Family Therapy Counselling in Bournemouth
Andrew Christopher Wright
Psychotherapist, MRes, HCPC-Art Therap.
Bournemouth BH6
Waitlist for new clients
I work individually with children, adults, and families through expressive psychotherapy.
I am an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), trained at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2002. I have worked in London, Singapore, and Dubai, and my work has been published in a peer-reviewed journal on communication and emotional regulation.
I offer a safe, supportive space for people who feel stuck or find it hard to express themselves. Through creative and reflective approaches, I help people gain clarity, build confidence, and develop greater self-kindness as they move forward.
I work individually with children, adults, and families through expressive psychotherapy.
I am an internationally recognised psychotherapist and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), trained at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2002. I have worked in London, Singapore, and Dubai, and my work has been published in a peer-reviewed journal on communication and emotional regulation.
I offer a safe, supportive space for people who feel stuck or find it hard to express themselves. Through creative and reflective approaches, I help people gain clarity, build confidence, and develop greater self-kindness as they move forward.
I also support young people and families using dyadic developmental pareneting approach and PACE (Play, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy)
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-focused mental health nursing support for parents and families. My work focuses on emotional regulation, realtional parenting, understanding the impact of trauma, and building confidence and capacity in everyday life. I provide a contained, relational space grounded in clinical experience and compassion.
I also support young people and families using dyadic developmental pareneting approach and PACE (Play, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy)
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-focused mental health nursing support for parents and families. My work focuses on emotional regulation, realtional parenting, understanding the impact of trauma, and building confidence and capacity in everyday life. I provide a contained, relational space grounded in clinical experience and compassion.
If you’re thinking about counselling, you might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. You may be in fight, flight, or freeze—constantly overthinking, disconnected, or carrying emotional weight that lives in both body and mind. You might be longing to feel calmer, more present, and more like yourself again, but unsure where to start.
You’re seeking a space to slow down, breathe, and begin making sense of what’s going on inside.
If you’re thinking about counselling, you might feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to shift. You may be in fight, flight, or freeze—constantly overthinking, disconnected, or carrying emotional weight that lives in both body and mind. You might be longing to feel calmer, more present, and more like yourself again, but unsure where to start.
You’re seeking a space to slow down, breathe, and begin making sense of what’s going on inside.
Hi, my name is Sophie Smith, I am a therapeutic counsellor and supervisor. I am a registered member of the NCPS (National counselling and psychotherapy society ). I am currently only able to offer telephone or online sessions. I like to work with clients who are willing to be open minded to the counselling process. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and if a client has a goal in mind we can look to achieve this. On the other hand, if a client hasn't set goals it's a opportunity to look at what they want to achieve in counselling. As a Counselling Supervisor, I offer tailored guidance that empowers professionals to thrive
Hi, my name is Sophie Smith, I am a therapeutic counsellor and supervisor. I am a registered member of the NCPS (National counselling and psychotherapy society ). I am currently only able to offer telephone or online sessions. I like to work with clients who are willing to be open minded to the counselling process. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and if a client has a goal in mind we can look to achieve this. On the other hand, if a client hasn't set goals it's a opportunity to look at what they want to achieve in counselling. As a Counselling Supervisor, I offer tailored guidance that empowers professionals to thrive
Accepting and compassionate Humanistic - Existential talking therapy is designed to help you through difficulties that may have been piling up for a long time or have crashed down unexpectedly. It works because it is relational, and because we are wired to heal and grow with the help of another human being. Therapy provides a space for you to unload what's weighing you down and helps you tap into your resources to find answers, a new perspective, or a way out. It's a process and a journey best undertaken together.
Accepting and compassionate Humanistic - Existential talking therapy is designed to help you through difficulties that may have been piling up for a long time or have crashed down unexpectedly. It works because it is relational, and because we are wired to heal and grow with the help of another human being. Therapy provides a space for you to unload what's weighing you down and helps you tap into your resources to find answers, a new perspective, or a way out. It's a process and a journey best undertaken together.
Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP-II); additional study and training in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Polyvagal Theory.
It's not about me, it's about you - no one else has lived your life or had your experiences. No one else is facing what you're facing now. Big or small, we can talk it through together and find a way forward.
Certified Trauma Professional (CCTP-II); additional study and training in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and Polyvagal Theory.
It's not about me, it's about you - no one else has lived your life or had your experiences. No one else is facing what you're facing now. Big or small, we can talk it through together and find a way forward.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor, passionate about supporting you to heal and grow through meeting together regularly. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential therapeutic relationship, walking alongside you as you explore difficulties, work towards your goals, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I hold both an BA and MA in Counselling and have over 23 years of experience working with adults and couples. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and work integratively, tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs.
