Depression Counselling in Bristol
I work with concerns such as anxiety, trauma, and depression, offering a space where you feel understood and supported.
I offer an integrative and thoughtfully tailored therapeutic experience for individuals seeking depth, clarity, and enduring psychological growth. Combining CBT with relational insight, I support the development of emotional complexity, self-trust, and more conscious ways of living and relating, fostering resilience and a steadier sense of self.
I work with concerns such as anxiety, trauma, and depression, offering a space where you feel understood and supported.
I offer an integrative and thoughtfully tailored therapeutic experience for individuals seeking depth, clarity, and enduring psychological growth. Combining CBT with relational insight, I support the development of emotional complexity, self-trust, and more conscious ways of living and relating, fostering resilience and a steadier sense of self.
I work with people who are you feeling anxious or depressed or uncertain how to live in a way that feels satisfying.
The approach to therapy that I take, namely existential therapy, emphasises the freedom of the client to bring as much or as little of themselves to sessions as they desire. In my experience this approach tends to open up possible ways of seeing ourselves in the world providing us with novel ways of being that were previously difficult to imagine.
I work with people who are you feeling anxious or depressed or uncertain how to live in a way that feels satisfying.
The approach to therapy that I take, namely existential therapy, emphasises the freedom of the client to bring as much or as little of themselves to sessions as they desire. In my experience this approach tends to open up possible ways of seeing ourselves in the world providing us with novel ways of being that were previously difficult to imagine.
If life events have contributed to you experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression, and you want to honour the past while moving forward, please do call me.
I am passionate about both hypnotherapy and EMDR - it's truly a privilege to support people to make progress which is often life changing! I'm continually updating my skills and as a HCPC registered occupational therapist, love working holistically and creatively, supporting your wellbeing in the broadest sense, and encouraging kindness and self compassion.
If life events have contributed to you experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression, and you want to honour the past while moving forward, please do call me.
I am passionate about both hypnotherapy and EMDR - it's truly a privilege to support people to make progress which is often life changing! I'm continually updating my skills and as a HCPC registered occupational therapist, love working holistically and creatively, supporting your wellbeing in the broadest sense, and encouraging kindness and self compassion.
You may be seeking therapy because certain experiences continue to affect how you feel in the present. This might show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, disrupted sleep or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to change. Even when you understand what has happened, the emotional or physical response can remain. EMDR therapy offers a way of processing these experiences so they feel less intrusive and no longer dominate daily life.
You may be seeking therapy because certain experiences continue to affect how you feel in the present. This might show up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, disrupted sleep or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to change. Even when you understand what has happened, the emotional or physical response can remain. EMDR therapy offers a way of processing these experiences so they feel less intrusive and no longer dominate daily life.
If you or your child are struggling to live your life the way you would like to because of anxiety or depression I am an accredited (BABCP) CBT therapist.
Whether it's counselling or a more focused CBT approach that is needed will be something we figure out together. I will always tailor my approach in therapy to your needs and aims and we will check in through the sessions to review how it's going so we can adapt if needed.
If you or your child are struggling to live your life the way you would like to because of anxiety or depression I am an accredited (BABCP) CBT therapist.
Whether it's counselling or a more focused CBT approach that is needed will be something we figure out together. I will always tailor my approach in therapy to your needs and aims and we will check in through the sessions to review how it's going so we can adapt if needed.
I am particularly interested in anger, rage, anxiety and depression.
Psychotherapy deals with current problems. 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. It may only be through talking to someone that you gain an understanding of what you want to work on. Therapy can be a gradual unfolding process where you have the opportunity to understand how you have become the person you are. This may include talking about how the past has influenced you, exploring your relationships then and now and the way you respond to your life as it is.
I am particularly interested in anger, rage, anxiety and depression.
Psychotherapy deals with current problems. 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. It may only be through talking to someone that you gain an understanding of what you want to work on. Therapy can be a gradual unfolding process where you have the opportunity to understand how you have become the person you are. This may include talking about how the past has influenced you, exploring your relationships then and now and the way you respond to your life as it is.
Together we can explore issues relating to bereavement, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, loneliness and isolation, low self-esteem and self-confidence, relationship issues or challenging family dynamics.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor, working in private practice in Bristol and Keynsham. I work with individual adult clients (18+ yrs). I offer long-term and short-term counselling depending on your needs, in person, via zoom video and telephone. I use creative techniques to facilitate deeper self-exploration with clients who wish to work this way.
Together we can explore issues relating to bereavement, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, loneliness and isolation, low self-esteem and self-confidence, relationship issues or challenging family dynamics.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor, working in private practice in Bristol and Keynsham. I work with individual adult clients (18+ yrs). I offer long-term and short-term counselling depending on your needs, in person, via zoom video and telephone. I use creative techniques to facilitate deeper self-exploration with clients who wish to work this way.
