Online counselling across the UK and worldwide
Online depression counselling in the UK and worldwide
Everything feels heavy, flat or pointless, and the things that used to help no longer do. Depression counselling helps you understand what keeps you stuck and find your way back to feeling more like yourself.
Does this sound familiar?
- You feel low, empty or numb most of the time.
- You’ve lost interest in things you used to enjoy.
- Getting out of bed, working or seeing people takes huge effort.
- Your sleep, appetite or energy have changed.
- You’re very hard on yourself, or feel like a burden.
- You’ve been “fine” on the outside for a long time, but it’s getting harder to hide.
What depression is, and what keeps it going
Depression is more than feeling sad. It affects your thoughts, body, energy and relationships, and it can creep up slowly or follow a loss, stress or a difficult life event.
It is often kept going by a cycle: low mood leads to withdrawing and self-criticism, which leads to fewer good experiences, which deepens the low mood. Counselling helps you notice that cycle and gently start to break it.
How I can help
Together we can:
- make sense of what has led to how you feel now
- notice and soften harsh self-talk
- rebuild small routines and activities that lift your mood
- look at past experiences or losses that may be weighing on you
- plan for difficult days, so you feel less alone with them
If you’re feeling very low, it can also help to speak to your GP about other support, such as medication. Counselling can work alongside that.
About your depression counsellor
I’m Natalie, a trauma-informed counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist. I’ve supported English-speaking adults online for four years. I draw on person-centred counselling, CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), shaped around you.
Online therapy for depression
Depression counselling, sometimes called talking therapy for depression, gives you a regular, private space to understand what’s keeping you stuck and to try small, manageable changes. Online therapy for depression can be easier to start than face-to-face sessions, especially when low energy makes leaving the house feel impossible.
Types of depression and low mood I support
- Ongoing low mood, emptiness or numbness
- Depression after a loss, break-up, illness or redundancy
- Postnatal depression and low mood after having a baby
- Seasonal low mood in the autumn and winter
- “High-functioning” depression, where you keep going on the outside but feel flat inside
- Depression alongside anxiety, trauma or burnout
Signs it may be time to talk to someone
If low mood has lasted more than two weeks, is affecting your sleep, work or relationships, or you’ve stopped enjoying things you used to, it’s worth getting support. Counselling can work alongside help from your GP, including medication if you and your doctor decide that’s right for you.
How it works
- Book a free 30-minute chat. We talk on Zoom about what’s going on and whether we’re a good fit. There’s no pressure to continue.
- Weekly 50-minute sessions on Zoom, seven days a week, 7am to 8pm UK time (8am to 9pm CET). WhatsApp video or a phone call are also available.
- Support between sessions. By agreement, you can book free 15-minute check-ins when things feel hard.
Fees: sessions are from £55 for 50 minutes, with monthly packages available. Your first 30-minute chat is free.
★★★★★
“This is my first experience with any kind of therapy and I don’t think I could have picked a better therapist. With Natalie, I feel listened to and supported while I process uncomfortable truths and unfamiliar ideas/feelings.”
Depression counselling FAQs
Is counselling effective for depression?
Talking therapies are a recommended treatment for depression in the UK, and many people find they feel noticeably better over a course of sessions.
What if I don’t know why I feel this way?
That’s very common. You don’t need to have the answers before we start; working them out is part of what counselling is for.
Can I have counselling while taking antidepressants?
Yes. Many people have counselling alongside medication. It’s worth keeping your GP informed about your care.
What if I’m having thoughts of suicide?
Please tell someone today. Call your local emergency number (999 in the UK, 112 in the EU) in an emergency. In the UK you can also call NHS 111 (option 2) or Samaritans free on 116 123, any time. I can support you in counselling, but I’m not an emergency service.
How much does depression counselling cost?
Sessions are from £55 for 50 minutes, with monthly packages available. Your first 30-minute chat is free.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
Yes. I work online with English-speaking adults in the UK and worldwide, including expats in Spain and Portugal, seven days a week from 7am to 8pm UK time.
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Ready to talk?
Book a free 30-minute chat. There’s no commitment. It’s simply a chance to ask questions and see whether we’re a good fit.
You may also find these pages helpful: anxiety counselling, grief and loss counselling and my self-help resources.
I’m not an emergency service. If you’re in crisis or worried about your safety, call your local emergency number (999 in the UK, 112 in the EU). In the UK you can also call NHS 111 (choose option 2 for mental health in England and Wales) or Samaritans on 116 123, any time.