Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Bristol

The psychologist can help you. Count on the support of a professional. Many think that the psychologist is exclusive for mental illnesses, this is a myth, the psychologist works in several areas and uses the best and specific knowledge to help people to have an improvement, guidance or even a determination that generates doubts in several aspects of your everyday life.

I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor offering counselling to individuals in the Bristol area. I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, low confidence/self esteem, relationship issues, bereavement and domestic abuse. Through offering a safe, confidential space and building a trusting relationship, I will work with you to help you gain an understanding of yourself and how you experience life, allowing you to gain self awareness and clarity. Counselling gives you a chance to pause from the chaotic world, reflect and be heard, this may be a rare opportunity and can help gain insight and compassion for yourself.

I offer a safe, compassionate non-judgmental space for the client to explore whatever is troubling them Through this work the client will hopefully achieve their desired outcome and restore some peace in their life. My predominate client base has been around Domestic abuse and Addiction, although i also have experience in loss and grief , family issues, anxiety and depression and peri and postnatal illness. I have several rooms i can rent in various areas of Bristol. However at my Patchway office I am able to offer evening appointments.I use many different approaches in my client work dependent of the clients needs.

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 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.

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.

Counselling can provide you with much needed clarity when life seems full up, with no room left to think. As a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist I provide a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space to explore issues that you are facing, to look more closely at the impact that these are having in your life and to begin to gain new perspectives. As an integrative practitioner I am able to work flexibly with you, with my work being informed by different approaches including Gestalt, Person-centred, Psychodynamic and CBT . This means that I am able to work in a way that will best suit your individual needs.

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, 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.

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 support is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of 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, specific phobias, health worries, sleep problems) and physical health conditions (e.g. Cancer, Diabetes, IBD).

I am an integrative counsellor, a qualified HCPC registered Music Therapist and NMT Neurologic Music Therapist, with a BSc in Psychology, MA in Psychology of Pathological addictions, MSc in Nursing Science, and further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Guided Imagery Music Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy, Mental Health First Aid. Within a holistic person-centred approach, I include in my practice techniques based on mindfulness and breathwork.

CBT is an ideal treatment for clients who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which they think about things, or some changes in the way in which they go about day to day life. Some of this change may involve learning new skills, for example, assertiveness. In addition to helping clients feel confident and autonomous throughout treatment, CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences and vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle with X (E.G. Anxiety). This is often validating and helpful rather than self blaming.

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 offer diagnostic assessments (in conjunction with a colleague) for adults and children with Autism/ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics and cognitive assessments (IQ tests) / learning disability assessments.

Reaching out for help can be the hardest first step. You may be feeling stuck or struggling to get through the day. I work with a range of difficulties: PTSD, low mood, anxiety, phobias, self-esteem, self-criticism, birth trauma, traumatic and difficult life experiences.

I am an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I have 13 years experience of working in various IAPT primary care services in Bristol including Oasis-Talk and currently Vita Minds. 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 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.

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. Together we will develop an understanding of how these affect you, and what keeps them going. We will work to develop tools and techniques that you can use, to encourage more healthy ways of thinking and responding, to gain better emotional balance and to reach your therapy goal.

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.

NOSA is a national service and we are happy to asses any problem that is related to anxiety, anywhere in the country. Some of the problems we most commonly help people with include obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding, panic, agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias (e.g. fear of flying), emetophobia (fear of vomiting), PTSD/Trauma and social anxiety.

I’m a qualified Psychosynthesis counsellor. Psychosynthesis is a broad and inclusive system which has many different techniques and approaches that can be tailored to you and your needs, given that you are unique! I emphasize warmth, kindness, sensitivity and empathy in my approach. I work with people who are experiencing; depression, anxiety, anger and rage, loss and grief, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, feelings of despair and childhood abuse and trauma. I have a lot of experience working with people to achieve real, concrete, lasting change in their lives - and have received plenty of positive feedback confirming this!