Career Guidance Counselling in Bath

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Tessa Strickland
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bath BA2
Are you struggling with a relationship or juggling the competing demands of your private and professional life? Are you feeling stuck and uncertain about how to fulfil your potential? Have you recently lost someone close to you? I first sought help as a young mother and the benefits were so enormous, I chose to train as a psychotherapist myself. I work one-to-one and with couples, helping you to identify patterns in your relationship with others, and with yourself, and establishing ways of changing those patterns that do not serve you.
Are you struggling with a relationship or juggling the competing demands of your private and professional life? Are you feeling stuck and uncertain about how to fulfil your potential? Have you recently lost someone close to you? I first sought help as a young mother and the benefits were so enormous, I chose to train as a psychotherapist myself. I work one-to-one and with couples, helping you to identify patterns in your relationship with others, and with yourself, and establishing ways of changing those patterns that do not serve you.
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Beth Nicholas
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bath BA1
Do you feel tender and weighed down by more than words can hold? You may find yourself anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed—caught in the pull of patterns that never seem to end. Maybe you yearn to feel settled in your body, more open in your connections, more alive in your days. You don’t need fixing—you need meeting. To feel safe, witnessed, and held as you touch what lies beneath. You’re ready to trust your own wisdom, soften old defences, and step into more truth, clarity, and belonging. You want to return home to yourself.
Do you feel tender and weighed down by more than words can hold? You may find yourself anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed—caught in the pull of patterns that never seem to end. Maybe you yearn to feel settled in your body, more open in your connections, more alive in your days. You don’t need fixing—you need meeting. To feel safe, witnessed, and held as you touch what lies beneath. You’re ready to trust your own wisdom, soften old defences, and step into more truth, clarity, and belonging. You want to return home to yourself.
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Helen Pope Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bath BA1
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for adults in Bath. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying experiences that are hard to put into words. You might be living with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or the impact of loss or trauma. If you are neurodivergent, you may be managing overwhelm, masking or burnout. I offer a thoughtful space to slow things down and begin making sense of what you are carrying, at your own pace.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for adults in Bath. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying experiences that are hard to put into words. You might be living with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or the impact of loss or trauma. If you are neurodivergent, you may be managing overwhelm, masking or burnout. I offer a thoughtful space to slow things down and begin making sense of what you are carrying, at your own pace.
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Helen Loxton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bath BA1
I work with individuals and couples to find a path through their troubles. In life we experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck. We may simply feel adrift, struggling to find meaning and our place in the world. Confronting and solving problems can be a painful process which many of us avoid. Avoidance can result in greater pain and the inability to flourish both mentally and spiritually, but by working together to fully understand your issues and goals we can work towards a more fulfilled life.
I work with individuals and couples to find a path through their troubles. In life we experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck. We may simply feel adrift, struggling to find meaning and our place in the world. Confronting and solving problems can be a painful process which many of us avoid. Avoidance can result in greater pain and the inability to flourish both mentally and spiritually, but by working together to fully understand your issues and goals we can work towards a more fulfilled life.
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Martin Phillips
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Bath BA1
You might be struggling with something difficult in the here and now, such as the loss of a loved one, or the breakdown of a relationship. Or perhaps you’re aware of vague, underlying feelings of sadness, anxiety or anger. Maybe you feel trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointments with partners, friends and careers and don’t know why. Whether you know what the problem is, or even if you don’t, therapy can help. It’s an opportunity to explore yourself; to examine feelings, thoughts and motivations and gain understanding - the first step towards navigating a different, happier course.
You might be struggling with something difficult in the here and now, such as the loss of a loved one, or the breakdown of a relationship. Or perhaps you’re aware of vague, underlying feelings of sadness, anxiety or anger. Maybe you feel trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointments with partners, friends and careers and don’t know why. Whether you know what the problem is, or even if you don’t, therapy can help. It’s an opportunity to explore yourself; to examine feelings, thoughts and motivations and gain understanding - the first step towards navigating a different, happier course.
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Craig Philip Smith
