Counselling in BS16
![Photo of Kym Birtwell-Thompson - Indigo Moon, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4fe6d327-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I offer a safe, compassionate non-judgmental space for the client to explore whatever is troubling them Through this work the client will hopefully achieve their desired outcome and restore some peace in their life. My predominate client base has been around Domestic abuse and Addiction, although I also have experience in loss and grief, family issues, narcissistic abuse anxiety and depression and peri and postnatal illness. I am working through video calling for all clients now as this allows me more flexibility to meet my clients needs. I use many different approaches in my client work dependent of the clients needs.
I offer a safe, compassionate non-judgmental space for the client to explore whatever is troubling them Through this work the client will hopefully achieve their desired outcome and restore some peace in their life. My predominate client base has been around Domestic abuse and Addiction, although I also have experience in loss and grief, family issues, narcissistic abuse anxiety and depression and peri and postnatal illness. I am working through video calling for all clients now as this allows me more flexibility to meet my clients needs. I use many different approaches in my client work dependent of the clients needs.
![Photo of Simon Copleston, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5d262558-a627-4a73-91dc-4c6564638bd1/1/320x400.jpeg)
People come to counselling for many different reasons. It’s a brave first step to make; to decide that you might need or want help processing your thoughts and feelings with another person. Counselling can often help us to understand ourselves better; reframe the way we experience ourselves and help us to open up to the possibility of change. As a counsellor, my focus is on the relationship that is co-created in a safe, non-judgemental space with clients. I believe that once we feel that we are being listened to and heard by another we can express our authentic self; the parts of us that may be hidden in everyday life.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. It’s a brave first step to make; to decide that you might need or want help processing your thoughts and feelings with another person. Counselling can often help us to understand ourselves better; reframe the way we experience ourselves and help us to open up to the possibility of change. As a counsellor, my focus is on the relationship that is co-created in a safe, non-judgemental space with clients. I believe that once we feel that we are being listened to and heard by another we can express our authentic self; the parts of us that may be hidden in everyday life.
![Photo of David Cox, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81e782d7-1125-431f-895f-ecaab04c4318/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am on leave throughout August, but can be in contact with you in September. You may be here because you want to feel better. It could be that you are struggling with an immediate life problem such as a specific anxiety, depression or life situation that you need someone to help you with. Or it may be a general feeling that something in life doesn't seem right and you want to explore it. Making sense of it can be difficult on your own. Through counselling, I can help you make sense of what is happening so that you can start to feel more like the person that you want to be.
I am on leave throughout August, but can be in contact with you in September. You may be here because you want to feel better. It could be that you are struggling with an immediate life problem such as a specific anxiety, depression or life situation that you need someone to help you with. Or it may be a general feeling that something in life doesn't seem right and you want to explore it. Making sense of it can be difficult on your own. Through counselling, I can help you make sense of what is happening so that you can start to feel more like the person that you want to be.
![Photo of Alex Joy Davies Walsh - Alex Joy Therapy, MA, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81f6c292-697f-4bea-ab10-580e45bac34c/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
![Photo of Sarah Weaver, MA, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f5b7ab7-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
We all have times in life when things seem to get on top of us. We may feel confused, anxious or depressed. Sometimes it feels like we are just going round in circles, getting nowhere in particular. Having someone to talk to can lighten the load and this is often easier with someone other than family or friends.
We all have times in life when things seem to get on top of us. We may feel confused, anxious or depressed. Sometimes it feels like we are just going round in circles, getting nowhere in particular. Having someone to talk to can lighten the load and this is often easier with someone other than family or friends.
![Photo of Gary McFarlane, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ca40420c-9ee8-45b1-b3d8-b62f65ee2579/1/320x400.jpeg)
A Relate trained and experienced Relationship Counsellor, Mediator, Sex Therapist, Sex Addiction & Love Addiction Therapist; Accredited EMDR practitioner. All via Zoom, Bilateralbase with clients from the UK and all over the world. Trained in online counselling, with a Certificate in Online Counselling, having worked Online for 14 years; AI-EMDR (Attachment Informed EMDR), Couples EMDR; Group impacted Trauma EMDR and Recent Trauma Event EMDR; as well as The Advanced Flash Technique - for Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, pain, fears, other conditions and unprocessed issues from the past. VR soon to be added to facilitate healing.
A Relate trained and experienced Relationship Counsellor, Mediator, Sex Therapist, Sex Addiction & Love Addiction Therapist; Accredited EMDR practitioner. All via Zoom, Bilateralbase with clients from the UK and all over the world. Trained in online counselling, with a Certificate in Online Counselling, having worked Online for 14 years; AI-EMDR (Attachment Informed EMDR), Couples EMDR; Group impacted Trauma EMDR and Recent Trauma Event EMDR; as well as The Advanced Flash Technique - for Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, pain, fears, other conditions and unprocessed issues from the past. VR soon to be added to facilitate healing.
