Male Counselling in Bristol
I am a fully qualified pyschotherapeutic counsellor offering face to face therapy for adults and young people (18+) in the Old Market area of Bristol. My training is integrative which means I work with different types of therapy - humanistic, psycho-dynamic, parts psychology and with a focus on how our bodies and minds respond to adverse experieces; how we hold memory and ideas of ourselves or 'keep the score' to quote a famous book. I therefore adapt my approach to your specific needs and goals.
I am a fully qualified pyschotherapeutic counsellor offering face to face therapy for adults and young people (18+) in the Old Market area of Bristol. My training is integrative which means I work with different types of therapy - humanistic, psycho-dynamic, parts psychology and with a focus on how our bodies and minds respond to adverse experieces; how we hold memory and ideas of ourselves or 'keep the score' to quote a famous book. I therefore adapt my approach to your specific needs and goals.
I am a straight man who crossdresses, having struggled for many of my 60 years to understand myself.
I was dismissed from the RAF after admitting to crossdressing, for which I have endured much shame and guilt. Most of my life I was in the closet, but in the last decade, I've found the courage to be my true self. My journey includes battles with severe depression and a period of homelessness. I have recently come to terms with my diagnosis of ADHD. Now, I am in a loving relationship with a woman who accepts me completely. I hope my story can help others navigate their gender and sexual identity.
I love my job.
I am a straight man who crossdresses, having struggled for many of my 60 years to understand myself.
I was dismissed from the RAF after admitting to crossdressing, for which I have endured much shame and guilt. Most of my life I was in the closet, but in the last decade, I've found the courage to be my true self. My journey includes battles with severe depression and a period of homelessness. I have recently come to terms with my diagnosis of ADHD. Now, I am in a loving relationship with a woman who accepts me completely. I hope my story can help others navigate their gender and sexual identity.
I love my job.
Counselling is a place to explore our thoughts, feelings and emotions. A chance to explore our life direction. An opportunity to pause and understand where we are and what is happening in our lives right now. It is a place to explore past and present events or traumas and a space to speak out loud thoughts that had previously been unspeakable.
Counselling is a place to explore our thoughts, feelings and emotions. A chance to explore our life direction. An opportunity to pause and understand where we are and what is happening in our lives right now. It is a place to explore past and present events or traumas and a space to speak out loud thoughts that had previously been unspeakable.
We all experience difficulties at certain times in our lives. It can take a lot of courage to ask for support when we are feeling down, anxious, or facing a crisis. Finding the right therapist is not easy, but I believe that looking for one is already a step forward.
We all experience difficulties at certain times in our lives. It can take a lot of courage to ask for support when we are feeling down, anxious, or facing a crisis. Finding the right therapist is not easy, but I believe that looking for one is already a step forward.
We all experience difficulties at one time or another. It could be that our relationships aren’t all we'd like them to be. Or perhaps we feel anxious, depressed, lonely, or we’re grieving a loss. Perhaps we behave in ways that we'd rather not, or that we don't understand. Or maybe life has lost its meaning, we've lost our sense of direction, feel stuck, or just don't know who we are any more. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space in which to explore such issues in relationship with someone who is skilled, non-judgemental, and really there for you. A space in which to come to terms with things, and allow them to change.
We all experience difficulties at one time or another. It could be that our relationships aren’t all we'd like them to be. Or perhaps we feel anxious, depressed, lonely, or we’re grieving a loss. Perhaps we behave in ways that we'd rather not, or that we don't understand. Or maybe life has lost its meaning, we've lost our sense of direction, feel stuck, or just don't know who we are any more. Counselling offers a safe, confidential space in which to explore such issues in relationship with someone who is skilled, non-judgemental, and really there for you. A space in which to come to terms with things, and allow them to change.
I have worked with a diverse range of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, attachment, intimacy and relationship difficulties, codependency, low self-esteem and confidence issues, bereavement, grief and loss, anger issues, childhood trauma and addiction. I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients that have experienced childhood trauma who struggle in relationships, and clients affected by narcissistic parents or partners.
Parallel to my private practice, I am a Specialist Mentor at the University of Bristol. I support students with autism and ADHD with study related stress, social and relational issues
I have worked with a diverse range of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, attachment, intimacy and relationship difficulties, codependency, low self-esteem and confidence issues, bereavement, grief and loss, anger issues, childhood trauma and addiction. I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients that have experienced childhood trauma who struggle in relationships, and clients affected by narcissistic parents or partners.
Parallel to my private practice, I am a Specialist Mentor at the University of Bristol. I support students with autism and ADHD with study related stress, social and relational issues
Thanks for visiting my page. I have some capacity to offer therapy in my independent practice to individuals, couples and families, I am able to work with those who present with a range of difficulties. I’m registered with the U.K.C.P and AFT as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, and the N.M.C as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I have extensive experiences over 2 decades of working within the NHS at a senior level, in adult secondary mental health services, CAMHS, and statutory social care. I offer supervision and training, alongside direct therapy.
Thanks for visiting my page. I have some capacity to offer therapy in my independent practice to individuals, couples and families, I am able to work with those who present with a range of difficulties. I’m registered with the U.K.C.P and AFT as a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, and the N.M.C as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I have extensive experiences over 2 decades of working within the NHS at a senior level, in adult secondary mental health services, CAMHS, and statutory social care. I offer supervision and training, alongside direct therapy.
Hello! My name is Elystan. I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy that fits around you. I am a highly trained clinician, having read psychology at Oxford and completed two doctoral degrees. I can work with you to achieve your goals and improve your life.
Whether you know what your goals are but you're feeling stuck, or you can't put your finger on why things don't feel right, we can make sense of it together. My role is to be alongside you in a journey towards a deeper, more intimate understanding of yourself - an understanding which can help empower you to make meaningful, positive changes to your life.
Hello! My name is Elystan. I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy that fits around you. I am a highly trained clinician, having read psychology at Oxford and completed two doctoral degrees. I can work with you to achieve your goals and improve your life.
Whether you know what your goals are but you're feeling stuck, or you can't put your finger on why things don't feel right, we can make sense of it together. My role is to be alongside you in a journey towards a deeper, more intimate understanding of yourself - an understanding which can help empower you to make meaningful, positive changes to your life.
I have worked for many years helping my clients to accept themselves for who they are and how they survive in the hidden world that goes on inside their heads, the world where fear holds them back and keeps them stuck. The world we are all familiar with, the place we go when we put our heads on our pillows at night and we know! I believe that through honest exploration, reflection and acceptance of our past, we can start to accept ourselves and begin to build our self-esteem, self respect, our confidence and compassion for ourselves. We can embrace the parts of us that work and let go of the parts that don't, we can change.
I have worked for many years helping my clients to accept themselves for who they are and how they survive in the hidden world that goes on inside their heads, the world where fear holds them back and keeps them stuck. The world we are all familiar with, the place we go when we put our heads on our pillows at night and we know! I believe that through honest exploration, reflection and acceptance of our past, we can start to accept ourselves and begin to build our self-esteem, self respect, our confidence and compassion for ourselves. We can embrace the parts of us that work and let go of the parts that don't, we can change.
What you get from me is an attentive and proactive ally. I am friendly and compassionate, but I won't passively observe unhelpful patterns that are barriers to change. Challenging when necessary and in solidarity with the part of you that knows things can be better, will be a key aspect of our relationship. Profound and lasting changes are possible, which is why I encourage people to address the root causes of unhappiness and not settle for learning to live with problems and symptoms that can often be resolved.
What you get from me is an attentive and proactive ally. I am friendly and compassionate, but I won't passively observe unhelpful patterns that are barriers to change. Challenging when necessary and in solidarity with the part of you that knows things can be better, will be a key aspect of our relationship. Profound and lasting changes are possible, which is why I encourage people to address the root causes of unhappiness and not settle for learning to live with problems and symptoms that can often be resolved.
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The intrusive thoughts loop, the compulsions demand attention, or the anxiety sits on your chest like a permanent weight.You've experienced trauma that still shows up in your body—flashbacks, freeze responses, or relationships that replay old wounds.Your sexuality or desires don't fit the script you were handed. Maybe it's kink, maybe it's non-monogamy, maybe it's just wanting to explore without someone pathologising you.
