Counselling in BS6

Struggles naturally surface in life, sometimes due to obvious difficult experiences or we just begin to notice things have been 'bad' for a while and feel impossible to make sense of. This can leave us confused, lost, disconnected from ourselves or those around us. It's hard to understand what's going on, maybe things start to feel out of control or tough to manage and consequently our lives feel unfulfilled in some way. We want to get a grasp on what's happened, who we are and take back some control of our lives so we can move in the direction we want for ourselves.

Hello, I'm Jenny, an accredited CBT/REBT therapist based in Bristol. I aim to offer my clients a combination of a compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental space in which to share their experiences and problems, and an approach to therapy that is focused on equipping them to achieve their goals. I'm a big believer in people’s ability to change their own situations and I see my work as being to help my clients see the power and agency they have over how they experience their lives, where many feel stuck, helpless, or like 'victims of circumstance'.

Sometimes life can feel like a real struggle. Are your thoughts and feelings reducing your enjoyment of life and your relationships with those around you? Maybe you are experiencing stress or a ‘stuckness’; feelings of anxiety, uncertainty and overwhelm; perhaps you are living with a recent or past loss or relationship difficulties; or is it that a lack of purpose or direction in life is dragging you down? I am an integrative therapist which means that I use elements of different psychological ideas to inform the most appropriate way of working with you. A background in the creative arts enriches and supports my practice.

You may be wondering what "back to normal " looks like, you may be feeling anxious or isolated after the last 2 years, you may find life is not quite how you'd like it to be. I am there just for you, to listen as you talk about whatever is troubling you. I am not going to give advice but time and space to talk things through. It may be something specific, or it can be an opportunity to work on increasing insight and self awareness.  It can be short or long term. Counselling can be a great support in times of change, personal crisis and distress. I provide a safe, non judgmental environment for our work. I have 13+ years experience.

I am currently at capacity and not now taking on clients. I’m a qualified therapist involving Humanistic and integrative counselling. I have professional and personal experience working in and through Anxiety, Stress, Low Self-Esteem, Depression,  drug and alcohol addiction, issues around bullying, as well as PTSD and trauma. I also have experience working with those in Nerd/Geek and Alternative Culture.

I believe mental health difficulties do not discriminate and we can all struggle with our mental health and wellbeing. We can all benefit from extra support during difficult stages of our lives. Therapy is a partnership and we both bring different things to the relationship - you bring the expertise about yourself and your life, and I bring psychological knowledge and experience in supporting people who are struggling. I offer telephone or online appointments (via Teams or Zoom) to people of working age or older (18+) across the UK. I am now offering face to face sessions in Bristol. I offer reduced fees for mental health trainees.

My goal is to help people build self-awareness, learn from mistakes and strengthen motivation. If you are looking for support to manage anxiety, stress, difficult emotions, problematic use of drugs and alcohol; or the feelings of helplessness and being overwhelmed that come with persistent problematic behaviour patterns I may be able to provide the support you are looking for. I am a well-qualified and experienced Drug, Alcohol and Addiction Counsellor. I am also trained in Auricular Acupuncture, Motivational Interviewing and Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes.

Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, distress, or major life changes? Have you recently been diagnosed with Physical Health Condition or find it hard to adjust to the impact of your Conditions? There comes a time when support is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I am a Chartered Health Psychologist and a CBT therapist. Over the years I have worked extensively with people coping with different psychological symptoms (e.g. worries, general anxiety, stress, OCD, specific phobias, health worries, sleep problems) and physical health conditions (e.g. Cancer, Diabetes, IBD).

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or low self esteem, I want to walk alongside you and help you. I aim to offer an approach that is suitable to what you are going through, where you feel met and understood. I want to help you to understand the impact your past has had in forming who you are and how you can let go of some of the things that have caused you pain and how you can grow in self awareness and self confidence and become who you were born to be.

I am passionate about giving people the opportunity to live the life they want to live, instead of being hampered by negative thought patterns, beliefs and behaviours. Being qualified as person-centred integrative counsellor I work in a relational, intuitive way, giving you a safe, confidential space to be heard and understood. I see my work as walking alongside with you through crises and self-exploration to help you discover your inner strengths, competence, resilience and joy.

Do you struggle with feelings and thoughts that are limiting your enjoyment of life and affecting your ability to connect with those around you? Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and looking for a change? I am an experienced, warm and down to earth counsellor and have worked with many different people bringing a wide range of issues. Whatever you may bring to counselling, I can offer you support in a non-judgmental and safe space in which to explore your patterns, enquire of yourself as to how you got to be where you are now, and help you to find your way.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, panic attacks, challenging life transitions, loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family issues? Talking to a counsellor can help. I offer a safe, warm and non-judgemental space where we can explore your difficulties with the aim of understanding more about your feelings, thoughts and behaviour - enabling you to move forward with your life with a greater sense of well being and new strategies for navigating this complex world!

I am a holistic psychologist: Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Systemic Practitioner and Executive Coach. I am currently offering short and medium term therapy or coaching with a focus on coaching for senior corporate executives or professional women - I focus on building psychological resilience, work/life balance, tackling imposter syndrome, perfectionism or anxiety. If you are feeling stuck, or that there should be more to your life, please reach out. I have a special interest in the body-mind connection as an Embodied Yoga Teacher. I bring movement, meditation, and breath-work as well as creative approaches to my practice.

If life feels like its falling apart and you feel lost, I can help you find your way back home reconnecting you to your mind, body and soul. Turning toward our suffering is not easy and you have already taking a very brave step by seeking help. I offer you a warm, open and peaceful space to gently explore the places in your life that feel disconnected and investigate the impact of this on your emotional, mental and physical health and wellbeing.

I believe in the power of opening up, and while I will draw on theory and knowledge to support each individual client, I am led by the client and their individual needs. An ideal client is someone who wishes to build a therapeutic space alongside me, allowing me to facilitate safety and build trust. I am experienced at working with complex mental health needs, therefore I begin by creating a formulation of the problem with the client, and collaboratively establish their needs and personal goals. i am interested in helping others to learn about themselves through relational dynamics they experience.

I understand it takes a lot of courage for many people to come to therapy perhaps for the first time or even on each visit, I provide a counselling/psychological therapy service from my home in Westbury Park Bristol which is a safe space and where you will receive a warm welcome. I endeavour to shape the therapy to meet my client’s needs rather than just come from one theory (I do not believe in one size fits all); hence I have an eclectic approach to my work drawn from many years experience in many different settings.

Hello, I'm Heather. Do you feel like you are overwhelmed with life at the moment? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood? Are your relationships not how you would like them to be? I'm here to help you overcome issues around valuing yourself so that you have greater self-confidence, better wellbeing and a more positive outlook on your life using a variety of counselling approaches.

I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans. These symptoms can be associated with traumatic events in childhood/adulthood; sexual abuse, personal injury, loss & bereavement, abuse, bullying & domestic violence, active service. I aim to help people recover from the effects of these stressful events on personal functioning & relationships. I also help adjustment to life challenges including health conditions & life transitions; adolescence, parenting, relationship beginning/ending & divorce, & retirement.

I am Art Psychotherapist providing art therapy sessions to adults and young adults in Bristol. I have 13 years experience practicing as an Art Psychotherapist with children, young people and adults in the voluntary sector. I am currently working within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. I am familiar with working with the wide range of symptoms arising from trauma such as: anxiety, depression, self harm, behavioural difficulties, dissociation, hyperactivity, hypervigilance, eating difficulties, social difficulties, anger, aggression, etc. I am specialised in working with trauma.