Clinical Depression Counselling
In Swindon
Support to help you cope with your current crisis
Why you should get counselling for clinical depression
There are many methods to cope with depression. Counselling helps you think about the problems you are experiencing so you can find new ways to deal with them.
I will support you in finding solutions to your problems, but I will not tell you what to do. I will be your guide, someone you can talk to in confidence and will offer you practical advice.
Counselling might not be the right fit for you, and your doctor might recommend Cognitive Behaviour Therapy instead.
The Process
During your counselling sessions in Swindon, we will talk through your feelings and emotions in a non-judgemental way.
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We will start by discussing how you became aware of your depression and if a major life event such as bereavement, losing your job or loneliness.
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We will then find your own solutions to your problem and talk about if they are suitable. I will be mindful of your feelings and though process.
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After our initial session, we will decide if face-to-face or online sessions are right for your treatment. We will then meet up regularly until you feel better.
How to know if you need
help with your depression.
If you are looking for a counsellor to help with recovery from depression, it is likely a doctor has diagnosed you. They will most likely recommend counselling in Swindon as part of your treatment.
It is important you do not self-diagnose depression because the symptoms are similar to other mental health problems such as Seasonal Affective Disorder or Bipolar Disorder.
If you have not been diagnosed with clinical depression, please visit your GP if any of the following symptoms last for more than two weeks
Physcological symptoms: continuous low mood or sadness, feeling hopeless and helpless, having low self-esteem, feeling tearful, feeling guilt-ridden, feeling irritable and intolerant of others, having no motivation or interest in things, finding it difficult to make decisions, not getting any enjoyment out of life, feeling anxious or worried, having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself
Physical symptoms: moving or speaking more slowly than usual, changes in appetite or weight (usually decreased, but sometimes increased), constipation, unexplained aches and pains, lack of energy, low sex drive (loss of libido), changes to your menstrual cycle, disturbed sleep – for example, finding it difficult to fall asleep at night or waking up very early in the morning
Social symptoms: avoiding contact with friends and taking part in fewer social activities, neglecting your hobbies and interests, having difficulties in your home, work or family life