I'm not too sure how accessable private practice therapists are, or how expensive it may be, but if it's a possibility I say you go that route. The mental health system is broke in many parts of the world, including the UK, and I can hardly ever recommend the usual system for patients.
Depression is very taxing on a relationship, and when left untreated, it's like a disease that just slowly kills and destroys vital organs. I'm roaring for you, Fuzzy.