In Person Counselling in Bradford-on-Avon
You've done a lot of the work already. Maybe you've had therapy before, read the books, learned the language. On a good day you can talk about what happened with calm and insight. But something underneath hasn't quite let go. The anxiety still hijacks you. Certain situations still pull you back into a younger, smaller version of yourself. You feel things in your body before you can think them. What you're describing isn't a lack of insight or willpower. It's the way trauma lives in the nervous system, beneath words and beneath logic. Working with EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting, we don't just talk about what happened
You've done a lot of the work already. Maybe you've had therapy before, read the books, learned the language. On a good day you can talk about what happened with calm and insight. But something underneath hasn't quite let go. The anxiety still hijacks you. Certain situations still pull you back into a younger, smaller version of yourself. You feel things in your body before you can think them. What you're describing isn't a lack of insight or willpower. It's the way trauma lives in the nervous system, beneath words and beneath logic. Working with EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting, we don't just talk about what happened
Sessions are in person, weekly and last for one hour.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy enables you to explore and make sense of your current difficulties and, if relevant, considers how these issues may be rooted in past experiences and childhood relationships. Psychodynamic psychotherapy also enables you to attend to and acknowledge different aspects of yourself – some of which may be less conscious than others; to become more curious about your thoughts, feelings, motivations and memories and to get to know yourself better. This enhanced understanding can help you to recognise and rework patterns of behaviour which may no longer be helpful to you and to become more fully yourself.
Sessions are in person, weekly and last for one hour.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy enables you to explore and make sense of your current difficulties and, if relevant, considers how these issues may be rooted in past experiences and childhood relationships. Psychodynamic psychotherapy also enables you to attend to and acknowledge different aspects of yourself – some of which may be less conscious than others; to become more curious about your thoughts, feelings, motivations and memories and to get to know yourself better. This enhanced understanding can help you to recognise and rework patterns of behaviour which may no longer be helpful to you and to become more fully yourself.
Families, couples and individuals come to me with relational issues of any kind. I work with all ages, short-term and long-term. I am a UKCP accredited family and systemic psychotherapist and an accredited person-centred counsellor. I have 29 years experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy in the NHS, schools, voluntary sector and private practice, and 9 years experience in Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS). I also have 29 years experience of working with people with an autism spectrum disorder/ condition (ASD/ ASC), providing autism assessments and therapy (ABA; counselling and family therapy).
Families, couples and individuals come to me with relational issues of any kind. I work with all ages, short-term and long-term. I am a UKCP accredited family and systemic psychotherapist and an accredited person-centred counsellor. I have 29 years experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy in the NHS, schools, voluntary sector and private practice, and 9 years experience in Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS). I also have 29 years experience of working with people with an autism spectrum disorder/ condition (ASD/ ASC), providing autism assessments and therapy (ABA; counselling and family therapy).
It's likely you've realised that something in your life isn't working as you wish, or perhaps you're sick of feeling the way you do. Either way, even if it feels daunting, you're ready to start the work that leads to deeper self-understanding and lasting change.
It's likely you've realised that something in your life isn't working as you wish, or perhaps you're sick of feeling the way you do. Either way, even if it feels daunting, you're ready to start the work that leads to deeper self-understanding and lasting change.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online in a peaceful, dedicated space.
I work with individuals, supporting them to make sense of their experiences, in their own way and, from a position of self-understanding and acceptance, to implement change.
I offer therapy sessions in-person and online in a peaceful, dedicated space.
I work with individuals, supporting them to make sense of their experiences, in their own way and, from a position of self-understanding and acceptance, to implement change.
I specialise in supporting parents raising children alone - whether through choice, or circumstance such as separation, widowhood, adoption, or kinship care—who are juggling work, parenting, and life stress. They may be managing co-parenting challenges, burnout, anxiety, low mood, family court involvement, domestic abuse recovery, or Children’s Services involvement. They want support to feel heard, regain balance, and find practical strategies to cope with the emotional and practical pressures of parenting alone.
