National Assurance Counselling in Bristol
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make. Through childhood experiences and life events we try to fit into the world we live in. From very early on we tend to adapt ourselves to meet the needs of others, to be loved, liked and accepted. We twist and manage ourselves into expected ways of being and mask what is really going on for us. In doing this we lose the sense of who we are before we ever know.
If you have experienced trauma as a result of your past and you find that is affecting you and your relationships in the present, I can help you gently explore these difficulties and support you to make the changes you need to make. Through childhood experiences and life events we try to fit into the world we live in. From very early on we tend to adapt ourselves to meet the needs of others, to be loved, liked and accepted. We twist and manage ourselves into expected ways of being and mask what is really going on for us. In doing this we lose the sense of who we are before we ever know.
I am an experienced practice Counsellor / Supervisor and have over 10,000 hours of clinical counselling experience in the private / public sector since 2004 and for over 14 years I was responsible for the providing counselling services in the primary care settings of a GP Surgery in Bristol. I am now offering counselling services /supervision in a Person -Centered and Integrative approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am an experienced practice Counsellor / Supervisor and have over 10,000 hours of clinical counselling experience in the private / public sector since 2004 and for over 14 years I was responsible for the providing counselling services in the primary care settings of a GP Surgery in Bristol. I am now offering counselling services /supervision in a Person -Centered and Integrative approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
As someone who is neurodiverse myself I work a lot with clients that are also neurodiverse including those with both suspected or diagnosed ADHD, Autism or Autism Spectrum Conditions and Dyslexia. I also have many years experience in working with domestic abuse and sexual violence, I have worked with charities such as New Pathways and the Southmead Project working with a range of clients that have experienced abuse and/or sexual violence.
As someone who is neurodiverse myself I work a lot with clients that are also neurodiverse including those with both suspected or diagnosed ADHD, Autism or Autism Spectrum Conditions and Dyslexia. I also have many years experience in working with domestic abuse and sexual violence, I have worked with charities such as New Pathways and the Southmead Project working with a range of clients that have experienced abuse and/or sexual violence.
I am a qualified counsellor and teacher, I have studied Counselling and Substance Misuse at FdSc level and have a Diploma in Social Work, as well as having a wide range of work and life experience. My down to earth nature empowers me to be accessible, approachable and non-judgmental which is an essential part of a successful working therapeutic relationship. Aiding people to work through their own life challenges is my absolute passion and driving force behind Brighter Pathways Counselling.
I am a qualified counsellor and teacher, I have studied Counselling and Substance Misuse at FdSc level and have a Diploma in Social Work, as well as having a wide range of work and life experience. My down to earth nature empowers me to be accessible, approachable and non-judgmental which is an essential part of a successful working therapeutic relationship. Aiding people to work through their own life challenges is my absolute passion and driving force behind Brighter Pathways Counselling.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or stuck in patterns you can’t shift. Perhaps you’ve carried trauma, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, or chronic overthinking for years. You want clarity, emotional stability, healthier relationships, and confidence in yourself. You may already reflect deeply, even using AI to explore your thoughts, yet still feel unresolved. You don’t just want insight, you want real change, integration, and a sense of calm, secure direction in your life.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or stuck in patterns you can’t shift. Perhaps you’ve carried trauma, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, or chronic overthinking for years. You want clarity, emotional stability, healthier relationships, and confidence in yourself. You may already reflect deeply, even using AI to explore your thoughts, yet still feel unresolved. You don’t just want insight, you want real change, integration, and a sense of calm, secure direction in your life.
My name is Ele, I am a qualified integrative counsellor and I have training and experience in the following areas:
Understanding eating disorders,
Responses to domestic abuse,
Suicide training,
Relational depth in counselling and psychotherapy,
and an introduction to online and phone counselling which is necessary for competent and ethical remote counselling work.
I have worked with grief, menopause, family disputes, relationship breakdowns, depression, anxiety, stress, alcoholism, self harm, gender complexities, LGBTQIA communities, cultural differences, ADHD and autism.
My name is Ele, I am a qualified integrative counsellor and I have training and experience in the following areas:
Understanding eating disorders,
Responses to domestic abuse,
Suicide training,
Relational depth in counselling and psychotherapy,
and an introduction to online and phone counselling which is necessary for competent and ethical remote counselling work.