![Photo of Dr Rachel Graham, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych., Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/14e8235c-11c3-4525-a1df-898843434e0e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr Rachel Graham
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS16
Waitlist for new clients
Experienced and chartered Counselling Psychologist, who has over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I offer a range of approaches including EMDR, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I’ve been fortunate to have varied experiences within my career, working with a range of clients and settings, including NHS Camhs, educational and residential settings. Despite my varied experiences, one thing remains the same: my passion to support people to overcome and heal from their emotional wounds or barriers so that they can live a more fulfilled and whole life.
Experienced and chartered Counselling Psychologist, who has over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I offer a range of approaches including EMDR, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I’ve been fortunate to have varied experiences within my career, working with a range of clients and settings, including NHS Camhs, educational and residential settings. Despite my varied experiences, one thing remains the same: my passion to support people to overcome and heal from their emotional wounds or barriers so that they can live a more fulfilled and whole life.
![Photo of Alex Ogando - Alex Ogando | Creative Psychotherapy , MA, HCPC-Art Therap., Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1fdd573c-1862-4c84-a773-cb71300f9586/1/320x400.png)
Alex Ogando | Creative Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Emersons Green BS16
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with anxiety and/or depression? Has self-harm or self-sabotaging behaviours become the only way of coping with what feels like a storm of uncomfortable thoughts and feelings? If so, then I also imagine that you, or a loved one, are struggling with self-esteem and maintaining healthy relationships with people, places, and activities, that used to feel meaningful. I work with adults, teens, and pre-teens who feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, and want to work with a professional to help them safely explore, and move through, their mental health challenges, and/or distressing lived experiences.
Are you, or someone you love, struggling with anxiety and/or depression? Has self-harm or self-sabotaging behaviours become the only way of coping with what feels like a storm of uncomfortable thoughts and feelings? If so, then I also imagine that you, or a loved one, are struggling with self-esteem and maintaining healthy relationships with people, places, and activities, that used to feel meaningful. I work with adults, teens, and pre-teens who feel stuck, lost, or overwhelmed, and want to work with a professional to help them safely explore, and move through, their mental health challenges, and/or distressing lived experiences.
![Photo of Sandra Anne Breach, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5149bc48-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
You maybe seeking support/help when things have become tough, difficult, or overwhelming that could be having an impact on health, mental health, on work, family, partner or affecting other relationships. Maybe past events are having an impact on you today in your life that you feel you need to talk about with a trusted professional, in a confidential way, where you will not be judge or criticised. This could be because you want to address issues around self esteem, sexual abuse, stress related work, health problems, trauma or bereavement. It could be that you need the space to off load, be listened to to find a new perspective
You maybe seeking support/help when things have become tough, difficult, or overwhelming that could be having an impact on health, mental health, on work, family, partner or affecting other relationships. Maybe past events are having an impact on you today in your life that you feel you need to talk about with a trusted professional, in a confidential way, where you will not be judge or criticised. This could be because you want to address issues around self esteem, sexual abuse, stress related work, health problems, trauma or bereavement. It could be that you need the space to off load, be listened to to find a new perspective
![Photo of Charlene Wolf, BACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bbe0d329-49a4-4d3a-a541-135543a25093/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor offering in person sessions only. I offer a warm, compassionate approach in a non judgemental space. I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and communication within relationships.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor offering in person sessions only. I offer a warm, compassionate approach in a non judgemental space. I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and communication within relationships.
![Photo of Luke Fielder, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bbee587f-e903-4507-8373-abb9b83d4b55/1/320x400.jpeg)
I offer a safe space in which you can speak and be listened to without judgement or expectation. As a psychoanalytically informed counsellor, I encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind and to follow your thoughts wherever they lead. You may have a diagnosis or have your own terms for how you are suffering - we can start there. What we may find is that issues of identity and subjectivity follow - how you see yourself in relation to those around you now or in the past and possibly, in the future....
I offer a safe space in which you can speak and be listened to without judgement or expectation. As a psychoanalytically informed counsellor, I encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind and to follow your thoughts wherever they lead. You may have a diagnosis or have your own terms for how you are suffering - we can start there. What we may find is that issues of identity and subjectivity follow - how you see yourself in relation to those around you now or in the past and possibly, in the future....
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![Photo of Monique Fearon, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d71aa148-5aad-465d-b30d-b9fb18bebc12/2/320x400.jpeg)
I'm an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist based in Bristol, providing counselling worldwide. I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults. To explore how I can support you, I offer a complimentary 15-30 minute phone consultation (or Zoom/Skype for international clients). Contact me via Psychology Today or call/text my number to schedule a consultation, or visit my website to book directly.
I'm an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist based in Bristol, providing counselling worldwide. I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults. To explore how I can support you, I offer a complimentary 15-30 minute phone consultation (or Zoom/Skype for international clients). Contact me via Psychology Today or call/text my number to schedule a consultation, or visit my website to book directly.
