Counselling in BA4

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Stephen Stokes
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bodden BA4
Hello. My name is Stephen Stokes. I run my own private practice from my home here in Somerset. I work predominately online with clients all over the UK. I work with children, young adults, and adults. Our work together can be for an agreed period of time, or number of sessions or open ended. I will tailor the approach to meet your needs. I am happy to take referrals from employers and outside agencies.
Hello. My name is Stephen Stokes. I run my own private practice from my home here in Somerset. I work predominately online with clients all over the UK. I work with children, young adults, and adults. Our work together can be for an agreed period of time, or number of sessions or open ended. I will tailor the approach to meet your needs. I am happy to take referrals from employers and outside agencies.
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Lucy Gearing
Counsellor, BACP
Hi. Sometimes we can find ourselves in troubling and distressing times, not knowing how to find our way out. It can be much easier and achievable when shared with someone who can support and guide you through it. It can feel very lonely and isolating, often a place you never expected to find yourself in and living through. Finding a way out and some peace can feel like an impossible task. Being able to talk to someone in a non-judgemental environment that gets and understands you can be a massive relief. To know that you have the support of an experienced qualified counsellor is a great support with working through your concerns.
Hi. Sometimes we can find ourselves in troubling and distressing times, not knowing how to find our way out. It can be much easier and achievable when shared with someone who can support and guide you through it. It can feel very lonely and isolating, often a place you never expected to find yourself in and living through. Finding a way out and some peace can feel like an impossible task. Being able to talk to someone in a non-judgemental environment that gets and understands you can be a massive relief. To know that you have the support of an experienced qualified counsellor is a great support with working through your concerns.
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Tony Humphreys
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Before I tell a little about myself, allow me to say, well done for getting this far! I appreciate that many people become a little anxious at the prospect of an intense atmosphere in a counselling room. Thats not how I work though. My first aim is to help you relax. To see that yes, it is a 'safe and confidential environment for you to talk about anything that you want'. But there's no need for it to be a heavy and intense atmosphere either. I believe we can be practical, pragmatic and make some real changes without sacrificing empathy or compassion.
Before I tell a little about myself, allow me to say, well done for getting this far! I appreciate that many people become a little anxious at the prospect of an intense atmosphere in a counselling room. Thats not how I work though. My first aim is to help you relax. To see that yes, it is a 'safe and confidential environment for you to talk about anything that you want'. But there's no need for it to be a heavy and intense atmosphere either. I believe we can be practical, pragmatic and make some real changes without sacrificing empathy or compassion.
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Faye Gillam
Counsellor, MBACP
I have experience of helping people who have felt lost, confused, anxious and/or hopeless due to any number of reasons. I want to help those who want to feel like themselves again instead of feeling like they are so full of thoughts and feelings that they don’t know how to live happily. Starting counselling can seem scary but in reality it is just about talking to someone who wants to listen to you while you work out how you feel about things; from there we can look at how you want things to be different and how you might achieve that.
I have experience of helping people who have felt lost, confused, anxious and/or hopeless due to any number of reasons. I want to help those who want to feel like themselves again instead of feeling like they are so full of thoughts and feelings that they don’t know how to live happily. Starting counselling can seem scary but in reality it is just about talking to someone who wants to listen to you while you work out how you feel about things; from there we can look at how you want things to be different and how you might achieve that.
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Emma Cummings
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I'm an experienced and compassionate Trauma trained Counsellor, working with adults and young people aged 14+. I have an extensive career of over 25 years working in mental health, missing/ambiguous loss, young people's bereavement and I also currently manage a suicide bereavement service. At present I do not have any availability for in person sessions, but have limited availability for online.
I'm an experienced and compassionate Trauma trained Counsellor, working with adults and young people aged 14+. I have an extensive career of over 25 years working in mental health, missing/ambiguous loss, young people's bereavement and I also currently manage a suicide bereavement service. At present I do not have any availability for in person sessions, but have limited availability for online.
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Emmelaine Leighton-McCardell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer walking and talking therapy in an outdoor setting as well as online sessions. I offer a supportive and safe space to talk. I specialise in clients with neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders. I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet individual needwhat you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can feel free to express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
I offer walking and talking therapy in an outdoor setting as well as online sessions. I offer a supportive and safe space to talk. I specialise in clients with neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders. I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet individual needwhat you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can feel free to express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
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Laura Slaughter
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Therapy offers insight and understanding helping you work towards an awareness of the self. It gives the opportunity to discover inbuilt defence mechanisms that perhaps no longer serve the person you have become as a result of the traumas we all experience in life. Counselling can be a quiet, safe space to breathe and think about your life. Who you are, where you are going and what you wish to gain. It can be a space to grieve the losses you have experienced in your life and the changes that happen throughout your life.
Therapy offers insight and understanding helping you work towards an awareness of the self. It gives the opportunity to discover inbuilt defence mechanisms that perhaps no longer serve the person you have become as a result of the traumas we all experience in life. Counselling can be a quiet, safe space to breathe and think about your life. Who you are, where you are going and what you wish to gain. It can be a space to grieve the losses you have experienced in your life and the changes that happen throughout your life.
