How to get out of a depression slump?

Finding effective ways to manage difficult feelings can make a real difference. Here's what might help.

How to get out of a depression slump?

If you're looking for support with depression, you've come to the right place. The counsellors on this page are experienced in helping people work through similar challenges. Working with a trained counsellor gives you space to explore your thoughts and feelings in confidence. Together, you can develop understanding and build strategies for moving forward. Take your time to read through the profiles. Finding the right counsellor is about finding someone you feel comfortable with—someone who understands what you're going through.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Michael O'Halloran
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:DepressionHealth anxietyFeeling sadChronic illnessGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD)Low self-confidence
Alessandra Samson
Counsellor Therapist
Greater Manchester
OnlineGoogle Meet

I work with adults who look fine on the outside but are running empty on the inside. People who've spent so long managing everyone else's feelings that they've…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with anxiety, emotional abuse and more
  • Offers online sessions
  • Has 2 client testimonials
"For the first time I felt able to acknowledge that I was not okay and could begin processing this"
— Client
Works with:Low self-esteemSocial anxietyRelationship problemsGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD)Emotional abuseLow self-confidence
Paul Cleland
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…

Alison Matthews
Psychotherapist
Hertfordshire
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhone

Are you feeling out of balance or unsure why you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, anger, or low self-esteem? You may be coping with a loss, a relationship…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Hertfordshire (+15 areas)
Works with:Boarding school syndromeHigh sensitivityChronic fatigue syndrome/MEADHDStressLow self-esteem
Richard Hall
Psychotherapist
Greater Manchester
Online & In-personGoogle Meet

I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering both online and in person sessions. You may be struggling with a specific issue or pattern of behaviour and know…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Greater Manchester
Works with:Avoidant personality disorderHIV/AIDSSex addictionObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Sexual assaultSeasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Lada Shustova-Carter
Counsellor Therapist
Berkshire
Online & In-personGoogle MeetMicrosoft Teams

I help couples with their relationship issues. I am here for you to find better ways to communicate, improve emotional connection and enhance understanding of…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 3 client testimonials
"I had regular sessions with Lada for just over a year, weekly until very recently."
— Client
Works with:PhobiasLow self-esteemRelationship problemsAbuseAttachment disorderEmotional 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”

I found Uplift Therapy Solutions when I was at my lowest I’ve ever been, had an online consultation with Nad who understood what I was going through and arranged a face to face meeting within a week...

If you are looking for a therapist who balances deep empathy with a structured, professional framework, Miles Torchwick is outstanding. Over the course of eight months, he helped me navigate severe...