Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Bristol
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Daniel Fryer
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello there, I am a
cognitive
behaviour therapist (rational emotive behaviour therapy model) and clinical hypnotherapist who tends to focus on anxiety disorders, work-related stress, burnout and fatigue. Anxiety disorders include excessive worry, panic and panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder, OCD, psychosexual dysfunction, phobias and more. Work stress can lead to anxiety, anger management issues, depression, comfort eating, confidence issues and substance abuse. If you would like help with any of the above, please get in touch.

Kat Wojciechowska
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have received training in psychodynamics,
CBT
, third-wave
CBT
, and systemic modalities.
My name is Kat. I am an integrative counsellor/ Counselling Psychologist in my final year of study. The primacy of relatedness and quality of relationship remains at the centre of my therapeutic practice. The therapy result is our joint effort, and you are an expert in your life. I offer non-judgmental, emphatic help. A safe, confidential space where you can explore existing difficulties and their meaning in the context of your life.

Dr Jessie Gough at Neurodiverseonline
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Therapy/post-diagnostic support: Using
CBT
and psychoeducation, we help people learn about ASD, anxiety and related differences.
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 or possibly 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 and
cognitive
assessments (IQ tests) / learning disability assessments.

Sara-Jane Reilly
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I am a Bristol based Psychotherapist (HG.Dip.P Trainee) and
CBT
Practitioner. I am also an accredited ADHD Coach and I facilitate weekly Women's Circles focusing on building self-love and self-esteem.

Tommy Hammond
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Accred
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (
CBT
) is one of the leading, evidence based talking therapies.
I am a fully qualified/accredited
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy counsellor based in Bristol, offering appointments online and in person. I provide a safe space where you can be heard with empathy and understanding. I look forward to hearing your unique story and helping you with the transformative effects of
CBT
. I work as a
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapist for Anxiety UK, the NHS, a private healthcare company and in private practice.
Waitlist for new clients

Charlotte Nash
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have clinical experience of working with adults and young people with depression and a number of anxiety disorders and can offer
CBT
, counselling, compassion focused
CBT
and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
I am an accredited
cognitive
behavioural therapist with the British Association for Behavioural &
Cognitive
Psychotherapies (BABCP). I have 13 years experience of working in NHS Talking Therapies services in Bristol. Prior to this I have had several years experience working in social care, working with parental mental health issues and safeguarding children. Whatever your concerns and problems, I can offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and safe space to talk about the things that are concerning you and to explore helpful ways to address these issues together. I offer online therapy only.

Meirav Dagan
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, distress, or major life changes? Have you recently been diagnosed with Physical Health Condition or find it hard to adjust to the impact of your Conditions? There comes a time when a professional support is needed to learn how to cope with your life’s challenges. I am a Chartered Health Psychologist and a
CBT
therapist. Over the years I have worked extensively with people coping with different psychological symptoms (e.g. worries, general anxiety, stress, OCD, phobias, health worries, sleep problems) and physical health conditions (e.g. Cancer, Cardiac conditions, Diabetes, IBD).

Dr Jonathan Kenyon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified
Verified
I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, including
CBT
, CFT, ACT, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness to best meet your needs.
You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want from life. You may be finding that every day is a struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress or anger. I believe we all strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this. I help people overcome their difficulties to become happier, more psychologically healthy and experience an improved quality of life.

Dominic Glover
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I specialise in
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
) and completed a postgraduate diploma in
CBT
in 2009.
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and have worked in NHS adult psychological therapies services since that time. I have worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead Clinician for an NHS service in West London before re-locating to the South-West and working in private practice.
Bristol BS1
& Online

Jessica Hunter
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I primarily use compassion-focused therapy (CFT) in therapy, but am also skilled in a range of other approaches including
cognitive
behaviour therapy (
CBT
), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
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.
Bristol BS32
& Online

