Depression Therapy Birmingham
Confidential Mental Health Care To Improve Your Quality of Life
- Have you been feeling sad, isolated and empty?
- Does life feel slow, with little interest or pleasure in doing things?
- Do you get irritable and experience chronic negative thoughts?
- Have you been feeling worthless, with little confidence in yourself?
- Do you feel hopeless about the future?
If you are chronically distressed and it's interfering with your ability to function in daily life, then it may be time to consider depression therapy to help you feel happy and achieve a fulfilling life.
You're Not Alone
Did you know that depression is the most common mental health challenge experienced around the world? The WHO report that over 280 million people currently struggle with depression globally, whilst in the UK, 1 adult in 6 exhibits depression symptoms. Ongoing stress relating to the coronavirus has made matters significantly worse. Moreover, studies suggest that the true number of people with depression is far higher than is currently reported, and that many people don’t get the help they need. This could be due to a number of factors such as: feeling embarrassed and ashamed about seeking help, which can be fuelled by societal stigma and misconceptions about mental health struggles; lack of awareness of the severity of chronic depression, which can result in low perceived need; as well as poor experiences of mental health services.
Having a mental health challenge is absolutely nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. Many people experience mental health difficulties at some point in their life. In fact, symptoms of depression can arise as a way for people to cope with unaddressed trauma.
Moreover, contrary to misconceptions, you cannot simply ‘snap out’ of a mental disorder. Just like physical disorders, it requires treatment and time to heal. Altering deeply ingrained core beliefs, emotions, distressing memories and behavioural habits requires the application of specific types of modalities designed to transform maladaptive cognitions, feelings and behaviours, in a safe and gentle way.
Therefore, choosing to get support in order to heal from depression is a constructive response to address a challenge, and a sign of great strength.
Your Mental Health Matters: Invest In Yourself And Your Future
Unresolved, depression can have profound consequences for health and wellbeing. Not only does it cause intense chronic distress and unhappiness, it is a leading cause of physical illness, disability and death from suicide. Depression knocks the enjoyment out of life. However, no matter the length or severity of depression, evidence shows that people who receive therapy, recover successfully.
With strong therapeutic support, you can free yourself from depression, learn new coping skills, and live a happy and purposeful life.
We will work together to identify your goals for therapy and devise a personalised treatment approach. I will offer you expert advice and guidance, and apply techniques to quickly and effectively help you heal from depression so that you can enjoy living life again.
Great Service Guarantee
Navigating the path to mental health support can be a daunting journey, marked by uncertainties. Beyond the decision to seek help, finding the right therapist to guide you through the challenges you face can be an added source of stress. To address these concerns I offer a guaranteed service. This means that if, after six sessions, you don’t see any improvement, you can get a full refund. This is to ensure you get the support you need without any worries and with peace of mind.
Depression Symptoms: What Are The Symptoms of Depression?
Medical criteria for diagnosing people with depression state that in order to be diagnosed with depression, a person must exhibit 5 or more of the following symptoms most days, or nearly daily, during the same 2 week period, and one of the symptoms must be depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure. Moreover, symptoms must cause the individual significant distress or impaired function in daily activities.
- Depressed mood
- Lack of interest or pleasure in activities
- Significant weight loss or weight gain
- Slowing down of thought or an observable reduction in physical movement
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Thoughts, plans or attempts to commit suicide
Other common symptoms reported by people experiencing depression include:
- Irritability
- Brooding
- Obsessive rumination
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Chronic worry over physical health
- Pain
What Are The Different Types Of Depression?
Depression symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe. You can experience a single episode of depression, or recurring depression of two or more episodes. Other specific types of depression include:
Seasonal Affective Disorder: This presents with depressive symptoms that occur at specific times of the year, usually early winter, when it is not sunny.
