Depression Counselling in Witham

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Jonathan Youssef
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Witham CM8  (Online Only)
One of the principles I strive to offer is autonomy, which is the respect for the client's right to self-govern.
Coming to terms with the pressures life brings can be challenging. Counselling may help in gaining a greater insight about who we are and paint a clearer picture, by understanding our circumstances in a confidential environment
One of the principles I strive to offer is autonomy, which is the respect for the client's right to self-govern.
Coming to terms with the pressures life brings can be challenging. Counselling may help in gaining a greater insight about who we are and paint a clearer picture, by understanding our circumstances in a confidential environment
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Julia Esther Reidy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
Should you need a safe, confidential, non-judgemental place in which to feel heard and understood I offer a friendly, professional service where I would aim to work together with you to improve your general wellbeing and happiness and tackle any problems that are making you feel 'stuck' in a place that you feel you can't get out of alone.
I am a fully qualified integratively trained Counsellor so can offer a wide variety of tools and support for anyone looking to resolve a particular issue or issues, seek clarification or learn ways to manage, to name a few: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or anger. I can also support you through relationship, family, bereavement or work related issues. By listening and talking things through, often different perspectives on situations come to light and help to tackle past, present and then when needed, future difficulties that may arise as you become more equipped with self-awareness and skills to tackle them.
Should you need a safe, confidential, non-judgemental place in which to feel heard and understood I offer a friendly, professional service where I would aim to work together with you to improve your general wellbeing and happiness and tackle any problems that are making you feel 'stuck' in a place that you feel you can't get out of alone.
I am a fully qualified integratively trained Counsellor so can offer a wide variety of tools and support for anyone looking to resolve a particular issue or issues, seek clarification or learn ways to manage, to name a few: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or anger. I can also support you through relationship, family, bereavement or work related issues. By listening and talking things through, often different perspectives on situations come to light and help to tackle past, present and then when needed, future difficulties that may arise as you become more equipped with self-awareness and skills to tackle them.
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Gillian Louise Dubock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
I am aware just how engulfing life can be to the point you may have neglected who you are and your mental health has suffered.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.
I am aware just how engulfing life can be to the point you may have neglected who you are and your mental health has suffered.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.
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Kim Michelle Lock
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Witham CM8
Our world moves and changes so quickly that life can sometimes feel confusing.
I am a BACP registered, qualified and experienced psychotherapist and have worked with many clients with various problems. Many people struggle with their own unique experiencing of the world, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. I am able to provide a non-clinical, non-judgemental, confidential and relaxed environment, to help you safely explore your thoughts and feelings in an attempt to help you gain an understanding and clearer insight into yourself and your problems. During therapy you will hopefully also gain some ‘tools’ to help you deal with life more effectively and in a more managable and healthier way.
Our world moves and changes so quickly that life can sometimes feel confusing.
I am a BACP registered, qualified and experienced psychotherapist and have worked with many clients with various problems. Many people struggle with their own unique experiencing of the world, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. I am able to provide a non-clinical, non-judgemental, confidential and relaxed environment, to help you safely explore your thoughts and feelings in an attempt to help you gain an understanding and clearer insight into yourself and your problems. During therapy you will hopefully also gain some ‘tools’ to help you deal with life more effectively and in a more managable and healthier way.
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Jacinta Deacon
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
My training is psychodynamic which involves the linking of our past and present, although I also offer a more solution focussed approach when working with issues in the 'here and now'.
I am a BACP accredited psychodynamic counsellor and I offer a warm and welcoming space for you to explore any issues or difficulties you may be struggling with. I work with adults, couples and children age 11-18 and and have experience in working with a wide range of issues that may be linked to past experiences or stressors in the present. I have experience and understanding of working with neurodivergence particularly Autism and ADHD. My aim is to provide a confidential and comfortable place for you to safely explore any issues that are causing difficulties or distress.
My training is psychodynamic which involves the linking of our past and present, although I also offer a more solution focussed approach when working with issues in the 'here and now'.
I am a BACP accredited psychodynamic counsellor and I offer a warm and welcoming space for you to explore any issues or difficulties you may be struggling with. I work with adults, couples and children age 11-18 and and have experience in working with a wide range of issues that may be linked to past experiences or stressors in the present. I have experience and understanding of working with neurodivergence particularly Autism and ADHD. My aim is to provide a confidential and comfortable place for you to safely explore any issues that are causing difficulties or distress.