I have worked with grief, menopause, family disputes, relationship breakdowns, depression, anxiety, stress, alcoholism, self harm, gender complexities, LGBTQIA communities, cultural differences, ADHD and autism.
I work in collaboration with my clients, using a solution focussed approach. The aim is to identify the problem along with causal factors and to develop a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have many years experience and very good outcome rates - many of my clients come from personal recommendation. I have worked in both the NHS and private settings since 2000 and am also a registered mental health nurse. I have worked with people from all backgrounds. My approach is open, non-judgemental and and down-to-earth.
I work in collaboration with my clients, using a solution focussed approach. The aim is to identify the problem along with causal factors and to develop a unique, person centred treatment plan. I have many years experience and very good outcome rates - many of my clients come from personal recommendation. I have worked in both the NHS and private settings since 2000 and am also a registered mental health nurse. I have worked with people from all backgrounds. My approach is open, non-judgemental and and down-to-earth.
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
Offering equine therapy. maylandequinetherapy.
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgmental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. Im also a neurodiversity specialist supporting both adults and children.
Offering equine therapy. maylandequinetherapy.
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgmental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. Im also a neurodiversity specialist supporting both adults and children.
I am a doctor in Art Psychotherapy and specialize in working with people who have experienced complex trauma. I also have training in Mindfulness, NLP, I'm psychoanalytically informed, and am currently embarking on accredited EMDR training. I am person-centred, and have a compassion approach. I am also qualified to provide Clinical Supervision and Consultancy. I provide sessions online, or in person on request.
I am a doctor in Art Psychotherapy and specialize in working with people who have experienced complex trauma. I also have training in Mindfulness, NLP, I'm psychoanalytically informed, and am currently embarking on accredited EMDR training. I am person-centred, and have a compassion approach. I am also qualified to provide Clinical Supervision and Consultancy. I provide sessions online, or in person on request.
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I work with individuals and couples to find a path through their troubles. In life we experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck. We may simply feel adrift, struggling to find meaning and our place in the world. Confronting and solving problems can be a painful process which many of us avoid. Avoidance can result in greater pain and the inability to flourish both mentally and spiritually, but by working together to fully understand your issues and goals we can work towards a more fulfilled life.
I work with individuals and couples to find a path through their troubles. In life we experience pain, stress and anxiety for many reasons - life events, work issues, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, or feelings of low self-esteem that makes you feel stuck. We may simply feel adrift, struggling to find meaning and our place in the world. Confronting and solving problems can be a painful process which many of us avoid. Avoidance can result in greater pain and the inability to flourish both mentally and spiritually, but by working together to fully understand your issues and goals we can work towards a more fulfilled life.
Are you a deep thinker, highly sensitive person (HSP), or neurodivergent? Ready to unmask and explore difficult relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety or depression? I can help.
My approach is relational, warm, and creative. As a trauma-informed dramatherapist, I create reparative experiences to help you re-frame past events, manage stress, and gain autonomy. I have a particular rapport with ND women, bookworms, elders, and parents.
Click email to book a free 15-min call to see if we're a good fit.
As a clinical supervisor I provide tailored structure for ND practitioners to manage overwhelm.
Are you a deep thinker, highly sensitive person (HSP), or neurodivergent? Ready to unmask and explore difficult relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety or depression? I can help.
My approach is relational, warm, and creative. As a trauma-informed dramatherapist, I create reparative experiences to help you re-frame past events, manage stress, and gain autonomy. I have a particular rapport with ND women, bookworms, elders, and parents.
Click email to book a free 15-min call to see if we're a good fit.
As a clinical supervisor I provide tailored structure for ND practitioners to manage overwhelm.
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.
As a counsellor I understand how hard reaching out can be and making those first steps can be difficult, I want to reassure you that I am here for you to listen to you. My main working model is a person centered approach however I am an integrative counsellor, which means sessions are tailored to suit your needs. I also have the skills and resources to use creativity within sessions if wanted, but equally be there to just listen to you. Reaching out and making those first initial steps can feel unnerving but i want to reassure you I am here to listen.
As a counsellor I understand how hard reaching out can be and making those first steps can be difficult, I want to reassure you that I am here for you to listen to you. My main working model is a person centered approach however I am an integrative counsellor, which means sessions are tailored to suit your needs. I also have the skills and resources to use creativity within sessions if wanted, but equally be there to just listen to you. Reaching out and making those first initial steps can feel unnerving but i want to reassure you I am here to listen.
