Supporting someone you love with their depression.

Featured in WebMD: Supporting a Loved One With Depression

I was recently interviewed for a WebMD article, How to Help Someone With Depression, which explores how friends and family can play a meaningful role in supporting someone who is struggling.

The piece makes clear that while depression looks different for everyone, there are some key principles that can guide us: learning more about the condition, showing up with patience, and offering reassurance without pressure.

I spoke about the importance of recognising that progress often comes in very small, manageable steps. What might appear minor from the outside can be significant for someone experiencing depression, because it helps restore a sense of choice and control. When these steps are encouraged with sensitivity, they can slowly rebuild confidence and hope.

In my work at The London Therapists, I often see how loved ones want to help but feel unsure where to start. This article is a reminder that help doesn’t have to mean dramatic interventions. Often, it’s about listening without judgment, respecting boundaries, and supporting the gradual process of re-engagement with life.

Depression can distort a person’s sense of themselves and their future. By offering consistent, compassionate support—and by respecting someone’s pace—we can help make recovery feel less overwhelming.

If you’d like to read the full article, you can find it here.