Depression can affect each individual in different ways, it effects both young and old and can cause great distress to the individual and their families. Sometimes a person can be confused about whether they are depressed or not or may have difficulty in accepting that they are depressed. Therapists at the Ark Counselling Service believe in working with ‘The Whole Person’ as well as dealing with the depression. This can involve working on self-esteem, anger, feelings of hopelessness as well as exploring Positives, Hope and Ways of Coping.