Creative Therapy Counselling in Bristol
I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!
I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I work with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!
I’m Hazel Cawood (she/her), a UKCP-accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist, Integrative Counsellor, and Supervisor based in Clifton, Bristol. I also offer online sessions.
With 14 years of experience, I offer a safe and inclusive space to explore a wide range of experiences - for example anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship dynamics, identity, gender, sexuality, fertility and infertility, PMDD, peri-menopause and menopause, and many other emotional or relational experiences. I also support people through life transitions such as bereavement, becoming a parent, or migration.
I’m Hazel Cawood (she/her), a UKCP-accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist, Integrative Counsellor, and Supervisor based in Clifton, Bristol. I also offer online sessions.
With 14 years of experience, I offer a safe and inclusive space to explore a wide range of experiences - for example anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship dynamics, identity, gender, sexuality, fertility and infertility, PMDD, peri-menopause and menopause, and many other emotional or relational experiences. I also support people through life transitions such as bereavement, becoming a parent, or migration.
I offer flexible, holistic therapy for people who want to move beyond familiar but limiting habits and live with more intention and confidence. My holistic approach blends different therapeutic styles to support emotional balance, ease stress and anxiety, and gently process trauma. Together, we’ll explore what helps you truly understand yourself so you can build stronger, more meaningful relationships and navigate life with greater clarity and ease.
Some of the things I have experience working with: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Relationships, Generational Trauma, Family dynamics, Loss, Sexuality, Identity.
I offer flexible, holistic therapy for people who want to move beyond familiar but limiting habits and live with more intention and confidence. My holistic approach blends different therapeutic styles to support emotional balance, ease stress and anxiety, and gently process trauma. Together, we’ll explore what helps you truly understand yourself so you can build stronger, more meaningful relationships and navigate life with greater clarity and ease.
Some of the things I have experience working with: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Relationships, Generational Trauma, Family dynamics, Loss, Sexuality, Identity.
Movement Psychotherapy is grounded in the understanding that body and mind are inseparable — that our bodies hold experiences, feelings, and stories that words alone may not reach.
Often people come curious about exploring a different way of working, one that includes the whole self — body, mind, emotion and lived experience. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, difficulties with body image, life transitions, loss, feelings or experiences that feel hard to put into words. Many are drawn to finding meaning not only through talking, but through the body, movement, felt experience and creative expression.
Movement Psychotherapy is grounded in the understanding that body and mind are inseparable — that our bodies hold experiences, feelings, and stories that words alone may not reach.
Often people come curious about exploring a different way of working, one that includes the whole self — body, mind, emotion and lived experience. They may be navigating anxiety, trauma, difficulties with body image, life transitions, loss, feelings or experiences that feel hard to put into words. Many are drawn to finding meaning not only through talking, but through the body, movement, felt experience and creative expression.
I work with clients who have the following problems; relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, loss & seperation, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence and sexual issues
I work with clients who have the following problems; relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, loss & seperation, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence and sexual issues
As a play therapist with a background in teaching and a Master’s degree in Play Therapy, I am deeply committed to supporting the emotional wellbeing of children and young people through therapeutic play and creative expression. I believe in the transformative power of play as a natural, intuitive medium through which children can safely explore and express their inner worlds, particularly those who have experienced trauma or adversity. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with neurodivergent children and young people, many of whom face challenges in traditional school settings.
As a play therapist with a background in teaching and a Master’s degree in Play Therapy, I am deeply committed to supporting the emotional wellbeing of children and young people through therapeutic play and creative expression. I believe in the transformative power of play as a natural, intuitive medium through which children can safely explore and express their inner worlds, particularly those who have experienced trauma or adversity. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with neurodivergent children and young people, many of whom face challenges in traditional school settings.
I am an Art Psychotherapist (MA, HCPC registered) and EMDR practitioner with nine years of post-qualifying experience.
I can offer one to one art psychotherapy sessions (short-term and long-term work offered). Art Therapy or Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making or creativity to facilitate communication and expression.
I am also qualified to provide EMDR therapy, which is a form of somatic therapy that can be helpful to process traumatic memories.
I am an Art Psychotherapist (MA, HCPC registered) and EMDR practitioner with nine years of post-qualifying experience.
I can offer one to one art psychotherapy sessions (short-term and long-term work offered). Art Therapy or Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making or creativity to facilitate communication and expression.
