Couples Counselling in Bristol
I offer 1:1 therapy & counselling, couples & family therapy, clinical supervision & coaching.
I am the Service Lead for Third Wave Psychologist, a highly specialist clinical psychology & counselling practice. My specialisms are long-term health conditions (e.g. long covid, pain, fatigue, IBS, diabetes, obesity, tics/tourettes, neurological conditions, tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia) & supporting people undertaking elective & cosmetic surgery. I also specialise in perinatal mental health (e.g. antenatal & postnatal depression, anxiety, IVF, parental issues) & staff & student wellbeing, including common mental health issues (e.g. stress, low mood, anger, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, bereavement & self-esteem).
I offer 1:1 therapy & counselling, couples & family therapy, clinical supervision & coaching.
I am the Service Lead for Third Wave Psychologist, a highly specialist clinical psychology & counselling practice. My specialisms are long-term health conditions (e.g. long covid, pain, fatigue, IBS, diabetes, obesity, tics/tourettes, neurological conditions, tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophonia) & supporting people undertaking elective & cosmetic surgery. I also specialise in perinatal mental health (e.g. antenatal & postnatal depression, anxiety, IVF, parental issues) & staff & student wellbeing, including common mental health issues (e.g. stress, low mood, anger, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, bereavement & self-esteem).
I provide integrative therapy and counselling for individuals and couples.
My approach is integrative and person-centred, which means I offer therapeutic methods and frameworks for making progress towards what’s most meaningful to you. I am trained in and practice humanistic counselling, psychodynamic therapy, hypnotherapy, and couples therapy. I provide a non-judgemental and accepting space for exploration and self-understanding.
I provide integrative therapy and counselling for individuals and couples.
My approach is integrative and person-centred, which means I offer therapeutic methods and frameworks for making progress towards what’s most meaningful to you. I am trained in and practice humanistic counselling, psychodynamic therapy, hypnotherapy, and couples therapy. I provide a non-judgemental and accepting space for exploration and self-understanding.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck, each session is tailored to your needs.
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.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling stuck, each session is tailored to your needs.
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.
Perhaps you are struggling to communicate your needs within a particular relationship in your life; or feel “stuck” in repetitive communication patterns with others.
I’m an experienced therapist with dual Masters level qualifications in both Dance Movement Psychotherapy, and Family & Systemic Psychotherapy. I utilise both approaches in my practice, as well as influences from other modalities to offer a safe, creative space in which to explore the issues which may be bringing you to seek therapy.
Perhaps you are struggling to communicate your needs within a particular relationship in your life; or feel “stuck” in repetitive communication patterns with others.
I’m an experienced therapist with dual Masters level qualifications in both Dance Movement Psychotherapy, and Family & Systemic Psychotherapy. I utilise both approaches in my practice, as well as influences from other modalities to offer a safe, creative space in which to explore the issues which may be bringing you to seek therapy.
I also have extensive experience as a couples therapist, group facilitator, trainer and educator in psychotherapy, and as a supervisor of other practitioners.
Psychotherapy can help you with such difficulties as: relationship problems, life transitions, depression, anxiety, identity confusion, and anger. People who engage in individual therapy often speak of improvements in the quality of their relationships, increased confidence and a growing ability to take risks and make changes in their lives.
I also have extensive experience as a couples therapist, group facilitator, trainer and educator in psychotherapy, and as a supervisor of other practitioners.
Psychotherapy can help you with such difficulties as: relationship problems, life transitions, depression, anxiety, identity confusion, and anger. People who engage in individual therapy often speak of improvements in the quality of their relationships, increased confidence and a growing ability to take risks and make changes in their lives.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I prioritise creating an accepting space and focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship.
My main areas of expertise include working with complex trauma and individuals with learning difficulties, social-emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and neurodiversity, such as autism and ADHD. I also have experience addressing, abuse, OCD, sexual and criminal exploitation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
As a neurodivergent therapist, I prioritise creating an accepting space and focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship.
My main areas of expertise include working with complex trauma and individuals with learning difficulties, social-emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and neurodiversity, such as autism and ADHD. I also have experience addressing, abuse, OCD, sexual and criminal exploitation, self-esteem, depression, anxiety and PTSD.
Richard Cole EFT Relationship Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS11
I work with couples who have heard about the benefits of EFT—Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
I primarly work with infidelity , arguments, distance/withdrawal patterns and sexual desire in both new and established relationships. I see many couples on zoom which works suprisingly well. I also offer face to face sessions. Couple sessions are £120 for 70 minutes.
I work with couples who have heard about the benefits of EFT—Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
I primarly work with infidelity , arguments, distance/withdrawal patterns and sexual desire in both new and established relationships. I see many couples on zoom which works suprisingly well. I also offer face to face sessions. Couple sessions are £120 for 70 minutes.