I specialise in supporting parents raising children alone - whether through choice, or circumstance such as separation, widowhood, adoption, or kinship care—who are juggling work, parenting, and life stress. They may be managing co-parenting challenges, burnout, anxiety, low mood, family court involvement, domestic abuse recovery, or Children’s Services involvement. They want support to feel heard, regain balance, and find practical strategies to cope with the emotional and practical pressures of parenting alone.
I'm an integrative psychotherapist working both in-person and online with individuals, couples and groups addressing various mental and emotional challenges, relationship and life issues.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
I'm an integrative psychotherapist working both in-person and online with individuals, couples and groups addressing various mental and emotional challenges, relationship and life issues.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
Sustaining our inner selves and living the life we want to live can be challenging in today's complex and uncertain world. Psychotherapy can help you through a difficult time whether it’s due to stress, relationship issues or persistent feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression or an unresolved past.
Therapy can answer our natural, human need to be heard and deeply understood.
Sustaining our inner selves and living the life we want to live can be challenging in today's complex and uncertain world. Psychotherapy can help you through a difficult time whether it’s due to stress, relationship issues or persistent feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression or an unresolved past.
Therapy can answer our natural, human need to be heard and deeply understood.
I can offer therapy in person in the center of Bath, Bradford on Avon or online via zoom.
I’m an integrative therapist with years of experience working within private practice, the NHS and different mental health, and educational settings with adults, children and young people.
I offer my clients a safe non-judgmental space, with genuine empathy and compassion to help make sense of their experience in a way that supports healing, self awareness and lasting change.
I also have up-to-date training and experience in working with autistic or ADHD clients of all ages.
I can offer therapy in person in the center of Bath, Bradford on Avon or online via zoom.
I’m an integrative therapist with years of experience working within private practice, the NHS and different mental health, and educational settings with adults, children and young people.
I offer my clients a safe non-judgmental space, with genuine empathy and compassion to help make sense of their experience in a way that supports healing, self awareness and lasting change.
I also have up-to-date training and experience in working with autistic or ADHD clients of all ages.
Low-cost, in-person therapy in central Bath.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly about what’s happening in your life, at a pace that feels right for you. Our 50-minute sessions are your time — a dedicated space where whatever feels important to you will be met with care, curiosity, and respect.
People often seek therapy when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or stuck. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, or simply a sense that things aren’t how you want them to be. As an integrative psychotherapist in training I adapt my methods depending on what feels most helpful.
Low-cost, in-person therapy in central Bath.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly about what’s happening in your life, at a pace that feels right for you. Our 50-minute sessions are your time — a dedicated space where whatever feels important to you will be met with care, curiosity, and respect.
People often seek therapy when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or stuck. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief, or simply a sense that things aren’t how you want them to be. As an integrative psychotherapist in training I adapt my methods depending on what feels most helpful.
Are you finding life hard to navigate? Are you having relationships issues or family issues? Have you had a life transition such as redundancy, illness or bereavement, or are suspecting you may be neurodiverse? Do you feel anxious a lot of the time? It may be that life is getting on top of you, and it would be beneficial to talk to someone who will understand. I offer a warm, supportive, completely confidential space in which to work some of these things out. I can help you find a way forward.
Are you finding life hard to navigate? Are you having relationships issues or family issues? Have you had a life transition such as redundancy, illness or bereavement, or are suspecting you may be neurodiverse? Do you feel anxious a lot of the time? It may be that life is getting on top of you, and it would be beneficial to talk to someone who will understand. I offer a warm, supportive, completely confidential space in which to work some of these things out. I can help you find a way forward.
I have now returned to face to face work.
I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs
I have now returned to face to face work.
I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs
I offer therapy sessions either face to face, online or via telephone.
