Counselling in Horfield, Bristol

Jimi Dimitrios Katsis
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Have you decided to change the feelings and behaviours that stop you from living a life you want to live? Have you had enough of living with the crushing effects of anxiety and depression, dragging around the weight of your past? Do you finally feel ready to tackle the intrusive thoughts and negativity that seem to have a life of their own, impacting every decision you try to make? Are you carrying the weight of family dysfunction and trauma and are prepared to commit to a programme that will help you change how you think, feel and react?

Robert Holman
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
There are many reasons why people seek time and space to talk and reflect. You might want to talk about thoughts and feelings that are difficult to discuss with others, or consider what has happened to bring you to this point in your life. This can be a space for exploration and discovery, a protected hour in which you will be listened to. My focus is on listening openly, without judgment, to whatever you bring. I will listen to your experiences and your point of view and together we can look at different perspectives which can help you to live more freely.

Uschi Rigby
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about giving people the opportunity to live the life they want to live, instead of being hampered by negative thought patterns, beliefs and behaviours. Being qualified as person-centred integrative counsellor I work in a relational, intuitive way, giving you a safe, confidential space to be heard and understood. I see my work as walking alongside with you through crises and self-exploration to help you discover your inner strengths, competence, resilience and joy.

Amanda Louise Roberts
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
Verified
feel like No one is Listening sometimes....? Although modern technology is faster and helpful in many ways, it can also be a barrier. Often it can be consuming and affect our relationships in a big way. It may feel like the people we love and are close to aren't really listening to us. Do they seem distracted by Facebook? I am here to help you get back on track ....what with relationships yep being locked in with your partner may seem great to begin with but after a while? hmmm? Maybe not? Maybe it has changed how you both feel about each other.

Claudia Kent
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Claudia (she/her), and I work in a gentle manner that aims to make the counselling room into a welcoming space for exploring all feelings. I am genuinely interested in the broad range of human experience, and my ambition is to support clients as they process their story and feelings at a pace that is comfortable for them. If they find themselves stuck or confused, I use active, compassionate listening methods to help them onwards.

Tracy Norman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work in private practice and in Secondary schools with many mental health issues such as anxiety, self-harm, low mood, gender dysphoria, self-esteem and confidence. In this difficult world, especially after lockdown, there are so many teenagers struggling emotionally and it is affecting confidence, friendships, family life and school. They want to understand how to understand and manage these emotions in order to be able to process them and move forward. I also work with SEND young people, struggling to understand themselves and why they may struggle emotionally.

Emily Walmsley
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Verified
I welcome clients facing a wide range of difficulties in their lives and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to listen and help you find ways to move on. You can bring all your feelings - whether anger, loneliness, anxiety, fear, shame, simply being stuck - and together we can make sense of where these feelings come from. In doing so, we can reduce their hold on you.

Horus Wellbeing Contemporary Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Feeling safety in a complex world is no mean feet. Childhood, historic, or current experiences, interacting/reacting with the complexities brought about by the pandemic, can exhaust any capacity for resilience. maybe you're a parent/carer of children transitioning from the intensity of lockdown to the uncertainty of the easing of restrictions? Is this further complicated by returning to education settings for children with Autism, ADHD, FASD, SPD, trauma and attachment? Maybe you are a foster care or adoptive parent wondering how to rebalance the attachment bond after the intensity of lockdown, recalibrating interfamilial dynamics?

Ian John Hughes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
A warm welcome to you - I am a counsellor who focuses on those who experience being or feeling other, various forms of difference, or struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction and feel perhaps "less than". More specifically, I am a qualified counsellor involving Humanistic and integrative therapy. I have professional and personal experience working in and through Addiction, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Depression, Bullying, Stress, Trauma, Alternative Cultures or Sub-Cultures, and issues around non-traditional relationships such as ENM relationships.