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.
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.
I believe the most important thing in counselling is to develop a relationship of trust and confidence between therapist and client. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and warm space for them to reflect on the challenges they bring. Coming to counselling can be a daunting step; as a result it is that much more important to come into an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. I take the view that there is no single approach that can be helpful to you in all situations. This gives more choice of how you want to look at your issues and creates flexibility to tailor therapy to your individual needs and aspirations.
I believe the most important thing in counselling is to develop a relationship of trust and confidence between therapist and client. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and warm space for them to reflect on the challenges they bring. Coming to counselling can be a daunting step; as a result it is that much more important to come into an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. I take the view that there is no single approach that can be helpful to you in all situations. This gives more choice of how you want to look at your issues and creates flexibility to tailor therapy to your individual needs and aspirations.
It is important that therapy is a journey which we take together, providing you with the tools and skills needed to equip you for a better, more fulfilling life. My aim is to create the optimum environment and a focus on relational psychotherapy to provide my clients with the best outcome for them. This will enable you to view your challenges from a different perspective and help you to make more useful decisions for yourself. In our therapy sessions, we’ll work together to reduce your sense of discomfort and distress in a confidential, safe environment.
It is important that therapy is a journey which we take together, providing you with the tools and skills needed to equip you for a better, more fulfilling life. My aim is to create the optimum environment and a focus on relational psychotherapy to provide my clients with the best outcome for them. This will enable you to view your challenges from a different perspective and help you to make more useful decisions for yourself. In our therapy sessions, we’ll work together to reduce your sense of discomfort and distress in a confidential, safe environment.
My counselling approach is collaborative, which can help individuals with a wide range of issues such as, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, lack of confidence and other related conditons.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
My counselling approach is collaborative, which can help individuals with a wide range of issues such as, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, lack of confidence and other related conditons.
Counselling provides a confidential and safe space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. It can often help you to understand more about the difficult or troubling thoughts that can be a common experience at any time in our lives. My aim is to listen attentively, in confidence, and to be non-judgemental. I offer personal support to enable my clients to explore their inner-selves and their feelings in order to help them to achieve personal growth.
I work with adults with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, difficulties around identity, relationships, sexuality, and a sense of meaning and place in the world.
There are many reasons why people seek time and space to talk and reflect. You might want to talk about thoughts and feelings that are difficult to discuss with others, or consider what has happened to bring you to this point in your life. This can be a space for exploration and discovery, a protected hour in which you will be listened to. My focus is on listening openly, without judgment, to whatever you bring. I will listen to your experiences and your point of view and together we can look at different perspectives which can help you to live more freely.
I work with adults with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, difficulties around identity, relationships, sexuality, and a sense of meaning and place in the world.
There are many reasons why people seek time and space to talk and reflect. You might want to talk about thoughts and feelings that are difficult to discuss with others, or consider what has happened to bring you to this point in your life. This can be a space for exploration and discovery, a protected hour in which you will be listened to. My focus is on listening openly, without judgment, to whatever you bring. I will listen to your experiences and your point of view and together we can look at different perspectives which can help you to live more freely.
Difficulties such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, low confidence, mood issues, post traumatic stress and depression etc.
Since registering with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy in 1999, I have worked with many private clients, three medical centres, several insurance companies and a medical charity. Like many seasoned therapists, I've trained in a wide variety of approaches and techniques. I don't assume we will meet weekly. What we talk about is confidential.
Difficulties such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, low confidence, mood issues, post traumatic stress and depression etc.
Since registering with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy in 1999, I have worked with many private clients, three medical centres, several insurance companies and a medical charity. Like many seasoned therapists, I've trained in a wide variety of approaches and techniques. I don't assume we will meet weekly. What we talk about is confidential.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience supporting people through life’s toughest challenges. In a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space, we explore what matters to you, uncover strengths you didn’t know you had, and work together to turn stress, worry, and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and real progress. Every session is focused on your journey, your pace, and your growth, helping you reconnect with yourself and move forward with balance, purpose, and renewed energy.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience supporting people through life’s toughest challenges. In a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space, we explore what matters to you, uncover strengths you didn’t know you had, and work together to turn stress, worry, and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and real progress. Every session is focused on your journey, your pace, and your growth, helping you reconnect with yourself and move forward with balance, purpose, and renewed energy.
Going through the heavy weight of depression, the constant restlessness of anxiety, or unable to find the right words to say what you are feeling?
Music therapy can give your feelings a voice when it's too hard to talk. There's no right or wrong answer, and you don't have to be a musician to take part. My highly trained, specialised approach adapts to your needs to help you find relief, improve self-expression, and build resilience, forming a genuine, supportive connection to help you move forward.
Going through the heavy weight of depression, the constant restlessness of anxiety, or unable to find the right words to say what you are feeling?
