Armed Forces Counselling in Bristol
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you don’t quite fit?
Perhaps you’re overthinking everything, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or trying to make sense of who you are. You might feel different in ways that are hard to explain, or unsure where you belong.
You don’t have to work it out on your own.
I offer a warm, confidential space where you can talk openly and be met without judgement. I’ll listen carefully to your experience and support you in making sense of your thoughts and feelings, at a pace that feels right for you.
I have particular experience working with transgender clients and those who are neurodivergent, i
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you don’t quite fit?
Perhaps you’re overthinking everything, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or trying to make sense of who you are. You might feel different in ways that are hard to explain, or unsure where you belong.
You don’t have to work it out on your own.
I offer a warm, confidential space where you can talk openly and be met without judgement. I’ll listen carefully to your experience and support you in making sense of your thoughts and feelings, at a pace that feels right for you.
I have particular experience working with transgender clients and those who are neurodivergent, i
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I use a range of evidence-based therapy models & techniques to tailor therapy to meet an individual’s needs. These interventions have been proven to have significant beneficial effects on a person’s well-being. My clinical practice is influenced by Compassionate Mind/Focused Therapy (CFT), EMDR, ACT, CBT & Schema Therapy.
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I use a range of evidence-based therapy models & techniques to tailor therapy to meet an individual’s needs. These interventions have been proven to have significant beneficial effects on a person’s well-being. My clinical practice is influenced by Compassionate Mind/Focused Therapy (CFT), EMDR, ACT, CBT & Schema Therapy.
My practice is guided by 25 years of supporting people in difficult and often stressful situations, gained working operationally in the NHS, Armed Forces, Emergency Services and the RNLI, as well as teaching in schools and a university.
I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting. Specialising in CBT, ADHD Support & Couples Therapy, I offer an affirming, supportive space to explore the challenges you are facing. My significant experience of ADHD and autism empowers individuals and couples to navigate the challenges neurodiversity can bring to relationships, work, and self-esteem.
My practice is guided by 25 years of supporting people in difficult and often stressful situations, gained working operationally in the NHS, Armed Forces, Emergency Services and the RNLI, as well as teaching in schools and a university.
I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting. Specialising in CBT, ADHD Support & Couples Therapy, I offer an affirming, supportive space to explore the challenges you are facing. My significant experience of ADHD and autism empowers individuals and couples to navigate the challenges neurodiversity can bring to relationships, work, and self-esteem.
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
If you are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, negative beliefs or unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns you will already be aware of the negative impact they have on your physical health, your relationships and your life overall. These symptoms can be debilitating and overwhelming but did you realise that they could be a result of traumatic or painful experiences in your past and that there is a way to change this?
I use EMDR therapy and more to help you reprocess these negative experiences to reduce their emotional impact, change your beliefs about yourself and significantly decrease your current symptoms.
If you are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, depression, negative beliefs or unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns you will already be aware of the negative impact they have on your physical health, your relationships and your life overall. These symptoms can be debilitating and overwhelming but did you realise that they could be a result of traumatic or painful experiences in your past and that there is a way to change this?
I use EMDR therapy and more to help you reprocess these negative experiences to reduce their emotional impact, change your beliefs about yourself and significantly decrease your current symptoms.
You may be carrying something that feels too heavy or too confusing to put into words, grief that won't lift, anxiety that shadows everything, or a sense that old patterns keep repeating no matter how hard you try. Perhaps you've experienced trauma, loss, or a pain that others haven't fully understood. My clients are adults across the UK who are ready to look deeper, not for quick answers, but for real understanding. Many come with depression, trauma, complex grief, infant loss, or relationship difficulties. Some come from diverse cultural backgrounds navigating identity, belonging, and emotional pain. What they share is courage.
