Anxiety Counselling in Bristol

I have experience in supporting people with: Anxiety, Depression, Confusion, Fear, Anger, Neurodiversity (ADHD, OCD, Autism, etc), Traumatic Experiences, Personal Relationships, Self-Identity, Sexual Issues & more.
Hi! I am a BACP registered Counsellor & Creative Therapist. I work face to face and online/phone. I also offer walk & talk therapy in nature. Many of my clients are neurodivergent & I identify as neurodivergent, which I didn’t realise until later in life.
I have 10 years experience of working one to one with either talking therapy (traditional counselling) or a blend of talking & creative therapy - whatever works for you.
Book a free 15 min phone call - ask me any questions you may have & get to know me a little before deciding if you would like to work with me. For more information & online booking, please visit my website.
I have experience in supporting people with: Anxiety, Depression, Confusion, Fear, Anger, Neurodiversity (ADHD, OCD, Autism, etc), Traumatic Experiences, Personal Relationships, Self-Identity, Sexual Issues & more.
Hi! I am a BACP registered Counsellor & Creative Therapist. I work face to face and online/phone. I also offer walk & talk therapy in nature. Many of my clients are neurodivergent & I identify as neurodivergent, which I didn’t realise until later in life.
I have 10 years experience of working one to one with either talking therapy (traditional counselling) or a blend of talking & creative therapy - whatever works for you.
Book a free 15 min phone call - ask me any questions you may have & get to know me a little before deciding if you would like to work with me. For more information & online booking, please visit my website.

Drawing from more than 2500 hours of client work, I have experience working with people navigating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, burnout, loneliness, trauma, loss, grief or bereavement, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-confidence, ADHD or Autism, chronic illness, queer experiences, and spiritual exploration.
Hi, I'm Laura, a BACP registered therapist with experience helping people to find meaningful change through exploring their feelings, thoughts, relationships, and experiences. I am a warm, relational, encouraging therapist with an open-hearted and creative approach to my practice. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person (and their experiences), and I welcome you, whatever journey you have taken to get here. I understand it can take great courage to reach out, and I offer Person-Centred Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you navigate what's coming up in your life.
Drawing from more than 2500 hours of client work, I have experience working with people navigating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, burnout, loneliness, trauma, loss, grief or bereavement, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, low self-confidence, ADHD or Autism, chronic illness, queer experiences, and spiritual exploration.
Hi, I'm Laura, a BACP registered therapist with experience helping people to find meaningful change through exploring their feelings, thoughts, relationships, and experiences. I am a warm, relational, encouraging therapist with an open-hearted and creative approach to my practice. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person (and their experiences), and I welcome you, whatever journey you have taken to get here. I understand it can take great courage to reach out, and I offer Person-Centred Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you navigate what's coming up in your life.

I also have experience addressing, abuse, OCD, sexual and criminal exploitation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
I am a registered counsellor with the BACP and in the final stages of completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. As a neurodivergent therapist, I prioritise creating an accepting space and focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. I use an integrative approach, drawing on relational psychodynamic, systemic, CBT, and third-wave therapies. I also offer the Rewind Technique for PTSD, this takes two to three sessions and does not require you to disclose any trauma. I work with a variety of clients, including, children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I offer sessions online and outdoors (walk-and-talk).
I also have experience addressing, abuse, OCD, sexual and criminal exploitation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
I am a registered counsellor with the BACP and in the final stages of completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. As a neurodivergent therapist, I prioritise creating an accepting space and focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. I use an integrative approach, drawing on relational psychodynamic, systemic, CBT, and third-wave therapies. I also offer the Rewind Technique for PTSD, this takes two to three sessions and does not require you to disclose any trauma. I work with a variety of clients, including, children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I offer sessions online and outdoors (walk-and-talk).