Bipolar Disorder: This type of depression consists of extreme highs and extreme lows where high periods are characterised by euphoria, excessive energy and talkativeness, irritability, racing and disturbed thoughts, increased self-esteem, poor sleep, and impulsive behaviour; in contrast to extreme lows such as very low mood, low self-esteem, guilt, despair, disturbed thinking, excessive fatigue, no or significantly reduced activity, stress, suicidal thoughts.
Postnatal Depression: This is characterised by depressive symptoms that occur following the birth of a child, including difficulty bonding with the baby.
Following is a video outlining briefly the nature of depression, treatment modalities and some self-care techniques.
Depression Therapy
We will start by identifying the difficulty you are experiencing and establishing your wellbeing goals. Following this we can develop a personalised treatment approach that is specifically tailored to your needs. This may involve applying a combination of methods that are proven to transform negative thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and improve wellbeing. Here are some options you can choose to get better:
The aforementioned techniques not only heal depression, they can also enhance general wellbeing. This includes: Increasing happiness and life satisfaction, developing a sense of meaning and purpose to life, personal growth, increasing autonomy, developing self-acceptance, and promoting positive relationships.
All sessions are focused on helping you to heal depression and build different domains of wellbeing, and supporting lifestyle changes to prevent illness and increase vitality.
Where Does Depression Therapy Take Place?
Therapy sessions can take place online or in-person.
I am based in Birmingham, UK, with a home office in Yardley. I also carry out home visits for persons who cannot travel to the office.
Online therapy sessions are via Zoom, or Skype, and can take place wherever you are in the world, at a time that suits you. They are similar to face to face sessions, except they take place via video call.
For more information about online sessions you can visit this page: online anxiety therapy
If you have any further questions about the service, you can contact me via the following page here.
What Is The Process Of Depression Therapy?
I offer an initial free consultation so we can discuss the difficulty you are experiencing, including any questions you may have about the service regarding costs, length of sessions, treatments, as well as to enable you to determine whether I am the right person for treating your particular health difficulty.
If you decide to proceed with treatment, the next stage involves conducting a more detailed health and wellbeing assessment. This includes asking further questions about the specific difficulty you’re experiencing, how long you’ve experienced depression, how it affects you, treatment history, and identifying your therapy goals.
Following this assessment, I will devise a treatment plan that describes what we can cover in the session, and the techniques used to address the problem. If you are happy with the suggested treatment plan then we can commence treatment sessions.
Depending on the severity and nature of the problem, sessions usually take place weekly; each session lasts for 60 to 90 minutes.
What Is The Cost Of Depression Therapy
After your initial free consultation, you have flexibility in choosing how you’d like to proceed with your therapy sessions. You can opt for a pay-per-session arrangement or choose a session package.
Here are the options:
- Individual sessions are priced at £100 each.
- A 6-session package is available at a discounted rate of £540.
- A 12-session package is priced at £960.
Take The Next Step Today To Improve Your Mental, Emotional, Physical & Social Wellbeing
All sessions at WellQo wellbeing are conducted by me, Sadaf, a certified practitioner with a doctorate in mental health and wellbeing. I first started working as a holistic therapist in 2010, and I’ve had the privilege of helping numerous patients struggling with various conditions including major depression, bipolar, anxiety and PTSD. I now specialise in healing unaddressed trauma to promote mental wellbeing.
If you’re ready to overcome depression and achieve a brighter future, I’m here to help you.
Discover the benefits of choosing therapy at WellQo:
- Effective Healing: Combat depression and enhance your wellbeing through a blend of proven technique.
- Confidential Support: Experience a safe and non-judgmental environment tailored to your needs.
- Expert Guidance: Receive valuable advice and direction for maintaining psychological wellbeing.
- Flexible Appointments: We offer convenient scheduling to accommodate your busy life.
- Tailored Treatment Plan: Benefit from a personalized and recommended treatment approach.
- Professional Assurance: Work with a fully insured, certified, and registered professional committed to your welfare.
- Guaranteed Service: If the specific issue you seek therapy for remains unresolved, you are eligible for a refund.
At WellQo, your journey to improved mental health is met with expertise, compassion, and a commitment to your overall wellbeing.
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