Education and Learning Disabilities Counselling in Bristol

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Steph Ball
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Bristol BS13
This world is a fast-moving, pressured and sometimes, bewildering place. We are expected to navigate it while carrying the heavy weight of the opinions and expectations of others. No wonder that we can become overwhelmed, worried and sad. I can’t (sadly) change the world or your experiences in it, but together, we might be able to find a way for you to move forward, feeling more in control, more confident and hopefully, happier.
This world is a fast-moving, pressured and sometimes, bewildering place. We are expected to navigate it while carrying the heavy weight of the opinions and expectations of others. No wonder that we can become overwhelmed, worried and sad. I can’t (sadly) change the world or your experiences in it, but together, we might be able to find a way for you to move forward, feeling more in control, more confident and hopefully, happier.
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Feeling safety in a complex world is no mean feet. Childhood, historic, or current experiences, interacting/reacting with the complexities brought about by the pandemic, can exhaust any capacity for resilience. maybe you're a parent/carer of children transitioning from the intensity of lockdown to the uncertainty of the easing of restrictions? Is this further complicated by returning to education settings for children with Autism, ADHD, FASD, SPD, trauma and attachment? Maybe you are a foster care or adoptive parent wondering how to rebalance the attachment bond after the intensity of lockdown, recalibrating interfamilial dynamics?
Feeling safety in a complex world is no mean feet. Childhood, historic, or current experiences, interacting/reacting with the complexities brought about by the pandemic, can exhaust any capacity for resilience. maybe you're a parent/carer of children transitioning from the intensity of lockdown to the uncertainty of the easing of restrictions? Is this further complicated by returning to education settings for children with Autism, ADHD, FASD, SPD, trauma and attachment? Maybe you are a foster care or adoptive parent wondering how to rebalance the attachment bond after the intensity of lockdown, recalibrating interfamilial dynamics?
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Cassie de Pourtales
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Bristol BS6
Hello, I'm Cassie ! In practice for 13 years, I offer specialist trauma informed support to adults, adolescents and children. I offer adult & teen counselling, parent consultations and child play therapy. If you are a parent struggling to find effective solutions for your child's challenging/distressed behaviour, I'm here to help. If you are a young adult or teen struggling to manage your thoughts and emotions I can provide safe, warm and confidential support. If you are an adult battling with issues related to anxiety, grief, distress or major life changes I am here to help you find your way to relief, resolve and greater ease.
Hello, I'm Cassie ! In practice for 13 years, I offer specialist trauma informed support to adults, adolescents and children. I offer adult & teen counselling, parent consultations and child play therapy. If you are a parent struggling to find effective solutions for your child's challenging/distressed behaviour, I'm here to help. If you are a young adult or teen struggling to manage your thoughts and emotions I can provide safe, warm and confidential support. If you are an adult battling with issues related to anxiety, grief, distress or major life changes I am here to help you find your way to relief, resolve and greater ease.
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James Summerhayes
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Although my service is open to all age ranges from early teens upwards, I have particular specialist knowledge and experience in working with teenagers, and clients with learning differences.
Hello there, I’m James and I am a counsellor offering Friday sessions in the Weston area. Life can be difficult, sometimes traumatic and we often need someone professional to talk to and guide us to find solutions or acceptance to the problems we are facing in a way that best suits us. Whether you're anxious, depressed, stuck, unhappy or lost, I can offer you a confidential and caring space to explore issues that might be keeping you from finding the contentment and happiness you seek. Whatever approach we decide to follow it is important that you leave each session feeling accepted and understood.
Although my service is open to all age ranges from early teens upwards, I have particular specialist knowledge and experience in working with teenagers, and clients with learning differences.
Hello there, I’m James and I am a counsellor offering Friday sessions in the Weston area. Life can be difficult, sometimes traumatic and we often need someone professional to talk to and guide us to find solutions or acceptance to the problems we are facing in a way that best suits us. Whether you're anxious, depressed, stuck, unhappy or lost, I can offer you a confidential and caring space to explore issues that might be keeping you from finding the contentment and happiness you seek. Whatever approach we decide to follow it is important that you leave each session feeling accepted and understood.
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Karen Christie
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bristol BS2
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or finding life too hard to manage? If you're going through a difficult time & looking for help, you are welcome to contact me. Counselling offers a confidential place to explore feelings without any pressure or judgement. This process can help reduce confusion and help make life more manageable. As an Integrative Counsellor, I work with different theoretical concepts and models depending on my clients’ needs and ways of experiencing. My core style is Person Centred which means I truly believe we all have sufficient resources within to lead fulfilling lives.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or finding life too hard to manage? If you're going through a difficult time & looking for help, you are welcome to contact me. Counselling offers a confidential place to explore feelings without any pressure or judgement. This process can help reduce confusion and help make life more manageable. As an Integrative Counsellor, I work with different theoretical concepts and models depending on my clients’ needs and ways of experiencing. My core style is Person Centred which means I truly believe we all have sufficient resources within to lead fulfilling lives.
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Rebecca Claire Scott-Brown
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Bristol BS48
I work with clients who have the following problems; relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, loss & seperation, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence and sexual issues
I work with clients who have the following problems; relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, loss & seperation, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence and sexual issues
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Carla Thomas
Counsellor, MUKCP
Bristol BS1
