Teen Counselling in Bristol
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ACF Child Psychology
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a therapist for your child/
teenager
in the Bristol/South Glos area? ACF Child Psychology offer specialist assessment & therapy for young people facing challenges to their mental health & wellbeing. We can work with young people aged 4-24 who face challenges with anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, OCD and self-harm; or have a diagnosis of Tourette's & have tics that upset/hurt them; or young people aged 4-24 (& their parents/carers) who have experienced developmental trauma – most often these are young people who are adopted or who are in care. We can see people in their own homes, or therapy rooms in your area.

Sapling CBT (cbt, emdr, btti for tics)
MSc
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am a specialist Child and
Adolescent
CBT, EMDR and BTTI therapist. My background is in Educational Psychology and Attachment Therapy with 17 years experience supporting families. We will work together to build a bespoke treatment plan, I believe we all have the potential for positive wellbeing, I will work with you to uncover what this means to you. Weekly clinic held in the Chew Valley, Bath and Bristol. I look forward to coming alongside you on your therapeutic journey.

Jerry Fox: MBCT-Life & Performance
Verified
Verified
I was a clinician in the Child and
Adolescent
Mental Health Services for 30 years, providing individual psychological therapy, family work and group therapy.
Pressure in life, as in high-demand or performance environments is a certainty and how we perceive pressure determines our response. We can choose how to think about pressure, but this depends on our Self-Belief (confidence), which is an essential ingredient when navigating demanding situations. In these environments we need access to skills to strengthen, maintain and take care of our mental fitness and mental health. Self-Belief is a trainable skill! The sessions integrate Cognitive Behavioural skills and Mindfulness Based Therapy, facilitating learning through practicing with our attention, awareness, attitude and activity.

Louise Pivcevic
Psychotherapist, MA, ACP
Verified
Verified
Contact me for an initial free chat about how I can help if: you're a young adult or
teen
who feels they would benefit from talking things through with a professional and highly experienced psychotherapist, or a parent seeking guidance and support eg, issues with understanding your child's behaviour, mood, peer difficulties, difficulties co-parenting.
I'm a Tavistock trained psychotherapist specialising in therapy for adolescents, young adults up to 25, specialising in student and young professional mental health. I also specialise in parenting guidance and successful co-parenting during separation and divorce. i have 16 years experience in the NHS, a busy private practice. I have a warm, empathic approach, meeting you where you are. I aim to help you discover more freedom and authenticity in how you relate to yourself and others. I treat a diverse range of issues - anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, transgender, sexuality,

Shaun Gray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Additional specialised experience includes: CRUSE bereavement counsellor, CAMHS (Child and
Adolescent
Mental Health Services), and SCHOOL COUNSELLOR.
I offer therapy and supervision that starts with what you bring; making no assumptions, listening with empathy and working with you towards growth and change. The client-therapist relationship is vital, as we need to trust each other in order to work together effectively (getting the right therapist for you is more important than gaining a client for me). I offer weekly, fortnightly, monthly and ad hoc sessions. Please EMAIL/TEXT as I cannot answer the phone when with clients and I don’t want to miss your call. Jan 2023 - I currently have no evening, after 6pm, sessions available

Andreia Carvalho
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
My name is Andreia-Marisa Carvalho and I am a Clinical Psychologist with the objective of facilite the way where you can find your own resources to enhance your personal development because like a human being you have the ability to be resilient and obtain the changes in your behaviour. The therapy will be mainly focused on the clinical approach where your individuality and integrity are protected. You can benefit from the therapy in different issues such as parenting, maternity, child and
adolescent
behaviour, older adults, racial identity and migratory bereavement.

The Family Psychology Practice
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have over 20 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in child and
adolescent
mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young people, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Rose Wild
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I know how overwhelming it can feel trying to find a therapist who is right for you. It is sometimes hard to get a feel for what kind of person a therapist really is beyond their qualifications and training... which is kind of important if you are going to be vulnerable with them! Let me show you a little of who I am so you can see if we are a good match. My name is Rose. Before I began facilitating healing for others, I spent years dedicated to my own healing. I experienced severe & complex trauma as a child and
teenager
that resulted in various forms of dis-ease in my adult life.I tried talking therapies and although I could under

Elaine Hutchinson
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
The therapy and counselling I provide is totally client-led, with very few boundaries; your child or
teen
can share their world however they would like & talk (or not) as the mood takes them.
Hi, I'm Elaine. I'm a child &
adolescent
therapist & counsellor who supports children, teens & their families to manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges. I work with children & young people aged 6-18 (as well as some adults) and support them with a huge range of issues from anxiety and worries about school, fostering and adoption, to trauma, bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence, covering pretty much everything you can think of in-between. I'm an accredited therapist who offers play & creative arts therapy, TraumaPlay and talking therapy. I have a therapy dog who loves to be involved.
Waitlist for new clients

