Depression therapists in Elgin, Scotland
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Depression
Sara Aicart-Pendlebury
Art Therapist, Human Givens Practitioner (HG.Dip.P), Member of Human Givens Institute, IFS therapist Levels 1&2, Narm Practitioner
If you are feeling low, or depressed I can help you by integrating behavioural, cognitive and interpersonal approaches with relaxation, visualisation and guided imagery techniques. Contact me for a free consultation to feel more motivated, with a clear plan how to begin to solve your problems. Contrary to common belief, depression is not primarily a biological illness, inherited through the genes. Nor is it the setbacks, crises or tragedies in our lives that cause depression. It is our response to adverse events that determines whether we get depressed or not. Research shows that people most likely to suffer depression are those who react to adversity by taking it personally, seeing all areas of their lives as blighted by it, and the misery as going on forever. Depression is always a second and unnecessary problem, and just makes problematic circumstances worse. This is good to know because it means that, instead of feeling helpless or hopeless, people can learn to take back control over their lives. They may not be able to change certain circumstances but they always have options about how they react to them.
The symptoms of depression include low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities, loss of appetite and energy, sleep disturbance, feeling agitated or lethargic, worthless or guilty, difficulty in thinking straight and having repeated thoughts about suicide. Antidepressant drugs may help some people because they lift levels of a ‘feel-good’ chemical in the brain; unfortunately, they do nothing to change the underlying circumstances or thinking patterns that led to the depression. Depression is always related to unmet essential emotional needs and that is why the human givens approach, which focuses on helping people in distress find healthy ways to meet their emotional needs, is so successful.
Depressed people may seem deflated and flat but, in actual fact, they have raised levels of a stress hormone called cortisol, which means that they are in a state of constant high emotional arousal. When our emotions are aroused we can’t think rationally, so this is why people deep in the grip of depression can’t concentrate well or even make simple decisions. Learning simple relaxation techniques to calm themselves down will start reducing those cortisol levels.
The main reason that depressed people are so emotionally aroused is that they spend a vast amount of time worrying about the future or beating themselves up about past events. Perhaps they still feel guilty about something that happened recently – or years ago; perhaps they are frightening themselves with dire ‘what if?’ scenarios (likely or unlikely), in which loved ones encounter dangers or they themselves lose their jobs or their homes; perhaps they feel beaten down by chronic pain or anger (“Why did this have to happen to me?” “How could he have been so cruel?”); or maybe they experience a combination. They also have a huge tendency towards negative thinking – “I’ll never be good enough”; “I’ll never cope”; “nothing ever goes right”; “the pain will only get worse”. All this kind of negative imagining and thinking saps an enormous amount of energy – and makes people utterly miserable.
Far from feeling more refreshed after a night’s sleep, most people with depression wake up next day still exhausted and feeling totally unmotivated. It is hard for them to get out of bed and do anything at all. We now know why this happens. Psychologist and co-founder of the human givens approach Joe Griffin carried out research over many years which showed that, when we dream at night, we are discharging unexpressed emotional arousals from the previous day. If earlier we were upset about something our spouse did or didn’t do, but kept it to ourselves, we would later dream that out, perhaps in the form of getting angry with someone else (dream content is never straightforward); that would have the desired effect of lowering our levels of emotional arousal, so that we can start next day afresh, even though we are unlikely to remember we had the dream. (If we did express our feelings with our spouse at the time, we wouldn’t need to dream about it. And, of course, if we wake up and remember what our spouse did or didn’t do, we may get emotionally aroused about it all over again, requiring more dream discharge that night, if we still don’t resolve it.)
17 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland
Depression
Kevin Martin
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, BACP, ITTA, EA
Depression is much more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. It is a common, serious medical condition that affects how you feel, think, and act. It touches every aspect of daily life, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
Common Signs and Symptoms
Persistent Low Mood: Feeling sad, empty, hopeless, or having frequent crying spells for no apparent reason.
Loss of Interest (Anhedonia): A significant drop in pleasure or interest in hobbies, social activities, or things you once loved.
Fatigue & Low Energy: Feeling constantly exhausted, sluggish, or weighed down, even after a full night's sleep.
Changes in Sleep or Appetite: Experiencing insomnia or sleeping too much, alongside noticeable weight loss or gain due to changes in eating habits.
Difficulty Concentrating: Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering details at work, school, or home.
Worthlessness or Excessive Guilt: Being overly hard on yourself, feeling like a burden, or ruminating over past failures.
Physical Aches: Unexplained headaches, stomachaches, or chronic pain that doesn't respond to typical treatment.
Understanding and Coping
Depression can trick your mind into believing that things will never get better and that you are completely alone. However, it is treatable through a combination of therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and medical support.
Remember: Depression is an illness, not a personal weakness or a character flaw. Reaching out for help is a brave first step toward healing.
10 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland (Online Only)
Depression
Donna Collins
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc (hons), PGDip, SupervisionDip
Depression can feel overwhelming and debilitating. I am here to support you in learning to manage overwhelming feelings and bring hope back into your life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland
Depression
Adima Hawkes
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist, Spiritual Teacher, Gene Keys Guide, Trainer Tibetan Acupressure & Iridology
Depression and the reasons for it are a vast field. The healing is a process that needs slowing down and patience. In-person sessions with application of the great body and energy work with TIBETAN PULSING are advised and often successful. I can support you online as well by giving support for self-regulation and by building a new orientation inside for connecting with your own value. Firstly I need a clear diagnosis and information about your situation, including medication and history.
30 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland
Depression
Tricia Bernard-Hector
Counsellor/Therapist, BSc (Hons), MBACP
We all experience sadness during difficult times, but when it starts to interfere with your daily life and self-care, you may be dealing with depression. I offer a compassionate space to explore the triggers behind your feelings of hopelessness and to understand the behaviors that follow. Together we will work to help you to manage these emotions, build resilience and create a path toward hope and fulfillment.
4 Years Experience
Online in Elgin, Scotland (Online Only)
Depression therapists in Elgin, Scotland Statistics
Depression therapists in Elgin, Scotland average 14 years of experience and charge around ¤121 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (55%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (48%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (47%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤121
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 55% | Integrative Therapy |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 33% | Christian |