Hannah Russell - Relationship & Couple Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS1
I’m a Relate-trained specialist adult relationship counsellor with many years experience of working therapeutically with both individuals and couples.
I aim to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which we can work collaboratively on the issues that are important to you, focussing on meeting your unique, individual needs. I work face to face and online and I welcome clients from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds, including from the LGBTQ+ community.
I’m a Relate-trained specialist adult relationship counsellor with many years experience of working therapeutically with both individuals and couples.
I aim to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which we can work collaboratively on the issues that are important to you, focussing on meeting your unique, individual needs. I work face to face and online and I welcome clients from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds, including from the LGBTQ+ community.
You may come because of a particular relationship issue or you may not be sure exactly what the problem is but find yourself repeating painful or limiting patterns in life.
I am a qualified psychotherapist working with young people (18+) adults and couples. I have particular experience supporting people to understand their relationships and overcome difficult experiences and feelings. I am particularly interested in anger, rage, anxiety and depression. I have experience supporting people who are experiencing gender dysphoria.
You may come because of a particular relationship issue or you may not be sure exactly what the problem is but find yourself repeating painful or limiting patterns in life.
I am a qualified psychotherapist working with young people (18+) adults and couples. I have particular experience supporting people to understand their relationships and overcome difficult experiences and feelings. I am particularly interested in anger, rage, anxiety and depression. I have experience supporting people who are experiencing gender dysphoria.
I have space for individuals and couples.
I offer a grounding in Gestalt, Person Centred & Pluralistic approaches to therapy. My work is client driven, and I always encourage clients to begin their therapeutic journey with the experience of the here and now. I am a curious and engaged practitioner who is continually learning and considering different ways of working that will support my clients.
I have space for individuals and couples.
I offer a grounding in Gestalt, Person Centred & Pluralistic approaches to therapy. My work is client driven, and I always encourage clients to begin their therapeutic journey with the experience of the here and now. I am a curious and engaged practitioner who is continually learning and considering different ways of working that will support my clients.
It may be a deep-rooted issue that goes back to childhood, a past relationship or a trauma.
Having a place where we can allow ourselves time and a calm space to think, talk and work things out can be absolutely priceless. We might find ourselves able to unpick past experiences or to bring up something we have never before shared with anyone else despite its effect on us. These and many other issues can be addressed in the therapy room.
It may be a deep-rooted issue that goes back to childhood, a past relationship or a trauma.
Having a place where we can allow ourselves time and a calm space to think, talk and work things out can be absolutely priceless. We might find ourselves able to unpick past experiences or to bring up something we have never before shared with anyone else despite its effect on us. These and many other issues can be addressed in the therapy room.
Meet Our Couples Counselling
I offer counselling in Bristol and online for individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues.
I work with a range of issues but have specialised in addiction, anxiety, depression and working with long-term illnesses. Outside of my Psychology and Counselling training I can also draw on my experience as a coach, a psychologist and as a teacher. I also offer couples therapy. I have carried out further training with long-term illness, specifically IBD
I offer counselling in Bristol and online for individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues.
I work with a range of issues but have specialised in addiction, anxiety, depression and working with long-term illnesses. Outside of my Psychology and Counselling training I can also draw on my experience as a coach, a psychologist and as a teacher. I also offer couples therapy. I have carried out further training with long-term illness, specifically IBD
My approach is both deep - we will discover the roots and story of your pain, and practical - we will find effective tools and strategies that you can use in everyday life and relationship situations.
I am a person-centred counsellor specialising in building a healthy relationship with yourself (the root cause of anxiety and depression) and healthy relationships with the others (necessary to a 'thrive' life). I draw on cognitive techniques, Jungian psychology, mindfulness and art therapy to find what works best for you. I am a BAME and queer ally.
My approach is both deep - we will discover the roots and story of your pain, and practical - we will find effective tools and strategies that you can use in everyday life and relationship situations.
I am a person-centred counsellor specialising in building a healthy relationship with yourself (the root cause of anxiety and depression) and healthy relationships with the others (necessary to a 'thrive' life). I draw on cognitive techniques, Jungian psychology, mindfulness and art therapy to find what works best for you. I am a BAME and queer ally.
Spaces available now for individual and couples sessions on zoom and in person in Bristol.
As an integrative counsellor specialising in neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, gender, sexuality, ENM, polyamory, queer relating and life transitions I offer non-judgmental compassionate counselling. I am neurodivergent and offer non-judgmental approaches to ND clients.
Spaces available now for individual and couples sessions on zoom and in person in Bristol.
As an integrative counsellor specialising in neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, gender, sexuality, ENM, polyamory, queer relating and life transitions I offer non-judgmental compassionate counselling. I am neurodivergent and offer non-judgmental approaches to ND clients.
