Depression Therapy in Glasgow

Depression doesn't always look like sadness. You might feel flat, unmotivated or disconnected from yourself and others, even when life appears fine on the outside.

We offer depression therapy in Glasgow and online, helping you understand what's happening and begin making meaningful changes.

How depression often shows up

Depression doesn’t always look like constant sadness. You may recognise some of the following:

• Persistent low mood or emotional heaviness

• Feeling numb, flat, or disconnected

• Loss of interest or pleasure in things that once mattered

• Fatigue or lack of motivation, even after rest

• Harsh self-criticism or feelings of inadequacy

• Withdrawing from others or feeling unseen

You don’t need a diagnosis to seek support. If life feels dull, heavy, or emotionally distant, therapy can help.

How we treat depression

Depression can make it difficult to get started, connect with people or find pleasure in things you once enjoyed.

Our treatment focuses on helping you make changes that gradually restore your energy, confidence and engagement with life.

Therapy may involve:

• Behavioural activation — gradually rebuilding activities that provide pleasure, achievement or connection, even when motivation is low.

• CBT — understanding how negative thinking, avoidance and withdrawal can keep depression going.

• Schema Therapy — exploring longstanding beliefs about yourself, particularly where shame, criticism or early experiences contribute to low mood.

• EMDR — where difficult past experiences continue to contribute to depression and are appropriate targets for treatment.

We'll develop a treatment plan suited to your needs and review your progress as we go.

Private therapy compared with NHS support

Some clients come to see me after NHS therapy, while others are waiting for support or want a different kind of space.

Working privately allows:

• No waiting lists

• Regular, consistent sessions

• Flexibility in length and therapeutic approach

• Time to explore underlying patterns, not just symptoms

There’s no pressure to improve quickly — the work is collaborative and respectful of your limits.

Practical details

• Based in Shawlands, Glasgow, convenient for Southside areas

• Online sessions available across Scotland

• BABCP-accredited therapist

• Initial consultation available to explore whether this feels like the right fit

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