Aviva Counselling in Bristol

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Dr Michelle Griffiths
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS9
I am a fully registered and insured Practitioner Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist, specialising in a variety of biological, psychological and social difficulties. I have over 15 years’ experience of supporting people to develop strategies to live with mental health issues (anxiety and depression, stress, worry or panic, health-related anxiety and depression), long-term conditions (e.g. thyroid disorders, pain, fatigue, COPD, PMDD, cancer and Long Covid) and challenging life circumstances.
I am a fully registered and insured Practitioner Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist, specialising in a variety of biological, psychological and social difficulties. I have over 15 years’ experience of supporting people to develop strategies to live with mental health issues (anxiety and depression, stress, worry or panic, health-related anxiety and depression), long-term conditions (e.g. thyroid disorders, pain, fatigue, COPD, PMDD, cancer and Long Covid) and challenging life circumstances.
0117 463 0225 View 0117 463 0225
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Dr Jessie Gough at Neurodiverseonline
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS6
Have you always felt different or had trouble fitting in? Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s, Dyslexia or a learning disability. Would you like an assessment for yourself or your child to confirm this? Or maybe you have been newly diagnosed or have traits of ASD, ADHD or Tourette’s and are looking for further information and support. I, and my small team of expert psychologists at Neurodiverseonline, offer diagnostic assessments for adults and children with Autism/ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics, Dyslexia and cognitive assessments (IQ tests) / learning disability assessments.
Have you always felt different or had trouble fitting in? Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s, Dyslexia or a learning disability. Would you like an assessment for yourself or your child to confirm this? Or maybe you have been newly diagnosed or have traits of ASD, ADHD or Tourette’s and are looking for further information and support. I, and my small team of expert psychologists at Neurodiverseonline, offer diagnostic assessments for adults and children with Autism/ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics, Dyslexia and cognitive assessments (IQ tests) / learning disability assessments.
0117 463 0477 View 0117 463 0477
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Irene Gould
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS3
I work with adults, aged 17 and over who are experiencing the range of anxiety and depression disorders. This includes: Anger; Body dysmorphic disorder; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or worry; Depression; Health Anxiety; Low self-esteem; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Panic disorder; Perfectionism; Phobias (e.g. spider, heights, vomit); Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; Self-harm; Social anxiety/phobia; people with additional needs such as physical disabilities, communication difficulties and neuro-divergence; Long-term health conditions.
I work with adults, aged 17 and over who are experiencing the range of anxiety and depression disorders. This includes: Anger; Body dysmorphic disorder; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or worry; Depression; Health Anxiety; Low self-esteem; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Panic disorder; Perfectionism; Phobias (e.g. spider, heights, vomit); Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; Self-harm; Social anxiety/phobia; people with additional needs such as physical disabilities, communication difficulties and neuro-divergence; Long-term health conditions.
01275 403041 View 01275 403041
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Hazel Cawood
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS3  (Online Only)
I am a fully qualified Gestalt Psychotherapist, Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Supervisor with over twelve years of experience. I work relationally, offering a confidential, safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and understand underlying patterns in relationships. This can help you to identify changes that could be made, and support you to accept and move on from certain situations or emotional states. I will work with you towards greater self-understanding, self-acceptance and the freedom to choose the way you want to live your life.
I am a fully qualified Gestalt Psychotherapist, Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Supervisor with over twelve years of experience. I work relationally, offering a confidential, safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and understand underlying patterns in relationships. This can help you to identify changes that could be made, and support you to accept and move on from certain situations or emotional states. I will work with you towards greater self-understanding, self-acceptance and the freedom to choose the way you want to live your life.
01275 402858 View 01275 402858
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Jessica Hunter
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS32
I am a clinical psychologist with substantial experience of working with individuals with personality difficulties (with or without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder), PTSD, and complex trauma. Other areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, dissociation and low mood. In therapy I aim to bring compassion to the ways people have learned to cope with adversity and emotional pain. I welcome anyone who is looking to understand themselves and their coping styles better, and/or is seeking ways to break cycles and gain new skills to help them move forwards in their lives.