I am an accredited integrative counsellor, passionate about supporting you to heal and grow through meeting together regularly. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential therapeutic relationship, walking alongside you as you explore difficulties, work towards your goals, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I hold both an BA and MA in Counselling and have over 23 years of experience working with adults and couples. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and work integratively, tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs.
Welcome, my names Tom. I’m a BACP Registered and Autism-Informed Counsellor based out of Bournemouth, Dorset. I offer local face to face counselling or Online and Telephone counselling to clients (18 and above) based anywhere within the UK. I work within a Humanistic Integrative Approach, and I aim to help you to find your own answers and to make decisions, choices and changes that align with your values and beliefs. I will provide a therapeutic relationship that's authentic, understanding and non-judgmental, where we can process and explore your unique thoughts, feelings and experiences together.
Welcome, my names Tom. I’m a BACP Registered and Autism-Informed Counsellor based out of Bournemouth, Dorset. I offer local face to face counselling or Online and Telephone counselling to clients (18 and above) based anywhere within the UK. I work within a Humanistic Integrative Approach, and I aim to help you to find your own answers and to make decisions, choices and changes that align with your values and beliefs. I will provide a therapeutic relationship that's authentic, understanding and non-judgmental, where we can process and explore your unique thoughts, feelings and experiences together.
She has worked in various settings such as rehabs for addicts , woman's refuge & family centres.
Donna offers short and long term counselling specialising in recovery from addictions, mental health & trauma. She is qualified to work with individuals, couples & groups. Her approach is integrative which means she can draw on a wide variety of methods and techniques to suit the individual. Donna works within the ethical frameworks of her profession,
She has worked in various settings such as rehabs for addicts , woman's refuge & family centres.
Donna offers short and long term counselling specialising in recovery from addictions, mental health & trauma. She is qualified to work with individuals, couples & groups. Her approach is integrative which means she can draw on a wide variety of methods and techniques to suit the individual. Donna works within the ethical frameworks of her profession,
Empathic and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, based in the Bournemouth/Poole area. I work with individual adults of all ages and also within the LGBTQ+ community. My clients experience and bring a broad range of issues to therapy such as anxiety, identity issues, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. Trauma from our past often impacts our lives in the present and prevents us from moving forward or from being our authentic selves. Therapy cannot change the past, but it can enable us to move forward with increased resilience and can provide us with a solid foundation for lasting changes.
Empathic and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, based in the Bournemouth/Poole area. I work with individual adults of all ages and also within the LGBTQ+ community. My clients experience and bring a broad range of issues to therapy such as anxiety, identity issues, depression, relationship difficulties, and trauma. Trauma from our past often impacts our lives in the present and prevents us from moving forward or from being our authentic selves. Therapy cannot change the past, but it can enable us to move forward with increased resilience and can provide us with a solid foundation for lasting changes.
I help people manage anxiety, relieve stress, motivate them out of depression and other challenges, including panic attacks, trauma, family issues, attachment disorder, suicidal ideation, bereavement, low self-esteem, and many more.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor specialising in both adult and young person’s counselling. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I specialise in neurodivergent coaching and therapy. I provide a respectful, confidential, and supportive environment dedicated to enhancing self-awareness and promoting positive changes and developments in your life. During therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
I help people manage anxiety, relieve stress, motivate them out of depression and other challenges, including panic attacks, trauma, family issues, attachment disorder, suicidal ideation, bereavement, low self-esteem, and many more.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor specialising in both adult and young person’s counselling. As a neurodivergent practitioner, I specialise in neurodivergent coaching and therapy. I provide a respectful, confidential, and supportive environment dedicated to enhancing self-awareness and promoting positive changes and developments in your life. During therapy, I may incorporate techniques from different modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Neuroscience models. The therapy is always tailored and centred around you, and we work at your pace.
Thinking about accessing counselling is the first step to access support. Seeking help can be daunting, I hope the information below will help you make an informed choice about what type of support will be useful for you. I aim to work with you to explore what you are finding difficult at the moment and to support you to develop strategies that will improve your psychological wellbeing. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of clients both in private practice and for organisations specialising in trauma recovery.
Thinking about accessing counselling is the first step to access support. Seeking help can be daunting, I hope the information below will help you make an informed choice about what type of support will be useful for you. I aim to work with you to explore what you are finding difficult at the moment and to support you to develop strategies that will improve your psychological wellbeing. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of clients both in private practice and for organisations specialising in trauma recovery.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a qualified & professional counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m fully insured, DBS checked & registered with The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). If you are visiting my profile, then maybe life has brought up some difficulties which are challenging for you to cope with. I work in an empathic and non-judgemental way to support you to make sense of what you are going through. Seeking therapy is the first step in beginning the process of achieving your goals and improving your wellbeing.