Music therapy can give your feelings a voice when it's too hard to talk. There's no right or wrong answer, and you don't have to be a musician to take part. My highly trained, specialised approach adapts to your needs to help you find relief, improve self-expression, and build resilience, forming a genuine, supportive connection to help you move forward.
I work with a full range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, loss and infidelity.
Change is hard - but it's easier with help. Whether you are an individual or a couple, I offer a warm, empathic and creative counselling relationship where we can work on the the process of understanding, acceptance and change. Together, we will illuminate your inner world, understand repeating patterns, and find new ways to relate to yourself and others. The relationship we develop will support you to explore and understand difficult issues; increase self awareness; and improve connection. Alongside acceptance, compassion and authenticity, I'll bring humour and curiosity to our work.
I work with a full range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, loss and infidelity.
Change is hard - but it's easier with help. Whether you are an individual or a couple, I offer a warm, empathic and creative counselling relationship where we can work on the the process of understanding, acceptance and change. Together, we will illuminate your inner world, understand repeating patterns, and find new ways to relate to yourself and others. The relationship we develop will support you to explore and understand difficult issues; increase self awareness; and improve connection. Alongside acceptance, compassion and authenticity, I'll bring humour and curiosity to our work.
Together we can explore how you which to develop, to heal from anxiety, depression, or trauma to achieve your dreams.
I am an integrative humanistic counselor with over twenty-five years of counseling experience; 12 years counseling in the NHS; 9 years in private practice, My approach is relational, underpinned by person-centered principles, integrating skills from a variety of modalities. Trauma-informed practice. I am experienced working with people from diverse walks of life intersectionally. I will work to form a warm relationship with you to identify what you wish to change, and how to get there. I will discuss your preferences for how we work and decide together how to proceed. Whatever your issue, I am interested in you as an individual.
Together we can explore how you which to develop, to heal from anxiety, depression, or trauma to achieve your dreams.
I am an integrative humanistic counselor with over twenty-five years of counseling experience; 12 years counseling in the NHS; 9 years in private practice, My approach is relational, underpinned by person-centered principles, integrating skills from a variety of modalities. Trauma-informed practice. I am experienced working with people from diverse walks of life intersectionally. I will work to form a warm relationship with you to identify what you wish to change, and how to get there. I will discuss your preferences for how we work and decide together how to proceed. Whatever your issue, I am interested in you as an individual.
The atmosphere that I aim to create in therapy is one of dynamic collaboration. This means that whilst you will ultimately determine the focus of our work, I will also be an active part of this process, regularly offering insight, reflections and relevant theoretical understandings. I believe that working in this way fosters vitality, helping to create movement in our sessions and in your life.
To say more about me as a practitioner, I am a UKCP registered Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist-in-Training in my sixth year of study at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC).
The atmosphere that I aim to create in therapy is one of dynamic collaboration. This means that whilst you will ultimately determine the focus of our work, I will also be an active part of this process, regularly offering insight, reflections and relevant theoretical understandings. I believe that working in this way fosters vitality, helping to create movement in our sessions and in your life.
To say more about me as a practitioner, I am a UKCP registered Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist-in-Training in my sixth year of study at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC).
I believe that when things are difficult in life psychotherapy provides a precious and powerful space to develop greater insight, acceptance, and aliveness.
Most importantly, I will listen to you with warmth, empathy, and respect for the unique experiences that led you to seek support. I believe that you are the expert on you, not me. I will also offer my real, human responses to what you bring to our sessions. I won’t diagnose you or offer advice, no matter how nicely you ask me to.
I believe that when things are difficult in life psychotherapy provides a precious and powerful space to develop greater insight, acceptance, and aliveness.
Most importantly, I will listen to you with warmth, empathy, and respect for the unique experiences that led you to seek support. I believe that you are the expert on you, not me. I will also offer my real, human responses to what you bring to our sessions. I won’t diagnose you or offer advice, no matter how nicely you ask me to.
The most common problems I see include: Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Health Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Phobias.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults to overcome mental health problems. CBT is an ideal treatment for those who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which you think about things, or some changes in the way in which you do things day to day. CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences & vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle. This is often validating & helpful rather than self blaming. Together we will equip you with the skills and understanding you need in order to move forward with confidence.
The most common problems I see include: Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, Health Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Phobias.
I have over 10 years of experience working with adults to overcome mental health problems. CBT is an ideal treatment for those who are looking to change, whether that be to make some changes in the way in which you think about things, or some changes in the way in which you do things day to day. CBT can also help clients come to an understanding of 'why', E.G. what is it about you, your experiences & vulnerabilities which perhaps help explain why you struggle. This is often validating & helpful rather than self blaming. Together we will equip you with the skills and understanding you need in order to move forward with confidence.
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Depression Counsellors
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.