These moments creep up, showing as stress, overwhelm, fear, or anxiety that grows and can get too much.
If you’re looking to get unstuck and find a new playlist for your mind, you’re not alone. I work with elite athletes, executives, everyday professionals, entrepreneurs, and young adults finding their direction. We're all unique, but we're all human, too. Through talking and using tools, we’ll dissolve the roadblocks holding you back so you can help yourself.
These moments creep up, showing as stress, overwhelm, fear, or anxiety that grows and can get too much.
If you’re looking to get unstuck and find a new playlist for your mind, you’re not alone. I work with elite athletes, executives, everyday professionals, entrepreneurs, and young adults finding their direction. We're all unique, but we're all human, too. Through talking and using tools, we’ll dissolve the roadblocks holding you back so you can help yourself.

Life can be a lot sometimes—stress, anxiety, low moods, worry, tough situations, family/relationship struggles or just that feeling of being lost.
My approach centers on empathy, trust, and confidentiality, always honoring your individuality. I believe deeply in the power of connection and a strong therapeutic relationship so you can feel valued and accepted... and just be you. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space and use approaches that genuinely align with who you are and what you need.
Life can be a lot sometimes—stress, anxiety, low moods, worry, tough situations, family/relationship struggles or just that feeling of being lost.
My approach centers on empathy, trust, and confidentiality, always honoring your individuality. I believe deeply in the power of connection and a strong therapeutic relationship so you can feel valued and accepted... and just be you. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space and use approaches that genuinely align with who you are and what you need.

I work with a broad range of difficulties, which include anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
For the last 5 years I have specialised in supporting people with long-term physical health conditions, including Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), late effects cancer-related pain & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). I also offer specialist EMDR therapy for PTSD and/or trauma.
I work with a broad range of difficulties, which include anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
For the last 5 years I have specialised in supporting people with long-term physical health conditions, including Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), late effects cancer-related pain & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). I also offer specialist EMDR therapy for PTSD and/or trauma.

Amongst other things, I have a specific interest and experience working with anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
I am a UKCP registered Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist-in-Training in my sixth year of study at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC). I work in Bristol and offer affordable therapy to adults. For me, psychotherapy is largely about creating more self-acceptance. This will look different depending on your needs, but in general it will involve a compassionate and empathetic exploration of your life experiences, and how they might influence your present circumstances, to see how each may be creating blocks in your life from a healthy expression of your feelings.
Amongst other things, I have a specific interest and experience working with anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
I am a UKCP registered Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist-in-Training in my sixth year of study at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC). I work in Bristol and offer affordable therapy to adults. For me, psychotherapy is largely about creating more self-acceptance. This will look different depending on your needs, but in general it will involve a compassionate and empathetic exploration of your life experiences, and how they might influence your present circumstances, to see how each may be creating blocks in your life from a healthy expression of your feelings.

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.
Through talking and somatic therapies, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, building trust as we explore how your past experiences may be affecting your present. Whether you’re struggling with work-related stress, attachment difficulties, addiction, or emotional pain I’m here to support you in finding clarity, strength, and healing.
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.
Through talking and somatic therapies, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, building trust as we explore how your past experiences may be affecting your present. Whether you’re struggling with work-related stress, attachment difficulties, addiction, or emotional pain I’m here to support you in finding clarity, strength, and healing.

I am particularly interested in anger, rage, anxiety and depression.
Psychotherapy deals with current problems. You may come because of a particular relationship issue or you may not be sure exactly what the problem is but find yourself repeating painful or limiting patterns in life. It may only be through talking to someone that you gain an understanding of what you want to work on. Therapy can be a gradual unfolding process where you have the opportunity to understand how you have become the person you are. This may include talking about how the past has influenced you, exploring your relationships then and now and the way you respond to your life as it is.
I am particularly interested in anger, rage, anxiety and depression.
Psychotherapy deals with current problems. You may come because of a particular relationship issue or you may not be sure exactly what the problem is but find yourself repeating painful or limiting patterns in life. It may only be through talking to someone that you gain an understanding of what you want to work on. Therapy can be a gradual unfolding process where you have the opportunity to understand how you have become the person you are. This may include talking about how the past has influenced you, exploring your relationships then and now and the way you respond to your life as it is.

