Self Esteem Counselling in Bristol
At times we may feel stuck or alone, we are being affected by feelings of loss, anxiety, depression or something else which stops us from living fully. Perhaps we notice repeating patterns or habits that we don't know how to change. In these cases, working with an experienced professional through therapeutic coaching and counselling which holds you accountable for your changes can support you to heal, understand yourself (learning new tools and techniques) and access the inner resources you need to move forward.
At times we may feel stuck or alone, we are being affected by feelings of loss, anxiety, depression or something else which stops us from living fully. Perhaps we notice repeating patterns or habits that we don't know how to change. In these cases, working with an experienced professional through therapeutic coaching and counselling which holds you accountable for your changes can support you to heal, understand yourself (learning new tools and techniques) and access the inner resources you need to move forward.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, low self-esteem, grief, and the emotional impact of major life changes including chronic illness.
I provide a space for you to speak freely without shame or guilt. Sessions are shaped around you and what you need in that moment; some sessions may focus on talking and processing and others may be more practical or reflective. I will also do more than just smile and nod, I’ll also offer thoughtful reflections and gentle challenge where appropriate.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, low self-esteem, grief, and the emotional impact of major life changes including chronic illness.
I provide a space for you to speak freely without shame or guilt. Sessions are shaped around you and what you need in that moment; some sessions may focus on talking and processing and others may be more practical or reflective. I will also do more than just smile and nod, I’ll also offer thoughtful reflections and gentle challenge where appropriate.
My ideal client is someone ready to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, often dealing with issues like anxiety, low self esteem relationship struggles, or past trauma.
I offer a person-centred, integrative approach, creating a safe, empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Using techniques from various therapeutic models like CBT, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt therapy, I help you address issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem, supporting your journey towards positive change.
My ideal client is someone ready to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, often dealing with issues like anxiety, low self esteem relationship struggles, or past trauma.
I offer a person-centred, integrative approach, creating a safe, empathetic space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Using techniques from various therapeutic models like CBT, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt therapy, I help you address issues such as anxiety, trauma, relationships, and self-esteem, supporting your journey towards positive change.
Struggling with repetitive emotional patterns & wanting to understand yourself more? Being vulnerable, and actively making meaningful change is courageous! From my extensive experience I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
Struggling with repetitive emotional patterns & wanting to understand yourself more? Being vulnerable, and actively making meaningful change is courageous! From my extensive experience I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
Lex Hristova Cognitive Behavioural
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you feel that anxiety, low mood, or low self-esteem are affecting your daily activities, getting in the way of your relationships, or stopping you from enjoying your life, you may want to try CBT, which is the most effective therapy for those difficulties.
I offer individualised therapy tailored to your needs, at a pace that feels right for you. My approach centres on your journey, values, and therapy goals. I have a particular interest in existential themes - such as death anxiety, meaning, and isolation - though these may not always be part of our work together, as I follow your lead on therapy’s focus.
If you feel that anxiety, low mood, or low self-esteem are affecting your daily activities, getting in the way of your relationships, or stopping you from enjoying your life, you may want to try CBT, which is the most effective therapy for those difficulties.
I offer individualised therapy tailored to your needs, at a pace that feels right for you. My approach centres on your journey, values, and therapy goals. I have a particular interest in existential themes - such as death anxiety, meaning, and isolation - though these may not always be part of our work together, as I follow your lead on therapy’s focus.
I am a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, accredited through the BABCP. I have been working within the NHS from 2009-2024 within mental health talking therapies services. Most recently I left my role as a clinical lead for NHS Talking Therapies service in Gloucester. I am experienced working within a variety of mental health presentations and support clients to work towards understanding of their difficulties, supporting progress towards valued goals. I offer evidence based interventions. Also training as an ADHD coach.
I am a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, accredited through the BABCP. I have been working within the NHS from 2009-2024 within mental health talking therapies services. Most recently I left my role as a clinical lead for NHS Talking Therapies service in Gloucester. I am experienced working within a variety of mental health presentations and support clients to work towards understanding of their difficulties, supporting progress towards valued goals. I offer evidence based interventions. Also training as an ADHD coach.
