Head Agenda are award-winning professional providers of Depression Counselling in Leeds. Our licensed therapists are University trained, highly experienced and BACP registered, so they are fully qualified to listen, understand and offer effective expert depression therapy. Head Agenda is the largest independent therapy provider in Leeds and has won “Psychotherapy Service of the Year” in the Prestige Awards, three years running.
What you really need is qualified help, treatment, understanding and support – from a professional therapy provider such as Head Agenda. We help hundreds of clients including business’ employees each month cope with depression – and our licensed counsellors are on hand to help you.
If you’ve ever wondered “where can I get help for depression?”, that’s one less thing to worry about as Head Agenda provides professional depression counselling in Leeds face-to-face and also online.
The first step is to make an enquiry. Simply fill in your contact details. We’ll then offer you a provisional appointment with a therapist specially selected for you based on your requirements.
The expert licensed therapists at Head Agenda have extensive knowledge and experience of working with depression. We know that many clients struggle day to day with depression, for some it comes in waves, for others it’s a constant low. We work with you to assist your specific symptoms of depression and find ways to help you function whilst experiencing it.
Depression covers a wide range of conditions and here are three of the most common types, Head Agenda licensed counsellors are qualified to deal with:
All of the above types of depression can be helped with either Head Agenda therapeutic support or by visiting your GP.
A holistic approach to treating depression can bring about effective change. For some people this may include speaking with a qualified medical professional who can discuss medication options with you if that is appropriate.
A qualified psychotherapist will work with you to understand your individual needs and give you the space to explore your thoughts and behaviours surrounding the depression.
They will use a range of psychology models to make sense of where the depression has come from and give a person the tools to manage the difficult times and better prepare you for the obstacles that come up through life.
Together, we will explore your story, relationships, patterns of behaviour and what might lie at the root of any low self-esteem, self-sabotage, and unhelpful habits.
We’ll then help you form new habits, strategies and a growing optimism and self-belief, all of which combined will help to make recovery a possibility.
Change is possible. Depression is an awful struggle that, with expert help, will pass. Then you can begin to feel better and more hopeful.It will enable you to challenge yourself and find positive building experiences that you didn’t feel possible before.
To be perfectly honest, there is no magic wand and the therapeutic work does take time and patience. But it is worth it, you know that it will pass, it has before. Focus on the times it has passed to help you feel more hopeful for the future.
Talking to an experienced licensed therapist who will listen with empathy and without judgment, such as a Head Agenda depression counsellor in Leeds, can provide strong foundations for the work of growing self-awareness and acceptance.
You will start to feel more positive and hopeful about the future. You will work with your therapist to help you through the dark days, using your experience as a guide. You will begin to trust yourself more.
We will give you tools to improve your bad days and make the most of the good.
Stay in touch with your friends and family. Try not to withdraw from those who care about you.
Be active, go out for a walk, eat well and adopt habits that help you to sleep well. Try not to drink alcohol and have routines that support all these healthy habits.
Depression can have an impact our physical and mental wellbeing, there are many signs to look our for and may include:
Physical:
Changes in appetite or sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, unable to carry out or complete daily tasks.
Mental:
Sadness or irritability, not wanting to join in with activities in the usual way, withdrawing from others, taking risks, self harm or suicidal thoughts.
If you are worried about any of these signs speak to someone and start today to work through your feelings and build robust and positive strategies to cope.
Depression usually comes in waves and then it passes. Focus on the times when the black cloud has passed. What did you do? Focus on your good points. Write a journal or a letter to yourself when you’re in a better place for you to read when you’re not feeling good. Think what you’d tell yourself?
It can be worrying knowing that a loved one is struggling and there are ways to provide support:
o Let them know that you are there for them, find ways to keep communication going so that they know they can open up when they are ready.
o Keep inviting them to activities and events. Ask what you can do to help them access these times or anything which might make it easier for them. Eg, Transport, a quiet space, a time limit, etc
o Find out from trusted people close to them how they are doing, this may be friends or for a child it could be school teacher. They may help build a picture of what is happening and also be part of a support network.
o Help them find support, this may be encouraging them to go to or reminding them about a gp or therapist appointment. It could be finding information about who they can speak to or groups they can take part in.
o Be there, gently ask open questions and listen when they are ready to share.
o Look after yourself too, set boundaries and continue self care habits to ensure your needs are met too. Living with or looking out for a person experiencing depression can be emotionally tiring.
Our award-winning therapy and counselling services can help you deal with your depression holistically, however you might be interested in learning about how we help overcome specific types of mental health illnesses, including:
If you have any questions about depression therapy that we haven’t answered from the above, don’t hesitate to contact us here. We’ll try to answer your question as quickly as possible.
If you’re ready to book an appointment and want to make an enquiry for depression therapy, please click the appropriate button below.