Emotionally Focused Counselling in Bath
I am a registered Psycho-therapeutic Counsellor and Emotional Resilience Coach with over 8 years experience offering clients a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what they are finding difficult, gain understanding of their experience and gently work towards a positive way forward and goals they wish to achieve. Clients also have the opportunity to learn effective calming and grounding techniques to help them with feelings of anxiety, overwhelm and to give them strength on their journey.
I am a registered Psycho-therapeutic Counsellor and Emotional Resilience Coach with over 8 years experience offering clients a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what they are finding difficult, gain understanding of their experience and gently work towards a positive way forward and goals they wish to achieve. Clients also have the opportunity to learn effective calming and grounding techniques to help them with feelings of anxiety, overwhelm and to give them strength on their journey.
I offer individual and couples counselling for people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating emotional or relationship patterns. Many of the people I work with feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to express their needs, often putting others first at their own expense.
I’m a BACP-registered, trauma-informed therapist and provide a calm, non-judgemental space to slow things down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. I support couples with communication breakdown and recurring conflict, and individuals with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and codependent patterns. We work at a pace that feels safe,
I offer individual and couples counselling for people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating emotional or relationship patterns. Many of the people I work with feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to express their needs, often putting others first at their own expense.
I’m a BACP-registered, trauma-informed therapist and provide a calm, non-judgemental space to slow things down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. I support couples with communication breakdown and recurring conflict, and individuals with anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and codependent patterns. We work at a pace that feels safe,
Life is full of unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling low, anxious, disconnected or confused. Having a safe, confidential space to explore what’s going on can help us to feel less alone. I can support you to work through past and present issues that are currently impacting on your life. Working with the body mind connection, we will begin to understand where you are feeling stuck.
Life is full of unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling low, anxious, disconnected or confused. Having a safe, confidential space to explore what’s going on can help us to feel less alone. I can support you to work through past and present issues that are currently impacting on your life. Working with the body mind connection, we will begin to understand where you are feeling stuck.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist and have over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence and clients with Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.
I have extensive experience of working with Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
I am trained at delivering high intensity CBT for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist and have over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence and clients with Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder.
I have extensive experience of working with Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
I am trained at delivering high intensity CBT for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis.
I work with both individuals and couples, providing safe and confidential space for meaningful therapeutic dialogue. Grounded in Systemic Practice and deeply informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) for couples, my practice is established in helping people transform difficult experiences—such as trauma, phobias, and anxiety—into growth and healing with wider opportunities.
I have been practicing professionally since 2010 and have completed all levels of IFS training. Over the years, I have witnessed profound transformations as clients reconnect to their inner resources and deeper nature.
I work with both individuals and couples, providing safe and confidential space for meaningful therapeutic dialogue. Grounded in Systemic Practice and deeply informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) for couples, my practice is established in helping people transform difficult experiences—such as trauma, phobias, and anxiety—into growth and healing with wider opportunities.
I have been practicing professionally since 2010 and have completed all levels of IFS training. Over the years, I have witnessed profound transformations as clients reconnect to their inner resources and deeper nature.
I specialise in areas including sexual identity and ethics, intimacy and connection, pornography use, relational dynamics, cultural and/or religious tension, belonging, addiction, and major life transitions. My work also includes supporting individuals affected by violence, exploitation, uprootedness and expatriation, bereavement, living with life-limiting illness, and periods of personal crisis. I have additional experience working with young adults (18+) navigating transitions, substance use, identity, bullying, and their sense of belonging.
I specialise in areas including sexual identity and ethics, intimacy and connection, pornography use, relational dynamics, cultural and/or religious tension, belonging, addiction, and major life transitions. My work also includes supporting individuals affected by violence, exploitation, uprootedness and expatriation, bereavement, living with life-limiting illness, and periods of personal crisis. I have additional experience working with young adults (18+) navigating transitions, substance use, identity, bullying, and their sense of belonging.
As an Integrative Child and Young Person (YP) Psychotherapist I offer a safe, non-directive space and a wide variety of creative materials to children and YP’s between the ages of 3 to 25 years. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship of trust to try to help children and YP feel accepted, seen and heard for who they feel they are internally. I listen to worries and fears; accept and understand hard feelings like anger, hate and rage and try to sort out inside imagination from outside reality.
As an Integrative Child and Young Person (YP) Psychotherapist I offer a safe, non-directive space and a wide variety of creative materials to children and YP’s between the ages of 3 to 25 years. I aim to build a therapeutic relationship of trust to try to help children and YP feel accepted, seen and heard for who they feel they are internally. I listen to worries and fears; accept and understand hard feelings like anger, hate and rage and try to sort out inside imagination from outside reality.
