Attachment-based Counselling in Bristol
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy, recognising how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing.
My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy, recognising how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing.
My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I work with women who don’t feel ‘good enough’ to realise their worth and discover their true confidence. Are you overwhelmed by life? Filled with anxiety and constantly waste your energy worrying you’re not good enough or disappointing people? Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on what the problem is, but you know something isn’t quite right. Perhaps you’ve even lost your sense of who you are. You don’t have to feel like this. When life feels too much, we all need a helping hand. Let me be that helping hand. Together we can work towards confidence, calmness, self-esteem and improved relationships in every area of your life.
I work with women who don’t feel ‘good enough’ to realise their worth and discover their true confidence. Are you overwhelmed by life? Filled with anxiety and constantly waste your energy worrying you’re not good enough or disappointing people? Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on what the problem is, but you know something isn’t quite right. Perhaps you’ve even lost your sense of who you are. You don’t have to feel like this. When life feels too much, we all need a helping hand. Let me be that helping hand. Together we can work towards confidence, calmness, self-esteem and improved relationships in every area of your life.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or past trauma. You may struggle with relationships, life transitions, or feel disconnected from yourself and others. If you are looking for a safe and compassionate space to express your emotions, gain clarity, and develop healthier coping strategies to heal, grow, and rediscover confidence and self-worth, then I would love to be part of your journey. My role is to help you feel heard, valued, and empowered to make positive changes in your life. You may feel unsure if this is right for you, a no obligation 15 minute call, might help you decide.
You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or past trauma. You may struggle with relationships, life transitions, or feel disconnected from yourself and others. If you are looking for a safe and compassionate space to express your emotions, gain clarity, and develop healthier coping strategies to heal, grow, and rediscover confidence and self-worth, then I would love to be part of your journey. My role is to help you feel heard, valued, and empowered to make positive changes in your life. You may feel unsure if this is right for you, a no obligation 15 minute call, might help you decide.
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist that trained in NYC. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I created Bristol Wellness to bring root cause medicine to mental health. My goal is to teach you skills to remediate uncomfortable symptoms whilst also eradicating lifestyle and environmental triggers. I have witnessed profound and lasting changes when factors such as: heavy metals, mould exposure, and toxins are factored into care. I specialize in trauma support, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, depression, and nutritional psychiatry. It is my passion to help people get back to living.
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist that trained in NYC. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I created Bristol Wellness to bring root cause medicine to mental health. My goal is to teach you skills to remediate uncomfortable symptoms whilst also eradicating lifestyle and environmental triggers. I have witnessed profound and lasting changes when factors such as: heavy metals, mould exposure, and toxins are factored into care. I specialize in trauma support, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, depression, and nutritional psychiatry. It is my passion to help people get back to living.
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
Life can be a challenge in all sorts of ways, sometimes we need some independent support finding our way through those challenges. The issues affecting you may be current or things from the past that still impact you. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation. Perhaps you have experienced a bereavement, trauma or a life event that you need a safe space to process. Therapy can help you understand what you are feeling and find a way forward.
Life can be a challenge in all sorts of ways, sometimes we need some independent support finding our way through those challenges. The issues affecting you may be current or things from the past that still impact you. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation. Perhaps you have experienced a bereavement, trauma or a life event that you need a safe space to process. Therapy can help you understand what you are feeling and find a way forward.
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.
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans. These symptoms can be associated with traumatic events in childhood/adulthood; sexual abuse, personal injury, loss & bereavement, abuse, bullying & domestic violence, active service. I aim to help people recover from the effects of these stressful events on personal functioning & relationships. I also help adjustment to life challenges including health conditions & life transitions; adolescence, parenting, relationship beginning/ending & divorce, & retirement.
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans. These symptoms can be associated with traumatic events in childhood/adulthood; sexual abuse, personal injury, loss & bereavement, abuse, bullying & domestic violence, active service. I aim to help people recover from the effects of these stressful events on personal functioning & relationships. I also help adjustment to life challenges including health conditions & life transitions; adolescence, parenting, relationship beginning/ending & divorce, & retirement.