I am a clinical psychologist with substantial experience of working with individuals with personality difficulties (with or without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder), PTSD, and complex trauma. Other areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, dissociation and low mood. In therapy I aim to bring compassion to the ways people have learned to cope with adversity and emotional pain. I welcome anyone who is looking to understand themselves and their coping styles better, and/or is seeking ways to break cycles and gain new skills to help them move forwards in their lives.
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Craig Davies
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS34
My name is Craig Davies and I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist available for short and longer-term treatment. I hold full UKCP registration. If you are experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in relationships or patterns in your life that you want to change, psychotherapy can be an effective way of addressing these issues from within. I offer a comfortable and confidential space in which to explore your feelings. I work in accordance with the code of ethics of UKCP.
My name is Craig Davies and I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychotherapist available for short and longer-term treatment. I hold full UKCP registration. If you are experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in relationships or patterns in your life that you want to change, psychotherapy can be an effective way of addressing these issues from within. I offer a comfortable and confidential space in which to explore your feelings. I work in accordance with the code of ethics of UKCP.
0117 456 2091 View 0117 456 2091
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Polly Haselton
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS3  (Online Only)
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults to overcome mental health problems. CBT is an ideal treatment for those who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which you think about things, or some changes in the way in which you do things day to day. CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences & vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle. This is often validating & helpful rather than self blaming. Together we will equip you with the skills and understanding you need in order to move forward with confidence.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults to overcome mental health problems. CBT is an ideal treatment for those who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which you think about things, or some changes in the way in which you do things day to day. CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences & vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle. This is often validating & helpful rather than self blaming. Together we will equip you with the skills and understanding you need in order to move forward with confidence.
0117 325 4597 View 0117 325 4597
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Dr Matt Sopp
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS8
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and find out more about my experience as a therapist. If you, or someone you care about, are struggling and finding things overwhelming, reaching out for help is an important first step. I understand that coming to therapy can feel like a daunting experience, however, I am dedicated to creating a safe space for you to talk through your difficulties and to help you identify your goals.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile and find out more about my experience as a therapist. If you, or someone you care about, are struggling and finding things overwhelming, reaching out for help is an important first step. I understand that coming to therapy can feel like a daunting experience, however, I am dedicated to creating a safe space for you to talk through your difficulties and to help you identify your goals.
01276 535291 View 01276 535291
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Hayley Rock
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS5
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy to adults in Bristol and online. I believe that whatever the problems are you are facing, it is possible to make sense of them; to understand why they came to exist, and what has kept them in place or perhaps 'stuck' so far. From this place of greater understanding; healing, personal growth, and new ideas can emerge. I am trained to Doctoral Degree level in several evidence-based psychological therapies, all of which aim to support and empower people to overcome a wide-range of difficulties, and bring about meaningful and lasting changes to their lives.
I’m a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy to adults in Bristol and online. I believe that whatever the problems are you are facing, it is possible to make sense of them; to understand why they came to exist, and what has kept them in place or perhaps 'stuck' so far. From this place of greater understanding; healing, personal growth, and new ideas can emerge. I am trained to Doctoral Degree level in several evidence-based psychological therapies, all of which aim to support and empower people to overcome a wide-range of difficulties, and bring about meaningful and lasting changes to their lives.
0117 463 3854 View 0117 463 3854
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Asa Sanderson Msc Ma Mbacp
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1
I specialise in mental health challenges and men's related issues such as barriers to intimacy, ED, low sex drive, pornography addiction, and relationship or social challenges. In psychotherapy sessions I provide a confidential setting that encourages you to reflect on your journey. We will explore the feelings, emotions and impact significant events have had on the way you experience day-to-day life. We will work through your thought process moving towards the version of you that you've always wanted to be. Who is that person? Are they confident in themselves? And, do they allow themselves to smile, laugh and be happy?
