Condition · Depression
Therapy for depression — support that helps lift the fog.
When everything feels flat, heavy, or too much, therapy gives you a steady weekly space and a real path forward. Not a fix; a way through, at a pace that fits you.
Matched with a BACP-registered therapist who works with low mood — usually within 48 hours.
Understanding it
How depression shows up
Depression isn't just sadness. For many people it's numbness, exhaustion, a harsh inner critic, and losing interest in things that used to matter.
- Low mood, numbness or tearfulness most days
- Lost interest in things you used to enjoy
- Constant fatigue, even after rest
- Trouble sleeping — or sleeping too much
- Harsh inner critic and feelings of worthlessness
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Withdrawing from people you love
- Wondering if things will ever change
If any of this is familiar, therapy is one of the most reliable places to start feeling better.
Signals
When to consider therapy
Any of these landing regularly is a signal that support could help.
- You've felt low, flat or numb for more than two weeks
- You've stopped doing things you used to enjoy
- You're exhausted no matter how much you sleep
- You feel disconnected from people you love
- You've had thoughts of not wanting to be here
- You want more than a self-help app can give
The work
How therapy helps
Tailored to you, but broadly the shape of the work looks like this.
Step 1
Break the cycle
Understand the loop of low energy, low motivation and low mood — and how to interrupt it.
Step 2
Work with the inner critic
Learn to answer the voice that says 'not good enough' rather than obey it.
Step 3
Evidence-based approaches
CBT, ACT and compassion-focused therapy — chosen and blended to fit you.
Step 4
Consistent support
The same therapist, week after week, so nothing has to be re-explained.
Modalities
Approaches we use for this
Your therapist tailors the work to you — these are the modalities most often drawn on.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Practical, structured, focused on the thoughts and behaviours keeping you stuck.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learn to unhook from difficult thoughts and take action toward what matters.
Person-Centred / Integrative Counselling
A warm, non-directive space to be met without judgement and hear yourself think.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Depth work that explores how early experience and relationships shape you now.
Your team
Therapists who work with this
Sana Fatima
MBACP, MSc. Psychology · Founder & Integrative Therapist
Founder of MySafeTherapy. Warm, integrative work for anxiety, trauma and identity.
£120 / session
Get matchedSamantha Cotterill
MBACP · Trauma Therapist & Counsellor
Trauma-informed, relational therapist with 15+ years supporting recovery from trauma, sexual violence, domestic abuse, anxiety and depression.
£120 / session
Get matchedDiane Stewart
MBACP · Person-Centred Counsellor
Person-centred counsellor offering a warm, non-judgemental space for anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationships and low mood.
£60 / session
Get matchedPer-session pricing, set by your therapist
Sessions with our founding therapist are £150. Self-help subscribers save £10 per session.
FAQs
Frequently asked
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You don't have to feel this way forever.
Answer 10 short questions and we'll match you with a therapist who works with depression — usually within 48 hours.