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.
What you get from me is an attentive and proactive ally. I am friendly and compassionate, but I won't passively observe unhelpful patterns that are barriers to change. Challenging when necessary and in solidarity with the part of you that knows things can be better, will be a key aspect of our relationship. Profound and lasting changes are possible, which is why I encourage people to address the root causes of unhappiness and not settle for learning to live with problems and symptoms that can often be resolved.
What you get from me is an attentive and proactive ally. I am friendly and compassionate, but I won't passively observe unhelpful patterns that are barriers to change. Challenging when necessary and in solidarity with the part of you that knows things can be better, will be a key aspect of our relationship. Profound and lasting changes are possible, which is why I encourage people to address the root causes of unhappiness and not settle for learning to live with problems and symptoms that can often be resolved.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
Hi and Welcome. I am an empathic, energetic and highly motivated individual who loves motivating others and helping them to work towards realising their true potential. Therapy is an option you might like to consider if you are experiencing difficulties in your life. It can help you think and feel through difficult personal questions, take stock of your life and address the issues that are making life difficult. Gaining a clearer appreciation and understanding of a problem is the first step on the road to making changes. Adapting the way I work to your specific needs, we will explore and discover, what might best assist you.
Hi and Welcome. I am an empathic, energetic and highly motivated individual who loves motivating others and helping them to work towards realising their true potential. Therapy is an option you might like to consider if you are experiencing difficulties in your life. It can help you think and feel through difficult personal questions, take stock of your life and address the issues that are making life difficult. Gaining a clearer appreciation and understanding of a problem is the first step on the road to making changes. Adapting the way I work to your specific needs, we will explore and discover, what might best assist you.
I'm Michael Harris, a fully qualified therapist, governed by BACP, NCPS & BPS accredited counselling bodies. I offer Life and Wellness therapy in Bristol (and beyond) to individuals, couples, groups and companies. My Bristol Counselling practice (and beyond) is online, or by telephone, across English-speaking time zones, at a schedule that works for you. I help you find your Blazing Soul - balance and direction, clarity and focus, increased confidence and self-esteem, and improved mental, physical and emotional wealth.
I'm Michael Harris, a fully qualified therapist, governed by BACP, NCPS & BPS accredited counselling bodies. I offer Life and Wellness therapy in Bristol (and beyond) to individuals, couples, groups and companies. My Bristol Counselling practice (and beyond) is online, or by telephone, across English-speaking time zones, at a schedule that works for you. I help you find your Blazing Soul - balance and direction, clarity and focus, increased confidence and self-esteem, and improved mental, physical and emotional wealth.
If you are struggling with your mental health, would like to better understand yourself and your needs or would like support to find ways to improve your life, then I am here to help. I aim to creatively and compassionately work alongside my clients to make sense of their difficulties, challenges and strengths and offer effective intervention to improve their lives in the ways that matter to them.
If you are struggling with your mental health, would like to better understand yourself and your needs or would like support to find ways to improve your life, then I am here to help. I aim to creatively and compassionately work alongside my clients to make sense of their difficulties, challenges and strengths and offer effective intervention to improve their lives in the ways that matter to them.
I am a clinical psychologist and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) therapist with substantial experience working with people who have relational/emotion regulation difficulties and/or complex trauma (with/without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder). My other areas of expertise are chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, dissociation and mood/anxiety difficulties. I welcome anyone who is interested in understanding more about themselves, their relationship patterns and their coping strategies, as well as those who are hoping to process past traumas and/or learn new skills to manage their current difficulties.
I am a clinical psychologist and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) therapist with substantial experience working with people who have relational/emotion regulation difficulties and/or complex trauma (with/without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder). My other areas of expertise are chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, dissociation and mood/anxiety difficulties. I welcome anyone who is interested in understanding more about themselves, their relationship patterns and their coping strategies, as well as those who are hoping to process past traumas and/or learn new skills to manage their current difficulties.