Claire Simmons CBT online
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
CBT
therapy follows evidence-based methods; I also like to give space for a holistic approach, using person-centred techniques and I often also incorporate Mindfulness and Compassion Focussed elements in my work.
I offer a safe and collaborative space using
cognitive
behavioural therapy to explore the feelings, thoughts and behaviours that can be connected to your current issue. I can work with you on issues such as social anxiety, feeling 'stuck', low self-esteem, and depression. We will develop an understanding of how this affects you, and what is maintaining the issue. We will develop tools and techniques, to encourage more healthy ways of thinking and responding, to gain better emotional balance and reach your therapy goal.
Bristol BS6
& Online
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Michael F Harris
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
I take a Person-centred approach, but can introduce elements of
CBT
, Rewind, Gestalt and Psychodynamic where appropriate.
I'm Michael Harris, a fully qualified therapist, governed by accredited counselling bodies. I offer Life and Wellness therapy to individuals, couples, groups and companies. I operate online, 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.
Bristol BS8
& Online

Ania Borowiec
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
That is why my approach derives from various psychotherapeutic modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Inner Child Therapy, Shadow Work and many more.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and a counsellor with over 14 years of experience working as a therapist for the NHS and many Bristol-based charities, as well as running a private practice. I am experienced in providing support to clients from diverse backgrounds struggling with complex issues. My method is focused on understanding and supporting you. Whether you feel not good enough, overwhelmed, still dealing with childhood traumas, struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, imposter syndrome, or low self-esteem; your therapeutic journey will always be tailored to your needs.
Bristol BS5
& Online

Belén Plaza. EMDR, CBT, EFT, Bach flowers.
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
MSc
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy
CBT
; MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
I believe that we all have the potential to heal ourselves. Are you aware that you have a negative mental state at work or in relationships? Is it persistent, or do you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, worried, and have a low level of liveliness? I can support you to find pathways to overcome these limitations. I am a compassionate integrative psychotherapist. I offer EMDR- 2013,
Cognitive
Behavioural Psychotherapy
CBT
, EFT, Mindfulness. Homeopathy (3rd year), Bach flowers (level 2). I can help you to transform your life’s limitations arising from anxiety/ trauma, difficulties in sleeping, relationships or work difficulties.
Waitlist for new clients

Cara Luff, South Bristol Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
These may include humanistic, psychodynamic and occasionally
CBT
.
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.

Stephen Gallini
Counsellor, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative counsellor, HCPC registered Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist, with a BSc in Psychology, MSc in Psychology of Pathological addictions, and further training, amongst others, in
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based
Cognitive
Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy. Currently, I'm also working on completing my MSc in Clinical Psychology. Within a holistic person-centred approach, I include in my practice techniques based on mindfulness and breathwork, and, as a Registered Nurse, I bring a well-rounded understanding of health and patient care into my practice.

Uschi Rigby
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Integrative counselling means I trained in a number of modalities like
CBT
, Gestalt, Transaction Analysis, Psychosynthesis, Existentialism, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am passionate about giving people the opportunity to live the life they want to live, instead of being hampered by negative thought patterns, beliefs and behaviours. Being qualified as person-centred integrative counsellor I work in a relational, intuitive way, giving you a safe, confidential space to be heard and understood. I see my work as walking alongside with you through crises and self-exploration to help you discover your inner strengths, competence, resilience and joy.

Hannah Lehrain
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Does depression or anxiety stop you from living the life you want? – As an accredited
Cognitive
Behavioural Psychotherapist I offer NICE recommended, evidenced-based treatments for Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (worry), Health Anxiety, Insomnia, Low Self Esteem, OCD, Panic Attacks, Phobias, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Stress. I am also trained in IPT, a pragmatic and focused approach to treating depression, which focuses on resolving difficulties by helping patients to address interpersonal problems and relationship-based issues.

Clarissa Minns -Cbt Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a BABCP Accredited
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist (
CBT
) currently offering online therapy for a range of difficulties. I specialise in Anxiety, Depression, Psychosis and Bipolar. I am also a Registered Mental Health Nurse and have several years of experience helping those who have struggled with PTSD, social anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia. I can help you if you are struggling with mood disturbances, self esteem or body image issues. I am very experienced in helping those who hear voices, experience paranoia or hold unhelpful and distressing beliefs.

Monique Fearon
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I'm particularly attuned to
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic (psychoanalytic) Therapy and Creative Therapy using meditation, voice, breath, bodywork, therapy toys and drawing i.
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.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.