Psychodynamic Counselling in Bitton

Alex Joy Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
The main modalities I draw from are psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories.
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.
The main modalities I draw from are psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories.
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.
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Angelina Lewis
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
A very warm welcome. Are you looking for a supportive, reflective space to work through your difficulties? Sometimes it’s hard to talk to family or friends and we need someone who offers a fresh perspective with warmth and understanding. Together we can explore whatever is holding you back and help you find a way to move beyond it. All topics are welcome. Currently many of my clients are interested in uncovering a better sense of who they are, or finding their own authentic voice or inner strength, rather than pleasing others.
A very warm welcome. Are you looking for a supportive, reflective space to work through your difficulties? Sometimes it’s hard to talk to family or friends and we need someone who offers a fresh perspective with warmth and understanding. Together we can explore whatever is holding you back and help you find a way to move beyond it. All topics are welcome. Currently many of my clients are interested in uncovering a better sense of who they are, or finding their own authentic voice or inner strength, rather than pleasing others.
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Lora Speers
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling, therapy can offer a space to pause and make sense of what’s going on. You may be navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, a painful life transition, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I offer a supportive space where you can talk freely, feel listened to, and begin to understand yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling, therapy can offer a space to pause and make sense of what’s going on. You may be navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, a painful life transition, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I offer a supportive space where you can talk freely, feel listened to, and begin to understand yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
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Rachael Cannon
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You show up. You keep managing. But privately, you wonder how much longer you can keep going like this. I work with adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are holding it together on the outside while running low on the inside. Burnout that crept up slowly. Work stress that follows you home. Relationship patterns that repeat no matter how much you try to change them. I also work with people who have recently discovered or beginning to suspect that they may be autistic, ADHD or AuDHD or who simply feel like they're performing a version of themselves rather than bringing their true selves.
You show up. You keep managing. But privately, you wonder how much longer you can keep going like this. I work with adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are holding it together on the outside while running low on the inside. Burnout that crept up slowly. Work stress that follows you home. Relationship patterns that repeat no matter how much you try to change them. I also work with people who have recently discovered or beginning to suspect that they may be autistic, ADHD or AuDHD or who simply feel like they're performing a version of themselves rather than bringing their true selves.
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More Therapists Nearby

Zoe Yessaian
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT Reg.
12 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
My ideal clients are individuals and couples seeking a deeper, more authentic connection with themselves and others, particularly around intimacy, desire, and sexual wellbeing. They may come feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns, or navigating challenges such as communication, shame, or mismatched needs. I work relationally and authentically, creating a safe, collaborative space where we can explore these experiences together. Through open dialogue, curiosity, and attuned support, I help clients build understanding, strengthen connection, and move toward more fulfilling, embodied relationships.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples seeking a deeper, more authentic connection with themselves and others, particularly around intimacy, desire, and sexual wellbeing. They may come feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns, or navigating challenges such as communication, shame, or mismatched needs. I work relationally and authentically, creating a safe, collaborative space where we can explore these experiences together. Through open dialogue, curiosity, and attuned support, I help clients build understanding, strengthen connection, and move toward more fulfilling, embodied relationships.
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Frances Read
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Psychodynamic therapy looks at root causes and how the resulting symptoms are affecting you in your day-to-day life.
I'm a compassionate, responsive, trauma-informed therapist. People come to me to talk through things that are affecting their lives, especially difficulties they are experiencing in relationships with partners, family, friends or colleagues. As well as working on the immediate issue, we'll look at understanding who you are and how you act and feel in relationships with others. We'll strengthen your sense of self and give you confidence in recognising your needs. By looking at your past experiences, present situation, and future hopes, the therapy will give you the self-knowledge to make positive changes.
Psychodynamic therapy looks at root causes and how the resulting symptoms are affecting you in your day-to-day life.
I'm a compassionate, responsive, trauma-informed therapist. People come to me to talk through things that are affecting their lives, especially difficulties they are experiencing in relationships with partners, family, friends or colleagues. As well as working on the immediate issue, we'll look at understanding who you are and how you act and feel in relationships with others. We'll strengthen your sense of self and give you confidence in recognising your needs. By looking at your past experiences, present situation, and future hopes, the therapy will give you the self-knowledge to make positive changes.
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Victoria Suzan Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
The thought of having counselling can be overwhelming for most people. At NWA Counselling, it is my aim to help you feel relaxed and most importantly, to be yourself. By offering you a safe, confidential and non judgmental space, together we can explore any thoughts and feelings that you may need help with processing. I provide a person-centered approach which enables you to lead the sessions by talking about any issues you may be experiencing and at a pace you are comfortable with.
The thought of having counselling can be overwhelming for most people. At NWA Counselling, it is my aim to help you feel relaxed and most importantly, to be yourself. By offering you a safe, confidential and non judgmental space, together we can explore any thoughts and feelings that you may need help with processing. I provide a person-centered approach which enables you to lead the sessions by talking about any issues you may be experiencing and at a pace you are comfortable with.