Abandoning the inner child can be an aspect of relationship breakdowns with the self and others as adults.
Humanistically recognising the needs of an individual ,we see how trauma can be held at a very deep level. Working from the story of an individuals early negative & positive childhood experiences and using Integrative therapy in a number of ways to help the process of getting to one's core beliefs, helps to create a safe space for them to explore and release old patterns. This happens by building a trust with the client to allow their vulnerability to come through. Then, looking at the blocks or defences, via counselling and body Psychotherapy, a unique holistic approach to wellbeing, allows the journey back to health.
Abandoning the inner child can be an aspect of relationship breakdowns with the self and others as adults.
Humanistically recognising the needs of an individual ,we see how trauma can be held at a very deep level. Working from the story of an individuals early negative & positive childhood experiences and using Integrative therapy in a number of ways to help the process of getting to one's core beliefs, helps to create a safe space for them to explore and release old patterns. This happens by building a trust with the client to allow their vulnerability to come through. Then, looking at the blocks or defences, via counselling and body Psychotherapy, a unique holistic approach to wellbeing, allows the journey back to health.
Bereavement, relationship difficulties and sexual wellbeing.
Dr Caroline Coffey is an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist offering a range of therapeutic assessment and treatments for adults including couple therapy. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2006, has been practicing as a clinical psychologist since and is registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
Bereavement, relationship difficulties and sexual wellbeing.
Dr Caroline Coffey is an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist offering a range of therapeutic assessment and treatments for adults including couple therapy. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2006, has been practicing as a clinical psychologist since and is registered with the Health Care Professions Council.
Mental Health does not have a colour and apply my integrative practice across a broad spectrum however, I acknowledge the complexities marginalized social groups experience and my specialism amongst my varied expertise is working with individuals and couples from marginalized backgrounds 18-75 - Issues include; racial identity, racism, microaggression, oppression, anxiety, depression, and relational issues.
I provide a therapeutic setting with non-directive and goal-orientated approaches. I work from a basis of establishing rapport through applying the core conditions my speciality is working with Anxiety and Depression, and culturally sensitive counselling.
Mental Health does not have a colour and apply my integrative practice across a broad spectrum however, I acknowledge the complexities marginalized social groups experience and my specialism amongst my varied expertise is working with individuals and couples from marginalized backgrounds 18-75 - Issues include; racial identity, racism, microaggression, oppression, anxiety, depression, and relational issues.
I provide a therapeutic setting with non-directive and goal-orientated approaches. I work from a basis of establishing rapport through applying the core conditions my speciality is working with Anxiety and Depression, and culturally sensitive counselling.
I am currently offering in person and online sessions for couples and individuals.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting process. I believe that it is important for you to feel a positive connection with your therapist if you are to receive the most beneficial experience from Psychotherapy. I believe that the healer is within you, but I also understand that it is difficult for anyone to self heal without support. My purpose is not only to assist you with the healing process, but also to facilitate your change and growth and help you to naturally awaken your own life supporting behaviours.
I am currently offering in person and online sessions for couples and individuals.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting process. I believe that it is important for you to feel a positive connection with your therapist if you are to receive the most beneficial experience from Psychotherapy. I believe that the healer is within you, but I also understand that it is difficult for anyone to self heal without support. My purpose is not only to assist you with the healing process, but also to facilitate your change and growth and help you to naturally awaken your own life supporting behaviours.
The relationship we develop will support you to explore and understand difficult issues; increase self awareness; and improve connection.
I engage actively with my clients - whether you are an individual or a couple -and I focus on what is happening in the here and now between us. I believe in naming what is happening in the room. Therefore I listen, but I also take into account the wholeness of the experience: changes in breath, movement, habitual gestures, body language and eye contact.
The relationship we develop will support you to explore and understand difficult issues; increase self awareness; and improve connection.
I engage actively with my clients - whether you are an individual or a couple -and I focus on what is happening in the here and now between us. I believe in naming what is happening in the room. Therefore I listen, but I also take into account the wholeness of the experience: changes in breath, movement, habitual gestures, body language and eye contact.
relationship, abuse, bereavement, health, dreams.
I am a caring, patient, and warm person and offer a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment, where you can feel at ease and discuss what brings you to counselling. . Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues. Having lived in the Far East and EU, I bring a lived understanding of the challenges some clients face negotiating different cultures, values and beliefs. I am an experienced BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist using an integrative approach, drawing on various models to best serve the unique person you are.
relationship, abuse, bereavement, health, dreams.
I am a caring, patient, and warm person and offer a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment, where you can feel at ease and discuss what brings you to counselling. . Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues. Having lived in the Far East and EU, I bring a lived understanding of the challenges some clients face negotiating different cultures, values and beliefs. I am an experienced BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist using an integrative approach, drawing on various models to best serve the unique person you are.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.