Depression treatment and support in London
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Get help for depression at Priory
While it’s normal for everyone to feel sad or upset from time-to-time, if these feelings are intense or are affecting your quality of life, you may be suffering with depression.
Depression is a common mental health condition that’s characterised by feelings of sadness, low mood and a lack of interest in things you once enjoyed. Without treatment, it can have a negative impact on all areas of your life, which is why it’s so important to get support if you’re struggling. At Priory, we offer specialist depression treatment in London, tailored to your individual needs. Our expert team is dedicated to helping you manage your symptoms, improve your mental wellbeing and regain control of your life.
Private depression treatment in London
Our Priory sites in London and Southern England specialise in treating depression, helping you get your life back on track. We offer residential (inpatient) support and outpatient therapy at our hospitals and treatment centres within the Greater London area. These include our flagship site, Priory Hospital Roehampton, as well as Priory Hospitals Woking, Hayes Grove and Chelmsford.
We also deliver outpatient therapy at our Harley Street Wellbeing Centre. Priory's leading depression specialists are committed to providing expert therapy and treatment, tailored to your unique circumstances, helping you to make a strong recovery.
Therapy assessments
Priory provides fast access to treatment, with therapy assessments starting at £105. After your assessment, you’ll receive a personalised recommendations report, which we’ll use to create a comprehensive, tailored treatment plan just for you.
Introducing rTMS treatment
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a safe, effective and non-invasive method for treating depression, which uses rapidly changing magnetic fields to stimulate areas of the brain that are involved in mood regulation. rTMS is typically used for people who have treatment-resistant depression (TRD). These are people who’ve already received other forms of treatment, such as medication or talking therapy, but haven’t seen an improvement in their condition.
rTMS can also be useful for people who aren’t able to take or tolerate antidepressants. While rTMS can be useful when previous treatments haven’t worked, it can also be used as a first-line treatment for depression. In addition, you can receive rTMS alongside therapy and medication, in order to complement these traditional treatment approaches. rTMS is evidence-based and has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a depression treatment method.
We are proud to offer outpatient rTMS treatment at Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street, which is one of the few places in the country where this state-of-the-art treatment can be accessed.
What to expect from private depression treatment at Priory
When you receive private depression treatment with us, you'll benefit from:
- Fast access to a therapist, so we can identify the best treatment approach for you
- A bespoke treatment plan combining therapy, medical support and holistic therapies
- Support from a compassionate and highly experienced team
- Access to our world-class London treatment centres, ensuring a calm, safe environment for recovery.
- Evidence-based support, based on NICE guidelines
Get depression help today
You don't have to struggle with depression. Priory's expert team is here to provide the professional, compassionate care you deserve. To find out more about our depression treatment services in London, please call us today or fill out the form below.
Further information
Depression symptoms
Depression can have a negative impact on your mental and physical health, and symptoms can vary from person-to-person. Some of the most common symptoms of depression include:
- Persistent low mood or sadness
- Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness
If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, our private depression therapy in London can provide the support and guidance you need to begin your recovery. You can also take our depression test to see if you’re showing the signs of depression.
What causes depression
Research shows there are a number of factors that might increase the chances of you developing depression at some point in your life. These include:
- Being the victim of abuse and/or neglect, especially during childhood
- Experiencing difficult life events, for example losing your job, getting divorced, going through a bereavement
- Having a family history of depression or other mental health conditions
- Having a personal history of other mental health conditions
- Suffering from serious medical conditions such as cancer
- Having certain personality traits such as low self-esteem or being overly self-critical
Types of depression
There are a number of different types of depression. These are classified based on the impact they can have on you and the symptoms that come with each. These include:
- Mild depression and moderate depression
- Severe depression
- Severe depression with psychotic symptoms
- Bipolar depression
- Dysthymia
- Recurrent depressive disorder
When to seek support for depression
If you’ve been feeling persistently low, overwhelmed or hopeless for a prolonged period of time, it might be time to seek professional depression support. Depression is more than just feeling sad – it can affect every aspect of your life, including relationships, work and your physical health.
At Priory, we offer confidential and compassionate care to help you understand and manage your symptoms before they get worse. Don’t wait for depression to take control. Getting help early can lead to a faster recovery and better outcomes.
Depression treatment approaches
At Priory, we offer a range of depression treatment options tailored to your needs. Our private services include outpatient, inpatient and day care programmes, ensuring flexible, personalised care. Each approach ensures you receive tailored care at a level that’s right for you, with support from our expert therapists and medical professionals.
Outpatient and online therapy for depression
Outpatient treatment involves weekly in-person therapy sessions at our centres, ideal for people needing flexible support. We also offer secure online therapy, allowing you to access depression therapy from the comfort of your own home at times that are convenient for you.
Inpatient treatment for depression
Inpatient treatment is available for people with severe depression, offering intensive, round-the-clock treatment in a structured environment, to promote full recovery.
Day care for depression
Our day care programme provides structured therapy during the day, allowing you to return home in the evenings. This offers a balanced approach for those who need extra support.
We also offer a wide range of therapies to treat depression, each of which can be tailored to suit your individual needs. These include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) - helps you identify and change negative thought patterns
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) - focuses on emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques
- Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) - combines cognitive and psychoanalytic techniques to explore how past experiences affect current behaviours
- Mindfulness-based therapy - encourages you to focus on the present, to reduce depression symptoms
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) - helps you to accept difficult emotions and commit to positive actions aligned with your values
- Interpersonal therapy (IPT) - addresses how personal relationships impact mental health
- Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) - aims to build self-compassion as a tool to manage depression
- Emotion-focused therapy (EFT) - helps you better understand and regulate your emotions
- Person-centred therapy (PCT) - emphasises self-exploration and personal growth.
- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) - an innovative, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain areas involved in mood regulation. This is available at our Harley Street Wellbeing Centre
In addition to therapy, many clients benefit from medication to help manage their depression symptoms. Our medical professionals will work with you to find the right balance of therapies and medications, tailored to your needs. We also offer holistic activities like yoga, meditation and art therapy, designed to support your mental and physical wellbeing while you’re with us.
Priory services in London
Depression treatment in London can take place at any of our regional sites. These include:
