Self Esteem Counselling in Bristol
I'd be honoured to offer you a space where you'll feel truly heard, understood and supported. I'm Alex, a BACP Accredited counsellor, with 8+ years' experience, and 25+ five-star Trustpilot reviews. Whatever you're going through, we'll figure it out together.
I believe that, deep down, we all have an inner compass, a certain sense of intuition that can guide us forward. If we're not careful, however, life’s pressures can easily obscure it. In our sessions, I’ll help you to reconnect with yourself, so you can navigate life's challenges with more clarity and confidence, and make decisions that better align with who you want to be.
I'd be honoured to offer you a space where you'll feel truly heard, understood and supported. I'm Alex, a BACP Accredited counsellor, with 8+ years' experience, and 25+ five-star Trustpilot reviews. Whatever you're going through, we'll figure it out together.
I believe that, deep down, we all have an inner compass, a certain sense of intuition that can guide us forward. If we're not careful, however, life’s pressures can easily obscure it. In our sessions, I’ll help you to reconnect with yourself, so you can navigate life's challenges with more clarity and confidence, and make decisions that better align with who you want to be.
If you are on this page, you are considering counselling. Seeking counselling and potentially talking to a stranger about your emotions can be incredibly intimidating/daunting but this is a sign that you feel there is a need for change. Through counselling, we can explore what is important to you, at your own pace and work towards enrichment.
If you are on this page, you are considering counselling. Seeking counselling and potentially talking to a stranger about your emotions can be incredibly intimidating/daunting but this is a sign that you feel there is a need for change. Through counselling, we can explore what is important to you, at your own pace and work towards enrichment.
Life isn't always easy, people aren't always what we hoped they would be, sometimes we don't end up being the person we'd like, or achieve what we set out to. However, with the right support, all this can change. I'm an experienced practitioner with many years of experience. I am an integrative practitioner, meaning I draw from a variety of schools of thoughts and theories, disciplines and practices.I believe we are holistic beings and if we want to be truly fulfilled, we must work with all aspects of the person.
Life isn't always easy, people aren't always what we hoped they would be, sometimes we don't end up being the person we'd like, or achieve what we set out to. However, with the right support, all this can change. I'm an experienced practitioner with many years of experience. I am an integrative practitioner, meaning I draw from a variety of schools of thoughts and theories, disciplines and practices.I believe we are holistic beings and if we want to be truly fulfilled, we must work with all aspects of the person.
These wounds left unattended can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, addictions, depression, shame, anger.
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. You may have had therapy before but would like to reach new depths in your process...i have significant skills and experience for us to go " there" together in a meaningful way.
These wounds left unattended can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, addictions, depression, shame, anger.
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. You may have had therapy before but would like to reach new depths in your process...i have significant skills and experience for us to go " there" together in a meaningful way.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth. I'll support you to recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, and to also uncover new strengths and pathways for meaningful personal growth beyond the challenges you've experienced.
I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth. I'll support you to recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, and to also uncover new strengths and pathways for meaningful personal growth beyond the challenges you've experienced.
I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
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.
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.
Online person-centred therapist for anxiety, trauma, identity, relationships, low self-worth and life transitions.
As an online therapist, I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low or emotionally overwhelmed, perhaps carrying the impact of trauma, difficult family dynamics, relationship strain or identity struggles. You might appear capable and high-functioning on the outside yet feel stuck, disconnected or exhausted within. Maybe you are navigating grief, cultural conflict, boarding school experiences, a health diagnosis or a significant life transition. You want clarity, emotional relief and a stronger sense of self, but are unsure where to begin or how to move forward.
Online person-centred therapist for anxiety, trauma, identity, relationships, low self-worth and life transitions.
As an online therapist, I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, low or emotionally overwhelmed, perhaps carrying the impact of trauma, difficult family dynamics, relationship strain or identity struggles. You might appear capable and high-functioning on the outside yet feel stuck, disconnected or exhausted within. Maybe you are navigating grief, cultural conflict, boarding school experiences, a health diagnosis or a significant life transition. You want clarity, emotional relief and a stronger sense of self, but are unsure where to begin or how to move forward.
Life can feel overwhelming for all sorts of reasons from big life events to things you are facing in your day-to-day. I believe one of the most valuable things about therapy is not having to go through it alone.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years’ experience of working therapeutically with people from all walks of life in the NHS, the community and charitable settings. I tailor our sessions to meet your needs by draw on a range of evidence based models including CBT, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), EMDR, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and Psychodynamic approaches.
Life can feel overwhelming for all sorts of reasons from big life events to things you are facing in your day-to-day. I believe one of the most valuable things about therapy is not having to go through it alone.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years’ experience of working therapeutically with people from all walks of life in the NHS, the community and charitable settings. I tailor our sessions to meet your needs by draw on a range of evidence based models including CBT, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), EMDR, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and Psychodynamic approaches.
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.
Are you waking up feeling deep darkness, trapped by worries or overwhelmed from relationship dynamics. Together we step into courageous vulnerability, seeking active meaningful change! 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.
Are you waking up feeling deep darkness, trapped by worries or overwhelmed from relationship dynamics. Together we step into courageous vulnerability, seeking active meaningful change! 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.
Welcome. I believe that every person is unique, and I help you face your challenges in the way that is right for you. I offer a free initial phone consultation. This is a good opportunity to explore your goals and talk about expectations.
