Online Counselling
Counselling for Depression
Online counselling for depression, low mood and the heavy, flat feeling that can take over — with Lisa Brathwaite, a BACP-registered counsellor working with adults across the UK.
What does depression feel like?
Depression is more than sadness. It can feel like a heaviness that will not lift, a loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, or a flatness where emotions used to be. For some people it is tearful and overwhelming; for others it is numb, empty and exhausting.
It often comes with broken sleep, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and a harsh inner voice that says you are failing or that nothing will change. Depression lies — it tells you this is permanent and that you are alone in it. Neither is true.
Signs counselling for depression might help
People often come to me when they notice some of the following have been present for a while:
- •Persistent low mood, sadness or a sense of emptiness
- •Losing interest or pleasure in things you used to enjoy
- •Feeling tired all the time, or struggling to get going
- •Sleeping too much or too little; changes in appetite
- •Harsh self-criticism, guilt, or feeling worthless
- •Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
- •Withdrawing from people, or going through the motions
- •A sense of hopelessness about the future
How counselling helps with depression
Depression rarely comes from nowhere. It can be tied to loss, to long-standing patterns, to circumstances that have worn you down, or to feelings that have had nowhere to go. Counselling gives you a space to slow down and make sense of what is underneath the low mood.
In our sessions you can put words to things you may have been carrying silently. Being truly heard, without judgement, is itself part of how depression begins to ease. Over time we look at the patterns and beliefs that keep you stuck, and gently find room for things to feel different.
There is no expectation to 'snap out of it' — that is not how depression works. We move at a pace that respects how you are feeling, and small shifts often build into real change.
My approach
I am a BACP-registered counsellor with an integrative approach, drawing on Person-Centred therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Psychodynamic ideas. With depression, that means meeting you exactly where you are rather than applying a fixed formula.
Some people want to understand where their depression came from; others want support to get through a difficult stretch and rebuild a sense of themselves. We can do either, or both. What stays constant is warmth, patience and a genuine human relationship.
What to expect from your first session
Your first session is gentle and unhurried. You can share as much or as little as feels manageable, and I will ask some questions to understand what has been going on. We will talk about how sessions work and confidentiality.
Before that, you are welcome to book a free 20-minute consultation to ask questions and see how it feels to talk. Sessions are £40 per hour, delivered online by video.
Take the first step
If anything you have read here sounds like you, get in touch for a free 20-minute consultation. There is no pressure — it's simply a chance to ask any questions and see how it feels to talk.