I am also qualified to provide EMDR therapy, which is a form of somatic therapy that can be helpful to process traumatic memories.
I offer an integrative creative approach to therapy, blending and building a therapeutic methodology that honours you, your circumstances and preferences. We can work on whatever is most pertinent to you, e.g., exploring yourself/ your life; processing difficult memories; re-imagining how things could be; building a doorway to a different future; disengaging from 'sticky'/unwanted patterns, meeting big life transitions or your chosen goals.
I offer a free initial 30 minute online session where we can discuss what YOU most want from therapy and decide if can work together on this.
I offer an integrative creative approach to therapy, blending and building a therapeutic methodology that honours you, your circumstances and preferences. We can work on whatever is most pertinent to you, e.g., exploring yourself/ your life; processing difficult memories; re-imagining how things could be; building a doorway to a different future; disengaging from 'sticky'/unwanted patterns, meeting big life transitions or your chosen goals.
I offer a free initial 30 minute online session where we can discuss what YOU most want from therapy and decide if can work together on this.
Hi, I’m a warm and compassionate counsellor/therapist supporting adults and teenagers through life’s challenges. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship or family struggles, neurodivergence, or simply feeling lost in life or who you are.
Society tells us to push through and carry the weight alone, but we don’t have to hold it by ourselves.
In our sessions, you’ll find a calm, welcoming space where you can simply be yourself.
I’ll be alongside you — listening, exploring with curiosity, and helping you discover what works best for you, at your own pace.
Hi, I’m a warm and compassionate counsellor/therapist supporting adults and teenagers through life’s challenges. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship or family struggles, neurodivergence, or simply feeling lost in life or who you are.
Society tells us to push through and carry the weight alone, but we don’t have to hold it by ourselves.
In our sessions, you’ll find a calm, welcoming space where you can simply be yourself.
I’ll be alongside you — listening, exploring with curiosity, and helping you discover what works best for you, at your own pace.
Welcome, I’m Louise, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in trauma, abuse, FGM, dissociative disorders and attachment disorders. I’m here to provide a caring, creative, and supportive space where you can talk about your feelings, work through your past, and begin to create healthier relationships, new coping strategies and a more fulfilling future.
Welcome, I’m Louise, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in trauma, abuse, FGM, dissociative disorders and attachment disorders. I’m here to provide a caring, creative, and supportive space where you can talk about your feelings, work through your past, and begin to create healthier relationships, new coping strategies and a more fulfilling future.
I have worked with a wide range of client issues including anxiety, low confidence and self-esteem, trauma, feelings of depression, self-harm, bereavement and loss, physical and learning disabilities, sexual and gender identity, suicidal intentions and general feelings of low mood and loneliness. As well as allowing clients to talk through their feelings, I have also employed creative techniques including free drawing, letter writing, poetry and songwriting, play scriptwriting and sand tray work. I am trained in Clinical Supervision and EMDR, both of which I find are powerful methods of working.
I have worked with a wide range of client issues including anxiety, low confidence and self-esteem, trauma, feelings of depression, self-harm, bereavement and loss, physical and learning disabilities, sexual and gender identity, suicidal intentions and general feelings of low mood and loneliness. As well as allowing clients to talk through their feelings, I have also employed creative techniques including free drawing, letter writing, poetry and songwriting, play scriptwriting and sand tray work. I am trained in Clinical Supervision and EMDR, both of which I find are powerful methods of working.
Hello, I’m a HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with 10 years’ of experience working for the NHS and privately with both adults and young people.
I have spent eight years working in NHS crisis services, alongside two years as a Primary Mental Health Specialist.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship—shown through research to be the most important factor in effective all therapeutic interventions.
Once this foundation is established, I draw from an integrative approach tailored to your needs.
Although I am an art therapist I very often work with people through talk only.
Hello, I’m a HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with 10 years’ of experience working for the NHS and privately with both adults and young people.
I have spent eight years working in NHS crisis services, alongside two years as a Primary Mental Health Specialist.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in building a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship—shown through research to be the most important factor in effective all therapeutic interventions.
Once this foundation is established, I draw from an integrative approach tailored to your needs.
Although I am an art therapist I very often work with people through talk only.