You may be carrying something that feels too heavy or too confusing to put into words, grief that won't lift, anxiety that shadows everything, or a sense that old patterns keep repeating no matter how hard you try. Perhaps you've experienced trauma, loss, or a pain that others haven't fully understood. My clients are adults across the UK who are ready to look deeper, not for quick answers, but for real understanding. Many come with depression, trauma, complex grief, infant loss, or relationship difficulties. Some come from diverse cultural backgrounds navigating identity, belonging, and emotional pain. What they share is courage.
It's not always easy to reach out and ask for support. We often feel that we can manage on our own or don't want to bother anyone with our thoughts and feelings. It can be hard to find a balance between work, relationships, family & other commitments to prioritise yourself. No matter what brings you to therapy the most important part is the relationship we will share. I aim to ensure you feel heard & give you a space to work through anything you want to bring to help you have a greater insight & self-awareness and I will walk alongside you on this journey. Counselling isn't a one size fits all package it's as individual as you are.
It's not always easy to reach out and ask for support. We often feel that we can manage on our own or don't want to bother anyone with our thoughts and feelings. It can be hard to find a balance between work, relationships, family & other commitments to prioritise yourself. No matter what brings you to therapy the most important part is the relationship we will share. I aim to ensure you feel heard & give you a space to work through anything you want to bring to help you have a greater insight & self-awareness and I will walk alongside you on this journey. Counselling isn't a one size fits all package it's as individual as you are.
I specialise in EMDR, which can be absolutely transformative in healing from trauma, as well as a large range of other emotional difficulties. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, accredited integrative therapist and clinical supervisor. I have a warm approach, and offer a safe and non-judgmental space where I aim to support your autonomy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, depression, relationship or family issues, eating disorders, abuse, grief, loss, separation, and suffering/witnessing traumatic events. My fee is £70 per 50-minute session.
I specialise in EMDR, which can be absolutely transformative in healing from trauma, as well as a large range of other emotional difficulties. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, accredited integrative therapist and clinical supervisor. I have a warm approach, and offer a safe and non-judgmental space where I aim to support your autonomy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, low self-worth, depression, relationship or family issues, eating disorders, abuse, grief, loss, separation, and suffering/witnessing traumatic events. My fee is £70 per 50-minute session.
Life can be stressful and full of uncertainty, so as a Counselling Psychologist I will use a variety of theories from my years of training and beyond to treat you as a whole person who is more than just their struggles, insecurities and pain. Therapy can help you deeply explore your past or give you tools to cope better in the present. It can allow someone else to understand you so that eventually you can understand yourself. I am a relatable and down to earth person and my aim is to make you feel safe, listened to, valued and understood so that you can build self-awareness, self-compassion and self-acceptance.
Life can be stressful and full of uncertainty, so as a Counselling Psychologist I will use a variety of theories from my years of training and beyond to treat you as a whole person who is more than just their struggles, insecurities and pain. Therapy can help you deeply explore your past or give you tools to cope better in the present. It can allow someone else to understand you so that eventually you can understand yourself. I am a relatable and down to earth person and my aim is to make you feel safe, listened to, valued and understood so that you can build self-awareness, self-compassion and self-acceptance.
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.
Thanks for visiting my page. I have some capacity to offer therapy in my independent practice to individuals, couples and families, I am able to work with those who present with a range of difficulties. I’m registered with the U.K.C.P and AFSP as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. I have extensive experiences over 2 decades of working within the NHS at a senior level, in adult secondary mental health services, CAMHS, and statutory social care. I offer supervision and training, alongside direct therapy.
Thanks for visiting my page. I have some capacity to offer therapy in my independent practice to individuals, couples and families, I am able to work with those who present with a range of difficulties. I’m registered with the U.K.C.P and AFSP as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. I have extensive experiences over 2 decades of working within the NHS at a senior level, in adult secondary mental health services, CAMHS, and statutory social care. I offer supervision and training, alongside direct therapy.
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.
