Inner Changes Psychotherapy and Counselling - Depression Treatment | Manchester Psychotherapy | Counselling

Depression Treatment in Manchester City Centre

Depression Treatment in Manchester from BACP & UKCP Registered Psychotherapist / Counsellor, Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner

Nigel is an experienced Psychotherapist/Counsellor, EMDR therapist, Somatic Therapist and NLP Master Practitioner who has many years of experience of treating anxiety and depression in Manchester.

This online depression therapy is also available worldwide via Zoom

To book an appointment with him, or to make an enquiry, call 07463 542368 or Click here to email

What is Depression?

Depression is a disorder that involves the body, mood and thoughts, and can affect the way you feel about yourself, the way you eat and sleep, and the way you think about things. Between 8-12% of the population will experience depression. Mixed anxiety & depression is the most common mental disorder in Britain, with almost 9% of people meeting criteria for diagnosis.

It is quite normal for most people to feel a little down or pessimistic from time to time. However depression is more than just a passing mood, so consider how frequently it happens, how severe is it when it happens, and how long it last each time. It is important to realise that depression is not a sign of weakness and that it is not easy for the depressed person to just ‘pull themselves together’ and get better by themselves. Without any form of treatment the symptoms of depression can often go on for months or years.

Take the PHQ-9 Quick Depression Assessment

Take the SDS Depression Test

Symptoms of Depression

Depression may affect both the mind and body, so symptoms fall into three main categories, physical, behavioural and emotional.

This list below is not complete, and most people with depression will not experience all of these symptoms. The symptoms, or intensity of the symptoms may also vary over time.

Some Common Signs of Depression may include:

Persistant Sadness	Anxiousness	‘Empty’ mood
Sense of hopelessnesss	Pessimism	Feelings of Guilt
Sense of worthlessness	Sense of helplessness	Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
Decreased energy	Feeling fatigued	Poor concentration
Poor memory	Difficulty making decisions	Insomnia
Change in appetite	Weight loss or gain	Thoughts of death, suicide
Restlessness	Irritability	Inexplicable Aches and pains
Inappropriate behaviour	Digestive disorders	Headaches
Racing thoughts	Poor judgement	Feeling Defeated

PLEASE NOTE: If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms then get them checked out by a doctor, psychiatrist or clinical psychologist right away.

The Depression Treatment in Manchester

The treatment for depression is available at the Manchester practice and is highly tailored to each persons requirements, so the exact form of treatment and number of sessions will vary from person to person. However for specific causes, improvements can be made in as little as 8 to 12 sessions of short-term therapy, for more deep rooted, chronic or very complex depression, mid to long-term psychotherapy and counselling will usually be a better choice.

Anxiety and Depression treatment in Manchester | Depression counselling The treatment uses an integrative approach and combines elements of Solution-Focused Integrative Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Activation (BA), Somatic Therapy, EMDR, IFS, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Counselling, Hypno-Psychotherapy and life Coaching.

I am a fully qualified professional and a UKCP and BACP Registered Psychotherapist / Counsellor. I have also taken additional training in CBT, EMDR, IFS, and Somatic therapy. I combine all my skills and experience to produce a treatment that is tailored to your individual needs.

Sessions lasts 1 hour and are usually held at weekly intervals (see the consultation fees page for session prices.)

When you are committed to make the inner changes you need to manage your depression, simply phone me on 07463 542368 or Click here to email to make an appointment now.

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Booking is easy

NOTE: Before booking it is very important that you get your symptoms diagnosed by your GP or other medical practitioner.

I recommend booking an Initial Consultation/Assessment Session first. This gives us the chance to begin to explore your issues and your requirements further, give you honest answers to any questions you might have, give you a realistic estimate of the number of sessions you may require and begin the process of change.

When you are ready to make the inner changes you need, simply phone me on 07463 542368 or Click here to email to make an appointment now.

I practice from a consulting room in Manchester City Centre, near to Piccadilly Gardens and the Northern Quarter. Easily accessible by car, tram or bus.

Consultation Fees

See the consultation fees page for short-term and mid to long-term session prices.

Session fees are paid at the time of booking.
You may pay by cash, Debit Card, credit card or online via PayPal. I no longer accept cheques.

Your private medical insurance may fund counselling or psychotherapy sessions for certain acute issues. Please check with your health insurance provider if psychotherapy or counselling for depression are included in your policy.

Corporate Work

My services can also be combined and tailored to your group or corporate needs, and range from EAP (Employee Assistance Programme – one to one therapy, counselling or coaching sessions) through to bespoke group training, workshops, and outdoor activities and retreats.

Nigel Magowan | Depression Psychotherapist | Depression Counsellor | Manchester CBT Depression

Nigel Magowan
BSc(Hons) UKCP Reg. MBACP AccMCCP DABCH GHR SQHP AMPM
UKCP & BACP Registered Integrative Psychotherapist / Counsellor, Life Coach, Licensed NLP Master Practitioner, Ecotherapist, GHR Accredited Supervisor and Clinical Hypnotherapist

Member of the Society of NLP | Manchester Depression Counsellor for Depression

Anxiety UK Approved Therapist in Manchester

Clients come to me from all over the North West of England, see below for a list of areas covered:

Greater Manchester: Chorlton ~ Didsbury ~ Fallowfield ~ Flixton ~ Eccles ~ Irlam ~ Salford Quays ~ Swinton ~ Pendlebury ~ Worsley ~ Walkden ~ Cadishead ~ Bury ~ Farnworth ~ Baguley ~ Burnage ~ Levenshulme ~ Longsight ~ Northenden ~ Rusholme ~ Withington ~ Whalley Range ~ Reddish ~ Stalybridge ~ Hyde ~ Wigan.

North Trafford: Davyhulme ~ Firswood ~ Flixton ~ Gorse Hill ~ Lostock ~ Stretford ~ Trafford Park ~ Urmston.

South Trafford: Altrincham ~ Ashton-on-Mersey ~ Bowdon ~ Broadheath ~ Dunham Massey ~ Hale ~ Hale Barns ~ Oldfield Brow ~ Sale ~ Sale Moor ~ Timperley ~ Warburton ~ West Timperley.

Stockport: Bramhall ~ Bredbury ~ Cheadle ~ Cheadle Hulme ~ Davenport ~ Gatley ~ Heaton Moor ~ Heaton Norris ~ Heaton Chapel ~ Heaton Mersey ~ Hazel Grove ~ Heald Green ~ Heavily ~ High Lane ~ Marple ~ Offerton ~ Poynton ~ Reddish ~ Romiley.

Cheshire: Alderley Edge ~ Knutsford ~ Mobberley ~ Tatton ~ Wilmslow ~ Lymm ~ Dunham Massey ~ Chester ~ Warrington ~ Winsford ~ Widnes ~ Wirral ~ Nantwich ~ Sandbach ~ Middlewich ~ Congleton ~ Alsager ~ Macclesfield ~ Prestbury ~ Goostrey ~ Pickmere ~ Mottram St.Andrew ~ Mobberley ~ Tarporley ~ Frodsham ~ Holmes Chapel ~ Disley

Lancashire ~ Derbyshire ~ North Wales ~ North West.