Depression Counselling in Bristol
However, my heart truly lies in helping men struggling with low self-esteem, social anxiety, and depression.
You’re exhausted from trying so hard and still feeling like it’s not enough. You replay every mistake, worry about what others think, and fear you’ll always fall short. Sound familiar? I’m Tom, and I help overthinkers, perfectionists, and the self-doubting break free from anxiety and low self-esteem. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, challenge the thoughts holding you back, and build a life where you feel confident, capable, and enough. Ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Let’s get to work.
However, my heart truly lies in helping men struggling with low self-esteem, social anxiety, and depression.
You’re exhausted from trying so hard and still feeling like it’s not enough. You replay every mistake, worry about what others think, and fear you’ll always fall short. Sound familiar? I’m Tom, and I help overthinkers, perfectionists, and the self-doubting break free from anxiety and low self-esteem. Together, we’ll cut through the noise, challenge the thoughts holding you back, and build a life where you feel confident, capable, and enough. Ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Let’s get to work.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or depression.
Hi, I am Fayola, a friendly, open and empathetic counsellor, based in north Bristol, offering in-person and online sessions. Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in life? Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, anxiety, relationship or family issues, feeling lonely or unsure of what's troubling you, I can help you gain new insight and find healing tools that work best for you, offering a deeper understanding of yourself, and your experiences. I have a passion for supporting people, and our relationship will give you the opportunity to express yourself, be heard, build confidence, esteem and make your own decisions.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety or depression.
Hi, I am Fayola, a friendly, open and empathetic counsellor, based in north Bristol, offering in-person and online sessions. Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in life? Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, anxiety, relationship or family issues, feeling lonely or unsure of what's troubling you, I can help you gain new insight and find healing tools that work best for you, offering a deeper understanding of yourself, and your experiences. I have a passion for supporting people, and our relationship will give you the opportunity to express yourself, be heard, build confidence, esteem and make your own decisions.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or finding life too hard to manage?
I provide a safe, quiet & confidential space for you to talk & think about what feels difficult for you. Some of the most common issues I've worked with are anxiety, depression, relationship issues (past or current), bereavement, anger, guilt, shame, trauma & suicide. Whatever your reason is for seeking therapy, simply talking can be tremendously helpful.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or finding life too hard to manage?
I provide a safe, quiet & confidential space for you to talk & think about what feels difficult for you. Some of the most common issues I've worked with are anxiety, depression, relationship issues (past or current), bereavement, anger, guilt, shame, trauma & suicide. Whatever your reason is for seeking therapy, simply talking can be tremendously helpful.
I have wide experience counselling a diverse range of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, grief, anger issues, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, issues around sex, issues at work, ADHD, addiction, eating issues, abuse and trauma.
In addition to my private practice, I'm a Course Tutor on the Final Year of a MA programme in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I've been part of the senior management team at Newport Mind as Counselling Manager, and have coordinated a counselling service in the NHS. I’ve previously sat on the editorial panel for the e-journal Contemporary Psychotherapy.
I have wide experience counselling a diverse range of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, grief, anger issues, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, issues around sex, issues at work, ADHD, addiction, eating issues, abuse and trauma.
In addition to my private practice, I'm a Course Tutor on the Final Year of a MA programme in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I've been part of the senior management team at Newport Mind as Counselling Manager, and have coordinated a counselling service in the NHS. I’ve previously sat on the editorial panel for the e-journal Contemporary Psychotherapy.
My job is aimed at clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma.
The psychologist can help you. Count on the support of a professional. Many think that the psychologist is exclusive for mental illnesses, this is a myth, the psychologist works in several areas and uses the best and specific knowledge to help people to have an improvement, guidance or even a determination that generates doubts in several aspects of your everyday life.
My job is aimed at clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma.
The psychologist can help you. Count on the support of a professional. Many think that the psychologist is exclusive for mental illnesses, this is a myth, the psychologist works in several areas and uses the best and specific knowledge to help people to have an improvement, guidance or even a determination that generates doubts in several aspects of your everyday life.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, depression and women's related issues.
The therapeutic experience is a freeing journey that encourages you to channel your energy into being the best version of yourself where you can learn to love, care, nourish and respect yourself authentically. While working through your thought process, I will give you strategies to help you move towards becoming your authentic self with self love.
I am a qualified Psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, depression and women's related issues.
The therapeutic experience is a freeing journey that encourages you to channel your energy into being the best version of yourself where you can learn to love, care, nourish and respect yourself authentically. While working through your thought process, I will give you strategies to help you move towards becoming your authentic self with self love.
I have experience in working with, and can help in, the following areas, amongst others:
Depression and low mood, Stress, Anxiety, Drug and alcohol use, Addiction, Women's Health, including endometriosis and menopause, Suicidal thoughts, Race and racism, Grief, Relationship issues, Disordered eating, Phobias, Financial issues, Self esteem, Self worth
Hello, I'm Vicki, a fully qualified counsellor and member of the NCPS.
