Adoption Counselling in Bristol
My clinical experience includes working within artist wellbeing, post adoption, education, theatre and private practice with children, young people and adults.
Hi, I’m Alice, a dramatherapist and creative supervisor based in Bristol specialising in using the healing power of creativity in the therapeutic relationship. It can be hard to know where to start when looking for a therapist so here's a little about me and how I practice.
My background is in theatre, starting out over 20 years ago in the performing arts. I have over 12 years of experience as a qualified dramatherapist working with children, young people and adults (including artists). I also offer creative supervision to educators, therapists and artists / practitioners.
My clinical experience includes working within artist wellbeing, post adoption, education, theatre and private practice with children, young people and adults.
Hi, I’m Alice, a dramatherapist and creative supervisor based in Bristol specialising in using the healing power of creativity in the therapeutic relationship. It can be hard to know where to start when looking for a therapist so here's a little about me and how I practice.
My background is in theatre, starting out over 20 years ago in the performing arts. I have over 12 years of experience as a qualified dramatherapist working with children, young people and adults (including artists). I also offer creative supervision to educators, therapists and artists / practitioners.
If you’re reading this, you may have reached a point where you’re seeking support with something in your life that feels overwhelming, painful, or simply hard to understand.
I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to get here; it’s not always easy. I’m an Integrative, trauma-informed Psychotherapist. I work with adult individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship or identity issues, or the lasting effects of trauma or adverse childhood experiences, you don’t have to face it alone.
I am grounded compassionate, curious, and connected.
If you’re reading this, you may have reached a point where you’re seeking support with something in your life that feels overwhelming, painful, or simply hard to understand.
I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to get here; it’s not always easy. I’m an Integrative, trauma-informed Psychotherapist. I work with adult individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship or identity issues, or the lasting effects of trauma or adverse childhood experiences, you don’t have to face it alone.
I am grounded compassionate, curious, and connected.
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?
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?
Adoption and working with adoptees and birth mothers is another area close to my heart — above all, I offer a safe, warm, and compassionate space where you can be completely yourself.
I’m an experienced counsellor, group therapist, Advanced Practitioner (Addiction Professionals) and complementary health practitioner, with over 30 years of experience supporting people. I trained in Counselling and Addiction at the University of Bath, and I bring my professional knowledge and a wealth of real-life experience.
Sometimes life just feels too heavy. We can find ourselves worrying, feeling stuck, or battling with fears we don’t quite understand. In those moments, talking to someone outside of our usual circle can be a real gift—someone who will truly listen without judgement.
That’s where I can help.
Adoption and working with adoptees and birth mothers is another area close to my heart — above all, I offer a safe, warm, and compassionate space where you can be completely yourself.
I’m an experienced counsellor, group therapist, Advanced Practitioner (Addiction Professionals) and complementary health practitioner, with over 30 years of experience supporting people. I trained in Counselling and Addiction at the University of Bath, and I bring my professional knowledge and a wealth of real-life experience.
Sometimes life just feels too heavy. We can find ourselves worrying, feeling stuck, or battling with fears we don’t quite understand. In those moments, talking to someone outside of our usual circle can be a real gift—someone who will truly listen without judgement.
That’s where I can help.
I have wide experience counselling a diverse range of clients experiencing relationship difficulties, issues around sex, ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, anger issues, confidence issues, issues at work, addiction, identity, race, sexuality, gender, abuse and trauma. I work in conjunction with NHS services and other health professionals to support adults in the South West. I have a particular interest in working with clients with relationship difficulties (including sex), clients affected by narcissism in their relationships, and clients with somatic problems including pain, chronic fatigue, ME, IBS and fibromyalgia.
I have wide experience counselling a diverse range of clients experiencing relationship difficulties, issues around sex, ADHD, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, anger issues, confidence issues, issues at work, addiction, identity, race, sexuality, gender, abuse and trauma. I work in conjunction with NHS services and other health professionals to support adults in the South West. I have a particular interest in working with clients with relationship difficulties (including sex), clients affected by narcissism in their relationships, and clients with somatic problems including pain, chronic fatigue, ME, IBS and fibromyalgia.
Perhaps you feel trapped by the past, knowing there must be more to life yet stuck in survival mode. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or a loss of meaning feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward. You know something needs to change. Therapy offers a space to process what you’re going through, helping you find balance, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself. I’m an experienced psychotherapist and founder of a trauma therapy centre, specialising in supporting clients to feel regulated, grounded, and able to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Perhaps you feel trapped by the past, knowing there must be more to life yet stuck in survival mode. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or a loss of meaning feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward. You know something needs to change. Therapy offers a space to process what you’re going through, helping you find balance, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself. I’m an experienced psychotherapist and founder of a trauma therapy centre, specialising in supporting clients to feel regulated, grounded, and able to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Hi. My name is Amanda and I am a fully qualified and experienced professional integrative Counsellor. I work with people going through challenging times in their lives. The focus of our work will be helping you to understand yourself better and to find more constructive ways to deal with the important issues and/or relationships in your life. I offer short-term and long-term counselling to clients who are seeking a confidential and safe space to explore your difficulties where you will be listened to with acceptance and kindness.