Are you seeking a supportive, dynamic space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges with honesty and self-compassion?
Would you like to gain clarity on past traumas or navigate present life and relationships? Are you aiming to overcome anxiety, shame, family issues, self-doubt, low self esteem, low self confidence or phobias?
Does an engaging approach that fosters deep self-reflection and meaningful change resonate with you? Would you like to find out more about how I work?
As a psychodynamic, integrative, humanistic counsellor, I provide a safe, warm, non-judgmental space conducive to meaningful personal growth.
Are you seeking a supportive, dynamic space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges with honesty and self-compassion?
Would you like to gain clarity on past traumas or navigate present life and relationships? Are you aiming to overcome anxiety, shame, family issues, self-doubt, low self esteem, low self confidence or phobias?
Does an engaging approach that fosters deep self-reflection and meaningful change resonate with you? Would you like to find out more about how I work?
As a psychodynamic, integrative, humanistic counsellor, I provide a safe, warm, non-judgmental space conducive to meaningful personal growth.
I have practised as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist since 2002 in different clinical NHS settings (GP surgeries and hospitals), private healthcare (outpatient clinics and residential placements) and universities (therapist on randomised controlled trials). I have a wealth of knowledge, experience and specialist skills in psychological assessment, formulation, treatment and consultation. I am an accredited Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist (CBT). I am also experienced in using evidence-based techniques from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approaches.
I have practised as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist since 2002 in different clinical NHS settings (GP surgeries and hospitals), private healthcare (outpatient clinics and residential placements) and universities (therapist on randomised controlled trials). I have a wealth of knowledge, experience and specialist skills in psychological assessment, formulation, treatment and consultation. I am an accredited Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist (CBT). I am also experienced in using evidence-based techniques from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approaches.
Hi, I’m Maddie, an experienced BACP-registered therapist based in the centre of Bath.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore what’s troubling you - whether that’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right and that you want change.
I’m here to walk alongside you in that process, helping you better understand yourself, your past, and the patterns that may be holding you back.
Hi, I’m Maddie, an experienced BACP-registered therapist based in the centre of Bath.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore what’s troubling you - whether that’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right and that you want change.
I’m here to walk alongside you in that process, helping you better understand yourself, your past, and the patterns that may be holding you back.
Becky and Vix are Relate trained specialist relationship and family counsellors. We work online and from our offices in Bath and Bristol. We offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can reflect on the relationships you wish to explore. Our role as therapists is to help facilitate you to understand yourself and each other more fully and how to meet each others needs. Identify and gain awareness of relationship issues. Improve communication skills. Resolve conflicts. Strengthen and rebuild friendship, attachment and intimacy. Learn new skills to help you within your relationship.
Becky and Vix are Relate trained specialist relationship and family counsellors. We work online and from our offices in Bath and Bristol. We offer a safe, non-judgemental space where you can reflect on the relationships you wish to explore. Our role as therapists is to help facilitate you to understand yourself and each other more fully and how to meet each others needs. Identify and gain awareness of relationship issues. Improve communication skills. Resolve conflicts. Strengthen and rebuild friendship, attachment and intimacy. Learn new skills to help you within your relationship.
If you change nothing, nothing changes but it can be hard to know where to begin. I feel it starts with you being heard and valued. Having your story and your feelings witnessed and validated is extraordinarily powerful and provides the catalyst for change. You will gain a clarity and a sense of perspective as well as an understanding of why you behave in the way you do. Talking to me will feel different from talking to a friend or family member. I will offer you insights and reflections, not opinions or solutions. I am interested in you and your experiences and they matter to me, but as I'm not involved I can remain objective.
If you change nothing, nothing changes but it can be hard to know where to begin. I feel it starts with you being heard and valued. Having your story and your feelings witnessed and validated is extraordinarily powerful and provides the catalyst for change. You will gain a clarity and a sense of perspective as well as an understanding of why you behave in the way you do. Talking to me will feel different from talking to a friend or family member. I will offer you insights and reflections, not opinions or solutions. I am interested in you and your experiences and they matter to me, but as I'm not involved I can remain objective.