Lauren Thackeray
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified
Verified
As an Educational and Child Psychologist, I provide in-person and online therapeutic services for children, young people and their families. I offer a warm, welcoming and playful space to provide evidence-based psychological services for children and young people aged 7-19 years old and their parents/care-givers. If your child is experiencing challenges relating to anxiety, OCD, depression or emotional regulation, I am here to help. I also have experience of working with children and young people with diagnoses of Autism, ADHD and FASD.
Bristol BS6
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

RL Therapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello my name is Rhianan. I am a fully qualified Counsellor& Supervisor, working in private practice in Bristol. I offer Counselling Supervision for both student & qualified Counsellors. as well as 1:1 counselling and relationship Counselling. I work in an integrative, person centred way with a humanistic foundation, incorporating healthy challenge. I draw on a variety of approaches and models to best facilitate the space for you . I have worked with a variety of people who have brought a wide spectrum of issues into counselling, including anxiety, relationship & family issues, low self esteem & depression, emotional & narcissistic abuse.

Rebecca Smith
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental psychotherapist and counsellor. I have worked with adults, young people and families for many years and am passionate about helping people on their way towards making change and living happier and more fulfilled lives. I offer a safe, non-judgemental environment in which you can explore what is going on for you and the impact this is having on your life. I offer a free, no-obligation, introductory session either on the telephone or online and both short term and longer term counselling is available.

Simone Passos
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
The psychologist can help you. Count on the support of a professional. Many think that the psychologist is exclusive for mental illnesses, this is a myth, the psychologist works in several areas and uses the best and specific knowledge to help people to have an improvement, guidance or even a determination that generates doubts in several aspects of your everyday life.

Zoe Carter-Beedie - Natural Footsteps Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My core aim as a counsellor is to provide a warm and consistent space for you to feel heard and understood. We have many parts within us that need a listening ear, and open heart. When we find acceptance and compassion for ourselves, things can start to change in our lives. I offer kindness, non-judgement, and curiosity so that you can begin to feel resilient and self-loving. Each of us is born with inherent wisdom and we are our own best expert. But you may have lost trust along the way. I strive to offer you a nurturing, therapeutic relationship that encourages a sense of safety to trust.
Bristol BS16
Not accepting new clients

Ashlyn Firkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have a strong belief that people are intrinsically resilient & resourceful & that under the right therapeutic conditions, emotional suffering can be reduced & fulfilling lives, lived out. My intention is to provide a safe, hopeful space for people to explore how they would like to be in the wider world & practical ways to achieve this. Since 2014 I have worked in a variety of NHS settings, using talking therapies to support adults, children & families to navigate a range of emotional & physical health difficulties. These include: anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
Not accepting new clients

Rose Sadowski
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified
Verified
At some point in life we all need some extra support. A caring and non-judgemental space to feel seen and heard in our experience. Someone to walk alongside us on our journey who is separate from our everyday lives, offering professional guidance & reflection. As a therapist, I aim to offer this in a way that feels congruent and helpful for you. I offer a space for you to process and understand your experience safely. When the world around us can often feel confusing and turbulent, the combination of Psychotherapy and creativity can offer containment, insight and the potential for positive change.

Melissa Kent
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I am here for you. I understand the busy demands of day-to-day life and know how challenging it can be to find space for self-care. My services are based on the premise, that you are the expert in knowing yourself; I’m simply here to guide you in the process. As a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, I am qualified to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions working across all ages.

Stafford Wilson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Counselling is a safe space where you can talk about problems and process difficult emotions without shame or judgement. We often feel that we should be able to deal with our problems without others help. But it is often through sharing and opening up to others, that we can find the way to heal ourselves. Trauma, mental or emotional problems, disconnect us from ourselves and others. Sharing our pain and our story (in a relationship where it is held safely) can allow us to value, respect and have compassion for all parts of ourselves. This re-integration unblocks our creative/healing potential and our sense of purpose and meaning.

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.

Melanie Ann Griffiths
Counsellor, PTUK
Verified
Verified
I work with a whole spectrum of needs and goals and find that therapy is all about the trust in the therapeutic relationship, once trust is built, the therapy really begins and the desired change can come. I follow your pace and respond to your needs as they arise.
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Teen Counsellors
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.