Depression

Depression Counselling London & Online

Exploring what depression may be communicating, not just managing the symptoms.

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“Depression is not a state of being broken; it is a state of being unfulfilled. It is the soul’s call to pay attention to what really matters.” - Thomas Moore

Depression counselling London clients choose often starts with the same feeling: numb, drained, or emotionally exhausted. Whether you’re struggling with low mood, burnout, or a sense of meaninglessness, counselling offers a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space to start the healing process. I offer holistic, relational, transpersonal therapy - helping you reconnect with your vitality and sense of purpose. Transpersonal means connection: with others, with inner soul, purpose and spirit. You are more than your psyche or your problems.

What Depression Counselling Can Help With

Ongoing sadness, emotional numbness, or apathy
Loss of motivation, hope, or clarity
Changes in sleep or appetite
Isolation or difficulty connecting in relationships
Spiritual crisis or a deep sense of emptiness
Intrusive or conflicting thoughts

If those last thoughts sometimes turn toward not wanting to carry on, please don’t wait for a session - Samaritans are there any time, day or night, free, on 116 123. I’ll still be here when you’re ready to talk further.

These symptoms can feel overwhelming, but they are not who you are. Reaching out and taking the first step can be incredibly difficult, and it takes real courage. Simply sharing what’s happening can bring immediate relief - the experience of feeling seen, heard, and understood without judgement. Depression can, in its own way, be a signal that something in you is calling for attention and transformation.

Depression Counselling: More Than Symptom Relief

My gentle, integrative approach includes humanistic therapy grounded in empathy and deep listening, and spiritual and transpersonal insight informed by contemplative traditions including Buddhism. It also draws on somatic awareness of what the body holds, and psychosynthesis and parts work, reconnecting you with your inner Self. This means viewing depression not as failure, but as a call to growth - exploring what it may be communicating, beyond symptom relief, toward genuine personal transformation.

“When the soul is neglected, it doesn’t just go away; it appears in obsessions, addictions, violence, and loss of meaning. Depression is often the soul’s cry for attention.” - Thomas Moore

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Who This Is For

I work with men and women navigating depression, including:

Men facing emotional numbness, shame, or isolation
Students and young adults managing stress, identity, or purpose
Women experiencing burnout, overwhelm, or low self-worth
Spiritual explorers confronting existential questions or deep emotional challenges

Psychosynthesis offers a creative, flexible approach, helping you move toward wholeness in your own way. As inner confidence grows, real change follows - you become more able to make the changes you actually want in your life.

How Depression Counselling London Sessions Work

Therapy is tailored to suit your story, pace, and needs - there’s no fixed formula. My consulting room in Farringdon, London, is welcoming, professional, and fully confidential, and the same care extends to online sessions. Together, we work toward greater clarity, emotional balance, and self-understanding, at whatever pace feels right for you.

What to Expect

Format: Individual 50-minute sessions, weekly
Where: In person in Farringdon, London (recommended where possible), or online for those based outside London
Commitment: Weekly sessions, reviewed as we go - depression often lifts gradually rather than all at once
Fees: £70 per session

Alex Golding - I’m a BACP-registered psychosynthesis counsellor, working in Farringdon and Streatham and online. Forty years of Buddhist practice, a career in the arts, and years of running men’s and community groups sit behind my clinical training. I work with the whole of your story, not just the part that brought you here. More about me →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a substitute for medical treatment?
No - if you think you may be experiencing clinical depression, it’s worth speaking with your GP alongside any talking therapy. Counselling and medical support can work well together.

How is this different from just talking to a friend?
A trained, confidential space allows you to be fully honest without managing anyone else’s reaction, and to explore patterns - not just vent about a bad week - with someone trained to help you understand what’s underneath.

How long does depression counselling take?
This varies significantly by person. Some notice a shift within several weeks; for others, especially where depression is longstanding, the work continues over a longer period.

Can depression counselling be done online?
Yes - depression counselling London and beyond can be delivered online for those based outside the city. In-person work in Farringdon, London, is recommended where it’s an option, as it tends to support deeper work.