Couples Counselling in Bristol

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Ivo Marques
Psychotherapist, BACP
2 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
Are you seeking to shift the way you perceive yourself and develop healthier relationships with others?
I'll help you to explore ways for you to focus on yourself examine factors that influence your experiences, and deconstruct them. I'll provide support as we investigate unhealthy thought patterns and destructive behaviours, helping you reframe them and reduce their negative impact on your life. We'll also work on establishing healthy boundaries with others.
Are you seeking to shift the way you perceive yourself and develop healthier relationships with others?
I'll help you to explore ways for you to focus on yourself examine factors that influence your experiences, and deconstruct them. I'll provide support as we investigate unhealthy thought patterns and destructive behaviours, helping you reframe them and reduce their negative impact on your life. We'll also work on establishing healthy boundaries with others.
01235 425736 View 01235 425736
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Mei Choate
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Bristol BS7
Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues.
My specialty is overcoming setback/loss ( e.g. relationship, abuse, bereavement, health, dreams..) To be more self-compassionate and let go of negative emotions that hold you back, and to discover and live (again) from the values you hold dear. I offer both Individual and Couples Counselling.
Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues.
My specialty is overcoming setback/loss ( e.g. relationship, abuse, bereavement, health, dreams..) To be more self-compassionate and let go of negative emotions that hold you back, and to discover and live (again) from the values you hold dear. I offer both Individual and Couples Counselling.
0117 463 2645 View 0117 463 2645
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Kayla Dunkley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Bristol BS6
Waitlist for new clients
Offering flexible, tailored therapy to individuals and couples wanting to step out of unhelpful cycles, and into intentional, empowered living.
Using gentle but strategic methods to help you to process trauma (emotionally, cognitively, and somatically), and build healthy coping skills, allowing you to move forward with intention. Replace destructive relational patterns with practical skills for healthy communication and effective conflict resolution, paving the way for deeper unity and connection.
Offering flexible, tailored therapy to individuals and couples wanting to step out of unhelpful cycles, and into intentional, empowered living.
Using gentle but strategic methods to help you to process trauma (emotionally, cognitively, and somatically), and build healthy coping skills, allowing you to move forward with intention. Replace destructive relational patterns with practical skills for healthy communication and effective conflict resolution, paving the way for deeper unity and connection.
01275 409703 View 01275 409703
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Anna Bulgakova
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bristol BS1
However, my specialisms have always been helping people who have experienced trauma, supporting couples and families - including pre-marital/child therapy, understanding neurodivergence and trans-generational issues.
Thank you for taking the time to look my profile. My approach to working with you is about what you want to work on and achieve in therapy. Whether you are experiencing sadness, depression or a sense of disconnection, the human condition is characterised by a fundamental desire for connection and being heard. I work holistically on your whole self - the mind and body as one. This is firmly routed in my trainings and experience. I have a relaxed and informal approach, which supports your ability to be truly who you are, in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
However, my specialisms have always been helping people who have experienced trauma, supporting couples and families - including pre-marital/child therapy, understanding neurodivergence and trans-generational issues.
Thank you for taking the time to look my profile. My approach to working with you is about what you want to work on and achieve in therapy. Whether you are experiencing sadness, depression or a sense of disconnection, the human condition is characterised by a fundamental desire for connection and being heard. I work holistically on your whole self - the mind and body as one. This is firmly routed in my trainings and experience. I have a relaxed and informal approach, which supports your ability to be truly who you are, in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
0117 325 2694 View 0117 325 2694
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Siân Jones
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
Online Only
I’m a sex and relationships nerd, and I’m here to help.
Together we can get to the root of the question you’re asking or problem that’s causing you distress. I can offer you tools and frameworks and help you build skills to break out of old patterns and find new paths. I work to create a safe, inclusive, space where we can explore what’s really important to you, no judgement, just curiosity and support.
I’m a sex and relationships nerd, and I’m here to help.
Together we can get to the root of the question you’re asking or problem that’s causing you distress. I can offer you tools and frameworks and help you build skills to break out of old patterns and find new paths. I work to create a safe, inclusive, space where we can explore what’s really important to you, no judgement, just curiosity and support.
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Sally Ellis
Counsellor, BACP
Bristol BS8
I'm a qualified counsellor, Supervisor & hypnotherapist working with individuals and couples, I work with Neurodivergence, LGBTQAI+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions.
I believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is of paramount importance. I am a trained couples counsellor and have training on the impact of trauma, rape, sexual abuse, self-harm, domestic violence, and shame, Whatever you are facing contact me and together we can begin to address what is keeping you stuck and also how to move forward.