Working with me may help you to identify addictive or destructive cycles, overcome past traumas and events and make positive changes to your lifestyle. My approach is warm, kind and challenging and I integrate different ways of working to explore the best ways for you to explore your issues. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore difficulties in your life in central Bristol.
Working with me may help you to identify addictive or destructive cycles, overcome past traumas and events and make positive changes to your lifestyle. My approach is warm, kind and challenging and I integrate different ways of working to explore the best ways for you to explore your issues. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore difficulties in your life in central Bristol.
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Beth Collins
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS30
I offer 1:1 counselling online, over the phone and in person.
I offer 1:1 counselling online, over the phone and in person.
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Zak Reeves
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Bristol BS8
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 work in Bristol and offer affordable therapy to adults. For me, psychotherapy is largely about creating more self-acceptance. This will look different depending on your needs, but in general it will involve a compassionate and empathetic exploration of your life experiences, and how they might influence your present circumstances, to see how each may be creating blocks in your life from a healthy expression of your feelings.
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 work in Bristol and offer affordable therapy to adults. For me, psychotherapy is largely about creating more self-acceptance. This will look different depending on your needs, but in general it will involve a compassionate and empathetic exploration of your life experiences, and how they might influence your present circumstances, to see how each may be creating blocks in your life from a healthy expression of your feelings.
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Maria Bellis
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Bristol BS14
You may have tried to find ways of coping with difficult feelings and events but still have not found the satisfaction you seek. If you have an issue that needs resolving, it may help having someone outside the situation. I work with people who want to explore further any sense of feeling stuck, dissatisfied, unhappy or being in repeated patterns. Together we work out what helps or does not so that you can support yourself to feel better and move on. I understand you want to choose the best person for you and I welcome enquiries. I work in Whitchurch, South Bristol, and currently work On-Line or by telephone in the UK.
You may have tried to find ways of coping with difficult feelings and events but still have not found the satisfaction you seek. If you have an issue that needs resolving, it may help having someone outside the situation. I work with people who want to explore further any sense of feeling stuck, dissatisfied, unhappy or being in repeated patterns. Together we work out what helps or does not so that you can support yourself to feel better and move on. I understand you want to choose the best person for you and I welcome enquiries. I work in Whitchurch, South Bristol, and currently work On-Line or by telephone in the UK.
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Dr Kate Eden
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am a Clinical Psychologist who draws on many modalities within my therapeutic work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Compassion Focussed therapy. Although the therapeutic approach is important, I passionately believe that the key to therapy success is building a strong and trusting relationship between the therapist and client. My aim is to provide you with a friendly, compassionate and judgement free space, where you can feel safe to explore any challenges you are facing.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am a Clinical Psychologist who draws on many modalities within my therapeutic work including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systemic Therapy and Compassion Focussed therapy. Although the therapeutic approach is important, I passionately believe that the key to therapy success is building a strong and trusting relationship between the therapist and client. My aim is to provide you with a friendly, compassionate and judgement free space, where you can feel safe to explore any challenges you are facing.
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Henri Lang
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Bristol BS4
Are you looking for a really good therapist? Someone warm, kind, intelligent and professional? Read the testimonials on my website if you want to know what I can do for you. My approach is both deep - we will discover the roots and story of your pain, and practical - we will find effective tools and strategies that you can use in everyday life and relationship situations. I'm here to listen, to understand and I will encourage, challenge and champion you to make the changes you need to be your happiest best self.
Are you looking for a really good therapist? Someone warm, kind, intelligent and professional? Read the testimonials on my website if you want to know what I can do for you. My approach is both deep - we will discover the roots and story of your pain, and practical - we will find effective tools and strategies that you can use in everyday life and relationship situations. I'm here to listen, to understand and I will encourage, challenge and champion you to make the changes you need to be your happiest best self.
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Louise Diffey
Counsellor, MBACP
Bristol BS4
Are you looking to explore talking therapy with an experienced counsellor? Expect a warm welcome and thoughtful insight. It may be that you are feeling low and depressed and you would like to talk this through. You might wish to improve low self-esteem, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase resilience. You might wish to talk through your experiences of family or other relationships. Perhaps you have experienced bereavement and feel that you would benefit from counselling to help process your feelings. Small beneficial changes can have a ripple effect within your life, and counselling can help you begin this shift.
Are you looking to explore talking therapy with an experienced counsellor? Expect a warm welcome and thoughtful insight. It may be that you are feeling low and depressed and you would like to talk this through. You might wish to improve low self-esteem, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase resilience. You might wish to talk through your experiences of family or other relationships. Perhaps you have experienced bereavement and feel that you would benefit from counselling to help process your feelings. Small beneficial changes can have a ripple effect within your life, and counselling can help you begin this shift.
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Dr Jessie Gough at Neurodiverseonline
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bristol BS6
Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s, Dyslexia or a learning disability.
