in control of my life and to be more optimistic about my future. Daniella helped me to look… my life differently; by asking… Read More

Overcoming Depression – Improving Self-confidence

I was feeling depressed and stuck in a mental maze of negative thoughts. You helped me to identify my personal needs and to respect myself more than I had been. You also facilitated the space for me to come to these realisations and to really believe them myself. It has also been helpful to have some strategies to combat future mental issues. Read More

MK, East London.

Solving Depression and Work Stress / Burnout

My aim… was to achieve balance in my life while looking after two young children, run a business that I was losing interest in, keep my relationship alive and battle my mental health challenges… when we first started, despite knowing that I needed help, I was pretty closed to change. Karen gave me the tools, insight and challenges that I needed to help me achieve my goals and….. Read More

Managing Director - Business Owner

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…. Maggie really helped me to elucidate and articulate the origins of deeply embedded patterns of negative and self defeating thinking, which proved essential… Read More

Dan, Civil Servant

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… Read More

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…. Read More

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… Read More

Investment Analyst

Meet Our Experienced Therapists

Tania Turner Counsellor and Couples Therapist in London

Tania is an experienced psychotherapist and couples counsellor. She is highly skilled in helping couples and individuals address a wide range of concerns. She has a warm, collaborative, insightful approach and uses a range of therapies including psychodynamic and mindfulness, to enable her clients to understand and resolve issues constructively.

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Paul Glynn - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Paul Glynn holds over 30 years experience as a therapist and is KlearMinds Clinical Director. Paul offers a warm, pragmatic and interactive approach to help you understand and go beyond the difficulties you are facing. He is passionate about empowering clients to develop the tools that can help them to resolve stuckness and positively change repetitive, problematic behaviours.

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Maggie Morrow is an award winning psychotherapist, an accomplished life coach and counsellor, and Director of KlearMinds. In 2007 she was awarded the BACP National Award for advancing the quality of therapy service provision to the highest standards in the UK.
Maggie’s experience spans over 20 years helping people overcome problems so they can enjoy more fulfilling and satisfying lives.

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Kate Thomlinson - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Kate is a highly skilled therapist. She has worked successfully in a variety of settings, including media, TV, journalism, law and higher education. She draws upon a broad range of therapeutic skills including existential, CBT, mindfulness and psychoeducation to enable clients to achieve the outcomes they want, in terms of professional and personal satisfaction and wellbeing.

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Karen Gubb - Clinical Psychologist London.webp

Karen is a highly experienced psychologist, executive and career coach with over 15 years experience. Karen draws upon a variety of therapies and coaching skills, tailoring her approach, to best suit the learning style of each client. Karen works proactively. She can help you understand and constructively change problematic thoughts and patterns of behaviour so you can realise your personal goals.

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Judy Harrison - Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist London

Judy holds over 25 years experience as a psychotherapist, with individuals and couples. She utilizes a wide range of therapies, including CBT and psychoeducation and has considerable experience in Career Coaching, Mindfulness Meditation and Mediation. Judy works proactively with clients to help them understand and address problematic situations and experiences and develop positive skills they can draw upon for life.

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Amanda Reynolds - Psychotherapist & Counsellor London

Amanda is a highly experienced Advanced CBT and Integrative therapist with more than 8 years experience. She draws upon a wide range of therapies and works proactively to help clients understand, process and resolve their concerns and conflicts. Amanda can assist you to quickly identify problematic thoughts and behaviours which negatively impact your personal and professional well-being.

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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?: While everyone feels low now and again, how can you tell when your symptoms have reached a point when you need professional help? As a rule of thumb, if your depressive symptoms last for more than 2 weeks and you feel depressed for most of the day, every day, you should seek help.

If your depression starts to interfere with your ability to function at work, in your family, relationships and social life, or your overall sense of contentment is affected to the point where you might be contemplating self-harm or suicide, you will urgently need professional support to beat depression.

It may seem like an impossible task to overcome your depression, but the sooner you seek help, the more successful the chances of turning your negative outlook around.

Not Sure Which Therapist Or Type Of Therapy You Need?

Get in touch with Maggie Morrow, Award Winning Therapist & KlearMinds Director. Maggie can help match you with the right therapist based on your needs.

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Take the First Step to Overcoming Depression

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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Last updated: 20th September 2023

Our London Therapy Locations

We help people across London and have therapy rooms in Central London & London City.

Quality Standards

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