Anxiety Counselling in Bristol
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck, even if you cannot clearly name what is wrong.
Many people I work with are not looking for advice or quick solutions. They are looking to feel understood. They want a space where they can speak freely, without judgement, and begin to make sense of their experiences at their own pace.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck, even if you cannot clearly name what is wrong.
Many people I work with are not looking for advice or quick solutions. They are looking to feel understood. They want a space where they can speak freely, without judgement, and begin to make sense of their experiences at their own pace.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with individuals and couples to help a reconnection to mind, body, and soul, and move toward clarity, balance, and emotional wellbeing.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with individuals and couples to help a reconnection to mind, body, and soul, and move toward clarity, balance, and emotional wellbeing.
I've had 7 years of experience in working with adults facing a range of issues including anxiety, grief, OCD and depression.
I'm an integrative therapist and what, you may very rightfully ask, does that actually mean? My training focused on several different humanistic counselling approaches, mainly person centred, Gestalt, CBT and Internal Family Systems therapy. What this means in practice, is that I can tailor the sessions to best fit you and your preferred way of working.
I've had 7 years of experience in working with adults facing a range of issues including anxiety, grief, OCD and depression.
I'm an integrative therapist and what, you may very rightfully ask, does that actually mean? My training focused on several different humanistic counselling approaches, mainly person centred, Gestalt, CBT and Internal Family Systems therapy. What this means in practice, is that I can tailor the sessions to best fit you and your preferred way of working.
Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low?
I offer a free 15 minute consultation where we can explore what you are seeking counselling for and to determine how best I can support you on your next steps. I approach counselling with compassion, empathy and kindness. My approach is built upon hope, reflection and a journey of change.
Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low?
I offer a free 15 minute consultation where we can explore what you are seeking counselling for and to determine how best I can support you on your next steps. I approach counselling with compassion, empathy and kindness. My approach is built upon hope, reflection and a journey of change.
Offering flexible, tailored therapy to individuals and couples wanting to step out of unhelpful cycles, and into intentional, empowered living. I use a holistic evidenced-based framework for PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and traumatic experiences, providing interventions for emotion regulation, managing disordered mood, and processing trauma. I also offer solution-focused couples therapy for those wanting to de-escalate conflict in a healthy way, communicate effectively where both are heard and understood, and improve connection and intimacy.
Offering flexible, tailored therapy to individuals and couples wanting to step out of unhelpful cycles, and into intentional, empowered living. I use a holistic evidenced-based framework for PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and traumatic experiences, providing interventions for emotion regulation, managing disordered mood, and processing trauma. I also offer solution-focused couples therapy for those wanting to de-escalate conflict in a healthy way, communicate effectively where both are heard and understood, and improve connection and intimacy.
For the past 17 years, I've been guiding people like you through challenges such as anxiety and difficult past experiences.
When we work together, you can expect a safe and understanding space. My goal is simple: to provide clear, effective therapy tailored to your needs.
If we use CBT, you'll learn practical ways to manage your thoughts and feelings to improve your daily life.
If EMDR is right for you, it can help process difficult memories so they have less power over you.
For the past 17 years, I've been guiding people like you through challenges such as anxiety and difficult past experiences.
When we work together, you can expect a safe and understanding space. My goal is simple: to provide clear, effective therapy tailored to your needs.
If we use CBT, you'll learn practical ways to manage your thoughts and feelings to improve your daily life.
If EMDR is right for you, it can help process difficult memories so they have less power over you.
If you or your child are struggling to live your life the way you would like to because of anxiety or depression I am an accredited (BABCP) CBT therapist.
Whether it's counselling or a more focused CBT approach that is needed will be something we figure out together. I will always tailor my approach in therapy to your needs and aims and we will check in through the sessions to review how it's going so we can adapt if needed.
If you or your child are struggling to live your life the way you would like to because of anxiety or depression I am an accredited (BABCP) CBT therapist.
Whether it's counselling or a more focused CBT approach that is needed will be something we figure out together. I will always tailor my approach in therapy to your needs and aims and we will check in through the sessions to review how it's going so we can adapt if needed.
You may find yourself cycling through the same reactions, fears, or dynamics, leading to conflict, distance, or not feeling fully met.
