Depression Therapy London

Depression Therapy London

Portland Practice offers expert depression therapy in London, Harley Street, with private sessions available 7 days a week. Depression is one of the most prolific mental health problems that can lead to people experiencing increased negative emotions, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of low self-worth, disturbed sleep or eating, low energy and poor concentration. Mild depression can make everything harder to do and seem less worthwhile, however it does not necessarily stop you from being able to carry on your day-to-day life. Severe depression can be life threatening because it can initiate suicidal thoughts or make people give up the will to live leading to a deterioration of physical health.

Depression Counselling London

At different times people occupy negative emotional states, usually, though not always, due to a particular cause. Depression, however, is a longer and more permanent experience of negative emotional states such as anxiety or helplessness, and its cause is often, though not always, indeterminate. Most people suffering from depression will experience symptoms such as:

  • Loss of interest
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Disrupted sleep or appetite
  • Restlessness and agitation
  • Low self-esteem – feeling inadequate or helpless
  • Loneliness and detachedness from relationships
  • Avoidance of social situations
  • Struggling at a particular time of day, often, but not always, in the morning

The causes of depression vary greatly, and can originate in childhood experiences, life circumstances, physical health issues or mental health disorders. There is good evidence to suggest that those who go through difficult or traumatic experiences in childhood are more likely to experience depression in later life, partly because of the effect it can have on the individual’s self-esteem and on how they have learnt to cope with difficult emotions. Similarly, unwelcome or potentially traumatic life events such as bereavement, serious illness, or enforced life changes can also trigger depression. Indeed, sometimes there may be no obvious reason for the onset of depression. Whatever the cause of depression may be, by considering counselling and entering into the therapeutic setting and identifying what it is that might be affecting your emotional balance, understanding why, and then attempting to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviour, is a valuable, if not essential, undertaking.

Therapy for Depression

If depression, or any other aspect of your mental health, is causing you problems in your life and relationships, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Portland Practice in Harley Street, London to arrange a consultation with one of our therapists who specialise in depression.

For further information on external charities and organisations visit our Support page.

Practice Hours

Monday - Sunday
06:00 - 21:30

Address:

10 Harley Street
London
W1G 9PF

Contact

Monday - Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
0207 299 0373

Ethical Guidelines

Portland practice in London, Harley Street, is a member and follows the guidelines of the United Kingdom of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Our psychotherapists understand the needs of both ethical and race issues and are sensitive to the needs and complexity of gender.

Copyright © 2017 - 2023. Portland Practice Psychotherapy London. 10 Harley Street, London W1G 9PF. 020 7299 0373. Blog - SEO London