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Angela Carter
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions, if I am not the right person to work with you, I can offer you suggestions of who to contact to get the support you are looking for.
I offer one to one counselling sessions in Coggeshall to individuals over the age of 17 years. In a confidential space, where I will encourage you to talk about whatever is troubling you, together we will work through it, whatever it is. We can work on bringing about lasting change, so you can get on with your life. I have been in private practice since 2008, worked for 6 years within an NHS contract offering NICE approved Counselling for Depression, and 4 years as a counselling service manager. I have extensive knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of mental health.
Please feel free to contact me and ask any questions, if I am not the right person to work with you, I can offer you suggestions of who to contact to get the support you are looking for.
I offer one to one counselling sessions in Coggeshall to individuals over the age of 17 years. In a confidential space, where I will encourage you to talk about whatever is troubling you, together we will work through it, whatever it is. We can work on bringing about lasting change, so you can get on with your life. I have been in private practice since 2008, worked for 6 years within an NHS contract offering NICE approved Counselling for Depression, and 4 years as a counselling service manager. I have extensive knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of mental health.
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Claire Gotts
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
Making that first step to engage with a counsellor is often the hardest.
Hi, I am a BACP registered and NCS Accredited integrative counsellor. I work with adults, families, couples, children and young people. I provide an empathic, genuine, non-judgemental, safe space for you to have the freedom to talk and explore your thoughts and feelings where you are really heard. I strongly believe in forming a therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel more empowered as well as building hope.
Making that first step to engage with a counsellor is often the hardest.
Hi, I am a BACP registered and NCS Accredited integrative counsellor. I work with adults, families, couples, children and young people. I provide an empathic, genuine, non-judgemental, safe space for you to have the freedom to talk and explore your thoughts and feelings where you are really heard. I strongly believe in forming a therapeutic relationship that will enable you to feel more empowered as well as building hope.
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time & space
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
My approach is Holistic.
Hello, I help with both short term Counselling for life issues which can cause stress and anxiety, such as loss, change, bullying, feeling stuck etc. and longer term Psychotherapy for issues which have their roots in your past, including; Low self esteem, Depression and learned unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Working together we create an environment of trust, empathy and support where you can safely share your concerns for understanding and resolution.
My approach is Holistic.
Hello, I help with both short term Counselling for life issues which can cause stress and anxiety, such as loss, change, bullying, feeling stuck etc. and longer term Psychotherapy for issues which have their roots in your past, including; Low self esteem, Depression and learned unhelpful patterns of behaviour. Working together we create an environment of trust, empathy and support where you can safely share your concerns for understanding and resolution.
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Charlotte Elizabeth Beaumont
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Witham CM8  (Online Only)
Counselling can have a positive impact in your life allowing you to grow as a person and process difficult emotions.
Hi I'm Charlotte and I'm a therapist that specialises in working with disabled people and people with chronic illnesses. Not only have I studied disability and how it intersects with counselling, my own lived experience adds a further level of understanding to the issues my clients bring. I primarily do telephone and online counselling.
Counselling can have a positive impact in your life allowing you to grow as a person and process difficult emotions.
Hi I'm Charlotte and I'm a therapist that specialises in working with disabled people and people with chronic illnesses. Not only have I studied disability and how it intersects with counselling, my own lived experience adds a further level of understanding to the issues my clients bring. I primarily do telephone and online counselling.
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The Therapy Shed® - Jane Jiggens, FD(Open)
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
I believe if we are fully connected to our true selves, understand how we became to be who we are then everything else begins to fall into place.
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor. I help people have better relationships with themselves and those around them. If you have found me here life may feel overwhelming, your relationships may be strained or are breaking down, you may feel anxious, depressed, angry, lost or stuck, or do you have an inner voice that is really mean? Do your relationships keep ending the same way, do you keep feeling the same old feelings or engage in behaviours that are harmful? Do you need help to begin to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, other people and even the world?
I believe if we are fully connected to our true selves, understand how we became to be who we are then everything else begins to fall into place.
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor. I help people have better relationships with themselves and those around them. If you have found me here life may feel overwhelming, your relationships may be strained or are breaking down, you may feel anxious, depressed, angry, lost or stuck, or do you have an inner voice that is really mean? Do your relationships keep ending the same way, do you keep feeling the same old feelings or engage in behaviours that are harmful? Do you need help to begin to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, other people and even the world?
