Depression Crabtree Counselling

What is Depression?

Depression is more than just feeling unhappy or fed up for few days; depression is when you feel constantly sad for weeks or months and find it hard to enjoy anything or feel positive about the future.¹

Depression can range from mild to severe and is a serious mental health condition that affects people differently.

When depressed, some people might experience psychological difficulties including a persistently low mood, feeling unhappy, tearful or that everything in their lives feels hopeless. Other symptoms can include low self-esteem, feeling anxious and worried, or getting no pleasure from life.

However, symptoms of depression can also be physical, including disturbed sleep, lack of energy or motivation, loss of libido or unexplained aches and pains.1 People with severe depression might also experience suicidal thoughts and desires, self-harm or find it impossible to function.

Reference:

¹ NHS overview on Clinical depression, https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/clinical-depression/overview/ (accessed January 10th, 2022)

How does Counselling help support your Depression?

The counselling relationship provides a safe, empathic non-judgemental space where you can talk about your feelings and the problems you are experiencing.

Counselling can also help support you in finding new ways of dealing with your problems, or gain greater clarity, understand your thoughts and feelings and talk things through without fear, judgment or shame.

If your depression is severe, your GP may recommend other treatments.

What to expect during Counselling with Emma

During the first session, we will discuss our working agreement (we call this our ‘contract’) which includes what you hope to achieve from therapy and the direction you want therapy to take, limits of confidentiality, when and where counselling will take place and fees.

We will also agree whether your therapy needs are shorter-term (e.g. Six-weeks) or longer-term (e.g. six months) depending on your needs. We will work collaboratively, together exploring whatever it is you want to bring to each session.

We will always work at your pace so that you feel heard and respected for the unique individual that you are.

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Meet Emma Crabtree

Integrative Counsellor

I am a qualified BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered counsellor and member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS).

Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, so I offer a free 20 minute initial consultation by phone to discuss your therapy needs and to establish whether I am the right counsellor for you.

Following this, if you would like to proceed with me, we can book a 50 minute counselling session either on Zoom, telephone or face to face. My working days are Mondays and Fridays.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

BSc Psychology (First class)
FdA Counselling (Distinction)
Registered Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
BSc in Biomedical Science (2:1)
Volunteer Addiction Counsellor at Iceni, Ipswich (2019-2021)
Support worker, Suffolk Mind Waves Service (running groups for clients with Borderline Personality Disorder) (2017-2021)
Counsellor and Group Facilitator: Venta Programme, Iceni Ipswich for men who cause harm in intimate relationships (2021- present)
Appropriate Adult for Anglia Care Trust for those arrested with mental health difficulties or young people (2017-2019)
Youth Mentor at local Secondary School: Supporting vulnerable young people with emotional and academic support (2012-2017)