What would you like to change? I am a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist and offer a warm, pragmatic approach to therapy in the belief that with the right help and support, we are all capable of making positive changes. I have learned from long experience, both my own and my clients, that one size can never fit all so have trained in a broad range of approaches including CBT, humanistic, emdr, schema therapy and ISTDP. I have many ways of helping you to understand your difficulties and tools for us to work together to change them. I am a big believer in the collaborative process. Therapy is something done best as a team
What would you like to change? I am a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist and offer a warm, pragmatic approach to therapy in the belief that with the right help and support, we are all capable of making positive changes. I have learned from long experience, both my own and my clients, that one size can never fit all so have trained in a broad range of approaches including CBT, humanistic, emdr, schema therapy and ISTDP. I have many ways of helping you to understand your difficulties and tools for us to work together to change them. I am a big believer in the collaborative process. Therapy is something done best as a team
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years experience in a variety of NHS settings. I have specific expertise in adult mental health (e.g. low mood, anxiety, OCD, low self worth, childhood trauma, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, infertility), parent mental health and gender dysphoria.
I'm trained in a variety of psychological models, which enables me to think flexibly and creatively to help you meet your hopes and goals. I am passionate about working with people who want to think deeply about themselves, in order to understand themselves and their relationships better and make meaningful, fundamental changes.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years experience in a variety of NHS settings. I have specific expertise in adult mental health (e.g. low mood, anxiety, OCD, low self worth, childhood trauma, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, infertility), parent mental health and gender dysphoria.
I'm trained in a variety of psychological models, which enables me to think flexibly and creatively to help you meet your hopes and goals. I am passionate about working with people who want to think deeply about themselves, in order to understand themselves and their relationships better and make meaningful, fundamental changes.
I aim to provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment so that together we can explore whatever difficulties you are experiencing in a secure and confidential space. I understand that you may seek the support of a psychotherapist for a number of reasons including, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. My integrative training enables me to draw on a wide range of different theoretical perspectives to meet your specific and individual needs. My professional interests include, but are not limited to, themes such as early childhood trauma, identity, separation and depression.
I aim to provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment so that together we can explore whatever difficulties you are experiencing in a secure and confidential space. I understand that you may seek the support of a psychotherapist for a number of reasons including, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. My integrative training enables me to draw on a wide range of different theoretical perspectives to meet your specific and individual needs. My professional interests include, but are not limited to, themes such as early childhood trauma, identity, separation and depression.
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.
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, we 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, we 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.
I specialise in counselling for people-pleasers, perfectionists, over-thinkers and low self-esteem. I also have years of experience working with neurodiversity (specifically ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, SpLD).
Hello, I'm Lizzie. Welcome to my profile. I'll create a safe, relaxed space where you feel comfortable to explore whatever's going on for you without fear of any judgement. My style is informal, relational, warm, and open. I will support you to empower you to overcome fears and blocks holding you back from reaching your full potential and living a fulfilled, happy life.
I specialise in counselling for people-pleasers, perfectionists, over-thinkers and low self-esteem. I also have years of experience working with neurodiversity (specifically ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, SpLD).
Hello, I'm Lizzie. Welcome to my profile. I'll create a safe, relaxed space where you feel comfortable to explore whatever's going on for you without fear of any judgement. My style is informal, relational, warm, and open. I will support you to empower you to overcome fears and blocks holding you back from reaching your full potential and living a fulfilled, happy life.
I am a warm, honest and open counsellor with a flexible, creative, gentle yet challenging style. The relationship we develop will support you to explore and understand difficult issues; increase self awareness; and improve connection. Many clients come to me saying they feel "confused" "alone" "desperate" "lost". I will work with you to help you uncover and explore your truth, as so often we have lost sight of or do not even know what it is.
I am a warm, honest and open counsellor with a flexible, creative, gentle yet challenging style. The relationship we develop will support you to explore and understand difficult issues; increase self awareness; and improve connection. Many clients come to me saying they feel "confused" "alone" "desperate" "lost". I will work with you to help you uncover and explore your truth, as so often we have lost sight of or do not even know what it is.
I am a warm hearted, open-minded individual who understands how difficult taking the first steps into counselling can sometimes be. Many people have 'life events' that bring them to counselling such as relationship breakdown, bereavement, or redundancy. Often feelings that accompany these life events can lead to depression and anxiety. Or it may be that suppressed or undesired feelings keep recurring, leading to painful repeating patterns of behavior or outcomes in your life. My role in your therapeutic journey is to facilitate your awareness, to gently challenge perspective where appropriate and to walk alongside you at your pace.
I am a warm hearted, open-minded individual who understands how difficult taking the first steps into counselling can sometimes be. Many people have 'life events' that bring them to counselling such as relationship breakdown, bereavement, or redundancy. Often feelings that accompany these life events can lead to depression and anxiety. Or it may be that suppressed or undesired feelings keep recurring, leading to painful repeating patterns of behavior or outcomes in your life. My role in your therapeutic journey is to facilitate your awareness, to gently challenge perspective where appropriate and to walk alongside you at your pace.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.