![Photo of Vicki Johnstone, MSc, GMBPsS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6dd90ce9-759f-4db5-8fb7-ff50dd83d042/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am Vicki (she/her) a senior practitioner with 20 years of clinical experience within private, charitable, voluntary, judicial, health and social care sectors. I'm skilled at working with people throughout their lives; young adults currently make up most of my caseload, but I'm more than happy to work with people of any age. I have always been told that I am a warm, empathic, down to earth and non-judgemental person, with whom people feel at ease. I am open, honest, inclusive and respectful of diversity and able to provide evidence-based, compassionate support for a wide range of difficulties.
I am Vicki (she/her) a senior practitioner with 20 years of clinical experience within private, charitable, voluntary, judicial, health and social care sectors. I'm skilled at working with people throughout their lives; young adults currently make up most of my caseload, but I'm more than happy to work with people of any age. I have always been told that I am a warm, empathic, down to earth and non-judgemental person, with whom people feel at ease. I am open, honest, inclusive and respectful of diversity and able to provide evidence-based, compassionate support for a wide range of difficulties.
![Photo of Emily Mew, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5e42d6b0-eaa1-44ad-a42b-19c3ebaced47/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you looking for an experienced counsellor who will meet you with warmth and acceptance and who will help you to find your own path forwards? I work with a wide range of clients experiencing all sorts of challenges including: anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. Whatever you bring to counselling, I will see you as a human rather than a list of problems to be solved. I am engaged and caring and will help you to develop a fuller and deeper understanding of yourself and find your way through life's challenges.
Are you looking for an experienced counsellor who will meet you with warmth and acceptance and who will help you to find your own path forwards? I work with a wide range of clients experiencing all sorts of challenges including: anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. Whatever you bring to counselling, I will see you as a human rather than a list of problems to be solved. I am engaged and caring and will help you to develop a fuller and deeper understanding of yourself and find your way through life's challenges.
![Photo of Jessica K Wilcox - Jessica K Counselling, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5a22472f-d2bd-4360-ac81-41b3d77754d4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, I'm Jessie and I work primarily with adults with suspected or diagnosed ADHD. For those exploring counselling around this, I can help you to process what having ADHD means for you, how it impacts your understanding of your life and past, explore any triggers resulting from this, and help you to navigate daily experiences and struggles. I can also work with co-occurring struggles, including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity. From late October I will also have spaces available for ADHD-specific CBT support.
Hi, I'm Jessie and I work primarily with adults with suspected or diagnosed ADHD. For those exploring counselling around this, I can help you to process what having ADHD means for you, how it impacts your understanding of your life and past, explore any triggers resulting from this, and help you to navigate daily experiences and struggles. I can also work with co-occurring struggles, including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation and rejection sensitivity. From late October I will also have spaces available for ADHD-specific CBT support.
![Photo of Louise Diffey Light Step Counselling, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52a36f01-4246-47b6-943e-25fa6c3f9ece/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel anxious, depressed, exhausted or generally struggling? I believe that there is hope for improvement through counselling. We talk things through in a calm space where you can voice and explore your thoughts. I work collaboratively with you to find ways for you to feel better about yourself, your life, health, and relationships. We can explore your feelings about relationships with partners, family, friends, and colleagues, and find ways to process your feelings and make decisions. We discuss challenging issues you might have and find a way to guide you towards your goals.
Do you feel anxious, depressed, exhausted or generally struggling? I believe that there is hope for improvement through counselling. We talk things through in a calm space where you can voice and explore your thoughts. I work collaboratively with you to find ways for you to feel better about yourself, your life, health, and relationships. We can explore your feelings about relationships with partners, family, friends, and colleagues, and find ways to process your feelings and make decisions. We discuss challenging issues you might have and find a way to guide you towards your goals.
![Photo of James Martin, PNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3423055c-7fd0-4332-b6c8-1be758c4fafb/2/320x400.jpeg)
Feeling stuck is more common than you might think. Your thoughts are piling up, and it feels like the harder you try to sort them out, the more tangled they become. It's natural to cling on to old stuff because it feels safe or familiar, or perhaps you can't quite pinpoint what's up. These moments often show up disguised as stress, overwhelm, feeling low or as a constant state of anxiety. There might be signs physically and mentally, telling you it's time for something different. You might also be searching for a new playlist for your mind, wondering if it's even possible as everything seems to be stuck on loop.
Feeling stuck is more common than you might think. Your thoughts are piling up, and it feels like the harder you try to sort them out, the more tangled they become. It's natural to cling on to old stuff because it feels safe or familiar, or perhaps you can't quite pinpoint what's up. These moments often show up disguised as stress, overwhelm, feeling low or as a constant state of anxiety. There might be signs physically and mentally, telling you it's time for something different. You might also be searching for a new playlist for your mind, wondering if it's even possible as everything seems to be stuck on loop.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in BS16
50+
Average cost per session
£55
Counsellors in BS16 who prioritize treating:
88% | Depression |
88% | Anxiety |
84% | Relationship Issues |
82% | Self Esteem |
81% | Stress |
65% | Bereavement |
65% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
80% | Aviva |
60% | Bupa |
50% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in BS16 see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
24% | Male |