Welcome. I believe that every person is unique, and I help you face your challenges in the way that is right for you. I offer a free initial phone consultation. This is a good opportunity to explore your goals and talk about expectations.
For most of my adult life, I have supported individuals who society often considers vulnerable due to complex needs and past trauma. My work has spanned residential care, rehabilitation settings, and women’s centres, giving me deep insight into how trauma shapes lives when coping mechanisms are limited. I have experience working with people affected by substance misuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, abusive relationships, and mental health challenges.
For most of my adult life, I have supported individuals who society often considers vulnerable due to complex needs and past trauma. My work has spanned residential care, rehabilitation settings, and women’s centres, giving me deep insight into how trauma shapes lives when coping mechanisms are limited. I have experience working with people affected by substance misuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, abusive relationships, and mental health challenges.
Even when you’re thoughtful and self-aware, certain patterns can continue to shape your relationships in ways that don’t feel good. You may find yourself cycling through the same reactions, fears, or dynamics, leading to conflict, distance, or not feeling fully met. You might be carrying pain from childhood, navigating stress or anxiety, or facing challenges around intimacy or sexuality. You’re seeking more than insight—you want real change. Ultimately, you want relationships where you feel emotionally secure, connected, and confident.
Even when you’re thoughtful and self-aware, certain patterns can continue to shape your relationships in ways that don’t feel good. You may find yourself cycling through the same reactions, fears, or dynamics, leading to conflict, distance, or not feeling fully met. You might be carrying pain from childhood, navigating stress or anxiety, or facing challenges around intimacy or sexuality. You’re seeking more than insight—you want real change. Ultimately, you want relationships where you feel emotionally secure, connected, and confident.
The atmosphere that I aim to create in therapy is one of dynamic collaboration. This means that whilst you will ultimately determine the focus of our work, I will also be an active part of this process, regularly offering insight, reflections and relevant theoretical understandings. I believe that working in this way fosters vitality, helping to create movement in our sessions and in your life.
To say more about me as a practitioner, 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).
The atmosphere that I aim to create in therapy is one of dynamic collaboration. This means that whilst you will ultimately determine the focus of our work, I will also be an active part of this process, regularly offering insight, reflections and relevant theoretical understandings. I believe that working in this way fosters vitality, helping to create movement in our sessions and in your life.
To say more about me as a practitioner, 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).
Josephine Lay - Trauma-informed creative therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS3
Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for help to manage feelings of anxiety, distress or the impact of trauma? As a trauma-informed creative arts therapist working with children, young people and young adults, I listen to what you share through creativity and imagination as well as words. Many people find this helps them work at a safe distance and pace, without getting flooded by intense feelings or sensations.
I also support parents and carers through consultation sessions and offer clinical supervision for trainee and qualified therapists that integrates talking, symbolic, and embodied approaches.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and looking for help to manage feelings of anxiety, distress or the impact of trauma? As a trauma-informed creative arts therapist working with children, young people and young adults, I listen to what you share through creativity and imagination as well as words. Many people find this helps them work at a safe distance and pace, without getting flooded by intense feelings or sensations.
I also support parents and carers through consultation sessions and offer clinical supervision for trainee and qualified therapists that integrates talking, symbolic, and embodied approaches.
I can support you therapeutically in many ways, but probably the best help I can give you is in relation to those areas of life where I have been through myself, as I experienced the struggles and the pain of being there. Being far from home, striving for acceptance and a sense of belonging. Studying or building a career in a university environment, with the stress and demands that sometimes can be felt as overwhelming. If this sounds well too familiar to you, I want you to know that I can support you.
I can support you therapeutically in many ways, but probably the best help I can give you is in relation to those areas of life where I have been through myself, as I experienced the struggles and the pain of being there. Being far from home, striving for acceptance and a sense of belonging. Studying or building a career in a university environment, with the stress and demands that sometimes can be felt as overwhelming. If this sounds well too familiar to you, I want you to know that I can support you.
I am a Relate-trained relationship counsellor. I have a private practice in Clifton, Bristol. I work exclusively with couples. Couples come for counselling for a wide variety of reasons. It can be a great opportunity to explore what is or is not happening in your relationship and to make changes that lead to your couple life being both happier and healthier. Additionally, some couples may come for counselling to decide whether it is right for them to continue in their relationship.
I am a Relate-trained relationship counsellor. I have a private practice in Clifton, Bristol. I work exclusively with couples. Couples come for counselling for a wide variety of reasons. It can be a great opportunity to explore what is or is not happening in your relationship and to make changes that lead to your couple life being both happier and healthier. Additionally, some couples may come for counselling to decide whether it is right for them to continue in their relationship.
Hello, I’m Kat, and I’m here to guide you on your journey toward healing and growth.
At the heart of my approach is a deep belief in the power of connection. I see the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership where you are the expert on your life, and together we can uncover meaningful insights. The path to lasting change is built on trust, respect, and understanding—values I hold central in our work together.
In our sessions, you will find a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges, reflect on their deeper meanings, and discover new ways to move forward.
Hello, I’m Kat, and I’m here to guide you on your journey toward healing and growth.
At the heart of my approach is a deep belief in the power of connection. I see the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership where you are the expert on your life, and together we can uncover meaningful insights. The path to lasting change is built on trust, respect, and understanding—values I hold central in our work together.
In our sessions, you will find a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your challenges, reflect on their deeper meanings, and discover new ways to move forward.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
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