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Chelmsford Talking Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
I understand that for many the initial meeting with a counsellor can be very daunting therefore I will always provide a discrete, private space to help you explore at a pace that is suitable to you.
I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.
I understand that for many the initial meeting with a counsellor can be very daunting therefore I will always provide a discrete, private space to help you explore at a pace that is suitable to you.
I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.
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Sue Thompson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
I hope my profile gives you some idea of whether i may be of help to you.
Hi my name is Sue, I'm a Integrative Child Psychotherapist (UKCP Reg) and a Integrative Adult Counsellor (MBACP). I have over 10 years experience of providing therapeutic support to both children, young people, parents adults in a range of different settings who may be experiencing mental distress, trauma or behavioral issues such as low mood, anxiety, depression, irrational fears and phobias, exam stress / work-related stress. I also offer parent/child work.
I hope my profile gives you some idea of whether i may be of help to you.
Hi my name is Sue, I'm a Integrative Child Psychotherapist (UKCP Reg) and a Integrative Adult Counsellor (MBACP). I have over 10 years experience of providing therapeutic support to both children, young people, parents adults in a range of different settings who may be experiencing mental distress, trauma or behavioral issues such as low mood, anxiety, depression, irrational fears and phobias, exam stress / work-related stress. I also offer parent/child work.
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Blossom Therapeutic Services
MA
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
I am an integrative therapist and I base my work on an empathic and boundaried foundation with a belief that a trusting relationship is crucial to any therapeutic progress.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I offer a safe, judgement-free space for you to explore your experiences and feelings. It can be an ongoing issue that you or a young person has been suffering from, or, it may be a more recent concern. I am flexible and adaptable in my approach. I work with clients who have a wide range of experiences/difficulties, including; Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, Suicide, Self-harm, Attachment difficulties, Addiction, Autism, Looked-After-Children, ADHD and Bereavement.
I am an integrative therapist and I base my work on an empathic and boundaried foundation with a belief that a trusting relationship is crucial to any therapeutic progress.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I offer a safe, judgement-free space for you to explore your experiences and feelings. It can be an ongoing issue that you or a young person has been suffering from, or, it may be a more recent concern. I am flexible and adaptable in my approach. I work with clients who have a wide range of experiences/difficulties, including; Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse, Anxiety & Depression, Suicide, Self-harm, Attachment difficulties, Addiction, Autism, Looked-After-Children, ADHD and Bereavement.
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Dr Lara Lopes de Jesus
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
I adopt an integrative model which means I draw from different theoretical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and psychodynamic theories.
Contact me if you want to let go of dysfunctional relationship patterns, irrational beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviours, and want to replace them with a more positive, conscious and proactive mode of being that leads to greater happiness, wellness and success. I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist who offers therapy from my practice in North Chelmsford. I provide a supportive and constructive space for you to explore difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing.
I adopt an integrative model which means I draw from different theoretical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and psychodynamic theories.
Contact me if you want to let go of dysfunctional relationship patterns, irrational beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviours, and want to replace them with a more positive, conscious and proactive mode of being that leads to greater happiness, wellness and success. I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist who offers therapy from my practice in North Chelmsford. I provide a supportive and constructive space for you to explore difficulties and challenges you may be experiencing.
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Celia McLean
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
If you think you would like to start counselling or have any questions you are welcome to email or text me.
Thank you for visiting my profile, navigating life can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with feeling anxious or depressed. Maybe you struggle to prioritise yourself, always taking care of others needs ahead of your own, leaving you running on empty. Perhaps you feel overly responsible for others, always trying to fix their problems. Maybe past experiences have left you feeling ashamed, empty and unsure of who you are. Sometimes we need help to work through life’s challenges. I work with adults individually online and in person, gently helping them to make sense of their difficulties and find a way forwards.
If you think you would like to start counselling or have any questions you are welcome to email or text me.
Thank you for visiting my profile, navigating life can sometimes feel overwhelming. You may be struggling with feeling anxious or depressed. Maybe you struggle to prioritise yourself, always taking care of others needs ahead of your own, leaving you running on empty. Perhaps you feel overly responsible for others, always trying to fix their problems. Maybe past experiences have left you feeling ashamed, empty and unsure of who you are. Sometimes we need help to work through life’s challenges. I work with adults individually online and in person, gently helping them to make sense of their difficulties and find a way forwards.