I believe that conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and addictive behaviour signal that something is preventing us from thriving.
Having encountered many people and situations, very little surprises me, and I approach every client with an open mind. I've helped elite sportspeople with anxiety and kept a calm head guiding high-performing individuals in business, TV, and music in their personal and professional lives.
I believe that conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and addictive behaviour signal that something is preventing us from thriving.
Having encountered many people and situations, very little surprises me, and I approach every client with an open mind. I've helped elite sportspeople with anxiety and kept a calm head guiding high-performing individuals in business, TV, and music in their personal and professional lives.

I work with people who are you feeling anxious or depressed or uncertain how to live in a way that feels satisfying.
The approach to therapy that I take, namely existential therapy, emphasises the freedom of the client to bring as much or as little of themselves to sessions as they desire. In my experience this approach tends to open up possible ways of seeing ourselves in the world providing us with novel ways of being that were previously difficult to imagine.
I work with people who are you feeling anxious or depressed or uncertain how to live in a way that feels satisfying.
The approach to therapy that I take, namely existential therapy, emphasises the freedom of the client to bring as much or as little of themselves to sessions as they desire. In my experience this approach tends to open up possible ways of seeing ourselves in the world providing us with novel ways of being that were previously difficult to imagine.

My ideal client seeks support for mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
As an accredited CBT therapist, I specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. In a safe, supportive environment, clients can explore their feelings and develop coping strategies. Together, we’ll work towards personal goals, fostering resilience and empowering you on your journey to recovery.
My ideal client seeks support for mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
As an accredited CBT therapist, I specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. In a safe, supportive environment, clients can explore their feelings and develop coping strategies. Together, we’ll work towards personal goals, fostering resilience and empowering you on your journey to recovery.

Things I can help with: Anxiety, Depression, Family Problems, Fear of Failure, Health Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Parenting, Addictions.
I understand that reaching out for help can feel really difficult. I have a wealth of life experience and have been through my own difficulties in the past. This gives me a down to earth, positive and nurturing approach with clients. I am neurodiversity-affirming and home education friendly.
Things I can help with: Anxiety, Depression, Family Problems, Fear of Failure, Health Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Parenting, Addictions.
I understand that reaching out for help can feel really difficult. I have a wealth of life experience and have been through my own difficulties in the past. This gives me a down to earth, positive and nurturing approach with clients. I am neurodiversity-affirming and home education friendly.

You might feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or old patterns that keep you stuck.
I combine EMDR with parts work (IFS-informed), somatic and relational awareness, and psychoeducation. My approach supports deep trauma processing while also building insight, self-trust and nervous system regulation. Whether we use metaphor, mindfulness, or memory-based work, the focus is embodied change—not just talk, but something that actually shifts!
You might feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or old patterns that keep you stuck.
I combine EMDR with parts work (IFS-informed), somatic and relational awareness, and psychoeducation. My approach supports deep trauma processing while also building insight, self-trust and nervous system regulation. Whether we use metaphor, mindfulness, or memory-based work, the focus is embodied change—not just talk, but something that actually shifts!

Whether it be mental health struggles such as depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, and countless other examples, there can come a point where you struggle to see a clear way forward.
My integrative and person-centred approach as a therapist takes influence from a wide range of both modern and older psychodynamic, music therapy, and trauma-informed perspectives. Above all, however, I am focused on what you bring to the session, how best to meet your needs, and how we may work on a helpful therapeutic relationship together.
Whether it be mental health struggles such as depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, and countless other examples, there can come a point where you struggle to see a clear way forward.
My integrative and person-centred approach as a therapist takes influence from a wide range of both modern and older psychodynamic, music therapy, and trauma-informed perspectives. Above all, however, I am focused on what you bring to the session, how best to meet your needs, and how we may work on a helpful therapeutic relationship together.