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Kate Shayler
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bristol BS1
Are you struggling with low self-confidence and feeling down about yourself? Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, low, or behind in life. You might be finding life changes and choices difficult - your career, your family or relationships. You might find it hard to communicate, feel in the spotlight at work or socialising with friends or find you tend to people please? Maybe you feel like you don’t really know yourself at all. You might have experienced difficult life experiences - a bereavement or trauma, and you notice it impacting how you feel about yourself? Perhaps you felt overlooked, or put down by people around you.
Are you struggling with low self-confidence and feeling down about yourself? Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, low, or behind in life. You might be finding life changes and choices difficult - your career, your family or relationships. You might find it hard to communicate, feel in the spotlight at work or socialising with friends or find you tend to people please? Maybe you feel like you don’t really know yourself at all. You might have experienced difficult life experiences - a bereavement or trauma, and you notice it impacting how you feel about yourself? Perhaps you felt overlooked, or put down by people around you.
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Counselling With Daisy
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
What ever has bought you here, I believe reaching out can be one of the biggest hurdles. I'm so pleased you are taking these first steps to seek out help and support. Finding someone you trust is fundamental to the counselling process, which is why we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, developing a relationship that allows for a safe exploration of deeper issues. My hope is to help you cultivate self-compassion, and this begins with a greater understanding of your inner world. I am dedicated to collaborating with you to discover solutions that are tailored specifically to your needs.
What ever has bought you here, I believe reaching out can be one of the biggest hurdles. I'm so pleased you are taking these first steps to seek out help and support. Finding someone you trust is fundamental to the counselling process, which is why we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, developing a relationship that allows for a safe exploration of deeper issues. My hope is to help you cultivate self-compassion, and this begins with a greater understanding of your inner world. I am dedicated to collaborating with you to discover solutions that are tailored specifically to your needs.
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Charlotte Anne Brydon-Smith
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
Therapy with me is about showing up as you are, in the moment. In this space, you can be as authentic as you dare, knowing every part of you is welcome. Together we’ll build a relationship that can hold depth when it’s time to go there, and light when that’s what’s needed. We’ll pay attention to what unfolds between us: the struggles, the patterns, the ways you’ve learned to survive and gently explore what feels most alive and meaningful now.
Therapy with me is about showing up as you are, in the moment. In this space, you can be as authentic as you dare, knowing every part of you is welcome. Together we’ll build a relationship that can hold depth when it’s time to go there, and light when that’s what’s needed. We’ll pay attention to what unfolds between us: the struggles, the patterns, the ways you’ve learned to survive and gently explore what feels most alive and meaningful now.
0117 463 0788 View 0117 463 0788
Change4Me Counselling Service (MBACP, Accred)
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hi my name is Lindsey, I am an accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have been in practice since 2012. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, assertiveness issues,panic attacks, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, endromentis, polycastic ovary syndrome,loss and bereavement. I offer a FREE 10 minute phone consultation. If you decide to have counselling with me, we will establish what you wish to achieve from therapy and we will work together in sessions to set a direction in moving forward towards your goal.
Hi my name is Lindsey, I am an accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have been in practice since 2012. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, assertiveness issues,panic attacks, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, endromentis, polycastic ovary syndrome,loss and bereavement. I offer a FREE 10 minute phone consultation. If you decide to have counselling with me, we will establish what you wish to achieve from therapy and we will work together in sessions to set a direction in moving forward towards your goal.
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Essential Space
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Stroud GL5
Low-cost (sliding scale depending on circumstances) counselling service that supports adults, children, and young people living in Gloucestershire. We provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that considers your circumstances on a sliding scale between £20.00-£60.00. No waiting time as we are a big team of self employed counsellors who have reduced cost spaces available. When you get in touch, we will reach out and have a chat with you about the service you are seeking, how we can support you, and we will then match you up with the right practitioner in our team.
Low-cost (sliding scale depending on circumstances) counselling service that supports adults, children, and young people living in Gloucestershire. We provide an inclusive, easy-to-access service, where the fee you pay is an amount that considers your circumstances on a sliding scale between £20.00-£60.00. No waiting time as we are a big team of self employed counsellors who have reduced cost spaces available. When you get in touch, we will reach out and have a chat with you about the service you are seeking, how we can support you, and we will then match you up with the right practitioner in our team.
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Hayley Olpin
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS3
In our work together, we will go at your pace and I’ll support you in connecting more deeply with your thoughts, feelings, body and unconscious processes. We may look at relationships, with those around you and with yourself. Explore the different parts that exist within you and assimilate them. Spend time identifying any blocks that might be getting in the way of you doing what you want. Notice bodily sensations and explore what your body may be communicating. Revisit past experiences to process and be held. Identify patterns, why they exist and where they come from.
In our work together, we will go at your pace and I’ll support you in connecting more deeply with your thoughts, feelings, body and unconscious processes. We may look at relationships, with those around you and with yourself. Explore the different parts that exist within you and assimilate them. Spend time identifying any blocks that might be getting in the way of you doing what you want. Notice bodily sensations and explore what your body may be communicating. Revisit past experiences to process and be held. Identify patterns, why they exist and where they come from.
