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Counselling for depression

Counselling for depression – therapist-led counselling for those suffering from feelings of unhappiness, sadness & distress. At Pinnacle, we take a holistic approach using a blend of therapies & treatments.
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Depression explained

Counselling for depression helps and supports people who are suffering from feelings of unhappiness, sadness and distress. These negative feelings may come and go, they may be constant and they may become serious.Depression is an illness. It may be triggered by a personal trauma such as change, relationship breakdown or a bereavement. Depression can undermine confidence, motivation and the quality of life. Depression can be persistent and be a recurring illness. Some people may be vulnerable to depression, or even susceptible to depression.Severe depression may lead to thoughts of self-harm or even suicide. Whilst depression counselling will help, some people may be under a GP for medication as well as seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist. Some people with depression may be referred to a counsellor or a psychotherapist by a psychiatrist or vice versa.

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Psychological therapy for depression and anxiety - our approach

At Pinnacle, we have a large amount of experience in depression therapy. We recognise that every individual is truly unique, and this makes our methods of practice evermore important in treating something like depression.The first part of our approach is thoroughly understanding you; our client. We come to a joint decision as to what should be achieved through the therapy.It is crucial to us that we take a holistic approach when treating depression. This means that it can be common practice for us to blend and use various therapies. Also known as ‘integrative counselling’, it ensures that you receive unique and tailored treatments to satisfy your needs. Typically we’ll use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, and EMDR as well as psychotherapy and counselling techniques.

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A depression therapy case study

A male client was very negative and depressed. He was in his early forties and said he had always felt this way. He felt there was more to life and wanted to experience happiness.We worked with him on defining exactly what, for him, constituted happiness. He defined it as feeling heard by others more in everyday situations and feeling “lighter inside”. Using CBT techniques, we began to practice assertiveness strategies both in the therapy room and in ‘real life’ scenarios, using the feedback to inform our next steps.He began to describe feeling more joyful on waking in the morning and, as this feeling was reinforced, it grew in frequency and became almost an everyday experience. He began to be more aware of his feelings, learning to express them in constructive ways, and developed the habit of looking more positively at his everyday life.

What can you expect from a depression therapy counselling session?

Our depression therapy sessions are tailored to suit your needs. We work with individuals, couples, teens, and groups.Our sessions usually last from 30 minutes to an hour; and our courses usually consist of around 6 to 12 sessions.
“I’ve been suffering from depression and anxiety for over 10 years; taking medication and have seen several therapists. My GP recommended seeing Pinnacle Wellbeing Plus so I made an appointment based on her advice. After the first session I noticed something had changed, but I wasn’t sure what. I’ve had five sessions now and my doctor has reduced my medication and we have set a goal to be tablet free in two months time. I am grateful for the support Pinnacle has given me, thank you.” Jeremy – Hampton Hill, London.

Together, our network of therapists have treated thousands of patients

Client success stories

“I just wanted to thank you for all your help. I really feel like I’m getting better and starting to become the person who I really am.”
Julie C.

Julie C.

Staines

“I’m so grateful to Pinnacle for giving me the chance to get rid of my fears and for my new found confidence.”

Jane P.

Jane P.

St. Margarets

“The best investment I have ever made, how can you put a price on quality of life? Would recommend for anyone suffering from anxiety.”

Nicola S.

Nicola S.

Teddington

If you would like to know more about depression therapy, get in touch.

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