Chronic Illness Counselling in Bristol
Managing daily commitments and juggling mental and physical health, while trying to enjoy life on top of that, is a lot at the best of times. Especially then when issues arise, living the life you want can feel near impossible. These periods in life are too often related to more “obvious” things such as life events and illness. However, they can also be about more “subtle”, yet very real and common experiences such as sadness and discomfort of where you are in life, how you feel about yourself, and unresolved past issues. Whatever the challenges, I believe that a safe and non-judgemental therapy space may help you navigate them.
Managing daily commitments and juggling mental and physical health, while trying to enjoy life on top of that, is a lot at the best of times. Especially then when issues arise, living the life you want can feel near impossible. These periods in life are too often related to more “obvious” things such as life events and illness. However, they can also be about more “subtle”, yet very real and common experiences such as sadness and discomfort of where you are in life, how you feel about yourself, and unresolved past issues. Whatever the challenges, I believe that a safe and non-judgemental therapy space may help you navigate them.
I specialize in trauma support, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, depression, and nutritional psychiatry.
I utilize a range of modalities including: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Mindfulness. I am a certified yoga instructor and also provide nutritional counseling.
I specialize in trauma support, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, depression, and nutritional psychiatry.
I utilize a range of modalities including: Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Mindfulness. I am a certified yoga instructor and also provide nutritional counseling.
Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, distress, or major life changes? Have you recently been diagnosed with Medical Health Condition or find it hard to adjust?
As a Chartered Health Psychologist and CBT therapist, I support individuals who are navigating life’s tougher moments—whether it’s anxiety, OCD, distress, or the emotional impact of a new or long-standing medical health condition.
My specialisms include:
• Helping those experiencing intrusive thoughts, health worries, general anxiety, stress, OCD.
• Living with chronic or acute health issues (e.g., cancer, cardiac conditions, diabetes, IBD, MS).
Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, distress, or major life changes? Have you recently been diagnosed with Medical Health Condition or find it hard to adjust?
As a Chartered Health Psychologist and CBT therapist, I support individuals who are navigating life’s tougher moments—whether it’s anxiety, OCD, distress, or the emotional impact of a new or long-standing medical health condition.
My specialisms include:
• Helping those experiencing intrusive thoughts, health worries, general anxiety, stress, OCD.
• Living with chronic or acute health issues (e.g., cancer, cardiac conditions, diabetes, IBD, MS).
As a counsellor, I specialise in supporting individuals navigating neurodiversity, long-term chronic illness, life changes, loss and bereavement, and the challenges of being a carer.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Whether you’re navigating a crisis, seeking clarity, or hoping to strengthen your relationships, therapy offers a space to explore and heal. Whatever you choose to bring, my aim is to support you in gaining greater understanding and control over your life.
I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you uncover insights and develop strategies that feel right for you. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and find ways to move forward with confidence.
As a counsellor, I specialise in supporting individuals navigating neurodiversity, long-term chronic illness, life changes, loss and bereavement, and the challenges of being a carer.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Whether you’re navigating a crisis, seeking clarity, or hoping to strengthen your relationships, therapy offers a space to explore and heal. Whatever you choose to bring, my aim is to support you in gaining greater understanding and control over your life.
I believe that you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you uncover insights and develop strategies that feel right for you. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and find ways to move forward with confidence.
Neurodiversity and chronic illness are other areas of interest/experience.
Therapy with me offers somewhere for your experience to be heard, without judgement, and at your own pace. In this space we can explore your difficulties together, deepening your understanding of yourself, with the hope of helping you find a more connected, authentic way forward.
Neurodiversity and chronic illness are other areas of interest/experience.
Therapy with me offers somewhere for your experience to be heard, without judgement, and at your own pace. In this space we can explore your difficulties together, deepening your understanding of yourself, with the hope of helping you find a more connected, authentic way forward.
I care deeply about each person I have the privilege to support and am passionate about working collaboratively to help you feel more in control and find a sense of peace. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma. I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
I care deeply about each person I have the privilege to support and am passionate about working collaboratively to help you feel more in control and find a sense of peace. With over 14 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve supported clients through a wide range of challenges including OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, panic, depression, and trauma. I also have extensive experience in helping people manage chronic health conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-COVID Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Functional Neurological Disorder, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD).
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown at you?
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly a decade of NHS experience, and I specialise in helping people find new ways to cope, heal, and move towards the life they want.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the ongoing impact of stressful life events. I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M.E and cancer-related pain.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by the challenges life has thrown at you?
