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What does a depressive episode feel like?

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

What does a depressive episode feel like?

Understanding support can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure everything out alone. Professional support can make a real difference. Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings. There's no pressure to have all the answers—your counsellor will work at your pace. Below you'll find counsellors who specialise in this area. Each brings their own approach and experience, giving you options to find someone you connect with.

Counsellors who may be able to help

Paul Cleland
Counsellor Therapist
Dorset
Online & In-personMicrosoft TeamsZoom

“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…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with adhd, anger management and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 4 client testimonials
Works with:ADHDSpiritualityLonelinessYoung carersEmotional abusePassive-aggressive behaviour
Bryanna Martin
Professional Counsellor
Essex
Online & In-personPhone

Hi I’m Bryanna, I provide a safe, non judgmental space, in person or online for you to explore issues that may be holding you back from leading a fulfilling…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, affairs and betrayals and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Essex
Works with:Childless not by choiceBereavementSexual abusePhobiasSexual assaultFeeling sad
Lorna Waddell
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
Lanarkshire
Online & In-personZoom

Does your mind feel like it never switches off? You might find yourself caught in constant chatter, replaying conversations, or worrying about what others…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Lanarkshire (+1 areas)
Works with:Emotional abuseSeasonal affective disorder (SAD)Pregnancy and birthBereavementBipolar disorderLearning difficulties
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)
City of Edinburgh
Online & In-personMicrosoft Teams

If you're managing to hold it all together each day but feel something needs to change, I can help. Many clients come to me knowing they want a shift but…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abortion, abuse and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in City of Edinburgh
Works with:Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Eating disordersBurnoutSuicidal thoughtsLow self-confidenceSeparation and divorce
Piers Hadman
Psychotherapist
London
Online & In-personGoogle MeetPhone

Therapy for people who carry a lot of responsibility — and are finding the pressure difficult to manage. ​ From the outside, your life may look successful. You…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, addiction and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Has 2 client testimonials
Works with:Attachment disorderJealousyLGBTQ Plus counsellingDepressionBoarding school syndromeWork-related stress
Jenna Fraser
Professional Counsellor
Midlothian (County of Edinburgh)
Online & In-personZoom

I believe many people spend their lives performing, surviving, striving, or adapting themselves to meet other people’s expectations. Counselling offers a space…

Why this counsellor may help
  • Works with abuse, anxiety and more
  • Offers online and in-person sessions
  • Based in Midlothian (County of Edinburgh)
Works with:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)LGBTQ Plus counsellingSelf-harmLow self-confidenceLow self-esteemAnxiety

Experiences that may feel familiar

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...

The contrast between the little me that started seeing Annette and the big Me that I am now is stark. I was disappointed, disillusioned and depressed, always pleasing others. I felt exhausted and...

“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”