I specialise in mental health challenges and men's related issues such as barriers to intimacy, ED, low sex drive, pornography addiction, and relationship or social challenges. In psychotherapy sessions I provide a confidential setting that encourages you to reflect on your journey. We will explore the feelings, emotions and impact significant events have had on the way you experience day-to-day life. We will work through your thought process moving towards the version of you that you've always wanted to be. Who is that person? Are they confident in themselves? And, do they allow themselves to smile, laugh and be happy?
020 3389 5222 View 020 3389 5222
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Luke Brownlee-Williams
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1
Counselling is a place to explore our thoughts, feelings and emotions. A chance to explore our life direction. An opportunity to pause and understand where we are and what is happening in our lives right now. It is a place to explore past and present events or traumas and a space to speak out loud thoughts that had previously been unspeakable.
Counselling is a place to explore our thoughts, feelings and emotions. A chance to explore our life direction. An opportunity to pause and understand where we are and what is happening in our lives right now. It is a place to explore past and present events or traumas and a space to speak out loud thoughts that had previously been unspeakable.
0117 325 5294 View 0117 325 5294
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Di Hall
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Bristol BS16
Waitlist for new clients
Are you going through a challenging period that is affecting daily life? Are you struggling with issues of anxiety, anxiety disorders, depression, anger separation, loss, grief, trauma, low self esteem/confidence? I can work with you to discover new ways of responding to these different blocks and dilemmas in life. Therapy being offered is person to person & online.
Are you going through a challenging period that is affecting daily life? Are you struggling with issues of anxiety, anxiety disorders, depression, anger separation, loss, grief, trauma, low self esteem/confidence? I can work with you to discover new ways of responding to these different blocks and dilemmas in life. Therapy being offered is person to person & online.
0117 456 2441 View 0117 456 2441
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Victoria Tweedie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1  (Online Only)
As someone who is neurodiverse myself I work a lot with clients that are also neurodiverse including those with both suspected or diagnosed ADHD, Autism or Autism Spectrum Conditions and Dyslexia. I also have many years experience in working with domestic abuse and sexual violence, I have worked with charities such as New Pathways and the Southmead Project working with a range of clients that have experienced abuse and/or sexual violence.
As someone who is neurodiverse myself I work a lot with clients that are also neurodiverse including those with both suspected or diagnosed ADHD, Autism or Autism Spectrum Conditions and Dyslexia. I also have many years experience in working with domestic abuse and sexual violence, I have worked with charities such as New Pathways and the Southmead Project working with a range of clients that have experienced abuse and/or sexual violence.
029 2271 2661 View 029 2271 2661
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David Carvalho
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
At times of feeling low or anxious we often think, “what’s the point of trying it won’t make any difference”, leading to feelings of depression, sadness, fear and tearfulness. This then leads to changes in our behaviour such as withdrawing from others or staying in bed as we mull things over in our heads which makes us feel worse. Additionally, past trauma issues can often leave us feeling overwhelmed or with experiences of flashbacks and nightmares. Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused. Does this sound familiar to you?
At times of feeling low or anxious we often think, “what’s the point of trying it won’t make any difference”, leading to feelings of depression, sadness, fear and tearfulness. This then leads to changes in our behaviour such as withdrawing from others or staying in bed as we mull things over in our heads which makes us feel worse. Additionally, past trauma issues can often leave us feeling overwhelmed or with experiences of flashbacks and nightmares. Relationship issues left unresolved often leave us with a sense of helplessness and relationship breakdown leave us feel confused. Does this sound familiar to you?
0117 325 6741 View 0117 325 6741
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Dr Sophie Thomas
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS2  (Online Only)
I work with children, young people and their families, often when things are feeling difficult or overwhelming. Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
I work with children, young people and their families, often when things are feeling difficult or overwhelming. Some of the reasons families have worked with me include: support to understand and manage feelings of anxiety, depression or frustration; difficulties with emotion-regulation; and difficulties within family relationships, including parent-infant and parent-child relationships.