I offer a warm, grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy, integrating psychodynamic work, attachment theory, and emotionally focused therapy. Together, we’ll work at the root of patterns—not just the surface—to heal emotional wounds, rebuild trust, and cultivate deeper intimacy, whether individually or in your partnership.
You may find yourself cycling through the same reactions, fears, or dynamics, leading to conflict, distance, or not feeling fully met.
I offer a warm, grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy, integrating psychodynamic work, attachment theory, and emotionally focused therapy. Together, we’ll work at the root of patterns—not just the surface—to heal emotional wounds, rebuild trust, and cultivate deeper intimacy, whether individually or in your partnership.
I work with a wide range of clients who look for help to overcome relationship issues, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, trauma, life-stages and transitions, grief, separation/divorce.
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.
I work with a wide range of clients who look for help to overcome relationship issues, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem, trauma, life-stages and transitions, grief, separation/divorce.
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.
Do you feel stuck, anxious or depressed?
My main interest is in how attachment and developmental trauma/narcissistic parents impact our relationships. I have worked widely with chronic pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, post-Covid syndrome, social and health anxiety, ADHD/autism particularly in women. I work with men, helping them to connect with their emotions. Also women around hormones/menopause.
Do you feel stuck, anxious or depressed?
My main interest is in how attachment and developmental trauma/narcissistic parents impact our relationships. I have worked widely with chronic pain, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, post-Covid syndrome, social and health anxiety, ADHD/autism particularly in women. I work with men, helping them to connect with their emotions. Also women around hormones/menopause.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, anxiety, relationship or family issues, feeling lonely or unsure of what's troubling you, I can help you gain new insight and find healing tools that work best for you, offering a deeper understanding of yourself, and your experiences.
I offer a warm, safe, inclusive and non-judgmental space, where you can explore what is on your mind. Our work together will help you gain new insight and together find new coping mechanisms, which assist's in creating healthy change, offering empowerment and a more rewarding, happier and balanced life.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, anxiety, relationship or family issues, feeling lonely or unsure of what's troubling you, I can help you gain new insight and find healing tools that work best for you, offering a deeper understanding of yourself, and your experiences.
I offer a warm, safe, inclusive and non-judgmental space, where you can explore what is on your mind. Our work together will help you gain new insight and together find new coping mechanisms, which assist's in creating healthy change, offering empowerment and a more rewarding, happier and balanced life.
I believe the most important thing in counselling is to develop a relationship of trust and confidence between therapist and client. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and warm space for them to reflect on the challenges they bring. Coming to counselling can be a daunting step; as a result it is that much more important to come into an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. I take the view that there is no single approach that can be helpful to you in all situations. This gives more choice of how you want to look at your issues and creates flexibility to tailor therapy to your individual needs and aspirations.
I believe the most important thing in counselling is to develop a relationship of trust and confidence between therapist and client. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and warm space for them to reflect on the challenges they bring. Coming to counselling can be a daunting step; as a result it is that much more important to come into an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. I take the view that there is no single approach that can be helpful to you in all situations. This gives more choice of how you want to look at your issues and creates flexibility to tailor therapy to your individual needs and aspirations.
Together, we will build a ‘resilience toolbox’ to support you in managing future stress, anxiety, and/or trauma.
I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for all clients, including those within the LGBT community. I have experience supporting individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations and am dedicated to affirming and respecting your unique experiences and identities.
Together, we will build a ‘resilience toolbox’ to support you in managing future stress, anxiety, and/or trauma.
I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for all clients, including those within the LGBT community. I have experience supporting individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations and am dedicated to affirming and respecting your unique experiences and identities.
I can support you to overcome past trauma and events, relationship difficulties and to identify addictive or destructive cycles, and make meaningful, positive changes. My approach is warm, kind and challenging and I integrate different ways of working to explore the best ways for you to explore your issues. I am trauma-informed and specialise in supporting clients who have experienced abuse and neglect. I have training and knowledge of working with autistic and ADHD clients.
I can support you to overcome past trauma and events, relationship difficulties and to identify addictive or destructive cycles, and make meaningful, positive changes. My approach is warm, kind and challenging and I integrate different ways of working to explore the best ways for you to explore your issues. I am trauma-informed and specialise in supporting clients who have experienced abuse and neglect. I have training and knowledge of working with autistic and ADHD clients.