Hello, do you need space to talk? Together we can explore issues relating to bereavement, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, loneliness and isolation, low self-esteem and self-confidence, relationship issues or challenging family dynamics. I have special interest in working with bereavement, grief and loss and can help with what can be a very difficult time in your life. I gravitate towards psychodynamic approach to therapy and I will encourage you to be self-reflective, engage in self-exploration into your thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences from early life, and the beliefs that you hold.
Hello, do you need space to talk? Together we can explore issues relating to bereavement, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, loneliness and isolation, low self-esteem and self-confidence, relationship issues or challenging family dynamics. I have special interest in working with bereavement, grief and loss and can help with what can be a very difficult time in your life. I gravitate towards psychodynamic approach to therapy and I will encourage you to be self-reflective, engage in self-exploration into your thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences from early life, and the beliefs that you hold.
Hi, I'm Kate, a skilled, inclusive, creative, warm, empathic and well qualified HCPC registered therapist. I offer clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children, adolescents and adults. If life events have contributed to you experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression, and you want to honour the past while moving forward, please do call me. I also support people to develop a healthy relationship with their body and with food. I was an NHS practitioner for 22 years in CAMHS and adult mental health, and have also practised privately for 20 years! LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent friendly.
Hi, I'm Kate, a skilled, inclusive, creative, warm, empathic and well qualified HCPC registered therapist. I offer clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children, adolescents and adults. If life events have contributed to you experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression, and you want to honour the past while moving forward, please do call me. I also support people to develop a healthy relationship with their body and with food. I was an NHS practitioner for 22 years in CAMHS and adult mental health, and have also practised privately for 20 years! LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent friendly.
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile. I'm an NCPS accredited integrative counsellor. I provide a safe space to explore life's challenges, both past and present.
I understand that seeking support can feel daunting and takes genuine courage.
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile. I'm an NCPS accredited integrative counsellor. I provide a safe space to explore life's challenges, both past and present.
I understand that seeking support can feel daunting and takes genuine courage.
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.
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. My aim is to provide a service that is effective, focused on you and encourages self-understanding, growth & healing.
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.
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. My aim is to provide a service that is effective, focused on you and encourages self-understanding, growth & healing.
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.
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’m an Autistic AuDHD, agender and queer counsellor offering a warm, collaborative and neurodivergent-affirming space. I work with people exploring identity, authenticity, belonging, relationships and connection, as well as masking, burnout, rejection sensitivity, shame, self-criticism, emotional regulation, anxiety, grief and loss. I also support people exploring gender, sexuality, trans experiences, polyamory and kink. I believe counselling is less about fixing you and more about having someone alongside you while you find your own way forward.
I’m an Autistic AuDHD, agender and queer counsellor offering a warm, collaborative and neurodivergent-affirming space. I work with people exploring identity, authenticity, belonging, relationships and connection, as well as masking, burnout, rejection sensitivity, shame, self-criticism, emotional regulation, anxiety, grief and loss. I also support people exploring gender, sexuality, trans experiences, polyamory and kink. I believe counselling is less about fixing you and more about having someone alongside you while you find your own way forward.
If you’re exhausted by shallow self-help, fake positivity, and constant pressure to be more productive, you’re not alone.
Another podcast. Another morning routine. Another person online claiming they’ve mastered life while quietly falling apart behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, you may still feel anxious, disconnected, stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself underneath it all.
I’m not especially interested in pretending life is simple or reducing people to diagnoses, labels, or productivity problems to solve.
If you’re exhausted by shallow self-help, fake positivity, and constant pressure to be more productive, you’re not alone.
Another podcast. Another morning routine. Another person online claiming they’ve mastered life while quietly falling apart behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, you may still feel anxious, disconnected, stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself underneath it all.
I’m not especially interested in pretending life is simple or reducing people to diagnoses, labels, or productivity problems to solve.
I am an art psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, informed by Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
My work is trauma informed, socially engaged and intersectional in its focus with the intention of being a safer space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. I follow a person centred approach, creating a unique relationship with each client. I offer an open, non judgemental space that nurtures a growing understanding of self and one's life experiences
I am an art psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, informed by Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
My work is trauma informed, socially engaged and intersectional in its focus with the intention of being a safer space for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. I follow a person centred approach, creating a unique relationship with each client. I offer an open, non judgemental space that nurtures a growing understanding of self and one's life experiences
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Creative Therapy Counsellors
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.