Hi. My name is Amanda and I am a fully qualified and experienced professional integrative Counsellor. I work with people going through challenging times in their lives. The focus of our work will be helping you to understand yourself better and to find more constructive ways to deal with the important issues and/or relationships in your life. I offer short-term and long-term counselling to clients who are seeking a confidential and safe space to explore your difficulties where you will be listened to with acceptance and kindness.
At different points in our lives, we all face challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected. During these moments, talking to a professional in a safe, supportive space can help you find clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of direction.
I’m Emily-Jane, a qualified and experienced counsellor offering a calm, compassionate, and confidential environment where you can feel genuinely heard and understood. Our sessions are led by you, at your own pace, so we can explore what matters most to you without judgement and with kindness and empathy.
At different points in our lives, we all face challenges that can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected. During these moments, talking to a professional in a safe, supportive space can help you find clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of direction.
I’m Emily-Jane, a qualified and experienced counsellor offering a calm, compassionate, and confidential environment where you can feel genuinely heard and understood. Our sessions are led by you, at your own pace, so we can explore what matters most to you without judgement and with kindness and empathy.
Sometimes difficulties can have a major impact on our well-being, relationships or work. Maybe friends and family can offer some support but we may also choose to see a qualified and experienced practitioner, who can provide a safe space in which to work with whatever is going on for us. I have a wide range of experience, including working in the NHS, at university as Associate Lecturer (14 years) and in a GP practice as a Lead Therapist and Supervisor, delivering Relational Integrative Therapy. I draw on Psychodynamic and Person-Centred approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), relational CBT and CFT (Compassion-Focussed Therapy).
Sometimes difficulties can have a major impact on our well-being, relationships or work. Maybe friends and family can offer some support but we may also choose to see a qualified and experienced practitioner, who can provide a safe space in which to work with whatever is going on for us. I have a wide range of experience, including working in the NHS, at university as Associate Lecturer (14 years) and in a GP practice as a Lead Therapist and Supervisor, delivering Relational Integrative Therapy. I draw on Psychodynamic and Person-Centred approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), relational CBT and CFT (Compassion-Focussed Therapy).
I am also an ADHD Practitioner and also have qualified as an Adult Adoption Counsellor.
Counselling for Cancer Support, Grief & Life’s Most Difficult Moments.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Hypnotherapist with a specialist focus in cancer care, diagnosis of a chronic illness, end of life and bereavement support.
Much of my work centres around supporting individuals navigating the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis — whether personally or alongside someone they love.
I am also an ADHD Practitioner and also have qualified as an Adult Adoption Counsellor.
Counselling for Cancer Support, Grief & Life’s Most Difficult Moments.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Hypnotherapist with a specialist focus in cancer care, diagnosis of a chronic illness, end of life and bereavement support.
Much of my work centres around supporting individuals navigating the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis — whether personally or alongside someone they love.
I believe in the power of opening up, and while I will draw on theory and knowledge to support each individual, I am led by the client and their individual needs. An ideal client is someone who wishes to build a therapeutic space alongside me, allowing me to facilitate safety and build trust. I am interested in helping others to develop personal growth and insight through the relational dynamics they experience.
I believe in the power of opening up, and while I will draw on theory and knowledge to support each individual, I am led by the client and their individual needs. An ideal client is someone who wishes to build a therapeutic space alongside me, allowing me to facilitate safety and build trust. I am interested in helping others to develop personal growth and insight through the relational dynamics they experience.
Hello. My name is Stephanie, and I'm a UKCP registered psychotherapist.
I am interested in people. In each person’s unique complexity. In you.
If you are reading this then you may already have taken the first step on your therapeutic journey; the decision to explore, and to seek the right person to share this work with you.
Whether you come to me for longer term psychotherapy, shorter term work, or for CBT/REBT, my initial aim will always be the same; to create a warm, secure, boundaried space in which we can build our therapeutic relationship. A space where you feel able to share what is on your mind.
Hello. My name is Stephanie, and I'm a UKCP registered psychotherapist.
I am interested in people. In each person’s unique complexity. In you.
If you are reading this then you may already have taken the first step on your therapeutic journey; the decision to explore, and to seek the right person to share this work with you.
Whether you come to me for longer term psychotherapy, shorter term work, or for CBT/REBT, my initial aim will always be the same; to create a warm, secure, boundaried space in which we can build our therapeutic relationship. A space where you feel able to share what is on your mind.
I am a Psychotherapist and HCPC Registered Music Therapist with an MSc in Clinical Psychology, an MSc in the Psychology of Pathological Addictions, and an MSc in Psychology: Methods and Techniques for Disability Support. I work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, neurodiversity (e.g. ADH, ADHD), and learning difficulties. My integrative approach combines traditional talking therapies with non-verbal methods like music therapy and mindfulness, fostering growth and well-being in a safe, non-judgmental space. With years of experience, I guide clients towards achieving emotional resilience and self-awareness.
