Child Counselling in Bristol

I'm an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist based in Bristol but offering counselling worldwide. I'm a fun, creative and encouraging therapist who specialise in Creative Therapy with Children and Young People, life transitions, depression, anxiety self-esteem issues, self-harm, stress and suicidal feelings. I also offer a free 15-30 minutes phone (or Zoom/Skype, for those overseas) consultation appointment to allow you the opportunity to see how I can support you and also for us to get to know each other. Please contact me via Psychology Today or call/text my number to book a consultation or visit my website to book directly.

Clients of all ages come to me with a range of issues and experiences – family difficulties, loss, anxiety, low mood, trauma … and just as often with more general feelings of unease and isolation that can be hard to pin down with words. Clients often appreciate space to reflect on their identity and their place in the world. One of the greatest privileges in my work is to support families working through past and present hurts to heal relationships, through empathy and authentic communication. I am experienced in working with foster carers and children in care, using an approach informed by Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP).

My core aim as a counsellor is to provide a warm and consistent space for you to feel heard and understood. We have many parts within us that need a listening ear, and open heart. When we find acceptance and compassion for ourselves, things can start to change in our lives. I offer kindness, non-judgement, and curiosity so that you can begin to feel resilient and self-loving. Each of us is born with inherent wisdom and we are our own best expert. But you may have lost trust along the way. I strive to offer you a nurturing, therapeutic relationship that encourages a sense of safety to trust.

I work with a whole spectrum of needs and goals and find that therapy is all about the trust in the therapeutic relationship, once trust is built, the therapy really begins and the desired change can come. I follow your pace and respond to your needs as they arise.

I offer support for the emotional needs of children , teenagers, young adults, parents & infants and expectant parents. People come to me with many different issues from anxiety through to trauma, difficulties in family relationships and everything in-between. We may explore the issues that are bought, at the pace of the person, and together be present to the feelings that come up, allowing time for the arrival of clarity about what may be at the root of our patterns and our behaviours. I see the relationship between us and what can be noticed and experienced there as an important part of the healing and care for the soul.

I work primarily with young adults (18-25yrs), adolescents and children who need a safe and confidential space to explore and communicate their inner world in the context of a warm, sensitive and compassionate atmosphere. Through Play Therapy, I hold a space for a child 's deep emotions, thoughts and perceptions to find expression and resolve - puppetry, sand play, drawing and a variety of other mediums are offered. I hold a safe and encouraging space for young adults, older children and adolescents to speak more directly and openly about their feelings & experiences, both past and present.

Would you like a safe, confidential space to get things off your chest? Are you a parent/carer who would like a non-judgemental space to explore the pressures of balancing your work and home-life? Would you like to speak to someone who is experienced in neurodiversity and able to adapt sessions to meet your needs? Is life feeling confusing for you? Do you feel overwhelmed and experiencing emotions that you are struggling to process?

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.

Experienced and chartered Counselling Psychologist, who has over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children , teenagers, and adults. I offer a range of approaches including EMDR, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I’ve been fortunate to have varied experiences within my career, working with a range of clients and settings, including NHS Camhs, educational and residential settings. Despite my varied experiences, one thing remains the same: my passion to support people to overcome and heal from their emotional wounds or barriers so that they can live a more fulfilled and whole life.

Are you or your child struggling? At times we can all experience anxiety, stress, depression, feeling sad, anger or family or relationship issues which make us feel alone. Sometimes we can become trapped by this and feel unable to move forward, whatever age we are! If this is you, you are not alone. The most up to date statistics tell us, 30% people will experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives especially in wintertime Together we will seek to understand the problem you are facing whether this is caused by current issues or events from your past. We will find new ways and skills to deal with your feelings.

I am here to help you help yourself. I work with a range of counselling techniques to enable me to help a board range of people. We all have times in our lives where we may struggle and find things difficult. If you feel distressed, counselling can provide vital relief. I am here to provide the compassionate support you need to help you find effective solutions to help with your distress. ​ I am able to provide support with anxiety, depression, bereavement, crisis, anger, stress, trauma and relationship issues and a lot more.

Is your or your teens past affected by a distressing event(s) or relationship(s)? Do relationships continue to be affected; family, romantic, friendships, work, school? And your mental health? I struggled with abusive/narcissistic relationships for years & needed support to understand how this affected me & what I needed to change to have healthy relationships. I’m now passionate about supporting families, couples, adults, & teens to do the same; understand unhealthy relationships or move past difficult life event(s) to give them the confidence to be healthier & happier in their connections with others.

Hi, I'm Elaine. I'm a child & adolescent therapist & counsellor who supports children , teens & their families to manage big feelings, stressful situations and other life challenges. I work with children & young people aged 6-18 (as well as some adults) and support them with a huge range of issues from anxiety and worries about school, fostering and adoption, to trauma, bereavement, sexual abuse and domestic violence, covering pretty much everything you can think of in-between. I'm an accredited therapist who offers play & creative arts therapy, TraumaPlay and talking therapy. I have a therapy dog who loves to be involved.

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.

Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am a specialist Child and Adolescent CBT, EMDR and BTTI therapist. My background is in Educational Psychology and Attachment Therapy with 17 years experience supporting families. We will work together to build a bespoke treatment plan, I believe we all have the potential for positive wellbeing, I will work with you to uncover what this means to you. Weekly clinic held in the Chew Valley, Bath and Bristol. I look forward to coming alongside you on your therapeutic journey.

Hello, I'm Kate (she/her), a skilled, inclusive, LGBTQ+ friendly, creative, warm, empathic and well qualified HCPC registered therapist. I've been an NHS practitioner for 22 years in CAMHS and adult mental health services, and have also worked in private practice for 16 of those! I offer clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children , adolescents and adults. I specialise in working with people with complex trauma (C-PTSD), and with other mental health needs, such as anxiety, phobias and depression. I also support people to develop a healthy relationship with their body and with food.

I am a clinical psychotherapist specialising in EMDR Trauma therapy. I am an accredited member of the NCS, NCYPT & EMDRIA register. I currently work internationally online operating from a range of modalities including IFS (informed) in an integrative approach.

Anxiety? - I work with adults and children (10+) experiencing all types of anxiety for all kinds of reasons. Whether the cause is school or work-related stress, a relationship issue, a bereavement, pregnancy, physical ill health, a traumatic event or something else, I offer you the opportunity to become more at ease within your body and mind - freeing you up to make the changes you want to see within yourself and your life.