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Support when life feels flat, heavy, or hard to face
Depression doesn’t always look the same for everyone. For some people, it shows up as persistent sadness or low mood; for others, it feels like exhaustion, numbness, loss of motivation, or a sense of being disconnected from life and from themselves. Many people we work with are still functioning day to day, but feel emotionally flat, disconnected, or worn down inside. You may be going through the motions while feeling empty inside, or struggling to see a way forward.
At Cherry Tree Therapy Centre in Henley-on-Thames, we offer counselling for depression for children, young people, and adults. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore what you’re experiencing, understand what may be contributing to how you feel, and begin to find steadier ways of coping, at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Alongside individual counselling, we also offer therapeutic groups that can support people experiencing low mood or depression. For some, being alongside others who understand what it’s like can reduce isolation and help make difficult experiences feel more manageable.
Groups are free and always optional; we understand that they may not be right for everyone. If group support might be helpful, this can be talked through carefully, and we’ll only suggest it where it feels appropriate for you.
Counselling for depression focuses on helping you explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a calm, non-judgemental space. Depression can affect energy levels, self-esteem, relationships, and your sense of purpose, and therapy offers time to understand these patterns rather than push through them.
Sessions are collaborative and paced carefully. Some people want space to talk openly about how they’re feeling; others want help understanding long-standing patterns, difficult experiences, or the impact depression is having on daily life. Therapists may draw on different therapeutic approaches, depending on what feels most helpful for you, always guided by your needs rather than a fixed formula.
You can expect:
Counselling can help you explore what’s contributing to low mood, loss of motivation, or emotional numbness. Therapy focuses on understanding your experience and supporting you to develop ways of coping that feel realistic and sustainable.
No. Many people seek counselling because something doesn’t feel right, even without a diagnosis. You don’t need to label your experience before seeking support.
Yes. Depression can be longstanding or come and go over time. Counselling can be helpful whether these feelings are recent or have been part of your life for years.
Our therapists work from a range of therapeutic approaches, including integrative counselling, person-centred therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and other evidence-informed methods. We focus on finding an approach that feels right for you.
Many people seek counselling while continuing to work, care for others, and manage daily life. Therapy can support you even if you’re functioning outwardly but finding things hard emotionally.
Fees typically range from £60 to £90 per session, depending on the therapist and type of support. We’re happy to talk through current availability and fees, and where appropriate, low-cost counselling options may be available if affordability is a concern.
Yes. While our centre is based in Henley-on-Thames, we regularly support clients who travel from surrounding villages such as Marlow, Hambleden, Sonning, Hurley, Nettlebed, and Shiplake. Online sessions may also be available where appropriate.
Yes. Alongside individual counselling, we run therapeutic groups that can support people experiencing low mood or depression. Groups can offer a sense of connection and shared understanding, but they’re always optional and discussed carefully to ensure they feel right for you.
Take the Next Step
We believe that talking about depression openly is often the first step towards recovery. If depression or low mood is affecting your wellbeing or making life feel harder than it needs to be, support is available. If you’d like to find out more or explore counselling for depression in Henley-on-Thames, please book a call with our team or complete the form below.
Low-cost counselling options may be available if affordability is a concern.