Couples Counselling in Bristol
People come to me for many different reasons; you might be struggling to cope with a recent change in your life, or you might be experiencing ongoing struggles with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, self-criticism, compulsive behaviours, addictions, difficult relationships, to name a few.
Often our difficulties have roots in our early relationships and traumatic experiences, which take time to become aware of and process. As a Gestalt therapist I pay particular attention to your experience in the present moment, especially your embodied experience, as I work with the understanding that everything important from our past is here now.
People come to me for many different reasons; you might be struggling to cope with a recent change in your life, or you might be experiencing ongoing struggles with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, self-criticism, compulsive behaviours, addictions, difficult relationships, to name a few.
Often our difficulties have roots in our early relationships and traumatic experiences, which take time to become aware of and process. As a Gestalt therapist I pay particular attention to your experience in the present moment, especially your embodied experience, as I work with the understanding that everything important from our past is here now.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to process current or past traumas or finding it difficult to regulate your emotions?
As a creative psychotherapist I can help you to explore, understand and process challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions and regain a feeling of balance, connection and sense of self.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to process current or past traumas or finding it difficult to regulate your emotions?
As a creative psychotherapist I can help you to explore, understand and process challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions and regain a feeling of balance, connection and sense of self.
Hi, I’m Monty, an integrative psychotherapist passionate about helping individuals explore life’s big questions, from “Who am I, really?” to “What’s next for me?” I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can gently unfold your story together.
My training in integrative therapy, with a natural inclination towards existential approaches, enables me to personalise therapy specifically for you. I utilise a variety of techniques, all aimed at helping you gain insight and discover new possibilities, whether it involves exploring underlying meanings or collaboratively challenging patterns.
Hi, I’m Monty, an integrative psychotherapist passionate about helping individuals explore life’s big questions, from “Who am I, really?” to “What’s next for me?” I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can gently unfold your story together.
My training in integrative therapy, with a natural inclination towards existential approaches, enables me to personalise therapy specifically for you. I utilise a variety of techniques, all aimed at helping you gain insight and discover new possibilities, whether it involves exploring underlying meanings or collaboratively challenging patterns.
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.
interpersonal relationship difficulties
I understand that when looking for some sort of therapy, to relieve difficult feelings and symptoms, the choice can feel overwhelming. You may wonder how you can know what would be most helpful.
Two things are crucial. The first is that you find someone you can feel comfortable enough with to be open and trust to be alongside you and guide you. Secondly that that they can enable you to articulate your struggles, understand something of their origin and together explore underlying issues and barriers to positive change.
If you want to explore if you and I would be a good fit, contact me for a free 15minute consultation.
interpersonal relationship difficulties
I understand that when looking for some sort of therapy, to relieve difficult feelings and symptoms, the choice can feel overwhelming. You may wonder how you can know what would be most helpful.
Two things are crucial. The first is that you find someone you can feel comfortable enough with to be open and trust to be alongside you and guide you. Secondly that that they can enable you to articulate your struggles, understand something of their origin and together explore underlying issues and barriers to positive change.
If you want to explore if you and I would be a good fit, contact me for a free 15minute consultation.
Hi, My name is Mandy and I have been told I am a down to earth warm hearted person. I mainly use the person-centred approach where the client is seen as the expert on themselves. This I understand can seem challenging as often people want an expert to guide them or tell them what to do particularly if you are feeling lost and confused and not sure how to feel better. What I love about this approach mainly created by Carl Rogers is that it makes a lot of sense to me. His view is that everyone has the ability given the right conditions can grow and evolve as a person, feeling more aware, happy and able to cope better with life.
Hi, My name is Mandy and I have been told I am a down to earth warm hearted person. I mainly use the person-centred approach where the client is seen as the expert on themselves. This I understand can seem challenging as often people want an expert to guide them or tell them what to do particularly if you are feeling lost and confused and not sure how to feel better. What I love about this approach mainly created by Carl Rogers is that it makes a lot of sense to me. His view is that everyone has the ability given the right conditions can grow and evolve as a person, feeling more aware, happy and able to cope better with life.
I specialise in the following subjects:
Anxiety, worry, overwhelm
Depression, self-critical mind, loneliness
Relationship problems
Childhood negative experiences
Workplace stress
Trauma processing, CPTSD
Concentration problems
Anger management
Loss and bereavement
Dating
Moving from reactivity to reflectiveness
My life and work have taught me that people heal by moving from a reactive state to a reflective state.
I relate to you with respect, and attempt to work with you on a human-to-human level, rather than from the condescending perspective of an ‘expert’. Instead of viewing you as someone who needs to fundamentally change, I am interested in uncovering the wisdom, sanity and authentic being that you already possess.
I specialise in the following subjects:
Anxiety, worry, overwhelm
Depression, self-critical mind, loneliness
Relationship problems
Childhood negative experiences
Workplace stress
Trauma processing, CPTSD
Concentration problems
Anger management
Loss and bereavement
Dating
Moving from reactivity to reflectiveness
My life and work have taught me that people heal by moving from a reactive state to a reflective state.
I relate to you with respect, and attempt to work with you on a human-to-human level, rather than from the condescending perspective of an ‘expert’. Instead of viewing you as someone who needs to fundamentally change, I am interested in uncovering the wisdom, sanity and authentic being that you already possess.