I've supported people through a range of difficulties including feeling anxious, stressed, sad, depressed or having low mood, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, lacking in confidence and self-esteem, experiencing a lack of direction.
I’m an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, working for the NHS and in private practice with people 18 years and over offering a safe and supportive place where you can talk about your difficulties and concerns. We can begin to explore what might be troubling you, or causing you distress and suffering, or preventing you from experiencing life to the full. We can take time to focus on what’s important for you, to try and make sense and understand what may be happening and think about changes you want to make. I offer open-ended therapy with sessions once or twice a week beginning with with an initial session or sometimes two.
I've supported people through a range of difficulties including feeling anxious, stressed, sad, depressed or having low mood, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, lacking in confidence and self-esteem, experiencing a lack of direction.
I’m an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, working for the NHS and in private practice with people 18 years and over offering a safe and supportive place where you can talk about your difficulties and concerns. We can begin to explore what might be troubling you, or causing you distress and suffering, or preventing you from experiencing life to the full. We can take time to focus on what’s important for you, to try and make sense and understand what may be happening and think about changes you want to make. I offer open-ended therapy with sessions once or twice a week beginning with with an initial session or sometimes two.
It all begins with an idea, and then a decision.
Maybe you want to launch a new version of you.
Maybe you want to close a chapter on a bad experience and transform your life into something more. Or maybe you’re finally ready to make peace with a hard goodbye – to a relationship, a phase of life, or an identity.
You've arrived here because somewhere inside, you're ready to turn your life into your most powerful creative project yet.
When you tell your story, you transform the shame that once held you back into the strength that now propels you forward. I'm here to help you do that.
It all begins with an idea, and then a decision.
Maybe you want to launch a new version of you.
Maybe you want to close a chapter on a bad experience and transform your life into something more. Or maybe you’re finally ready to make peace with a hard goodbye – to a relationship, a phase of life, or an identity.
You've arrived here because somewhere inside, you're ready to turn your life into your most powerful creative project yet.
When you tell your story, you transform the shame that once held you back into the strength that now propels you forward. I'm here to help you do that.
I'm a qualified therapist working online, supporting adults facing anxiety, depression and low mood, anger, bereavement, low self-esteem, racism and discrimination, complex trauma, stress and sex and relationship problems - and I'm confident that, together, we can find a way forward.
You have the ability to find happiness and fulfilment, and this space is here for you to explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. At times, you may find it helpful to see things from a different perspective, and I will support you in gently challenging your thoughts and feelings to help you gain clarity and understanding.
I'm a qualified therapist working online, supporting adults facing anxiety, depression and low mood, anger, bereavement, low self-esteem, racism and discrimination, complex trauma, stress and sex and relationship problems - and I'm confident that, together, we can find a way forward.
You have the ability to find happiness and fulfilment, and this space is here for you to explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. At times, you may find it helpful to see things from a different perspective, and I will support you in gently challenging your thoughts and feelings to help you gain clarity and understanding.
Want to live your best life? I will work out, with you, the best way of caring for your mental health, your depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, shame and self-criticism. What make you feel better and improves your life? Kindness and compassion is at the heart of therapy by working towards treating your self with compassion, which by the way is not a weakness! Compassion means it's not your fault, that just like anyone else in the world you suffer. In my therapy sessions you can develop on your ability to be kind to yourself when suffering to find your way through to living your best life!
Want to live your best life? I will work out, with you, the best way of caring for your mental health, your depression, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, shame and self-criticism. What make you feel better and improves your life? Kindness and compassion is at the heart of therapy by working towards treating your self with compassion, which by the way is not a weakness! Compassion means it's not your fault, that just like anyone else in the world you suffer. In my therapy sessions you can develop on your ability to be kind to yourself when suffering to find your way through to living your best life!
I work with adults feeling anxious, stuck in self-doubt, or struggling with low self-esteem, perfectionism, shame, and a harsh inner critic.
Every part of you is welcome here: the part that wants to stay in control, the one that feels small or unseen, the part longing for closeness, and the part that’s scared of it. The parts that want to disappear, and the parts that want to take up more space.