Therapy/post-diagnostic support: Using CBT and psychoeducation, we help people learn about ASD, anxiety and related differences. We bring warmth and humour to sessions, and enjoy making assessment, diagnosis and ongoing support a relaxing and positive experience. At Neurodiverseonline, my colleagues also offer EMDR, Narrative and ACT or third wave CBT.
Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s, Dyslexia or a learning disability.
Therapy/post-diagnostic support: Using CBT and psychoeducation, we help people learn about ASD, anxiety and related differences. We bring warmth and humour to sessions, and enjoy making assessment, diagnosis and ongoing support a relaxing and positive experience. At Neurodiverseonline, my colleagues also offer EMDR, Narrative and ACT or third wave CBT.
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Alan Stoddart
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
Hello. I am a psychotherapist and supervisor working in Clifton, Bristol. The space I offer is held with positive regard where all of your experience is welcome. Good therapy can help us to trust out hearts more. In sharing those parts of us that do not feel ok and are hard to be with, we can find more ground in relation to our difficulties. In so doing we become clearer about our needs and more able to live a happy and fulfilled life. I am currently offering low cost supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists. Please contact me for more information.
Hello. I am a psychotherapist and supervisor working in Clifton, Bristol. The space I offer is held with positive regard where all of your experience is welcome. Good therapy can help us to trust out hearts more. In sharing those parts of us that do not feel ok and are hard to be with, we can find more ground in relation to our difficulties. In so doing we become clearer about our needs and more able to live a happy and fulfilled life. I am currently offering low cost supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists. Please contact me for more information.
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Dea Loloci
Art Psychotherapist, MA
Bristol BS6
I am an HCPC and BAAT registered Art Psychotherapist with 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. As a culturally aware therapist, I welcome people from all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ clients. I honor the diverse backgrounds and stories that clients bring. I believe in art's unique ability to help us connect with our roots, navigate complex emotions, and express the parts of ourselves that words sometimes can’t reach.
I am an HCPC and BAAT registered Art Psychotherapist with 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. As a culturally aware therapist, I welcome people from all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+ clients. I honor the diverse backgrounds and stories that clients bring. I believe in art's unique ability to help us connect with our roots, navigate complex emotions, and express the parts of ourselves that words sometimes can’t reach.
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Petra Jones
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BACP
Bristol BS16
Many of us experience times when life feels hard - whether it's something we've been struggling with for a long time, or a present problem causing us pain or holding us back from living the life we want. At the heart of my work is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to share your story and explore what's troubling you in a warm, confidential, non-judgemental space. I believe all of us are doing the best we can, often in less than ideal circumstances, and I'll work alongside you at your own pace, gently uncovering new perspectives and possibilities for meaningful change & healing.
Many of us experience times when life feels hard - whether it's something we've been struggling with for a long time, or a present problem causing us pain or holding us back from living the life we want. At the heart of my work is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to share your story and explore what's troubling you in a warm, confidential, non-judgemental space. I believe all of us are doing the best we can, often in less than ideal circumstances, and I'll work alongside you at your own pace, gently uncovering new perspectives and possibilities for meaningful change & healing.
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Georgie Simmons
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Bristol BS9
Hi, I’m a passionate counsellor and therapist supporting adults and teenagers through the challenges, changes, and complexities that life can bring. Life can be overwhelming— worry, anxiety, stress, low moods, low self-esteem, family/relationship struggles or just that feeling of being lost or empty. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. In our sessions, you’ll find a calm, inclusive space where you can talk freely. I’ll be right there with you, listening, supporting, and helping you find what works best for you, at your own pace.
Hi, I’m a passionate counsellor and therapist supporting adults and teenagers through the challenges, changes, and complexities that life can bring. Life can be overwhelming— worry, anxiety, stress, low moods, low self-esteem, family/relationship struggles or just that feeling of being lost or empty. Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. In our sessions, you’ll find a calm, inclusive space where you can talk freely. I’ll be right there with you, listening, supporting, and helping you find what works best for you, at your own pace.
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Joey Jenkins
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Bristol BS1
An accredited BACP counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice, I have 8 years of clinical experience. In my private practice I work with a range of mental health issues. If you're reading this then you might have been struggling with something life has thrown at you, or are simply feeling distress for seemingly no apparent reason. You may be struggling in a relationship or with an addictive behaviour. Whatever it may be, you've taken an important step in asking for help and I hope to be able to support you through it.
An accredited BACP counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice, I have 8 years of clinical experience. In my private practice I work with a range of mental health issues. If you're reading this then you might have been struggling with something life has thrown at you, or are simply feeling distress for seemingly no apparent reason. You may be struggling in a relationship or with an addictive behaviour. Whatever it may be, you've taken an important step in asking for help and I hope to be able to support you through it.
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Stephen Gallini
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Music Therap.
Bristol BS7
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.
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors

How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?

When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.

When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?

It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.

What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?

Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.

Are there medications for learning disabilities?

Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.