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.
I offer Life and Wellness therapy in Bristol (and beyond) to individuals, couples, groups and companies.
I provide online or telephone therapy to meet your counselling needs, in most English-speaking countries. I promise to hold a space that's non-judgemental, safe and that places your needs above mine. I take a Person-centred approach, but can introduce CBT, Rewind, Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I especially welcome Queer, ENM and s3x +
I offer Life and Wellness therapy in Bristol (and beyond) to individuals, couples, groups and companies.
I provide online or telephone therapy to meet your counselling needs, in most English-speaking countries. I promise to hold a space that's non-judgemental, safe and that places your needs above mine. I take a Person-centred approach, but can introduce CBT, Rewind, Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I especially welcome Queer, ENM and s3x +
If you need a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues & learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself & your relationship to those around you, I will be there alongside you.
It's not only the words you are saying, but what you are communicating through your tone and body language in the room. Sometimes feelings are hard to describe verbally and so I also work somatically, which means learning how your body holds and reacts to different emotions. This can really help you become more aware of your feelings in everyday life.
If you need a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues & learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself & your relationship to those around you, I will be there alongside you.
It's not only the words you are saying, but what you are communicating through your tone and body language in the room. Sometimes feelings are hard to describe verbally and so I also work somatically, which means learning how your body holds and reacts to different emotions. This can really help you become more aware of your feelings in everyday life.
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.
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.
I am a sex and relationship therapist working with men and their partners to fix common psychosexual problems and improve their sex lives and relationships.
I have over 15 years’ experience working with men to fix sexual problems and to improve their sex lives and relationships. I help men discuss sexual problems openly, often for the first time. I have helped hundreds of men explore and express their unique sexual selves and free themselves from experiences and beliefs that restrict them.
I am a sex and relationship therapist working with men and their partners to fix common psychosexual problems and improve their sex lives and relationships.
I have over 15 years’ experience working with men to fix sexual problems and to improve their sex lives and relationships. I help men discuss sexual problems openly, often for the first time. I have helped hundreds of men explore and express their unique sexual selves and free themselves from experiences and beliefs that restrict them.
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.
I work with both individuals and couples.
As a couple, it may be that a sudden event has caused a rift to open up between you both and this has compromised your ability to trust and communicate. Or perhaps there has been a growing distance and there is a desire for one or both of you to reconnect and become more intimate. Perhaps you want different things and it is hard to see a future together.
I work with both individuals and couples.
As a couple, it may be that a sudden event has caused a rift to open up between you both and this has compromised your ability to trust and communicate. Or perhaps there has been a growing distance and there is a desire for one or both of you to reconnect and become more intimate. Perhaps you want different things and it is hard to see a future together.
In my practice, I use Transactional Analysis (TA) to help clients understand the deeper patterns behind their emotions, relationships, and decision-making.
I believe that therapy is often the journey into the unknown. Of course, it is a space to heal, reflect, and build, but what I often experience with clients are those discoveries we make in the therapy room - when we are grounded enough to slow down, listen to ourselves deeply and curiously, and then the unexpected truth comes to the surface. These moments of discovery bring clarity, freedom, relief, understanding, and they almost appear by chance - but they change everything in a bittersweet beauty kinda way.
In my practice, I use Transactional Analysis (TA) to help clients understand the deeper patterns behind their emotions, relationships, and decision-making.
I believe that therapy is often the journey into the unknown. Of course, it is a space to heal, reflect, and build, but what I often experience with clients are those discoveries we make in the therapy room - when we are grounded enough to slow down, listen to ourselves deeply and curiously, and then the unexpected truth comes to the surface. These moments of discovery bring clarity, freedom, relief, understanding, and they almost appear by chance - but they change everything in a bittersweet beauty kinda way.
I am a specialist relationship and couples therapist having trained at Tavistock Relationships, the leading centre of excellence for couple psychotherapy.
I use a psychodynamic and ISTDP approach where our thoughts and feelings in the present are explored in the context of looking at family relationships and early experiences. Making links with our past and present can bring a greater understanding of where our patterns of behaviour and beliefs come from, and how you relate to others and to yourself.
I am a specialist relationship and couples therapist having trained at Tavistock Relationships, the leading centre of excellence for couple psychotherapy.
I use a psychodynamic and ISTDP approach where our thoughts and feelings in the present are explored in the context of looking at family relationships and early experiences. Making links with our past and present can bring a greater understanding of where our patterns of behaviour and beliefs come from, and how you relate to others and to yourself.
I have extensive experience working with children, young people and adults. At the heart of my practice is the belief in providing a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space where healing and self-discovery can unfold. I welcome people from all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ clients. I honor the diverse backgrounds and stories that clients bring. I work collaboratively with clients to actively challenge recurring patterns and explore underlying roots. I believe in art's unique ability to help us connect with our unconscious, navigate complex emotions, and express parts of ourselves that words sometimes can’t reach.
I have extensive experience working with children, young people and adults. At the heart of my practice is the belief in providing a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space where healing and self-discovery can unfold. I welcome people from all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ clients. I honor the diverse backgrounds and stories that clients bring. I work collaboratively with clients to actively challenge recurring patterns and explore underlying roots. I believe in art's unique ability to help us connect with our unconscious, navigate complex emotions, and express parts of ourselves that words sometimes can’t reach.
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.
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