I'm a qualified counsellor, Supervisor & hypnotherapist working with individuals and couples, I work with Neurodivergence, LGBTQAI+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions.
I believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is of paramount importance. I am a trained couples counsellor and have training on the impact of trauma, rape, sexual abuse, self-harm, domestic violence, and shame, Whatever you are facing contact me and together we can begin to address what is keeping you stuck and also how to move forward.
0117 456 5379 View 0117 456 5379
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Dr Lucy Kozlowski
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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).
0117 456 2479 View 0117 456 2479
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Dr Isabelle Andresen
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bristol BS6
Waitlist for new clients
This includes supporting those who feel overwhelmed by emotions such as anxiety or depression, people who have experienced trauma or loss, those navigating relationship challenges, and individuals living with phobias or health-related concerns.
In my work, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), psychodynamic therapy, and systemic therapy. This allows me to tailor therapy to your individual needs, circumstances, and goals.
This includes supporting those who feel overwhelmed by emotions such as anxiety or depression, people who have experienced trauma or loss, those navigating relationship challenges, and individuals living with phobias or health-related concerns.
In my work, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), psychodynamic therapy, and systemic therapy. This allows me to tailor therapy to your individual needs, circumstances, and goals.
0117 463 5714 View 0117 463 5714
Photo of Hannah Louise Russell - Hannah Russell - Relationship & Couple Counselling, Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
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 welcome clients from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds, including from the LGBTQIA+ 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 welcome clients from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds, including from the LGBTQIA+ community.
0117 463 3742 View 0117 463 3742
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Stephanie White
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Bristol BS1
Whether you come to me for longer term psychotherapy, shorter term work, or for CBT/REBT, my initial aim will always be the same; to create a warm, secure, boundaried space in which we can build our therapeutic relationship.
I am interested in you as a unique individual and in your connection to the world on an emotional, physical and spiritual level and in how you may experience feelings energetically, in your body. Whatever you bring, we can explore it together and find ways to understand and make meaning from your experiences.
Whether you come to me for longer term psychotherapy, shorter term work, or for CBT/REBT, my initial aim will always be the same; to create a warm, secure, boundaried space in which we can build our therapeutic relationship.
I am interested in you as a unique individual and in your connection to the world on an emotional, physical and spiritual level and in how you may experience feelings energetically, in your body. Whatever you bring, we can explore it together and find ways to understand and make meaning from your experiences.
01454 804756 View 01454 804756
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Joe Gruenewald
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Bristol BS1
At the heart of the work is the therapeutic relationship a space where honesty, curiosity and trust can develop.
Many (not all) of the people I work with look like they’re doing well on the outside. They may be progressing in their career, building a business, working in tech, engineering or creative industries and yet privately feel anxious, burned out or quietly struggling, dissatisfied or relying on unhealthy habits and behaviours. I tailor the work to you rather than applying an approach to you. Therapy with me is a process of discovery, gaining insight (“aha” moments), feeling your way through what’s difficult, and doing that work within a genuinely relational space (not AI). Insight is powerful. Integration changes behaviour.
At the heart of the work is the therapeutic relationship a space where honesty, curiosity and trust can develop.
Many (not all) of the people I work with look like they’re doing well on the outside. They may be progressing in their career, building a business, working in tech, engineering or creative industries and yet privately feel anxious, burned out or quietly struggling, dissatisfied or relying on unhealthy habits and behaviours. I tailor the work to you rather than applying an approach to you. Therapy with me is a process of discovery, gaining insight (“aha” moments), feeling your way through what’s difficult, and doing that work within a genuinely relational space (not AI). Insight is powerful. Integration changes behaviour.
020 4538 6382 View 020 4538 6382
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Sarah Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bristol BS1
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.
01275 408843 View 01275 408843
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Katie Green
Counsellor, MBACP
Bristol BS16
Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings and the challenges within your life and relationships, at a pace that feels right for you, with the aim of supporting you in developing greater understanding, self-compassion, and the confidence to move forward in life.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, lost, lonely, or disconnected from others? Have you lost a loved one and are feeling overwhelmed by grief? Perhaps you are struggling with thoughts such as “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t cope”. You may find yourself turning to things like work, shopping, exercise, food, drugs, or alcohol as a way of coping with difficult feelings. If any of this resonates with you, please know that you are not alone. I offer a warm, empathic, and safe space where you can talk openly to me about whatever is on your mind. This might be something happening in your life right now, or experiences from your past.
Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings and the challenges within your life and relationships, at a pace that feels right for you, with the aim of supporting you in developing greater understanding, self-compassion, and the confidence to move forward in life.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, lost, lonely, or disconnected from others? Have you lost a loved one and are feeling overwhelmed by grief? Perhaps you are struggling with thoughts such as “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t cope”. You may find yourself turning to things like work, shopping, exercise, food, drugs, or alcohol as a way of coping with difficult feelings. If any of this resonates with you, please know that you are not alone. I offer a warm, empathic, and safe space where you can talk openly to me about whatever is on your mind. This might be something happening in your life right now, or experiences from your past.
01275 402737 View 01275 402737
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Craig Davies
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS34
If you are experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in relationships or patterns in your life that you want to change, psychotherapy can be an effective way of addressing these issues from within.
For almost twenty years, my professional background has been in the mental health field, both NHS and Private Sector, working with individuals who have experienced a range of difficulties that I feel are an understandable part of being human.
If you are experiencing emotional difficulties, problems in relationships or patterns in your life that you want to change, psychotherapy can be an effective way of addressing these issues from within.
For almost twenty years, my professional background has been in the mental health field, both NHS and Private Sector, working with individuals who have experienced a range of difficulties that I feel are an understandable part of being human.
0117 456 2091 View 0117 456 2091
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BS2Therapy Rooms
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Bristol BS2
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.
0117 325 3721 View 0117 325 3721
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Steve Harland
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS6
I am currently offering in person, online video and telephone counselling by appointment. If you are currently looking for a counsellor it may well be that you have reached a point of change. You can no longer put up with the current situation you feel you are in. You may be suffering anxious feelings or low mood, or be struggling with anger and frustration, or any number of other concerns. These are feelings that we all experience from time to time but they can be limiting and have an effect on our general happiness and satisfaction with life.
I am currently offering in person, online video and telephone counselling by appointment. If you are currently looking for a counsellor it may well be that you have reached a point of change. You can no longer put up with the current situation you feel you are in. You may be suffering anxious feelings or low mood, or be struggling with anger and frustration, or any number of other concerns. These are feelings that we all experience from time to time but they can be limiting and have an effect on our general happiness and satisfaction with life.
0117 456 2302 View 0117 456 2302
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Claudia Kent
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Bristol BS6
I’m Claudia (she/her) and I’m here to explore with you all things sex and relationships.
I want to meet all parts of you- your grief, joy, desire, shame and confusion. I welcome LGBTQIA+, kinky and non-monogamous people and anyone exploring their sexual, relational or gender identity. I believe in collaboration and compassion and staying connected to what matters most to you, while maybe even sharing a laugh along the way.
I’m Claudia (she/her) and I’m here to explore with you all things sex and relationships.
I want to meet all parts of you- your grief, joy, desire, shame and confusion. I welcome LGBTQIA+, kinky and non-monogamous people and anyone exploring their sexual, relational or gender identity. I believe in collaboration and compassion and staying connected to what matters most to you, while maybe even sharing a laugh along the way.
01273 092301 View 01273 092301
Photo of Michele Louise Greville - Awareness Counselling and Supervision, Counsellor, MBACP
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make.
Helping you to understand your needs and your communication style, I can support you to build more effective and rich relationships with your friends, family and loved ones. This might mean learning new skills, working safely through past trauma, changing old coping strategies such as addictions, unhealthy behaviour patterns.
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make.
Helping you to understand your needs and your communication style, I can support you to build more effective and rich relationships with your friends, family and loved ones. This might mean learning new skills, working safely through past trauma, changing old coping strategies such as addictions, unhealthy behaviour patterns.
0117 463 0384 View 0117 463 0384
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Simon Chapman : Avon CBT & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, ACC-AC
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
I specialise in CBT, Relationship ( Couples) Counselling and ADHD Support, all delivered with a warm, calm and compassionate focus.
I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting. Specialising in CBT and Couples Therapy, I offer an affirming and supportive space to explore the challenges you are facing. My significant experience of ADHD and autism empowers individuals and couples to navigate the challenges that neurodiversity can bring to relationships, work, and self-esteem.
I specialise in CBT, Relationship ( Couples) Counselling and ADHD Support, all delivered with a warm, calm and compassionate focus.
I understand that seeking therapy can be daunting. Specialising in CBT and Couples Therapy, I offer an affirming and supportive space to explore the challenges you are facing. My significant experience of ADHD and autism empowers individuals and couples to navigate the challenges that neurodiversity can bring to relationships, work, and self-esteem.
0117 463 0084 View 0117 463 0084
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Steve Moore
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
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.
0117 325 4265 View 0117 325 4265

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