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Progressive Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
If you are a young person reading this then you're on the right page.
Are you struggling with aspects of your life? You may have already tried to talk about it with friends and family but you still feel unresolved. You might have issues that you feel you can only talk about in a safe and confidential space. There may be times when you feel absolutely fine but there are times when you can't cope from within and you don't understand it. We push difficult issues deep into our unconscious but it still influences our conscious lives. Are there significant events from your childhood that you can't find peace with in your present day? This can leave you feeling despair like you have no control.
If you are a young person reading this then you're on the right page.
Are you struggling with aspects of your life? You may have already tried to talk about it with friends and family but you still feel unresolved. You might have issues that you feel you can only talk about in a safe and confidential space. There may be times when you feel absolutely fine but there are times when you can't cope from within and you don't understand it. We push difficult issues deep into our unconscious but it still influences our conscious lives. Are there significant events from your childhood that you can't find peace with in your present day? This can leave you feeling despair like you have no control.
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Jane Bishop
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change.
Your story matters: Welcome. I imagine you are reading this because you or someone you know is experiencing something difficult right now. Finding a therapist can be daunting, with so much choice, but your decision to look for therapy is the first step. I want to help support anyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who you are, where you're from or what you're going through.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change.
Your story matters: Welcome. I imagine you are reading this because you or someone you know is experiencing something difficult right now. Finding a therapist can be daunting, with so much choice, but your decision to look for therapy is the first step. I want to help support anyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who you are, where you're from or what you're going through.
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Child in Mind
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
I am here to walk side by side with you on your journey, I am non-judgemental and really want to hear your story, reduce your distressing times, you are in good hands.
I am a fully qualified Person-Centred based/ Integrative counsellor. Specialising in working with Children and Adolescent’s. I am here to support you or your child to express and explore anything that they are finding difficult. I will adapt my work to the individual client. I work with you/them, we are all unique and there is no set way I work, I go with what you or your child brings to me and will offer my counselling skills to find the right way that suits you or them on this journey of self healing through therapy. I may work verbally or creatively or both all depends on the client.
I am here to walk side by side with you on your journey, I am non-judgemental and really want to hear your story, reduce your distressing times, you are in good hands.
I am a fully qualified Person-Centred based/ Integrative counsellor. Specialising in working with Children and Adolescent’s. I am here to support you or your child to express and explore anything that they are finding difficult. I will adapt my work to the individual client. I work with you/them, we are all unique and there is no set way I work, I go with what you or your child brings to me and will offer my counselling skills to find the right way that suits you or them on this journey of self healing through therapy. I may work verbally or creatively or both all depends on the client.
01621 731623 View 01621 731623
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Emily Sands
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Witham CM8
To make the first step contact myself via email, phone text or messenger.
Hello, I am Emily, a full-time qualified counsellor, and avid advocate of emotional and psychological wellbeing. My approach to sessions is a relaxed and caring style, which in turn aims to support you, the client, in understanding your thoughts and feelings. Helping you to develop a set of tools to enhance your quality of life and self-worth, allowing you to deal with future events and giving you better insight.
To make the first step contact myself via email, phone text or messenger.
Hello, I am Emily, a full-time qualified counsellor, and avid advocate of emotional and psychological wellbeing. My approach to sessions is a relaxed and caring style, which in turn aims to support you, the client, in understanding your thoughts and feelings. Helping you to develop a set of tools to enhance your quality of life and self-worth, allowing you to deal with future events and giving you better insight.
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Katherine Nova Garmonsway
Verified Verified
Witham CM8  (Online Only)
Supporting those with mental health issues isn’t just about having the right skills, but the right approach.
24+ years’ experience in CAMHS, including MOD, Assertive Outreach, Local Government and Private Healthcare.  Treating Adults, Adolescents, Children and Elderly patients in both military and civilian environments.
Supporting those with mental health issues isn’t just about having the right skills, but the right approach.
24+ years’ experience in CAMHS, including MOD, Assertive Outreach, Local Government and Private Healthcare.  Treating Adults, Adolescents, Children and Elderly patients in both military and civilian environments.
01376 315829 View 01376 315829
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Depression Counsellors

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.