Former Countryfile star Julia Bradbury has spoken about her battle with depression.

The TV presenter, 46, said she turned to a psychologist for help after struggles in her professional and personal life when she was in her 30s.

Julia Bradbury arriving at Westminster Abbey in London for a service to mark the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
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She told the Sunday Mirror: “Things came to a head. I was dealing with a stressful work relationship.

“There was a battle of wills going on and a romantic relationship that wasn’t going very well. Also I had been diagnosed with endometriosis, which affected my moods. It all got on top of me.”

Julia Bradbury attending the ITV Gala at the London Palladium
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The mother-of-three said she hopes sharing her experiences will help other people, adding: “Everyone has bad times. My own experience with depression was serious enough for me to go to my doctor and ask for a referral.

“I went to see a psychologist for a few months and he was really good. It did help to talk to someone neutral.

“Sometimes you want to talk to someone outside your family who isn’t even a friend because you don’t want to be judged.

Julia Bradbury
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“I was still functioning but the counselling gave me support. It got me back on track.”

Bradbury, who presents ITV’s Britain’s Best Walks, is now preparing to launch a campaign for the mental health charity MQ, calling for more research.