I am a Psychotherapist and HCPC Registered Music Therapist with an MSc in Clinical Psychology, an MSc in the Psychology of Pathological Addictions, and an MSc in Psychology: Methods and Techniques for Disability Support. I work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, neurodiversity (e.g. ADH, ADHD), and learning difficulties. My integrative approach combines traditional talking therapies with non-verbal methods like music therapy and mindfulness, fostering growth and well-being in a safe, non-judgmental space. With years of experience, I guide clients towards achieving emotional resilience and self-awareness.
My name is Craig Davies and I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist available for short and longer-term treatment. I hold full UKCP registration.
If you are experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in relationships or patterns in your life that you want to change, psychotherapy can be an effective way of addressing these issues from within. I offer a comfortable and confidential space in which to explore your feelings.
I work in accordance with the code of ethics of UKCP.
It can feel scary to access therapy. I believe I can help make this easier due to my warm style of interaction.
My name is Craig Davies and I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist available for short and longer-term treatment. I hold full UKCP registration.
If you are experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in relationships or patterns in your life that you want to change, psychotherapy can be an effective way of addressing these issues from within. I offer a comfortable and confidential space in which to explore your feelings.
I work in accordance with the code of ethics of UKCP.
It can feel scary to access therapy. I believe I can help make this easier due to my warm style of interaction.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
I understand it can be nerve-wracking starting therapy, either for the first time or with a new therapist. I will be here to support you throughout the process. You may be dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety; relationship difficulties; struggles at work; a bereavement; or simply want to work on self improvement or introspection. I can help set and reach therapeutic goals in a way that's best suited to you.
I understand it can be nerve-wracking starting therapy, either for the first time or with a new therapist. I will be here to support you throughout the process. You may be dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety; relationship difficulties; struggles at work; a bereavement; or simply want to work on self improvement or introspection. I can help set and reach therapeutic goals in a way that's best suited to you.
As a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice, I have 8 years of clinical experience. In my private practice I work with a range of mental health issues. If you're reading this then you might have been struggling with something life has thrown at you, or are simply feeling distress for seemingly no apparent reason. You may be struggling in a relationship or with an addictive behaviour. Whatever it may be, you've taken an important step in asking for help and I hope to be able to support you through it.
As a BACP counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice, I have 8 years of clinical experience. In my private practice I work with a range of mental health issues. If you're reading this then you might have been struggling with something life has thrown at you, or are simply feeling distress for seemingly no apparent reason. You may be struggling in a relationship or with an addictive behaviour. Whatever it may be, you've taken an important step in asking for help and I hope to be able to support you through it.
I am an experienced practice Counsellor / Supervisor and have over 10,000 hours of clinical counselling experience in the private / public sector since 2004 and for over 14 years I was responsible for the providing counselling services in the primary care settings of a GP Surgery in Bristol. I am now offering counselling services /supervision in a Person -Centered and Integrative approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am an experienced practice Counsellor / Supervisor and have over 10,000 hours of clinical counselling experience in the private / public sector since 2004 and for over 14 years I was responsible for the providing counselling services in the primary care settings of a GP Surgery in Bristol. I am now offering counselling services /supervision in a Person -Centered and Integrative approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I have worked with children, adolescents and parents for over 20 years. I also work with adults in their own right. I have experience in all manner of presenting issues that relate to mental health, neurodiversity and well-being. I am trained in EMDR, am currently training in Compassional Enquiry (Gabor Mate) and use DBT, CBT, systemic and psychodynamic approaches depending on what is needed. I can liaise with schools and support/advise parents.
I have worked with children, adolescents and parents for over 20 years. I also work with adults in their own right. I have experience in all manner of presenting issues that relate to mental health, neurodiversity and well-being. I am trained in EMDR, am currently training in Compassional Enquiry (Gabor Mate) and use DBT, CBT, systemic and psychodynamic approaches depending on what is needed. I can liaise with schools and support/advise parents.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes things can feel overwhelming. I support young people aged 8–24 who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, the impact of trauma, or difficulties connected to their experiences growing up in care.
I also support young people working in the arts and entertainment industries
My professional background includes working within NHS and Local Authority services, supporting children, young people and families.
My academic and professional training has included psychological therapies, educational psychology, attachment, and play therapy, including supporting children with complex needs and disabilities.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes things can feel overwhelming. I support young people aged 8–24 who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, the impact of trauma, or difficulties connected to their experiences growing up in care.
I also support young people working in the arts and entertainment industries
My professional background includes working within NHS and Local Authority services, supporting children, young people and families.
My academic and professional training has included psychological therapies, educational psychology, attachment, and play therapy, including supporting children with complex needs and disabilities.
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Adoption Counsellors
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.