I am a Person Centred and Humanistic Counsellor. This means I work from the belief that each client is an expert on themselves, knowing more about themselves than anyone else. I provide emotional safety and psychological support, in a calm environment where you will be valued and respected. By gaining clarity and perspective on what is troubling you right now, and with increased insight into your own internal world and how you interact with the world around you, your confidence in your ability to move forward in the right way for you will grow.
I am a Person Centred and Humanistic Counsellor. This means I work from the belief that each client is an expert on themselves, knowing more about themselves than anyone else. I provide emotional safety and psychological support, in a calm environment where you will be valued and respected. By gaining clarity and perspective on what is troubling you right now, and with increased insight into your own internal world and how you interact with the world around you, your confidence in your ability to move forward in the right way for you will grow.
You might look like you’re coping, but something isn’t sitting right. Stress, pressure, relationship problems, anger, anxiety, low mood, or a sense you’re stuck and don’t know why. Many of the people I work with aren’t in crisis — they’re functioning, but tired of carrying things alone. You may not want endless talk about feelings, but you do want clarity, direction, and a way to understand what’s going on beneath the surface and change it.
You might look like you’re coping, but something isn’t sitting right. Stress, pressure, relationship problems, anger, anxiety, low mood, or a sense you’re stuck and don’t know why. Many of the people I work with aren’t in crisis — they’re functioning, but tired of carrying things alone. You may not want endless talk about feelings, but you do want clarity, direction, and a way to understand what’s going on beneath the surface and change it.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next? I offer therapeutic coaching and strengths-based counselling to help adults navigate life transitions and crossroads, including career changes, redundancy or retirement, relationship shifts, parenthood or empty nest, health challenges, and re-evaluating mid- or later life.
My integrative approach is compassionate, pragmatic, and action-focused. Together, we turn uncertainty into clear, achievable steps that help you gain focus, confidence, and reconnect with what matters most.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next? I offer therapeutic coaching and strengths-based counselling to help adults navigate life transitions and crossroads, including career changes, redundancy or retirement, relationship shifts, parenthood or empty nest, health challenges, and re-evaluating mid- or later life.
My integrative approach is compassionate, pragmatic, and action-focused. Together, we turn uncertainty into clear, achievable steps that help you gain focus, confidence, and reconnect with what matters most.
I imagine that whatever has happened to bring you here involves suffering. Whilst therapy can help to consolidate on successes and open up an even brighter future, most of us seek therapy because of a painful sense that all is not well. Whether it is a traumatic life event that brings you here, or difficult experiences from the past that continue to intrude on your present and future; current relationship difficulties or simply a nagging feeling of anxiety or depression, I can really understand your struggles and hope I can help you reconnect to what you love the most, and what can give your life the greatest purpose and meaning.
I imagine that whatever has happened to bring you here involves suffering. Whilst therapy can help to consolidate on successes and open up an even brighter future, most of us seek therapy because of a painful sense that all is not well. Whether it is a traumatic life event that brings you here, or difficult experiences from the past that continue to intrude on your present and future; current relationship difficulties or simply a nagging feeling of anxiety or depression, I can really understand your struggles and hope I can help you reconnect to what you love the most, and what can give your life the greatest purpose and meaning.
I can understand the challenges of migration, relationships and family difficulties and cultural identity.
Some of the issues that you may wish to explore may include relationship issues, including family or couple difficulties, stress, work-related, depression, anxiety, trauma, health, confidence. I will offer discount to healthcare professionals, feel free to ask. I am aware how much it matters to feel understood and also supported with the struggles and needs.
I can understand the challenges of migration, relationships and family difficulties and cultural identity.
Some of the issues that you may wish to explore may include relationship issues, including family or couple difficulties, stress, work-related, depression, anxiety, trauma, health, confidence. I will offer discount to healthcare professionals, feel free to ask. I am aware how much it matters to feel understood and also supported with the struggles and needs.
Relationship / Family Therapy.
Helping you manage Perimenopause and Menopause to understand your mind and body, your mental health, and emotional well-being and find ways to mange stress, Counselling can provide ways to feel in control of your thoughts and emotions and rebuild confidence. Including helping you rebuild life after Coercive Control , Domestic Abuse and Narcistic abuse.
Relationship / Family Therapy.
Helping you manage Perimenopause and Menopause to understand your mind and body, your mental health, and emotional well-being and find ways to mange stress, Counselling can provide ways to feel in control of your thoughts and emotions and rebuild confidence. Including helping you rebuild life after Coercive Control , Domestic Abuse and Narcistic abuse.
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.