Such issues include: Depression Anxiety Drug and Alcohol addiction Low Self-Esteem and Confidence.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
Such issues include: Depression Anxiety Drug and Alcohol addiction Low Self-Esteem and Confidence.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.

Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement, a loss of some kind or simply can’t make sense of a general flatness and loss of meaning.
I know how hard it can be to reach out to take the first step when you need support. We are all individual, unique and diverse therefor the reasons for seeking therapy vary significantly. I'm a qualified psychotherapist, founder of an intersectional therapy centre with expertise in trauma supporting clients to find greater meaning and purpose in their lives.
Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement, a loss of some kind or simply can’t make sense of a general flatness and loss of meaning.
I know how hard it can be to reach out to take the first step when you need support. We are all individual, unique and diverse therefor the reasons for seeking therapy vary significantly. I'm a qualified psychotherapist, founder of an intersectional therapy centre with expertise in trauma supporting clients to find greater meaning and purpose in their lives.

The areas I work with include but are not limited to low confidence, anxiety, relationships both intimate and friendships, loss, grief, anger, stabilisation, safety, trust, boundaries and so much more.
My area of specialism is working with people who have been subjected to Domestic abuse and sexual abuse and the emotional, physical and psychological impact that those affected live with.
I aim to work within the diversity of our different identities and lived experiences. I am committed to anti oppressive practice
The areas I work with include but are not limited to low confidence, anxiety, relationships both intimate and friendships, loss, grief, anger, stabilisation, safety, trust, boundaries and so much more.
My area of specialism is working with people who have been subjected to Domestic abuse and sexual abuse and the emotional, physical and psychological impact that those affected live with.
I aim to work within the diversity of our different identities and lived experiences. I am committed to anti oppressive practice

I have an interest in Neurodivergence and Anxiety disorders, and find that these two things often go hand-in-hand.
*I currently don't have any evening availability* My name is Charlotte, I can offer you a warm and supportive space to tackle those issues that you feel unable to explore anywhere else. If you find that unhelpful patterns are negatively affecting your life, I can help you by recognising them, and replace negative coping strategies with positive ones. We can nurture your innate resourcefulness and resilience - work towards becoming the person you want to be and finding your own solutions. We can also use the sessions to pause and take time out of your week to just Be, explore who you are and foster a stronger sense of Self.
I have an interest in Neurodivergence and Anxiety disorders, and find that these two things often go hand-in-hand.
*I currently don't have any evening availability* My name is Charlotte, I can offer you a warm and supportive space to tackle those issues that you feel unable to explore anywhere else. If you find that unhelpful patterns are negatively affecting your life, I can help you by recognising them, and replace negative coping strategies with positive ones. We can nurture your innate resourcefulness and resilience - work towards becoming the person you want to be and finding your own solutions. We can also use the sessions to pause and take time out of your week to just Be, explore who you are and foster a stronger sense of Self.

I’m also aware that seeking professional help can be scary and you can be anxious about speaking to someone, but I'm able to create a safe space where you are able to freely express.
I'm an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist based in Bristol, providing counselling worldwide. I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults, couples and families. To explore how I can support you, I offer a complimentary 15-30 minute phone consultation (or Zoom/Skype for international clients). Contact me via Psychology Today or call/text my number to schedule a consultation, or visit my website to book directly.
I’m also aware that seeking professional help can be scary and you can be anxious about speaking to someone, but I'm able to create a safe space where you are able to freely express.
I'm an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist based in Bristol, providing counselling worldwide. I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults, couples and families. To explore how I can support you, I offer a complimentary 15-30 minute phone consultation (or Zoom/Skype for international clients). Contact me via Psychology Today or call/text my number to schedule a consultation, or visit my website to book directly.
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- Saltford
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Anxiety Counsellors
What are the most common treatments 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.
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.
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.