You're neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, or wired differently) and exhausted by trying to perform “normal"You're LGBTQ+tired of explaining...
for People Who Don't Fit the Template
You Might Be Looking for Me If...
The intrusive thoughts loop, the compulsions demand attention, or the anxiety sits on your chest like a permanent weight.You've experienced trauma that still shows up in your body—flashbacks, freeze responses, or relationships that replay old wounds.Your sexuality or desires don't fit the script you were handed. Maybe it's kink, maybe it's non-monogamy, maybe it's just wanting to explore without someone pathologising you.
You're neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, or wired differently) and exhausted by trying to perform “normal"You're LGBTQ+tired of explaining...
I am a trainee UKCP Gestalt Psychotherapist based in Bristol. My training is in humanistic psychotherapy, specifically in contemporary relational gestalt. I aim to work collaboratively in a journey of discovery to bring about new awareness and a fuller experience of life. I offer warmth and creativity to support this process. My professional background is with diverse groups and individuals with varying and unique experiences and support needs. This has included work with Mind and the NHS.
I am a trainee UKCP Gestalt Psychotherapist based in Bristol. My training is in humanistic psychotherapy, specifically in contemporary relational gestalt. I aim to work collaboratively in a journey of discovery to bring about new awareness and a fuller experience of life. I offer warmth and creativity to support this process. My professional background is with diverse groups and individuals with varying and unique experiences and support needs. This has included work with Mind and the NHS.
Having put my own psychological difficulties behind me, I am grateful being able to help other human beings move on in life. So how can we turn crisis into opportunity and difficulties into resilience? Difficulties such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, low confidence, mood issues, post traumatic stress and depression. I am interested in people with a “difficult diagnosis”, or described as a "difficult case" or those described as autistic or neurodivergent. About eighty percent of my clients are satisfied in eight sessions or less.
Having put my own psychological difficulties behind me, I am grateful being able to help other human beings move on in life. So how can we turn crisis into opportunity and difficulties into resilience? Difficulties such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, low confidence, mood issues, post traumatic stress and depression. I am interested in people with a “difficult diagnosis”, or described as a "difficult case" or those described as autistic or neurodivergent. About eighty percent of my clients are satisfied in eight sessions or less.
I offer counselling in Bristol and online for individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues. I completed my Level 6 Diploma with merit and MSc in Psychology with commendation. I have worked in placements at an addiction clinic and the Wellbeing Service at the University of West of England and I have 1500+ hours of therapy experience. My experience includes (but is not limited to) stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, long-term illness and self-esteem.
I offer counselling in Bristol and online for individuals and couples experiencing a range of issues. I completed my Level 6 Diploma with merit and MSc in Psychology with commendation. I have worked in placements at an addiction clinic and the Wellbeing Service at the University of West of England and I have 1500+ hours of therapy experience. My experience includes (but is not limited to) stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, long-term illness and self-esteem.
I’m a consultant clinical psychologist with 30 years’ experience in frontline mental health services. I've created, developed and run a leading NHS service from scratch, and until recently I was a national specialty adviser to NHS England – the most senior clinical role in my field. I also have a small private practice, with a limited amount of slots available, open to people - often in midlife - who are feeling stuck in their work or relationships, and who want to change their lives for the better.
I’m a consultant clinical psychologist with 30 years’ experience in frontline mental health services. I've created, developed and run a leading NHS service from scratch, and until recently I was a national specialty adviser to NHS England – the most senior clinical role in my field. I also have a small private practice, with a limited amount of slots available, open to people - often in midlife - who are feeling stuck in their work or relationships, and who want to change their lives for the better.
Is your mental health suffering? Does life often feel frustrating, confusing, or even unbearable at times? Through empathy, authenticity and the safety of a non-judgemental space, we can explore whatever is coming up for you. It is within this safe space that the self can be explored and self awareness can grow. I have experience working with many different themes, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss/bereavement, self-harm, suicidal ideation, domestic/sexual abuse, identity, gender/sexuality, and hopelessness. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to be able to hold space for you through your circumstances.