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Holly Marie Carroll
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
Hi, I'm Holly. I have worked in the NHS as a fully qualified psychotherapist for 12 years now. I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Being a therapist is a calling for me. I am passionate about helping people to uncover the things within us that are holding us back. I don't believe that mental health is black or white- it is about finding the healthiest version of you. If you want a therapist who is approachable, will prioritise you and provide safe and effective care then please drop me a message or give me a call.
Hi, I'm Holly. I have worked in the NHS as a fully qualified psychotherapist for 12 years now. I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Being a therapist is a calling for me. I am passionate about helping people to uncover the things within us that are holding us back. I don't believe that mental health is black or white- it is about finding the healthiest version of you. If you want a therapist who is approachable, will prioritise you and provide safe and effective care then please drop me a message or give me a call.
01270 443911 View 01270 443911
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Gerard Richard Szary
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS16
The same arguments with your partner over the same stuff. Frustration and resentment because they do not accept what is important to you ,but ignore it and behave the same way. The atmosphere after an argument continues until you make it right .So stress is a regular feature of your life that affects health , sleep,emotional wellbeing ,sex and work,. Your worries and concerns are about the future. Dependents are also impacted by arguments and strained stmosphere. Your partner's absence is a relief. You think of separation, Can this relationship change to meet my needs and my dependenrs' needs? What's the future for us?
The same arguments with your partner over the same stuff. Frustration and resentment because they do not accept what is important to you ,but ignore it and behave the same way. The atmosphere after an argument continues until you make it right .So stress is a regular feature of your life that affects health , sleep,emotional wellbeing ,sex and work,. Your worries and concerns are about the future. Dependents are also impacted by arguments and strained stmosphere. Your partner's absence is a relief. You think of separation, Can this relationship change to meet my needs and my dependenrs' needs? What's the future for us?
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Matthew Faull
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1
Welcome, thank you for visiting my page. I am a chartered clinical psychologist and registered psychodynamic psychotherapist, with over 25 years of professional NHS experience, supporting adults to develop their psychological well being. I appreciate that making a choice of a therapist can be a very difficult one, especially at critical times, so please find more information on my website at: www.drmatthew.faull.co.uk. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you want to know more.
Welcome, thank you for visiting my page. I am a chartered clinical psychologist and registered psychodynamic psychotherapist, with over 25 years of professional NHS experience, supporting adults to develop their psychological well being. I appreciate that making a choice of a therapist can be a very difficult one, especially at critical times, so please find more information on my website at: www.drmatthew.faull.co.uk. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you want to know more.
01726 219578 View 01726 219578
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Chris James
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1  (Online Only)
Psychological support is about investing in you. Life can be chaotic, intense, confusing, and we can be left feeling disconnected from ourselves, our lives, and the people around us. Sometimes we just need some space to stop and think. Psychological support is also about developing a deeper understanding of yourself - who you are, what you need, what matters to you. For others, it's about building on existing skills - how to get more out of relationships, improving communication, being more assertive, boosting your sleep and performance, learning to be the best version of yourself.
Psychological support is about investing in you. Life can be chaotic, intense, confusing, and we can be left feeling disconnected from ourselves, our lives, and the people around us. Sometimes we just need some space to stop and think. Psychological support is also about developing a deeper understanding of yourself - who you are, what you need, what matters to you. For others, it's about building on existing skills - how to get more out of relationships, improving communication, being more assertive, boosting your sleep and performance, learning to be the best version of yourself.
029 2271 1631 View 029 2271 1631
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Dr Claire Lewry (Abode Therapy)
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1  (Online Only)
I am a Counselling Psychologist, and have experience working with people struggling across the lifespan with a range of difficulties including interpersonal and relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and anger. I have particular experience in those struggling with the impact of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma (CPTSD), and with people experiencing voices, visions, and unusual beliefs.
I am a Counselling Psychologist, and have experience working with people struggling across the lifespan with a range of difficulties including interpersonal and relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and anger. I have particular experience in those struggling with the impact of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma (CPTSD), and with people experiencing voices, visions, and unusual beliefs.
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