Do i have depression or am i just sad?

Whatever you're experiencing right now, it's valid. Seeking information and support is a positive step, and there are people who can help. You might be unsure whether counselling is right for you—and that's okay. Many counsellors offer initial conversations to help you understand whether their approach could help. The counsellors featured here have experience with depression. Read their profiles to learn about their background and how they work with clients.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Counsellor Therapist

Durham

In-person

If you’ve found your way to this page, then you’ve probably been through hard things. Maybe you cope on the outside but feel stuck inside. I help people who…

Why this counsellor may help

Works with anxiety, bereavement and more
Offers in-person sessions
Has client testimonial

"Thank you again, Michael, for the past year of therapy. It has been invaluable and has given me the foundation I need…"

— Client

Works with:Chronic illnessGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD)DepressionHealth anxietyBereavementLGBTQ Plus counselling

Professional Counsellor

Essex

Why this counsellor may help

Works with abuse, affairs and betrayals and more

Works with:Affairs and betrayalsAbuseSexual abuseOlder people's counsellingPhysical abuseLow self-confidence

Counsellor Therapist

Dorset

“I feel lost… I don’t have the answers.” — That’s alright. We can start right there. Together, we’ll take gentle steps toward clarity and relief. There’s space…

West Yorkshire

Online & In-personZoom

Why this counsellor may help

Works with abortion, abuse and more
Offers online and in-person sessions
Based in West Yorkshire

Works with:Behaviour problemsOlder people's counsellingAddictionPerfectionismSeparation anxietySeparation and divorce

Professional Counsellor

London

OnlineGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsPhone

I provide counselling for individuals facing emotional difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship challenges and significant life…

Why this counsellor may help

Works with anxiety, bereavement counselling and more
Offers online sessions
Has 2 client testimonials

"“The sessions I had with Caroline were quietly transformative."

— Client

Works with:Bereavement CounsellingRedundancyMenopauseOlder people's counsellingRelationship problemsStress

Professional Counsellor

Devon

Online & In-personPhoneWhereby

Why this counsellor may help

Works with abortion, abuse and more
Offers online and in-person sessions
Based in Devon (+973 areas)

Works with:BullyingOlder people's counsellingRedundancyChildhood bullyingBehaviour problemsSexual abuse

Experiences that may feel familiar

“Dear Katrina, thank you for working with me. I feel like I have my life back and will take the skills forward. For the first time in a long time I feel positive about the future”

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Do i have depression or am i just sad?