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face things alone. I’m a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with nearly a decade of NHS experience, and I specialise in helping people find new ways to cope, heal, and move towards the life they want.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, or the ongoing impact of stressful life events. I also have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, like Fibromyalgia, CRPS, M.E and cancer-related pain.
I am a warm and creative psychotherapist and counsellor who aims to help you rest and repair, grow and change. I use an integrative, relational approach, mixed with some coaching and creative methods. I believe that being honest, non-judgmental and accepting creates a space where growth and change can take place and that drawing on a range of different theories can help fit my approach around you. We could look at emotional responses, patterns of thinking, power, control, choice, what you might need, how an experience might be impacting on your life or help you focus on a specific issue or problem.
I am a warm and creative psychotherapist and counsellor who aims to help you rest and repair, grow and change. I use an integrative, relational approach, mixed with some coaching and creative methods. I believe that being honest, non-judgmental and accepting creates a space where growth and change can take place and that drawing on a range of different theories can help fit my approach around you. We could look at emotional responses, patterns of thinking, power, control, choice, what you might need, how an experience might be impacting on your life or help you focus on a specific issue or problem.
Hello! I'm Jayne and I specialise in working with individuals who are:
-Overwhelmed with anxiety, worry and panic or feeling stressed and burnt out.
-Self-critical or perfectionist, always striving to please others or find it hard to say 'no' or slow down.
-Living with a chronic fatigue, pain or an energy limiting condition.
-Feeling stuck with life, relationship and career choices.
Hello! I'm Jayne and I specialise in working with individuals who are:
-Overwhelmed with anxiety, worry and panic or feeling stressed and burnt out.
-Self-critical or perfectionist, always striving to please others or find it hard to say 'no' or slow down.
-Living with a chronic fatigue, pain or an energy limiting condition.
-Feeling stuck with life, relationship and career choices.
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.
Life’s experiences can at times feel overwhelming and confusing, particularly when you are trying to make sense of what is happening and move forward with clarity. In a world that can often feel fast-paced and impersonal, it is natural to seek understanding, reassurance, and a sense of steadiness.
I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, and where your experiences are met with care and respect.
Life’s experiences can at times feel overwhelming and confusing, particularly when you are trying to make sense of what is happening and move forward with clarity. In a world that can often feel fast-paced and impersonal, it is natural to seek understanding, reassurance, and a sense of steadiness.
I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, and where your experiences are met with care and respect.
And also work with chronic illness, bereavement support, or those in mental health crisis.
I'm Megan, a counsellor and integrative psychotherapist. Picking Up the Pieces specialise working with Trauma, Loss and adjustment issues. Life can throw unexpected difficulties in our direction at any time & things can get tough making you feel anxious, fearful, sad, trapped or alone. If you feel like you are falling apart, Picking Up The Pieces can help you to understand your situation better, work together to make changes, enhance choices, self management or regain control. If you wish to achieve a happier you get in touch.
And also work with chronic illness, bereavement support, or those in mental health crisis.
I'm Megan, a counsellor and integrative psychotherapist. Picking Up the Pieces specialise working with Trauma, Loss and adjustment issues. Life can throw unexpected difficulties in our direction at any time & things can get tough making you feel anxious, fearful, sad, trapped or alone. If you feel like you are falling apart, Picking Up The Pieces can help you to understand your situation better, work together to make changes, enhance choices, self management or regain control. If you wish to achieve a happier you get in touch.
I provide shamanic counselling and psychotherapy for adult individuals online. I support my clients through their unique journeys of finding their purpose, overcoming life’s challenges, emotional healing, and dissolving blocks to personal fulfilment.
I work with clients from a wide range of cultural and geographic backgrounds. I offer my services globally, working across different countries and time zones.
I provide shamanic counselling and psychotherapy for adult individuals online. I support my clients through their unique journeys of finding their purpose, overcoming life’s challenges, emotional healing, and dissolving blocks to personal fulfilment.
I work with clients from a wide range of cultural and geographic backgrounds. I offer my services globally, working across different countries and time zones.
With many years experience working in mental health and chronic & invisible health conditions, I offer specialist support if you're living with complex challenges of fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog, low mood, anxiety, chronic stress, burnout or emotional overwhelm. I can support you build pathways to feel more anchored, more autonomous & more able to manage. This can mean many different things-maybe it's support to break cycles of masking & 'pushing through'; to re-connect with your body; to build helpful rhythms & habits; to learn skills in managing symptoms or regulating challenging thoughts & emotions; maybe to find 'you' again.