Is your mental health suffering? Does life often feel frustrating, confusing, or even unbearable at times? Through empathy, authenticity and the safety of a non-judgemental space, we can explore whatever is coming up for you. It is within this safe space that the self can be explored and self awareness can grow. I have experience working with many different themes, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss/bereavement, self-harm, suicidal ideation, domestic/sexual abuse, identity, gender/sexuality, and hopelessness. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to be able to hold space for you through your circumstances.
Is your mental health suffering? Does life often feel frustrating, confusing, or even unbearable at times? Through empathy, authenticity and the safety of a non-judgemental space, we can explore whatever is coming up for you. It is within this safe space that the self can be explored and self awareness can grow. I have experience working with many different themes, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss/bereavement, self-harm, suicidal ideation, domestic/sexual abuse, identity, gender/sexuality, and hopelessness. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to be able to hold space for you through your circumstances.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused by your feelings? Do you have things happening you would like to talk through? Do you have unresolved history you feel ready to look at and would like someone to support you in that? Counselling can help you to work through all of these things and help restore a balance to your feelings and life again. I have worked in depth with trauma, attachment issues, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, OCD and panic among many other things. I work as an integrative humanistic counsellor, which means I have been trained in a number of different ways of working.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused by your feelings? Do you have things happening you would like to talk through? Do you have unresolved history you feel ready to look at and would like someone to support you in that? Counselling can help you to work through all of these things and help restore a balance to your feelings and life again. I have worked in depth with trauma, attachment issues, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, OCD and panic among many other things. I work as an integrative humanistic counsellor, which means I have been trained in a number of different ways of working.
Therapy with me is about showing up as thoroughly as you can. In this space, you can be as authentic as you dare, knowing that every part of you is welcomed without judgment. We’ll build a relationship that allows us to go deep, or stay on the surface, exploring the struggles and the parts of you that show up in the space. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change. Through our work, we’ll uncover the patterns that no longer serve you, and explore what truly matters to you.
Therapy with me is about showing up as thoroughly as you can. In this space, you can be as authentic as you dare, knowing that every part of you is welcomed without judgment. We’ll build a relationship that allows us to go deep, or stay on the surface, exploring the struggles and the parts of you that show up in the space. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change. Through our work, we’ll uncover the patterns that no longer serve you, and explore what truly matters to you.
Hello, I’m Briony. It is important to me to be alongside you on your journey to understand yourself better and make therapeutic change. You may be feeling anxious or depressed. You may feel exhausted by masking around others. You may be noticing things from your childhood affecting you as an adult.
I'm neurodivergent, which means I understand the importance of tailoring my approach to suit your needs. Therefore, I use an integrative approach, drawing on various approaches depending on you as an individual. I use a neurodivergent-affirming way of being. I strive to create a safe, trustworthy space for us, so you feel comfortable.
Hello, I’m Briony. It is important to me to be alongside you on your journey to understand yourself better and make therapeutic change. You may be feeling anxious or depressed. You may feel exhausted by masking around others. You may be noticing things from your childhood affecting you as an adult.
I'm neurodivergent, which means I understand the importance of tailoring my approach to suit your needs. Therefore, I use an integrative approach, drawing on various approaches depending on you as an individual. I use a neurodivergent-affirming way of being. I strive to create a safe, trustworthy space for us, so you feel comfortable.
Welcome, I know that taking that first step in looking for counselling can bring up lots of feelings. Maybe this feels a bit daunting, or perhaps you’re excited to start focusing on yourself and having space to talk. However you’re feeling right now, I’d like to walk alongside you and find out more.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I use a few different approaches and theories in my work and might use different approaches with different clients, working out what might best support you as a unique individual. I believe that counselling should be an exploration of ideas and an ongoing conversation between us.
Welcome, I know that taking that first step in looking for counselling can bring up lots of feelings. Maybe this feels a bit daunting, or perhaps you’re excited to start focusing on yourself and having space to talk. However you’re feeling right now, I’d like to walk alongside you and find out more.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I use a few different approaches and theories in my work and might use different approaches with different clients, working out what might best support you as a unique individual. I believe that counselling should be an exploration of ideas and an ongoing conversation between us.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.