Depression Counsellor in Liverpool

Understanding Depression: When the Colour Fades

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a heavy fog that settles over everything, making ordinary tasks feel impossible and draining the pleasure from things you once enjoyed. Whether you're experiencing clinical depression, persistent low mood, seasonal affective disorder, or that sense of emptiness that won't shift, the weight can feel crushing.

Perhaps you've been told to "snap out of it" or "think positive," as if depression were a choice. It isn't. And you don't have to carry it alone.

Common Signs of Depression

• Persistent low mood that lasts for weeks or months
• Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
• Fatigue and low energy even after resting
• Sleep disturbances — sleeping too much or too little
• Changes in appetite and weight
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt
• Thoughts of death or suicide — please reach out if you're experiencing these

How Depression Counselling Can Help

Depression counselling isn't about forcing positivity or being told to look on the bright side. It's about understanding what's underneath it — at your pace, without pressure. Sometimes that means looking at what's been building for a long time. Sometimes it's about what's happening right now. Sometimes it's just having somewhere to put it that isn't inside your own head.

Most people who come to counselling for depression aren't looking to be fixed. They want to feel less alone with it, and to understand themselves a bit better. That's a reasonable thing to want. It's what I'm here for.

My Approach

I'm David Lewis, a person-centred counsellor based in Anfield, Liverpool. My approach is patient, gentle, and free from judgment. I offer both in-person sessions and online counselling — often helpful when depression makes leaving home difficult.

Not sure what happens when you first come? Find out what to expect from your first session →

Common Questions About Depression Counselling

How do I know if I'm depressed or just sad?

Sadness comes and goes. Depression persists for weeks or months and affects daily functioning — sleep, appetite, concentration, and your sense of self-worth.

Can counselling help, or do I need medication?

Counselling is highly effective for mild to moderate depression and is often recommended first. For some people, a combination of counselling and medication works best. The choice is always yours.

What if I'm too depressed to come to counselling?

This is very common. Online counselling means you can attend from your own home. We can also start with shorter sessions if that feels more manageable. Even small steps count.

Will you tell me to just think positive?

Absolutely not. Depression isn't something you can snap out of, and that kind of advice can feel isolating. My approach is to truly understand your experience without judgment.