Marie-Claire Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, DCounsPsych
Verified
Verified
Coming to therapy can feel like a big decision and finding the right therapist for you can sometimes feel like a daunting task. I believe that the therapy relationship is key to personal growth, feeling understood, supported and helped through challenging and distressing life experiences. I offer a safe and confidential space for people who are seeking support with the experiences of emotional distress and challenges that most of us face at various junctures in life. I am a compassionate, warm and approachable therapist and we will work together in a collaborative way to find what works best for you

Tom Abbott
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
What brings you to counselling could be any number of reasons: You may have experienced the loss of a loved one; perhaps your life is in such chaos you can no longer see the forest for the trees; or, you may simply wish to look at yourself and your patterns of behaviour in a clearer light. What I offer is a space for you to come to terms with your life, free of judgement, so that you can live it to the fullest.
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Dawn Daly
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Anxiety? - I work with adults and children (11+) experiencing all types of anxiety for all kinds of reasons. Whether the cause is school or work-related stress, a relationship issue, a bereavement, pregnancy, physical ill health, a traumatic event or something else, I offer the opportunity for you to become more at ease within your body and mind - freeing you up to make the changes you want to see within yourself and your life.

Patricia Falvey
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We live in a culture that promotes the idea of strong, powerful individuals who live picture perfect lives. There is little room for showing our vulnerability, or our need for connection. There is a cultural expectation that when things are difficult for us we should just 'get over it' and not make a fuss, this might manifest in you with thoughts of "what's wrong with me", "why is this so hard" and "I should be able to manage by myself" and so on! You may be feeling fragmented, disconnected, numb, overwhelmed, fearful, unable to cope, you might feel like giving up.

Cathy Boyd
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic practice provides a safe place in which to explore your concerns and release yourself from patterns of thought and feeling which may be causing you a problem. I have over 20 years experience in the field, working with people from all walks of life and with a wide range of issues. I offer either counselling or psychotherapy depending on your need.

Jimi Katsis
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, welcome. My name is Jimi D Katsis, i'm a consultant Psychotherapist based in Bristol. If you are looking for help understanding how a broken childhood can impact your adult life & need a route to feeling whole. Then i might be able to help. Feeling lost, disconnected from yourself & experiencing deep depression and anxiety, are just a few of the debilitating effects than can consume every day. I understand, because i've been there, I know there is a way out because i've lived it, i know there is healing because i witness it in the people i support. If this is you, please get in touch. The first consult is free.
Reframe Talking Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We are a progressive, forward thinking Counselling and Psychotherapy practice, actively engaging with difference. We provide therapeutic support, education and advocacy for individuals 18+ who experience the world through an alternative lens. Our work centres around supporting individuals who experience feelings of ‘difference’ and ‘otherness’ when relating socially with others.

James Clancey
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
People come to counselling for many reasons: Grief, relationship or work-related issues, depression, anxiety or sometimes because of a subtle feeling that something isn’t right? Therapy can help you to explore these areas of your life and to consider if you want to make changes. I have been practicing psychotherapy post qualification for 21 years. I offer a warm, compassionate and open space for you to explore what you need to. Whatever we discuss between us is confidential as outlined in the BACP Ethical framework for good practice.
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Bristol-Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have worked with a diverse range of clients over the years particularly those from socially marginalised backgrounds. The issues I work with are many and varied and clients goals are findamentally 'to feel better' and live a more enriched and fuller life. How this is achieved and the therapuetic startegies employed will be unique and individual to every client.

Deborah Barkham
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified
Verified
We all want our children to be happy and to thrive and it can be painful for us if they are experiencing any form of difficulty: withdrawal, anxiety, anger or emotional outbursts. It can be confusing for a child to understand their feelings and to communicate effectively. Children and adolescents may struggle with low mood or anxiety for many reasons, including low self-esteem, insecure attachments, trauma, special educational needs, parental separation or bereavement. This can sometimes have a profound impact on family life, school life, friendships and relationships.

Clare Allen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer a safe & confidential place for you to come and talk about anything in your life that may be causing you distress or confusion. I believe that counselling can benefit anyone; it can really help to talk to someone who is objective & professional. Often people come to counselling with no clear idea of what they want or how they feel. There is no expectation from me with regards to the issues you bring; counselling is your space & it is common for people to feel confused or unsure. My aim is to support you through the process & help you to better understand yourself & your struggles, so that you can move forward with your life.
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Is online therapy a good option?
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.