If you're reading this, then you're most likely struggling right now. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or low. You may be angry, sad or stressed by a certain situation in your life. Maybe you've lost direction and meaning, and feel stuck as a result. Or lost someone important to you, either through a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Feelings of despair, fear or hurt can be overwhelming. But...you've started the process of addressing these issues by looking for a counsellor. You've taken the first step. Together, in a collaborative effort, we can look at what is bothering you and attempt to find a way through.
I offer therapy sessions either face to face, online or via telephone.
If you're reading this, then you're most likely struggling right now. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or low. You may be angry, sad or stressed by a certain situation in your life. Maybe you've lost direction and meaning, and feel stuck as a result. Or lost someone important to you, either through a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Feelings of despair, fear or hurt can be overwhelming. But...you've started the process of addressing these issues by looking for a counsellor. You've taken the first step. Together, in a collaborative effort, we can look at what is bothering you and attempt to find a way through.
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 continue to be deeply interested in understanding the unique struggle each of us undergo throughout our lives, sometimes more than once. In providing a safe, facilitating environment within which a process of unfolding, unlearning and enabling new self-learning, then an exploration can take place between us. Through greater understanding of our innermost self, together we can begin to allow the possibility for change.
I continue to be deeply interested in understanding the unique struggle each of us undergo throughout our lives, sometimes more than once. In providing a safe, facilitating environment within which a process of unfolding, unlearning and enabling new self-learning, then an exploration can take place between us. Through greater understanding of our innermost self, together we can begin to allow the possibility for change.
We can meet face-to-face, online through zoom, on the phone, outdoor walk & talk, or through email.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
We can meet face-to-face, online through zoom, on the phone, outdoor walk & talk, or through email.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly worn down by life’s challenges—perhaps navigating grief, anxiety, low self-worth, or a sense of disconnection. You long for clarity, emotional safety, and a space to make sense of what’s happening inside. You want to feel more grounded, more yourself. You may not have all the words yet, but something within you is calling for attention, for change. You’re seeking support that’s steady, compassionate, and attuned to your pace; so you can begin to reconnect with your inner worth and move toward meaningful growth.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly worn down by life’s challenges—perhaps navigating grief, anxiety, low self-worth, or a sense of disconnection. You long for clarity, emotional safety, and a space to make sense of what’s happening inside. You want to feel more grounded, more yourself. You may not have all the words yet, but something within you is calling for attention, for change. You’re seeking support that’s steady, compassionate, and attuned to your pace; so you can begin to reconnect with your inner worth and move toward meaningful growth.
Online Availability or In-Person sessions at Two Locations; The Historic City of Bath or the Earthy Vibes of Glastonbury.
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself?
It doesn't need to be that way. Through counselling we can create new ways of coping, seeing yourself through compassionate eyes and relearning how to truly love and care for yourself.
Feeling unhappy is exhausting, so lets see what we can do to change things. You're not alone.
Online Availability or In-Person sessions at Two Locations; The Historic City of Bath or the Earthy Vibes of Glastonbury.
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself?
It doesn't need to be that way. Through counselling we can create new ways of coping, seeing yourself through compassionate eyes and relearning how to truly love and care for yourself.
Feeling unhappy is exhausting, so lets see what we can do to change things. You're not alone.
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.
I'm happy to work in person and online with adults of all ages and histories.
Core Process Psychotherapy is the original mindfulness-based psychotherapy training in the UK. It brings together Western developmental psychology and neuroscience with Buddhist psychology and mindful awareness practice. It's also a trauma-informed practice, informed by Peter Levine's somatic work and Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory.
I'm happy to work in person and online with adults of all ages and histories.
Core Process Psychotherapy is the original mindfulness-based psychotherapy training in the UK. It brings together Western developmental psychology and neuroscience with Buddhist psychology and mindful awareness practice. It's also a trauma-informed practice, informed by Peter Levine's somatic work and Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory.
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What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.