Kay Hoggett Counselling & Coaching
Market Harborough and City of London

Depression and anxiety are two of the commonest issues for counselling and coaching clients. Both can be extremely distressing and difficult to cope with. People who feel depressed may feel that life is grey and pointless, and may be unable to enjoy their normal activities, sometimes may struggle even to get out of bed. Those suffering with anxiety may find that each day is filled with events that cause cycles of worry and even physical responses like tight chest and rapid breathing.

Clients often feel a deep need to understand the root cause of their suffering. There are many perspectives on this, from ideas around events that may have happened in childhood, to the impact of unhelpful thinking styles, to the chemical balance in the brain.

One approach is to understand that there is rarely one single cause of anxiety or depression. It can be more helpful to look at things in terms of precipitating factors (things that may have contributed to the depression or anxiety starting) and perpetuating factors (things that may be contributing to it continuing). Exploring these factors can be eye-opening, leading to deeper insight into ourselves and our experiences, and to rapid positive shifts in mood and functioning. It can help to have support for this self development work - do call to arrange a free no-obligation call to see how I can help you.

Did you know that the Samaritans charity is there to support all people who are struggling? - you don't have to be suicidal. If you need a listening ear for short term support, call 116 123 or visit Samaritans.

See my Blog for a longer version of this article, and other articles on counselling. coaching, mental health and happiness