When you are feeling down or depressed, it can be hard to find the motivation to do anything, and the temptation may be to retreat inwards and shun company. But these things will only make us feel worse.

Every week, 250,000 people will visit their doctor about a mental health problem and 750,000 prescriptions for antidepressants are issued. Since 2008, there has been an increased drive to help patients access talking therapies on the NHS.

Increasing numbers of us are having therapy, and it feels like the taboo of talking about mental health is finally lifting. So, now that you have made the decision to have counselling or therapy, what can you expect?