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Simon Gaddes
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I aim to provide you with a safe, caring and professional atmosphere where you can explore your struggles at your own pace and depth. I am a well travelled, life experienced integrative counsellor which means I believe in tapping into various models and approaches, founded upon my deep curiosity of what life expects of us as we journey through it, to assist you with those unique and personal problems you are experiencing. I am experienced in dealing with depression, anxiety and stress and can assist you to explore deeper experiences that may be contributing to your struggles. I am here to hear.
I aim to provide you with a safe, caring and professional atmosphere where you can explore your struggles at your own pace and depth. I am a well travelled, life experienced integrative counsellor which means I believe in tapping into various models and approaches, founded upon my deep curiosity of what life expects of us as we journey through it, to assist you with those unique and personal problems you are experiencing. I am experienced in dealing with depression, anxiety and stress and can assist you to explore deeper experiences that may be contributing to your struggles. I am here to hear.
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Harriet Page
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a life that no longer feels like yours? I’m Harriet, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach. I support anyone navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or a sense that something needs to change—even if they’re not sure what. My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. Together, we explore what’s going on, where you want to be, and most importantly- how to move forward! I offer online sessions so I can be available wherever you are, and a free 20-minute consultation so you can see if we’re a good fit. If this resonates with you then do contact me.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a life that no longer feels like yours? I’m Harriet, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach. I support anyone navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or a sense that something needs to change—even if they’re not sure what. My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. Together, we explore what’s going on, where you want to be, and most importantly- how to move forward! I offer online sessions so I can be available wherever you are, and a free 20-minute consultation so you can see if we’re a good fit. If this resonates with you then do contact me.
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Claire Angela Tabor
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I believe we are all products of our upbringing and experiences. Sometimes, this can lead to struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, confusion and not feeling good in relationships. I can work with you to unravel what this is all about and help you find new ways of coping and moving forwards. We can talk or use creative methods to facilitate this discovery process. I work with young people, adults and couples for short or long term one to one sessions which are all driven by you and on your terms. I offer a free, initial meeting so you can decide if I am the right Counsellor for you. I also offer clinical supervision.
I believe we are all products of our upbringing and experiences. Sometimes, this can lead to struggling with anxiety, low self esteem, confusion and not feeling good in relationships. I can work with you to unravel what this is all about and help you find new ways of coping and moving forwards. We can talk or use creative methods to facilitate this discovery process. I work with young people, adults and couples for short or long term one to one sessions which are all driven by you and on your terms. I offer a free, initial meeting so you can decide if I am the right Counsellor for you. I also offer clinical supervision.
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Barbara Gonzalez
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Welcome. I'm here to provide a confidential and safe space for you to explore a variety of issues. In counselling, we will work together to develop a trusting relationship, where you won't feel judged or told what you should or shouldn't do. Because we are all unique, different approaches may be called upon to address individual needs, so while I use a combination of psycho-analytic and humanistic methods, I am also flexible and attuned to your pace and requirements. I work with a range of issues such as: Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Trauma, Bereavement and Grief, Menopause and Life Changes and more.
Welcome. I'm here to provide a confidential and safe space for you to explore a variety of issues. In counselling, we will work together to develop a trusting relationship, where you won't feel judged or told what you should or shouldn't do. Because we are all unique, different approaches may be called upon to address individual needs, so while I use a combination of psycho-analytic and humanistic methods, I am also flexible and attuned to your pace and requirements. I work with a range of issues such as: Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Trauma, Bereavement and Grief, Menopause and Life Changes and more.
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Jessica L Rewse-Davies
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Would you like to feel less fearful, not be held back by your thoughts, to feel more at ease in yourself and with others, and experience more confidence? Maybe you'd like to better understand how past experiences may be impacting you in the present, and how to change familiar and unhelpful patterns to improve your relationships? With skilled and focused support all of this is possible! You are unique so I aim to work with your experiences in a way that is suited to you. I work with a range of issues and have a particular passion for working with anger, depressive feelings, and communication issues that impede relationships.
Would you like to feel less fearful, not be held back by your thoughts, to feel more at ease in yourself and with others, and experience more confidence? Maybe you'd like to better understand how past experiences may be impacting you in the present, and how to change familiar and unhelpful patterns to improve your relationships? With skilled and focused support all of this is possible! You are unique so I aim to work with your experiences in a way that is suited to you. I work with a range of issues and have a particular passion for working with anger, depressive feelings, and communication issues that impede relationships.
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Billie-Jude Thorpe
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Internal Family Systems is a psychotherapeutic approach that helps people deal with the legacy of trauma. We will work collaboratively, understanding what is being brought to the room and making sense of it together in an environment of safety and respect. I hope that our time together will deepen your self awareness, curiosity and a capacity for a fuller sense of you. Through expanding and deepening your understanding of yourself, compassion and perspectives can broaden- loosening the bolts on personal narratives or beliefs and creating room and opportunities for a different experience.