With many years experience working in mental health and chronic & invisible health conditions, I offer specialist support if you're living with complex challenges of fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog, low mood, anxiety, chronic stress, burnout or emotional overwhelm. I can support you build pathways to feel more anchored, more autonomous & more able to manage. This can mean many different things-maybe it's support to break cycles of masking & 'pushing through'; to re-connect with your body; to build helpful rhythms & habits; to learn skills in managing symptoms or regulating challenging thoughts & emotions; maybe to find 'you' again.
Hello, I'm Kate, I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering remote video therapy to adults & young people across the UK. I have over 15 years’ experience working in the NHS and am now pleased to be able to offer help to those who need it in private practise. I have a particular interest in trauma and difficult life events and enjoy working with clients using EMDR to make huge changes to their lives. If you have experienced a one off traumatic incident, or have complex childhood experiences and relationships please do reach out to talk: I have helped many people to overcome the impact that such distressing events have had on their lives.
Hello, I'm Kate, I'm a Clinical Psychologist offering remote video therapy to adults & young people across the UK. I have over 15 years’ experience working in the NHS and am now pleased to be able to offer help to those who need it in private practise. I have a particular interest in trauma and difficult life events and enjoy working with clients using EMDR to make huge changes to their lives. If you have experienced a one off traumatic incident, or have complex childhood experiences and relationships please do reach out to talk: I have helped many people to overcome the impact that such distressing events have had on their lives.
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree... It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner. I prioritise building trust and a sense of safety that healing can bed into and thrive in.
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree... It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner. I prioritise building trust and a sense of safety that healing can bed into and thrive in.
I want to go on a journey with you and explore your story.
Sometimes life is uncomfortable, and you have nowhere to turn to,
Things look fine from the outside; you appear to be functioning as normal but inside everything feels different and disconnected.
Sometimes these changes happen so slowly they creep up and make us feel incapable and scared that everything will unravel.
I
Hello, I'm Amy, I am a dedicated person centered counsellor with personal experience in bereavement, I also have experience working with all life issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues for instance, or if you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling.
I want to go on a journey with you and explore your story.
Sometimes life is uncomfortable, and you have nowhere to turn to,
Things look fine from the outside; you appear to be functioning as normal but inside everything feels different and disconnected.
Sometimes these changes happen so slowly they creep up and make us feel incapable and scared that everything will unravel.
I
Hello, I'm Amy, I am a dedicated person centered counsellor with personal experience in bereavement, I also have experience working with all life issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues for instance, or if you are feeling overwhelmed or struggling.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
Dr Holly Milling B.Sc., M.sc., DClin.Psy, PG.Dip. is a registered Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist, and Mindfulness teacher. She is a trusted and experienced Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with years of experience working with neurodiversity. Holly also works for the NHS training and supervising clinicians. Whether you are looking for support with your sleep health or to explore possible ADHD, you will receive compassionate & evidence-based assessment and treatment, all from the comfort of your own home or office (via our online clinic).
Dr Holly Milling B.Sc., M.sc., DClin.Psy, PG.Dip. is a registered Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Behavioural therapist, and Mindfulness teacher. She is a trusted and experienced Behavioural Sleep Medicine specialist with years of experience working with neurodiversity. Holly also works for the NHS training and supervising clinicians. Whether you are looking for support with your sleep health or to explore possible ADHD, you will receive compassionate & evidence-based assessment and treatment, all from the comfort of your own home or office (via our online clinic).
Dr. Sue Egan - Psychologist/EMDR Therapist
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialise in healing trauma including PTSD, complex trauma, sexual and domestic abuse, complicated grief, suicide grief and chronic illness.
There is hope, even when you have experienced significant life trauma. Although it might not be possible to forget life's challenges completely, it is possible to manage them so you can live life again with the volume turned down on the past. My role is to facilitate a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal from life's traumas and remember who you are. I value doing all I can to offer you an integrated approach assessing your past, present and future using counselling and psychological theories. As the client, the time we have will be entirely yours, as I assist and guide you to uncover the way forward.
I specialise in healing trauma including PTSD, complex trauma, sexual and domestic abuse, complicated grief, suicide grief and chronic illness.
There is hope, even when you have experienced significant life trauma. Although it might not be possible to forget life's challenges completely, it is possible to manage them so you can live life again with the volume turned down on the past. My role is to facilitate a safe, supportive space where you can begin to heal from life's traumas and remember who you are. I value doing all I can to offer you an integrated approach assessing your past, present and future using counselling and psychological theories. As the client, the time we have will be entirely yours, as I assist and guide you to uncover the way forward.
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- Emersons Green
- Filton
- Patchway
- Radstock
- Stoke Gifford
- Wotton-under-Edge
- Yate
Chronic Illness Counsellors
How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.