Times can feel hard, like that feeling when there’s no light at the end of the tunnel, when the stress feels too much, when getting out of bed feels like an achievement, or feeling like no-one understands what we’re going through. Carrying these feelings can be heavy and make us feel like we’re facing an uphill battle.
Through counselling, we can explore how you’re feeling, work through what’s bothering you, and talk about life’s challenges in a compassionate, safe and warm space, all while allowing you to be authentically yourself.
I have experience in working with, and can help in, the following areas, amongst others:
Depression and low mood, Stress, Anxiety, Drug and alcohol use, Addiction, Women's Health, including endometriosis and menopause, Suicidal thoughts, Race and racism, Grief, Relationship issues, Disordered eating, Phobias, Financial issues, Self esteem, Self worth
Hello, I'm Vicki, a fully qualified counsellor and member of the NCPS.
Times can feel hard, like that feeling when there’s no light at the end of the tunnel, when the stress feels too much, when getting out of bed feels like an achievement, or feeling like no-one understands what we’re going through. Carrying these feelings can be heavy and make us feel like we’re facing an uphill battle.
Through counselling, we can explore how you’re feeling, work through what’s bothering you, and talk about life’s challenges in a compassionate, safe and warm space, all while allowing you to be authentically yourself.
Perhaps we are lacking confidence and self-esteem, going through relationship difficulties, feeling depressed, anxious, experiencing stressful life changes such as bereavement, divorce, or redundancy.
Having the space and time to safely share your thoughts and feelings confidentially with a trusted, supportive and empathic counsellor can help you find your way through your difficulties, working together towards a deeper understanding of yourself, a clearer awareness of what feels right for you, and a greater sense of your own inner resources.
Perhaps we are lacking confidence and self-esteem, going through relationship difficulties, feeling depressed, anxious, experiencing stressful life changes such as bereavement, divorce, or redundancy.
Having the space and time to safely share your thoughts and feelings confidentially with a trusted, supportive and empathic counsellor can help you find your way through your difficulties, working together towards a deeper understanding of yourself, a clearer awareness of what feels right for you, and a greater sense of your own inner resources.
I have experience working with clients in a large variety of areas, including: depression, anxiety, bereavement, low self-esteem/confidence and relationship issues.
I am a Person-Centred Counsellor offering support to individuals face to face, online and via the telephone. People reach out for counselling for many reasons and choosing to engage in this work is an amazing act of self-care. I understand that taking those first steps on your counselling journey can feel very daunting, maybe even a bit frightening, but I offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore any difficulties you are experiencing and an empathetic, non-judgmental, warm, and friendly environment for us to work in.
I have experience working with clients in a large variety of areas, including: depression, anxiety, bereavement, low self-esteem/confidence and relationship issues.
I am a Person-Centred Counsellor offering support to individuals face to face, online and via the telephone. People reach out for counselling for many reasons and choosing to engage in this work is an amazing act of self-care. I understand that taking those first steps on your counselling journey can feel very daunting, maybe even a bit frightening, but I offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore any difficulties you are experiencing and an empathetic, non-judgmental, warm, and friendly environment for us to work in.
I specialize in working with trauma and the impacts of trauma (anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, grief, and more).
Are you finding relationships difficult? Do you find that you're often thinking about the past, or worrying about the future, and that you struggle to connect to the present moment? You might find that you feel unable to control your emotions, and that you feel you're doing everything wrong?
I specialize in working with trauma and the impacts of trauma (anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, grief, and more).
Are you finding relationships difficult? Do you find that you're often thinking about the past, or worrying about the future, and that you struggle to connect to the present moment? You might find that you feel unable to control your emotions, and that you feel you're doing everything wrong?
With experience in the NHS and women's services in the Netherlands, I have supported individuals facing a range of challenges, including addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress.
I am a person-centred counsellor dedicated to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space. I believe you are the expert on your life and already have the internal resources to improve it. My role is not to direct or "fix" but to walk alongside you, helping you gently connect with those resources, fostering self-compassion, empowerment, and self-acceptance. Inclusivity is at the heart of my practice. I welcome and celebrate people from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. I provide a collaborative and empathetic environment where everyone is respected and valued. We can work at your own pace to achieve your goals.
With experience in the NHS and women's services in the Netherlands, I have supported individuals facing a range of challenges, including addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress.
I am a person-centred counsellor dedicated to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space. I believe you are the expert on your life and already have the internal resources to improve it. My role is not to direct or "fix" but to walk alongside you, helping you gently connect with those resources, fostering self-compassion, empowerment, and self-acceptance. Inclusivity is at the heart of my practice. I welcome and celebrate people from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. I provide a collaborative and empathetic environment where everyone is respected and valued. We can work at your own pace to achieve your goals.
Meet Our Depression Counsellors
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.
Feeling stressed, burnt out, anxious or depressed are some of the most common reasons people seek therapy, but there may be many reasons; some challenges feel hard to pin down or are a quiet, niggling sense that builds up over time.
My goal is to make therapy a collaborative, empowering and transformative experience that will help you feel freer and better equipped to deal with life’s challenges and changes. My open-minded and gentle approach involves appreciating all the different aspects of my clients, ensuring you feel supported, safe to talk freely, and that what you say matters.