Internal Family Systems is a psychotherapeutic approach that helps people deal with the legacy of trauma. We will work collaboratively, understanding what is being brought to the room and making sense of it together in an environment of safety and respect. I hope that our time together will deepen your self awareness, curiosity and a capacity for a fuller sense of you. Through expanding and deepening your understanding of yourself, compassion and perspectives can broaden- loosening the bolts on personal narratives or beliefs and creating room and opportunities for a different experience.
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Helen Marie Yates
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
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Rose Persson
Psychotherapist, BPC
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
You may feel your problems are too small or insignificant and may find it hard to understand why things seem so difficult but I am particularly equipped to work with those who really want to understand what might be underlying their current feelings of depression or anxiety.
You may feel your problems are too small or insignificant and may find it hard to understand why things seem so difficult but I am particularly equipped to work with those who really want to understand what might be underlying their current feelings of depression or anxiety.
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Dr James Kiff
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Serves Area
When we feel stuck, experience difficult emotions, or the challenges we are negotiating are distressing, finding a space to work through and move beyond such difficulties can feel overwhelming in itself. Through working together with you, I look to create a space where you can explore, make sense of and manage distress, address challenges, build psychological and mental well-being, while supporting you to develop skills and strategies for long-term mental health benefits.
When we feel stuck, experience difficult emotions, or the challenges we are negotiating are distressing, finding a space to work through and move beyond such difficulties can feel overwhelming in itself. Through working together with you, I look to create a space where you can explore, make sense of and manage distress, address challenges, build psychological and mental well-being, while supporting you to develop skills and strategies for long-term mental health benefits.
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Julie Page
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Julie, and I am passionate about working with people who have experienced abuse or trauma, whether it be sexual, physical or emotional. When we experience trauma we lose part of who we truly are because of the after effects, such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, flashbacks and dissociation (when we feel distanced from our emotions or ‘spaced out’, as if we’re living on autopilot). I love helping people rediscover who they really are by creating an environment in which they feel safe and completely accepted. I don't analyse you but with careful listening will know what we need to work on.
Hi, I'm Julie, and I am passionate about working with people who have experienced abuse or trauma, whether it be sexual, physical or emotional. When we experience trauma we lose part of who we truly are because of the after effects, such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, flashbacks and dissociation (when we feel distanced from our emotions or ‘spaced out’, as if we’re living on autopilot). I love helping people rediscover who they really are by creating an environment in which they feel safe and completely accepted. I don't analyse you but with careful listening will know what we need to work on.
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Evie Body
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
It’s not easy to know where to begin when searching for a therapist. Initially we would talk through your challenges and hopes from therapy and then make a plan together. Over 20 years as an NHS therapist, I have found that talking and thinking with an experienced therapist, in a confidential therapeutic environment, can offer the possibility of developing new ways of thinking, understanding and insight into patterns of relating. Finding words for feelings and sharing them so that they can be better understood is a creative process. This act of self care creates a space for change in the present and also hope for the future.
It’s not easy to know where to begin when searching for a therapist. Initially we would talk through your challenges and hopes from therapy and then make a plan together. Over 20 years as an NHS therapist, I have found that talking and thinking with an experienced therapist, in a confidential therapeutic environment, can offer the possibility of developing new ways of thinking, understanding and insight into patterns of relating. Finding words for feelings and sharing them so that they can be better understood is a creative process. This act of self care creates a space for change in the present and also hope for the future.
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Emma Pickerill
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Through open and honest dialogue I work with you to explore your inner world and uncover the root of your struggles, ultimately helping you to find new ways of being and relating to yourself and others. My approach is to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Therapy is a process where we work together to uncover the underlying patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. By fostering self-awareness and promoting self-acceptance I help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Through open and honest dialogue I work with you to explore your inner world and uncover the root of your struggles, ultimately helping you to find new ways of being and relating to yourself and others. My approach is to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Therapy is a process where we work together to uncover the underlying patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back. By fostering self-awareness and promoting self-acceptance I help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Miranda Lovelock
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Bristol BS13
Not accepting new clients
Thinking about counselling can feel daunting. I’m here to listen and support you explore issues that may be affecting your well-being and relationships around you. My approach is informed by humanistic principles which means I work in a relational way with you while providing a safe and inclusive environment where you can explore and process your thoughts without judgment. You may have work and life issues, relationship worries or deeper underlying concerns that we can work through together.
Thinking about counselling can feel daunting. I’m here to listen and support you explore issues that may be affecting your well-being and relationships around you. My approach is informed by humanistic principles which means I work in a relational way with you while providing a safe and inclusive environment where you can explore and process your thoughts without judgment. You may have work and life issues, relationship worries or deeper underlying concerns that we can work through together.
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in BA4

10+

Average cost per session

£50

Counsellors in BA4 who prioritize treating:

84% Relationship Issues
84% Depression
84% Anxiety
84% Self Esteem
79% Stress
68% Trauma and PTSD
63% Self-Harming

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

75% Aviva
75% AXA PPP
75% Bupa

How Counsellors in BA4 see their clients

95% In Person and Online
5% Online Only

Gender breakdown

74% Female
21% Male
5% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in BA4?

Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.