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I can work with you on a huge range of issues, including relationships, attachment, family dynamics, teen problems, child behaviour, neurodivergence, long term illness and disability. I will support, collaborate and try to make sense of what is going on. All things eventually pass - I will offer to weather the storm with you. I won’t be judging you or not taking you seriously. We will work together - and it will be work - but we will also aim to have fun and be creative in our work.
I can work with you on a huge range of issues, including relationships, attachment, family dynamics, teen problems, child behaviour, neurodivergence, long term illness and disability. I will support, collaborate and try to make sense of what is going on. All things eventually pass - I will offer to weather the storm with you. I won’t be judging you or not taking you seriously. We will work together - and it will be work - but we will also aim to have fun and be creative in our work.
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Vanessa de Macedo Ellis
Counsellor, BACP
Bath BA1
I offer a safe and confidential space where you will have the chance to share your problems, your difficult feelings, your pain and your life story. Talking about our life honestly and openly, with an empathic and non-judgemental therapist can be a deeply healing process. Having a space where we can be fully ourselves, where we’re invited to slow down, breathe and investigate our inner world and our emotions is necessary, today, more than ever. We live busy lives and for many, it is difficult to stop and notice, most of the time, what is going on inside us. As we reconnect to our feelings and our essence there is an immediate sense
I offer a safe and confidential space where you will have the chance to share your problems, your difficult feelings, your pain and your life story. Talking about our life honestly and openly, with an empathic and non-judgemental therapist can be a deeply healing process. Having a space where we can be fully ourselves, where we’re invited to slow down, breathe and investigate our inner world and our emotions is necessary, today, more than ever. We live busy lives and for many, it is difficult to stop and notice, most of the time, what is going on inside us. As we reconnect to our feelings and our essence there is an immediate sense
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Bridget Jelley
Psychologist, MA, CPsychol
Online Only
I work with professionals & leaders in the workplace who are looking for support in the areas of: leadership, stress, burnout, workplace mental health and wellbeing. My clients are typically looking for a coaching psychologist to collaborate with to achieve their professional and personal goals.
I work with professionals & leaders in the workplace who are looking for support in the areas of: leadership, stress, burnout, workplace mental health and wellbeing. My clients are typically looking for a coaching psychologist to collaborate with to achieve their professional and personal goals.
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Photo of Lana Lynn Mareno - BS2Therapy Rooms, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
BS2Therapy Rooms
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Bath BA1
Humanistically recognising the needs of an individual ,we see how trauma can be held at a very deep level. Working from the story of an individuals early negative & positive childhood experiences and using Integrative therapy in a number of ways to help the process of getting to one's core beliefs, helps to create a safe space for them to explore and release old patterns. This happens by building a trust with the client to allow their vulnerability to come through. Then, looking at the blocks or defences, via counselling and body Psychotherapy, a unique holistic approach to wellbeing, allows the journey back to health.
Humanistically recognising the needs of an individual ,we see how trauma can be held at a very deep level. Working from the story of an individuals early negative & positive childhood experiences and using Integrative therapy in a number of ways to help the process of getting to one's core beliefs, helps to create a safe space for them to explore and release old patterns. This happens by building a trust with the client to allow their vulnerability to come through. Then, looking at the blocks or defences, via counselling and body Psychotherapy, a unique holistic approach to wellbeing, allows the journey back to health.
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Emergence Counselling
Counsellor, ACC Reg
Serves Area
What do you need? It is sometimes helpful to ask yourself - "What are my main goals as I go for counselling? What is important to me right now? How would I like to change?" Often all someone needs is some quality time and space to be able to be themselves, and be heard - not feeling judged no matter what they say, and feel some compassion from somebody who cares. In the busy and sometimes harsh world in which we live, I provide that space for you to come as you are, work with your expressed goals, rediscover a new way forward, and deal with the problems you are experiencing. Often people find a positive change in this scenario.
What do you need? It is sometimes helpful to ask yourself - "What are my main goals as I go for counselling? What is important to me right now? How would I like to change?" Often all someone needs is some quality time and space to be able to be themselves, and be heard - not feeling judged no matter what they say, and feel some compassion from somebody who cares. In the busy and sometimes harsh world in which we live, I provide that space for you to come as you are, work with your expressed goals, rediscover a new way forward, and deal with the problems you are experiencing. Often people find a positive change in this scenario.
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Jill Edwards
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