Online Therapists
Hi, I'm Fiona.
Offering Short or Longer term work.
As a qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with 4 years experience my clinical work has taken place in settings locally to Plymouth and North of the border.
In working with past traumatic events, that can compound any current stress you are experiencing - we can work together at a pace that suits your needs.
Getting to a point where you can put your finger on why you feel depressed or anxious will provide you with a key to making shifts in your thinking and beliefs you may hold.
Hi, I'm Fiona.
Offering Short or Longer term work.
As a qualified Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with 4 years experience my clinical work has taken place in settings locally to Plymouth and North of the border.
In working with past traumatic events, that can compound any current stress you are experiencing - we can work together at a pace that suits your needs.
Getting to a point where you can put your finger on why you feel depressed or anxious will provide you with a key to making shifts in your thinking and beliefs you may hold.
Are you feeling confused, stuck, in low spirits, struggling with choices? Perhaps you’re finding it difficult to manage your feelings, or recognising recurring patterns of difficulties, or feel you could be living more fully. We all face challenging times in our lives when it can be hard to find our way. I offer professional, confidential counselling with warmth, understanding, sensitivity and respect for people of diverse identities and backgrounds. I aim to work with you in a safe, supportive way, without judgement, to build a trusting relationship, and explore the difficulties you face.
Are you feeling confused, stuck, in low spirits, struggling with choices? Perhaps you’re finding it difficult to manage your feelings, or recognising recurring patterns of difficulties, or feel you could be living more fully. We all face challenging times in our lives when it can be hard to find our way. I offer professional, confidential counselling with warmth, understanding, sensitivity and respect for people of diverse identities and backgrounds. I aim to work with you in a safe, supportive way, without judgement, to build a trusting relationship, and explore the difficulties you face.
Having worked in mental health for over 20 years I have experience of working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. My practice is grounded in theory and methodologies informed by the latest evidence and I work in adherence with NICE guidelines. It gives me huge pleasure supporting individual clients or couples to overcome their challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. My specialities are Adjustment Disorder, Agoraphobia, Complex Trauma, Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Bereavement, Health Anxiety, Insomnia, Low Self-Esteem, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias and relational difficulties.
Having worked in mental health for over 20 years I have experience of working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. My practice is grounded in theory and methodologies informed by the latest evidence and I work in adherence with NICE guidelines. It gives me huge pleasure supporting individual clients or couples to overcome their challenges and achieve their therapeutic goals. My specialities are Adjustment Disorder, Agoraphobia, Complex Trauma, Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Bereavement, Health Anxiety, Insomnia, Low Self-Esteem, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias and relational difficulties.
Distress in life can bring about: confusion, pain, self-blame, anger, self-blame, isolation, loneliness, negative coping mechanism and many other symptoms. It is important to know that anyone of us can experience mental distress and there are several reasons why this may happen, including: trauma, difficult life events, early life experiences and biological basis. My job is to people make sense of their concerns, and find balance during these difficult times so that they can get to their optimum level of functioning again.
Distress in life can bring about: confusion, pain, self-blame, anger, self-blame, isolation, loneliness, negative coping mechanism and many other symptoms. It is important to know that anyone of us can experience mental distress and there are several reasons why this may happen, including: trauma, difficult life events, early life experiences and biological basis. My job is to people make sense of their concerns, and find balance during these difficult times so that they can get to their optimum level of functioning again.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and a Doctor of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy candidate at the University of Exeter. With over 25 years of clinical experience in the NHS (CAMHS) and private practice, I offer a sophisticated, relational approach to healing. My work is grounded in the belief that our present struggles—be they anxiety or relationship patterns—are often shaped by unconscious scripts. By decoding these deeper patterns, I help you find a sense of agency and lasting change. While my background includes social work and art therapy, my focus remains on the transformative power of the psychoanalytic relationship.
I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and a Doctor of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy candidate at the University of Exeter. With over 25 years of clinical experience in the NHS (CAMHS) and private practice, I offer a sophisticated, relational approach to healing. My work is grounded in the belief that our present struggles—be they anxiety or relationship patterns—are often shaped by unconscious scripts. By decoding these deeper patterns, I help you find a sense of agency and lasting change. While my background includes social work and art therapy, my focus remains on the transformative power of the psychoanalytic relationship.