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JP Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to start the journey of self discovery in a safe and non judgmentaI space. I enjoy working with clients who are not really sure why they feel the way they do, but know that something is not quite right and feel the need to investigate this further. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with clients who have anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence and body image issues along with relationship difficulties. I work with clients to identify their needs and goals to create a unique personal treatment plan in order for them to reach their goals within a sensible time frame.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to start the journey of self discovery in a safe and non judgmentaI space. I enjoy working with clients who are not really sure why they feel the way they do, but know that something is not quite right and feel the need to investigate this further. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with clients who have anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence and body image issues along with relationship difficulties. I work with clients to identify their needs and goals to create a unique personal treatment plan in order for them to reach their goals within a sensible time frame.
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Andra Oprișanu
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Bristol BS3
You might be here because life feels overwhelming, something doesn't feel right, or you've found yourself repeating the same patterns without knowing why. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, disconnected, stuck, or navigating loss, change, or relationship difficulties. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and explore it together. There is no right place to start. By beginning with whatever feels most present - an emotion, a thought, something that happened in your week - and following what unfolds, the work has a way of leading us towards what matters.
You might be here because life feels overwhelming, something doesn't feel right, or you've found yourself repeating the same patterns without knowing why. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, disconnected, stuck, or navigating loss, change, or relationship difficulties. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and explore it together. There is no right place to start. By beginning with whatever feels most present - an emotion, a thought, something that happened in your week - and following what unfolds, the work has a way of leading us towards what matters.
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Counsellor / Psychotherapist - MBACP (Accred)
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Do you feel frustrated, fed up and tiered of no improvement? Do you need help moving forward? Counselling Changes Lives. Please give me a call today for a “Free Initial Consultation” 0161 506 6643 My name is Yolande, I am an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. I work with a wide range of counselling issues and challenges. You are welcome to call or email me at any time. I work online and in person, giving you full flexibility for your sessions. This is a warm, safe, confidential and professional space for you
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Do you feel frustrated, fed up and tiered of no improvement? Do you need help moving forward? Counselling Changes Lives. Please give me a call today for a “Free Initial Consultation” 0161 506 6643 My name is Yolande, I am an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. I work with a wide range of counselling issues and challenges. You are welcome to call or email me at any time. I work online and in person, giving you full flexibility for your sessions. This is a warm, safe, confidential and professional space for you
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Catherine Nelson
Counsellor, MBACP
Am I the right counsellor for you? Having to talk to a stranger about your feelings, thoughts and emotions can be a daunting experience. Perhaps if you are reading this you have already decided to take the time to share what is on your mind and give yourself some space.
Am I the right counsellor for you? Having to talk to a stranger about your feelings, thoughts and emotions can be a daunting experience. Perhaps if you are reading this you have already decided to take the time to share what is on your mind and give yourself some space.
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Tim Connolly
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Bristol BS6
I believe that when things are difficult in life psychotherapy provides a precious and powerful space to develop greater insight, acceptance, and aliveness. Most importantly, I will listen to you with warmth, empathy, and respect for the unique experiences that led you to seek support. I believe that you are the expert on you, not me. I will also offer my real, human responses to what you bring to our sessions. I won’t diagnose you or offer advice, no matter how nicely you ask me to.
I believe that when things are difficult in life psychotherapy provides a precious and powerful space to develop greater insight, acceptance, and aliveness. Most importantly, I will listen to you with warmth, empathy, and respect for the unique experiences that led you to seek support. I believe that you are the expert on you, not me. I will also offer my real, human responses to what you bring to our sessions. I won’t diagnose you or offer advice, no matter how nicely you ask me to.
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Andrew Jubb
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Bath BA2
I am a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist working from locations in Central and South Bath, and online. Psychotherapy and counselling is a co-created experience which helps to expand your capacity for reflective self-awareness. I work by helping you find new ways of organising your relationships and more generally how you are in the world. By exploring and coming to a deeper understanding of your inner and outer experience, psychotherapy offers the possibility of significant change, fostering a wider, more enriched and more flexible approach to life.
I am a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist working from locations in Central and South Bath, and online. Psychotherapy and counselling is a co-created experience which helps to expand your capacity for reflective self-awareness. I work by helping you find new ways of organising your relationships and more generally how you are in the world. By exploring and coming to a deeper understanding of your inner and outer experience, psychotherapy offers the possibility of significant change, fostering a wider, more enriched and more flexible approach to life.
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Dr Robin Johnstone
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Bristol BS5
Waitlist for new clients
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and counselling for adults with emotional and relationship difficulties.
Psychotherapy offers a space where we can work together, to help you face whatever is holding you back and come to terms with the problems that you have encountered or which have been avoided. The aim is to understand the root cause of the difficulties, rather than simply treating the symptoms.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and counselling for adults with emotional and relationship difficulties.
Psychotherapy offers a space where we can work together, to help you face whatever is holding you back and come to terms with the problems that you have encountered or which have been avoided. The aim is to understand the root cause of the difficulties, rather than simply treating the symptoms.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.