As an experienced counsellor, I am ready to listen to you very carefully, and support you in finding a way forwards within the difficulties you may be facing. I am experienced in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and with obsessive thoughts, I work with couples and with relationship problems, breakups and working towards new relationships. I am happy to support you in making progress in the work place and dealing with the difficulties that arise there. Over the time we work together, your confidence in yourself will rise as your perspective about your life opens up.
As an experienced counsellor, I am ready to listen to you very carefully, and support you in finding a way forwards within the difficulties you may be facing. I am experienced in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression and with obsessive thoughts, I work with couples and with relationship problems, breakups and working towards new relationships. I am happy to support you in making progress in the work place and dealing with the difficulties that arise there. Over the time we work together, your confidence in yourself will rise as your perspective about your life opens up.
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Photo of Tracylena Morgan, Counsellor, MSc, COSRT General
Tracylena Morgan
Counsellor, MSc, COSRT General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thank you for taking your first steps in counselling with me. Let me me help you with whatever is troubling you. I am a Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual and Compulsion Therapist. I have many years experience with Relate and in Private Practice. If you have an issue that's troubling you. It may involve a partner, family member or a friend I can help you reach your goals, off load your anxieties or assist with a lack of self esteem. If you have had surgery which gives you anxiety about your appearance. I am here to help. I will give you a virtual box of tools to help you on your journey of discovery.
Thank you for taking your first steps in counselling with me. Let me me help you with whatever is troubling you. I am a Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual and Compulsion Therapist. I have many years experience with Relate and in Private Practice. If you have an issue that's troubling you. It may involve a partner, family member or a friend I can help you reach your goals, off load your anxieties or assist with a lack of self esteem. If you have had surgery which gives you anxiety about your appearance. I am here to help. I will give you a virtual box of tools to help you on your journey of discovery.
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Mimi Robson
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Thank you for being here. I know how much it can take to reach out when things feel uncertain or overwhelming. I’m Mimi, and I offer a space of warmth and acceptance, so that you can feel understood and supported with whatever you are facing. Here, you’re welcome to explore whatever feels tense and troubling at your own pace, knowing the space is safe, confidential, and rooted in care. Together, we can navigate challenges with depression, anxiety, low self-worth, stress and trauma, to find deeper self-trust and compassion.
Thank you for being here. I know how much it can take to reach out when things feel uncertain or overwhelming. I’m Mimi, and I offer a space of warmth and acceptance, so that you can feel understood and supported with whatever you are facing. Here, you’re welcome to explore whatever feels tense and troubling at your own pace, knowing the space is safe, confidential, and rooted in care. Together, we can navigate challenges with depression, anxiety, low self-worth, stress and trauma, to find deeper self-trust and compassion.
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Akin Omobitan
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Akin, a therapist specialising in psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I help people resolve issues related to anxiety, depression and stress, people who wish to experience change, healing and self-discovery. I offer the therapeutic time and space needed for you to freely process past or present experiences such as trauma, abuse or life crises. For you, such issues might be presenting in the form of low self-esteem, low self-confidence, low quality relationships or a need for anger management or support with addiction. Let's talk about what's brought you here and work on a way forward.
Hi, I'm Akin, a therapist specialising in psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I help people resolve issues related to anxiety, depression and stress, people who wish to experience change, healing and self-discovery. I offer the therapeutic time and space needed for you to freely process past or present experiences such as trauma, abuse or life crises. For you, such issues might be presenting in the form of low self-esteem, low self-confidence, low quality relationships or a need for anger management or support with addiction. Let's talk about what's brought you here and work on a way forward.
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Photo of Sam Cunnington - Sam Cunnington , Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Sam Cunnington
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re never quite enough? I specialise in helping people experiencing burnout and chronic stress, often showing up as overwhelm, exhaustion, loss of motivation or interest, anxiety, perfectionism, and persistent rumination. Many of my clients care deeply but hold rigid expectations on themselves, leaving them stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Despite keeping things going on the surface, they often carry a sense of pressure, self-criticism, or the feeling of never quite being “good enough.” I understand how frustrating it can feel to want change but not know where to start.
Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re never quite enough? I specialise in helping people experiencing burnout and chronic stress, often showing up as overwhelm, exhaustion, loss of motivation or interest, anxiety, perfectionism, and persistent rumination. Many of my clients care deeply but hold rigid expectations on themselves, leaving them stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Despite keeping things going on the surface, they often carry a sense of pressure, self-criticism, or the feeling of never quite being “good enough.” I understand how frustrating it can feel to want change but not know where to start.
