Common symptoms of depression include persistent sadness or low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances, fatigue or low energy, feelings of worthless or guilt, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide.

Depression results from a complex interaction of social, psychological, and biological factors. People who have gone through adverse life events such as unemployment, bereavement, and traumatic events, are more likely to develop depression. Depression can lead to more stress and dysfunction and worsen the affected person’s life situation and the depression itself.

No, you do not need to be referred by your GP. I do take referrals from GPs, charities, and organisations, but most of my clients are self-referrals.

Each session lasts 50 minutes. I offer a free initial telephone consultation to understand your goals for counselling, which we will review at regular intervals.

You are welcome to continue with counselling for as long as you feel it benefits you, which may be a matter of weeks or longer term.

Visit the Contact Page for details. I will endeavour to respond as soon as possible to arrange a convenient time for us to meet.

Yes, we will still begin with an initial free telephone consultation before moving on to Zoom. For quality purposes, it is essential you have a good internet connection.