How long does it take to recover from depression?

Finding answers to difficult questions is an important part of understanding yourself and what you need.

How long does it take to recover from depression?

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

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
"After one session, I felt hopeful and more in control of my anxiety – like I finally had a way to move forward."
— Client
Works with:Low self-esteemSocial anxietyRelationship problemsGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD)Emotional abuseLow self-confidence
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
Teri spinks
Professional Counsellor
South Yorkshire
Online & In-personGoogle Meet

I see therapy as a confidential, supportive space where you can explore who you are, understand what’s holding you back, and move toward the life you want. My…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, anxiety and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in South Yorkshire
Works with:Panic attacksEmotional abuseObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Social anxietyAnxietyStress
Lisa Fursman
Professional Counsellor
Somerset
OnlineGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsPhone

I am a highly seasoned and accredited counsellor with 15 years of invaluable experience in various roles within the NHS. My extensive background has equipped…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with anger management, anxiety and more
  • Offers online sessions
Works with:Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)BurnoutPerfectionismRelationship problemsLow self-esteemSocial anxiety
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…

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...