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Photo of Rose Mazillius, Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Rose Mazillius
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Rose Mazillius (she/her/they) and I am an accredited, queer, integrative Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist working from my office in Shoreditch, East London. If you have found your way to reading this, it is likely you are wondering about making some changes to your life. I offer short, medium and long term therapy for individuals, couples and people in multi-partner or non-monogamous relationships from my office and online. I adopt a relational integrative approach, combining methods from person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as well as somatic and mindfulness practice.
Hello, my name is Rose Mazillius (she/her/they) and I am an accredited, queer, integrative Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist working from my office in Shoreditch, East London. If you have found your way to reading this, it is likely you are wondering about making some changes to your life. I offer short, medium and long term therapy for individuals, couples and people in multi-partner or non-monogamous relationships from my office and online. I adopt a relational integrative approach, combining methods from person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as well as somatic and mindfulness practice.
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Grace McIntyre
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
Senior Coach + Mediator + MA Art Psychotherapist "I am a passionate creative, and have committed a decade working therapeutically in private residential trauma clinics, the NHS, secondary schools and my own business Resonate Therapy LTD. I bring all the skills of a specialist trauma therapist, that has worked extensively with neurodiversity and complex needs. By harmonising together a robust psychologically informed somatic based therapy programme. I specialise in supporting building meta-perspective of individual and collective systems. Are you ready to shift your life on a cellular, neuroplastic dimension?"
Senior Coach + Mediator + MA Art Psychotherapist "I am a passionate creative, and have committed a decade working therapeutically in private residential trauma clinics, the NHS, secondary schools and my own business Resonate Therapy LTD. I bring all the skills of a specialist trauma therapist, that has worked extensively with neurodiversity and complex needs. By harmonising together a robust psychologically informed somatic based therapy programme. I specialise in supporting building meta-perspective of individual and collective systems. Are you ready to shift your life on a cellular, neuroplastic dimension?"
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Photo of Andrew Harris, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Andrew Harris
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change. Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change. Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
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Photo of Alison Edwards - Alison Edwards Therapy, Coaching and Supervision, Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Alison Edwards Therapy, Coaching and Supervision
Psychologist, MSc, FMBPsS
Online Only
Choosing a therapist can be a stressful process, and it's difficult to decide which kind of therapy to try. Many people find it helpful to work with a therapist who has trained in more than one therapy, who can switch to a different therapy when needed, and who can tailor sessions according to your needs. My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
Choosing a therapist can be a stressful process, and it's difficult to decide which kind of therapy to try. Many people find it helpful to work with a therapist who has trained in more than one therapy, who can switch to a different therapy when needed, and who can tailor sessions according to your needs. My 16 years experience in supporting neurodivergent clients (with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other difficulties) led me to further training in 2021 in autism, and specialised CBT and ACT for ADHD and emotional regulation problems.
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Photo of Tina Hoar - Tina Hoar Counselling Services, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Tina Hoar Counselling Services
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
At times we all experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, anger or have family or relationship issues which make us feel alone and scared. Perhaps you question if you have ADHD or Autism? We can feel  trapped by these feelings and unable to move forward with life. Talking to an experienced therapist can help you to understand and alleviate these feelings. You are not alone with this, it is common to struggle with thinking and feelings, at different times of our lives. Why not book an initial session, without obligation, to see if counselling would work for you?
At times we all experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, anger or have family or relationship issues which make us feel alone and scared. Perhaps you question if you have ADHD or Autism? We can feel  trapped by these feelings and unable to move forward with life. Talking to an experienced therapist can help you to understand and alleviate these feelings. You are not alone with this, it is common to struggle with thinking and feelings, at different times of our lives. Why not book an initial session, without obligation, to see if counselling would work for you?
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Career Guidance Counsellors

How do I know if I need career counselling?

Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.

Who can benefit from career counselling?

Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counselling typically last?

The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counselling?

Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.