Depression can manifest itself in a number of ways. A feeling of sadness or despair, loss or even anger. This can sometimes prevent people from carrying out their everyday activities and lead them to seek out treatment from their GP or other Professionals. Sometimes it is relatives or friends of the person who first recognise these changes rather than the person themselves and will encourage them to seek help.

"Some people think depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They're wrong – it is a real illness with real symptoms. Depression is not a sign of weakness or something you can "snap out of" by "pulling yourself together".

The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people with depression can make a full recovery.” NHS

Charities such as MIND can also be another resource, click here for more information.

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview.

But sometimes it is hard to pinpoint where these feelings of anxiety are coming from and they can make you fearful for no apparent reason.

There are a number of ways I can help to support you with anxiety including using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and practising Mindfulness.

Everyone will lose a loved one or someone they care about at some point in their lives. People grieve in many different ways, but it is a process that is important to recognise.

Loss can take other forms as well, loss of a pet, loss of a job, divorce, a sudden change in circumstances meaning the life you previously led is now very different. Even a change in your health can find you grieving for the person you felt you once were.

Talking therapies enable you to explore these feelings and so help you through your grieving process.

The NHS recognise the importance of counselling among other tools, to help with this period in your life and cite some of the common symptoms below

• Shock and numbness – this is usually the first reaction to loss, and people often talk about "being in a daze"
• Tiredness or exhaustion
• Anger – towards the person you've lost or the reason for your loss
• Guilt – for example, guilt about feeling angry, about something you said or did not say, or not being able to stop your loved one dying.

I would be happy to help if you are experiencing any of these symptoms or finding that your grief is becoming too overwhelming in any other way.

Sometimes it is hard to put a name to our feelings. We just know we don’t quite feel right. Or things are bothering us more than they usually do.

Some of us may also have problems with addiction or self harm or find ourselves carrying out behaviours we don’t really understand.

Person Centred Talking therapy can help you explore these feelings and behaviours in a safe, non judgemental environment.

Get in touch and take that first step.

You are welcome to book a free half hour consultation before proceeding with further appointments.

This gives us both a chance to get to know each other a little, and allows you to give me an idea of what has brought you to counselling.

Rates: £50 per hr.

Reduced rates for Student Counsellors.

Please email, text or call to get in contact. If I am with a client please leave a message and I will get back to you.