This is a space to meet yourself more fully.
How Therapy with me can help:
I work with adults feeling anxious, stuck in self-doubt, or struggling with low self-esteem, perfectionism, shame, and a harsh inner critic.
Every part of you is welcome here: the part that wants to stay in control, the one that feels small or unseen, the part longing for closeness, and the part that’s scared of it. The parts that want to disappear, and the parts that want to take up more space.
This is a space to meet yourself more fully.
How Therapy with me can help:
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These struggles can be overwhelming, but with the right support, they don’t have to control your life. My approach combines creative and evidence-based strategies to help you regain confidence and take back control. With 13 years experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in helping people break free from anxiety, traumatic events and OCD. I’ll help you understand why your symptoms present and teach you practical strategies to reduce them—so you can live life on your terms.
If you're ready to take the first step toward change, I'd love to hear from you.
If you’re feeling trapped by anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt, you’re not alone. These struggles can be overwhelming, but with the right support, they don’t have to control your life. My approach combines creative and evidence-based strategies to help you regain confidence and take back control. With 13 years experience as a psychotherapist, I specialize in helping people break free from anxiety, traumatic events and OCD. I’ll help you understand why your symptoms present and teach you practical strategies to reduce them—so you can live life on your terms.
If you're ready to take the first step toward change, I'd love to hear from you.
I've worked extensively and with great success with people who struggle with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
At times, we all face obstacles that leave us feeling stuck, lost, or weighed down by the emotional burdens we carry. Whether you’re struggling with low mood, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or unresolved grief, I believe in your innate capacity to heal and grow.
I've worked extensively and with great success with people who struggle with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
At times, we all face obstacles that leave us feeling stuck, lost, or weighed down by the emotional burdens we carry. Whether you’re struggling with low mood, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or unresolved grief, I believe in your innate capacity to heal and grow.
I specialise in supporting people struggling with self-worth, religious, spiritual and cultural trauma, existential concerns and complex family dynamics.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or experiencing a quieter sense of stuckness, fear, or grief that needs some attention. I offer a warm and attentive space where you can feel safe to explore the roots of what is going on for you and deepen self-understanding and insight. I work integratively, drawing on a range of approaches to support you in processing difficult feelings and experiences. I am also currently completing further training in Processwork, an embodied, systemic, and relational approach that helps you unfold complex emotions, relationship dynamics, dreams, and bodily experience.
I specialise in supporting people struggling with self-worth, religious, spiritual and cultural trauma, existential concerns and complex family dynamics.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or experiencing a quieter sense of stuckness, fear, or grief that needs some attention. I offer a warm and attentive space where you can feel safe to explore the roots of what is going on for you and deepen self-understanding and insight. I work integratively, drawing on a range of approaches to support you in processing difficult feelings and experiences. I am also currently completing further training in Processwork, an embodied, systemic, and relational approach that helps you unfold complex emotions, relationship dynamics, dreams, and bodily experience.
Hi I'm Lili, a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship dynamics. I am here to support you on your unique path towards inner harmony and well-being. In my therapeutic practice, I bring together a holistic and trauma-informed approach, deeply rooted in the understanding that healing is a multi-faceted process. My background as a certified integrative nutrition coach, life coach, yoga and meditation instructor, and breathwork facilitator allows me to craft a truly comprehensive and personalized healing experience for you.
Hi I'm Lili, a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship dynamics. I am here to support you on your unique path towards inner harmony and well-being. In my therapeutic practice, I bring together a holistic and trauma-informed approach, deeply rooted in the understanding that healing is a multi-faceted process. My background as a certified integrative nutrition coach, life coach, yoga and meditation instructor, and breathwork facilitator allows me to craft a truly comprehensive and personalized healing experience for you.
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I’m an Intuitive Counsellor.
Intuitive counselling is a gentle yet profound process of understanding the difference between the conditioned mind and our intuitive self. The more we practice presence, the more we strengthen our ability to listen within.
