Why do I feel sad for no reason?

Your life looks fine on paper. Nothing bad has happened. So why do you feel like crying? Unexplained sadness often has roots we haven't discovered yet – and that's okay. You don't need to justify how you feel.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Janet Reed
Janet Reedshe/her
Lancashire
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsPhone

I can work with you to explore and understand bereavement, grief and loss. There are also many life events which are linked to loss such as divorce,…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Lancashire
Lisa Wastney
Professional Counsellor
North East Lincolnshire
Online & In-personGoogle MeetMicrosoft TeamsZoom

Hi, I'm Lisa - a person‑centred counsellor based in Grimsby and working online across the UK. I support adults navigating anxiety , low mood , overwhelm , loss…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, anxiety and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 3 client testimonials
Works with:Chronic illnessStressBereavementRedundancyLow self-confidenceAbuse
Judy Whitehead
Professional Counsellor
Kent
Online & In-personPhoneZoom

I am Judy Whitehead, a counsellor offering Hypnotherapy sound and guided meditation. I offer a safe, compassionate space for healing, self-undertanding, and…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Kent (+8 areas)
Works with:Feeling sadChronic fatigue syndrome/MEBlended familySex problemsBoarding school syndromePerfectionism
Caroline Ellison
Professional Counsellor
Hampshire
Online & In-personZoom

Hi, I’m Caroline Ellison. I offer both in-person and online counselling, EMDR Therapy, and Couples Therapy from my peaceful, air-conditioned counselling cabin…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, adhd and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has client testimonial
Works with:HIV/AIDSTraumaLow self-esteemADHDSeparation anxietyNeurodiversity
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:Low self-confidenceWork-related stressStressSexual abusePanic attacksAbuse
Elaine Knight-Roberts
Counsellor Therapist
South Gloucestershire
Online & In-personGoogle MeetPhone

Are you feeling overwhelmed, carrying a grief too heavy to share, or feeling the weight of the invisible wounds of emotional abuse or childhood trauma? Maybe…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, anxiety and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 2 client testimonials
Works with:SpiritualityAnxietyEmotional abuseLonelinessBereavementGeneralised anxiety disorder (GAD)