--- title: "Depression | CBT & Counselling Kent" description: "Struggling with depression? Our CBT therapists and counsellors in Kent help you understand and overcome depression with practical, evidence-based support. Book today." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://cbtandcounsellingkent.co.uk/problems/depression/#article", "headline": "Depression", "description": "Struggling with depression? Our CBT therapists and counsellors in Kent help you understand and overcome depression with practical, evidence-based support. 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[Home](/) - [Common Problems](/problems) - Depression Professional CBT & Counselling # Depression Feeling Low or Depressed? We can help [Find The Right Therapist For You](/find-your-therapist)[Get in Touch](/contact) ## About Depression Depression is more than simply feeling low or fed up for a few days. We all experience periods of sadness, but depression tends to persist for weeks or months and can begin to affect every area of life. It can leave you feeling persistently low, exhausted or disconnected from the things you once enjoyed. You may struggle with motivation, concentration or decision-making. For some people, even small tasks can feel overwhelming. Depression is a genuine and common mental health condition. It is not a sign of weakness, and it is not something you can simply "snap out of" through willpower alone. ![Depression](/assets/depression-counselling-Y0hT7xaB.jpg) ## Signs and Symptoms of Depression Depression affects people in different ways. You may recognise some of the following signs in yourself. Experiencing a few of these symptoms does not automatically mean you are depressed, but if they persist or begin to affect daily life, it may be helpful to seek support. Continuous low mood or sadness Feeling hopeless and helpless Having low self-esteem Feeling tearful or irritable Feeling intolerant of others Having no motivation or interest in things Finding it difficult to make decisions Not getting any enjoyment out of life Feeling anxious or worried Having suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming yourself ## How Therapy Can Help Depression can make it difficult to see a way forward. Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to begin untangling what you are experiencing and to understand how it is affecting you. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you recognise the unhelpful thinking patterns that often keep depression going. Over time, you will learn how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours influence one another, and how small shifts in perspective can gradually improve your mood. Counselling also offers space to explore the deeper experiences or current pressures that may be contributing to how you feel. You are not rushed, judged or expected to have the answers. Sessions move at your pace. With the right support, many people begin to feel more hopeful, more balanced and more in control of their lives. If you feel ready to talk, we are here to help. ![How Therapy Can Help](/assets/depression-counselling-session-CAoFt4k6.jpg) Professional Support ## Further Reading & Support If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, these resources may help. **'Overcoming Depression':** A self-help guide using CBT techniques, by Paul Gilbert **'Reasons to Stay Alive':** A moving, personal account of depression and recovery, by Matt Haig **Mind:** mind.org.uk — Infoline: 0300 123 3393 **Samaritans:** Available 24/7 for anyone in distress. Call 116 123 (free) or email jo@samaritans.org ## Other Problems We Help With Explore other common challenges our therapists can help you with. [ ### Anxiety Feeling overwhelmed by worry or panic? We help you understand your anxiety and develop practical coping strategies to feel more in control. ](/problems/anxiety) [ ### Young Person Therapy Is your teenager struggling? 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