When we begin to observe how the mind becomes cluttered with thoughts from the past or worries about the future, we create space to return to the present moment — where clarity and truth naturally arise. From this awareness, we can start to recognise and release the beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve us.
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I’m an Intuitive Counsellor.
Intuitive counselling is a gentle yet profound process of understanding the difference between the conditioned mind and our intuitive self. The more we practice presence, the more we strengthen our ability to listen within.
When we begin to observe how the mind becomes cluttered with thoughts from the past or worries about the future, we create space to return to the present moment — where clarity and truth naturally arise. From this awareness, we can start to recognise and release the beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve us.
Does the past still feel present? Whether you’re struggling with old wounds or seeking specialized help for your child, you don’t have to carry the distress alone. As a Medical Doctor and therapist with 20 years of experience, I bridge the gap between clinical expertise and compassionate, informal care.
I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and IFS therapist. I specialize in helping children, caregivers , and adults process trauma effectively. My approach is "purposefully informal"—meaning I prioritize a friendly, safe connection while using powerful tools to help and set goals you set for healing and wellbeing.
Does the past still feel present? Whether you’re struggling with old wounds or seeking specialized help for your child, you don’t have to carry the distress alone. As a Medical Doctor and therapist with 20 years of experience, I bridge the gap between clinical expertise and compassionate, informal care.
I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and IFS therapist. I specialize in helping children, caregivers , and adults process trauma effectively. My approach is "purposefully informal"—meaning I prioritize a friendly, safe connection while using powerful tools to help and set goals you set for healing and wellbeing.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can help with a range of difficulties for example feelings of anxiety and depression, feelings of stuckness, helplessness and low self esteem, unhelpful patterns you notice you're repeating, a sense of lostness in your life.
I have a particular interest in working with complex PTSD/relational trauma. Symptoms may include hidden feelings of anxiety/dread, phobias & even fear of panic attacks in certain situations, whilst being successful in many domains of life. Avoidance of certain social situations that may seem perfectly safe to others create feelings of loneliness & despair.
Counselling and Psychotherapy can help with a range of difficulties for example feelings of anxiety and depression, feelings of stuckness, helplessness and low self esteem, unhelpful patterns you notice you're repeating, a sense of lostness in your life.
I have a particular interest in working with complex PTSD/relational trauma. Symptoms may include hidden feelings of anxiety/dread, phobias & even fear of panic attacks in certain situations, whilst being successful in many domains of life. Avoidance of certain social situations that may seem perfectly safe to others create feelings of loneliness & despair.
Struggling with low confidence or self-esteem?
MBACP Accredited psychotherapist with 20 years professional experience and a wealth of personal experience. My approach is multi disciplinary, including Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused, Chairwork and Non-Violent Communication. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people overcome their difficulties and move on to better places.
Struggling with low confidence or self-esteem?
MBACP Accredited psychotherapist with 20 years professional experience and a wealth of personal experience. My approach is multi disciplinary, including Solution Focused, CBT, Mindfulness, Compassion Focused, Chairwork and Non-Violent Communication. Over the years I have helped hundreds of people overcome their difficulties and move on to better places.
I have been practicing for 20 years in total; I work with a wide range of issues such as addictions, anxiety, relationships, grief,complex trauma, abuse, self-esteem and many more.
Maybe a little voice inside has been telling you for a while that things are not ok...the word " therapy" keeps popping up....acknowledging it takes courage and wisdom. It might be a current crisis or on-going emotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy can be a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which yo can safely access the true essence of yourself. It is a meaningful journey on many levels. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma. These wounds left unattended to can lead to many issues such as anxiety, shame, anger, depression, addiction.
I have been practicing for 20 years in total; I work with a wide range of issues such as addictions, anxiety, relationships, grief,complex trauma, abuse, self-esteem and many more.
Maybe a little voice inside has been telling you for a while that things are not ok...the word " therapy" keeps popping up....acknowledging it takes courage and wisdom. It might be a current crisis or on-going emotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy can be a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which yo can safely access the true essence of yourself. It is a meaningful journey on many levels. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma. These wounds left unattended to can lead to many issues such as anxiety, shame, anger, depression, addiction.
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