I work with adults with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, difficulties around identity, relationships, sexuality, and a sense of meaning and place in the world.
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.
I work with adults with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, difficulties around identity, relationships, sexuality, and a sense of meaning and place in the world.
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.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or low self esteem, I want to walk alongside you and help you.
I am an integrative therapist and I will work with you to find the approach that best suits you. I can also include creative techniques. Additionally, if you would prefer to work outside and would be interested in exploring the idea of combining walking or exercise with counselling I would love to hear from you.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or low self esteem, I want to walk alongside you and help you.
I am an integrative therapist and I will work with you to find the approach that best suits you. I can also include creative techniques. Additionally, if you would prefer to work outside and would be interested in exploring the idea of combining walking or exercise with counselling I would love to hear from you.
My mission in psychotherapy is to help individuals recover from their trauma and attachment wounds. It involves a therapeutic partnership, and through our work together I am confident that we can change the narratives of your memories. You will feel a new sense of balance and freedom from what brings you down. I have 27 years experience as a psychotherapist, and specialise in PTSD, anxiety/depression, OCD and phobias, and a variety of other presentations. I have years of experience working in statutory organisations including the NHS. I am guided by your personal goals, and look forward to meeting you on your recovery journey
My mission in psychotherapy is to help individuals recover from their trauma and attachment wounds. It involves a therapeutic partnership, and through our work together I am confident that we can change the narratives of your memories. You will feel a new sense of balance and freedom from what brings you down. I have 27 years experience as a psychotherapist, and specialise in PTSD, anxiety/depression, OCD and phobias, and a variety of other presentations. I have years of experience working in statutory organisations including the NHS. I am guided by your personal goals, and look forward to meeting you on your recovery journey
Do you need time and space to work through what's causing your anxiety, stress, upset in your life?
I am Diane working in private practice in Bristol . I am an integrative therapist working with a range of theories and approaches to help you feel better and more in control. We identify today’s presenting issues, explore past experiences, unravel your emotions and thoughts and then focus on solutions to move you to where you want to be.
Do you need time and space to work through what's causing your anxiety, stress, upset in your life?
I am Diane working in private practice in Bristol . I am an integrative therapist working with a range of theories and approaches to help you feel better and more in control. We identify today’s presenting issues, explore past experiences, unravel your emotions and thoughts and then focus on solutions to move you to where you want to be.
Whether you have recently experienced a crisis in life, or are dealing with a more prolonged sense of disillusionment, I offer a compassionate space for you to explore whatever issue brings you to therapy. Beginning to talk about yourself and what you are dealing with may feel new or even unnerving, so I am always mindful to work with you at your own pace. In this process many different issues may come up for you, and through talking together we have an opportunity to explore, reflect upon and understand more fully how and why you feel the way you do.
Whether you have recently experienced a crisis in life, or are dealing with a more prolonged sense of disillusionment, I offer a compassionate space for you to explore whatever issue brings you to therapy. Beginning to talk about yourself and what you are dealing with may feel new or even unnerving, so I am always mindful to work with you at your own pace. In this process many different issues may come up for you, and through talking together we have an opportunity to explore, reflect upon and understand more fully how and why you feel the way you do.
I'm especially interested in working with anxiety, phobias, and anger.
My speciality is in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, a collaborative and empowering type of CBT centred around changing our self-defeating beliefs, but my approach is integrative, which means I will use other approaches as well that I think will be the most helpful. This means my sessions are tailored, personal and flexible.
I'm especially interested in working with anxiety, phobias, and anger.
My speciality is in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, a collaborative and empowering type of CBT centred around changing our self-defeating beliefs, but my approach is integrative, which means I will use other approaches as well that I think will be the most helpful. This means my sessions are tailored, personal and flexible.
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Nearby Anxiety Counsellors Searches for Bristol
- Backwell
- Bradley Stoke
- Chew Magna
- Chewton Keynsham
- Emersons Green
- Filton
- Long Ashton
- Nailsea
- Patchway
- Saltford
- Stoke Gifford
- Yate
Anxiety Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.