Is your mental health suffering? Does life often feel frustrating, confusing, or even unbearable at times? Through empathy, authenticity and the safety of a non-judgemental space, we can explore whatever is coming up for you. It is within this safe space that the self can be explored and self awareness can grow. I have experience working with many different themes, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss/bereavement, self-harm, suicidal ideation, domestic/sexual abuse, identity, gender/sexuality, and hopelessness. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to be able to hold space for you through your circumstances.
I offer online and some face to face consultations to individuals, couples and families for communication difficulties associated with relationships and life-changes, when the usual ways of coping and support are insufficient or when the challenges involved are too much in some way. With over 30 years professional experience as a systemic practitioner, I have worked with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds in the independent, voluntary, private and public sectors. Single consultations, short-term and longer work are all available.
I offer online and some face to face consultations to individuals, couples and families for communication difficulties associated with relationships and life-changes, when the usual ways of coping and support are insufficient or when the challenges involved are too much in some way. With over 30 years professional experience as a systemic practitioner, I have worked with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds in the independent, voluntary, private and public sectors. Single consultations, short-term and longer work are all available.
People come to therapy for a host of reasons but the underlying theme for all of us is that we lose contact of who we are in our essence. We are conditioned by our upbringing and culture to develop limiting habits and patterns of behaviour that perpetuate our suffering and impinge our ability to face life’s challenges. Therapy is an explorative journey to re-align us with our true being and innate health. This involves the creation of an open and safe space in which suffering can be worked with compassionately to enable positive change. These are the basic principles I use in to meet each clients unique set of needs.
People come to therapy for a host of reasons but the underlying theme for all of us is that we lose contact of who we are in our essence. We are conditioned by our upbringing and culture to develop limiting habits and patterns of behaviour that perpetuate our suffering and impinge our ability to face life’s challenges. Therapy is an explorative journey to re-align us with our true being and innate health. This involves the creation of an open and safe space in which suffering can be worked with compassionately to enable positive change. These are the basic principles I use in to meet each clients unique set of needs.
I'm a UKCP registered psychotherapist in training. My training incorporates mindfulness and has a psychodynamic approach that places the relationship between therapist and client at the heart of transformative change and healing. I seek to create a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever difficulties you are currently working with. I aim to connect and work with you to help you understand your present moment experience, and what may be underlying any distress or suffering in your life. This understanding can help identify where you feel stuck and what you may need to heal and thrive.
I'm a UKCP registered psychotherapist in training. My training incorporates mindfulness and has a psychodynamic approach that places the relationship between therapist and client at the heart of transformative change and healing. I seek to create a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space for you to explore whatever difficulties you are currently working with. I aim to connect and work with you to help you understand your present moment experience, and what may be underlying any distress or suffering in your life. This understanding can help identify where you feel stuck and what you may need to heal and thrive.
Anxiety, stress and burnout can creep up slowly — until they start to take over.
You may feel constantly on edge, mentally exhausted, stuck in worry, or unable to switch off. Sleep suffers, confidence dips, work feels heavier and life feels harder than it used to. If this sounds familiar, you’re not failing — you’re overwhelmed.
I specialise in helping adults manage anxiety disorders, chronic stress and burnout, and in supporting people whose physical symptoms or chronic pain are intensified by stress and anxiety. Many of my clients are capable, high-functioning people who have reached a point where coping alone no longer works.
Anxiety, stress and burnout can creep up slowly — until they start to take over.
You may feel constantly on edge, mentally exhausted, stuck in worry, or unable to switch off. Sleep suffers, confidence dips, work feels heavier and life feels harder than it used to. If this sounds familiar, you’re not failing — you’re overwhelmed.
I specialise in helping adults manage anxiety disorders, chronic stress and burnout, and in supporting people whose physical symptoms or chronic pain are intensified by stress and anxiety. Many of my clients are capable, high-functioning people who have reached a point where coping alone no longer works.
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Male Counsellors
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.