Feeling stressed, burnt out, anxious or depressed are some of the most common reasons people seek therapy, but there may be many reasons; some challenges feel hard to pin down or are a quiet, niggling sense that builds up over time.
My goal is to make therapy a collaborative, empowering and transformative experience that will help you feel freer and better equipped to deal with life’s challenges and changes. My open-minded and gentle approach involves appreciating all the different aspects of my clients, ensuring you feel supported, safe to talk freely, and that what you say matters.
I have published in the area of clinical perfectionism, and have worked extensively with people experiencing low self-esteem, insomnia, depression and anxiety disorders.
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and have worked in NHS adult psychological therapies services since that time. I have worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead Clinician for an NHS service in West London before re-locating to the South-West and working in private practice.
I have published in the area of clinical perfectionism, and have worked extensively with people experiencing low self-esteem, insomnia, depression and anxiety disorders.
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and have worked in NHS adult psychological therapies services since that time. I have worked as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead Clinician for an NHS service in West London before re-locating to the South-West and working in private practice.
Perhaps you’re feeling sad, depressed, or anxious.
I'm a fully UKCP-registered Psychotherapeutic counsellor working face-to-face in Bristol. I hold a Diploma in Humanistic and integrative Counselling gained from BCPC. I also draw from psychodynamic theory (how the past affects the present) to help my clients understand themselves on a deep level - A process of making the unconscious conscious.
Perhaps you’re feeling sad, depressed, or anxious.
I'm a fully UKCP-registered Psychotherapeutic counsellor working face-to-face in Bristol. I hold a Diploma in Humanistic and integrative Counselling gained from BCPC. I also draw from psychodynamic theory (how the past affects the present) to help my clients understand themselves on a deep level - A process of making the unconscious conscious.
I've worked with people who are struggling with issues like anxiety, stress, grief, depression, bullying, trauma, loneliness, abuse, and family problems.
Welcome! I’m Helen, an experienced Integrative Counsellor in Portishead. Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and experiences. Using a blend of counselling methods tailored to your needs, I help you uncover the answers that I believe are already within you.
I've worked with people who are struggling with issues like anxiety, stress, grief, depression, bullying, trauma, loneliness, abuse, and family problems.
Welcome! I’m Helen, an experienced Integrative Counsellor in Portishead. Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and experiences. Using a blend of counselling methods tailored to your needs, I help you uncover the answers that I believe are already within you.
This includes: Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Work Related Stress and Relationship difficulties too early childhood trauma.
There are times in our lives when we need someone to talk to about out difficulties outside our immediate family. Psychotherapy will offer you the opportunity to explore your concerns within a safe and confidential space. By working together, client’s feel they are not alone & gain a better understanding of their difficulties to move forwards in their lives.
This includes: Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Work Related Stress and Relationship difficulties too early childhood trauma.
There are times in our lives when we need someone to talk to about out difficulties outside our immediate family. Psychotherapy will offer you the opportunity to explore your concerns within a safe and confidential space. By working together, client’s feel they are not alone & gain a better understanding of their difficulties to move forwards in their lives.
I work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, neurodiversity (e.g. ADH, ADHD), and learning difficulties.
As an integrative practitioner, with further training in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness and breathwork techniques, to provide a well-rounded approach to emotional health and patient care.
I work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, neurodiversity (e.g. ADH, ADHD), and learning difficulties.
As an integrative practitioner, with further training in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness and breathwork techniques, to provide a well-rounded approach to emotional health and patient care.
My work has been with those who have experienced significant loss in their lives, as well as those with issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, and problems in their relationships.
What brings you to counselling could be any number of reasons: You may have experienced the loss of a loved one; perhaps your life is in such chaos you can no longer see the forest for the trees; or, you may simply wish to look at yourself and your patterns of behaviour in a clearer light. What I offer is a space for you to come to terms with your life, free of judgement, so that you can live it to the fullest.
My work has been with those who have experienced significant loss in their lives, as well as those with issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, and problems in their relationships.
What brings you to counselling could be any number of reasons: You may have experienced the loss of a loved one; perhaps your life is in such chaos you can no longer see the forest for the trees; or, you may simply wish to look at yourself and your patterns of behaviour in a clearer light. What I offer is a space for you to come to terms with your life, free of judgement, so that you can live it to the fullest.
Been feeling stressed, anxious or depressed lately?
I am an integrative counsellor and graduate Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in various healthcare settings prior to gaining a 1st Class BA(Hons) degree in Counselling and a 1st Class MSc in Psychology. I have 3 yrs experience working therapeutically with adults, children (aged 7+) and young people with a wide range of issues.
Been feeling stressed, anxious or depressed lately?
I am an integrative counsellor and graduate Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in various healthcare settings prior to gaining a 1st Class BA(Hons) degree in Counselling and a 1st Class MSc in Psychology. I have 3 yrs experience working therapeutically with adults, children (aged 7+) and young people with a wide range of issues.
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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.