My name is Nick Morecroft and I’m a trauma therapist working in Bristol. I work with adults who experience PTSD from childhood traumas, including sexual abuse, parental neglect, abandonment and interrupted childhood development.
I help people with anxiety, dissociation, emotional numbness, broken relationship patterns and complex PTSD break free from their traumas, heal and live in safe vibrant connection with others.
I also offer support for men who are exploring issues related to potential hormone imbalances. This area can be hard and upsetting to navigate. I have my own personal journey and have supported others.
My name is Nick Morecroft and I’m a trauma therapist working in Bristol. I work with adults who experience PTSD from childhood traumas, including sexual abuse, parental neglect, abandonment and interrupted childhood development.
I help people with anxiety, dissociation, emotional numbness, broken relationship patterns and complex PTSD break free from their traumas, heal and live in safe vibrant connection with others.
I also offer support for men who are exploring issues related to potential hormone imbalances. This area can be hard and upsetting to navigate. I have my own personal journey and have supported others.
I offer online and some face to face consultations to individuals, couples and families for communication difficulties associated with relationships and life-changes, when the usual ways of coping and support are insufficient or when the challenges involved are too much in some way. With over 30 years professional experience as a systemic practitioner, I have worked with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds in the independent, voluntary, private and public sectors. Single consultations, short-term and longer work are all available.
I offer online and some face to face consultations to individuals, couples and families for communication difficulties associated with relationships and life-changes, when the usual ways of coping and support are insufficient or when the challenges involved are too much in some way. With over 30 years professional experience as a systemic practitioner, I have worked with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds in the independent, voluntary, private and public sectors. Single consultations, short-term and longer work are all available.
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.
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.
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.
Online Counselling Across the UK & In-Person Counselling in Keynsham
I support adults who may be experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Perhaps on the outside, you’re coping. You’re showing up, getting things done, and being there for others. But inside, things may feel heavier than they should. Maybe anxiety is making it difficult to switch off. Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or no longer quite yourself. Maybe you’re trying to navigate a difficult life transition, a loss, a relationship change, or a period of uncertainty that you never expected.
Online Counselling Across the UK & In-Person Counselling in Keynsham
I support adults who may be experiencing anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Perhaps on the outside, you’re coping. You’re showing up, getting things done, and being there for others. But inside, things may feel heavier than they should. Maybe anxiety is making it difficult to switch off. Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or no longer quite yourself. Maybe you’re trying to navigate a difficult life transition, a loss, a relationship change, or a period of uncertainty that you never expected.
I’m Claire. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor providing safe and supportive online counselling sessions. I work with a wide range of people but I specialise in working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and GSRD community, those who are neurodivergent (or think they might be) as well as Millennials and Gen Z-ers.
I’m Claire. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor providing safe and supportive online counselling sessions. I work with a wide range of people but I specialise in working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and GSRD community, those who are neurodivergent (or think they might be) as well as Millennials and Gen Z-ers.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
I assist adults and older adults to reduce distress, improve awareness, connection, functioning and QoL through face-to-face and online counselling and psychological therapy. You can explore and address your concerns safely with session materials to take away for future reference. I offer evidenced approaches. Since 1998 I have worked with many people in their recovery from a range of emotional, behavioural, personality and mental health issues across various settings to Consultant level. Hopefully, I maybe of assistance to you also. Dr Maria Thompson BSc (Hons) MSc Post-MSc DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS. Desideratum P&C Services Ltd.
I assist adults and older adults to reduce distress, improve awareness, connection, functioning and QoL through face-to-face and online counselling and psychological therapy. You can explore and address your concerns safely with session materials to take away for future reference. I offer evidenced approaches. Since 1998 I have worked with many people in their recovery from a range of emotional, behavioural, personality and mental health issues across various settings to Consultant level. Hopefully, I maybe of assistance to you also. Dr Maria Thompson BSc (Hons) MSc Post-MSc DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS. Desideratum P&C Services Ltd.
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