Self Esteem Counselling in Bristol
Have you been struggling with the impact of something painful or confusing, unsure how to move forward? Maybe you’ve experienced trauma that left you feeling unsafe, vulnerable, unheard, or carrying responsibility that wasn’t yours. Whether recent or long-standing, you don’t have to face it alone.
Have you been struggling with the impact of something painful or confusing, unsure how to move forward? Maybe you’ve experienced trauma that left you feeling unsafe, vulnerable, unheard, or carrying responsibility that wasn’t yours. Whether recent or long-standing, you don’t have to face it alone.
I work with adults in Bristol who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulties in relationships. Using psychodynamic therapy, I offer a safe, supportive space to talk openly and reflect on how past experiences continue to shape life today. Together we can explore these patterns, deepen self-understanding, and find new ways of living with greater confidence, resilience, and ease. I see clients at The Practice Rooms in Westbury-on-Trym, Southville and also online.
I work with adults in Bristol who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficulties in relationships. Using psychodynamic therapy, I offer a safe, supportive space to talk openly and reflect on how past experiences continue to shape life today. Together we can explore these patterns, deepen self-understanding, and find new ways of living with greater confidence, resilience, and ease. I see clients at The Practice Rooms in Westbury-on-Trym, Southville and also online.
My significant experience of ADHD and autism empowers individuals and couples to navigate the challenges that neurodiversity can bring to relationships, work, and self-esteem.
My practice is guided by 25 years of supporting people in difficult and often stressful situations, gained by working operationally in the NHS, Armed Forces, Emergency Services and the RNLI, as well as teaching in schools and a university. This experience informs my therapy, enabling me to provide a safe, non-judgemental, trauma-informed environment to work through the concern, challenge or problem being faced. I specialise in CBT, Relationship (Couples) Counselling and ADHD Support, all delivered with a warm, calm and compassionate focus. I can provide counselling face-to-face, online or whilst walking outdoors, to suit your needs.
My significant experience of ADHD and autism empowers individuals and couples to navigate the challenges that neurodiversity can bring to relationships, work, and self-esteem.
My practice is guided by 25 years of supporting people in difficult and often stressful situations, gained by working operationally in the NHS, Armed Forces, Emergency Services and the RNLI, as well as teaching in schools and a university. This experience informs my therapy, enabling me to provide a safe, non-judgemental, trauma-informed environment to work through the concern, challenge or problem being faced. I specialise in CBT, Relationship (Couples) Counselling and ADHD Support, all delivered with a warm, calm and compassionate focus. I can provide counselling face-to-face, online or whilst walking outdoors, to suit your needs.
Hello and welcome, I'm Remona. It can be really hard choosing a Therapist when life feels so very difficult already, hopefully I can help you make up your mind. Are you feeling helpless, hopeless and disconnected from life? Lonely, depressed or struggling with your relationships? Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, stress or PTSD symptoms that impact you on a daily basis. Maybe you’re just feeling stuck in a rut and not sure where to go. Life can often feel messy, but no matter how big or how small your problem feels, we can work together to help you reach a more stable place.
Hello and welcome, I'm Remona. It can be really hard choosing a Therapist when life feels so very difficult already, hopefully I can help you make up your mind. Are you feeling helpless, hopeless and disconnected from life? Lonely, depressed or struggling with your relationships? Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, stress or PTSD symptoms that impact you on a daily basis. Maybe you’re just feeling stuck in a rut and not sure where to go. Life can often feel messy, but no matter how big or how small your problem feels, we can work together to help you reach a more stable place.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched.
You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does.
I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
You're holding everything together — work, relationships, responsibilities — and doing it well enough that nobody would guess the effort it actually takes. But privately something won't shift. The anxiety that appears for no obvious reason. The relationships that follow the same exhausting patterns. The flatness that success hasn't touched.
You've probably tried to address it. Got some tools, felt better for a while. But something underneath keeps reasserting itself — and you're right that it does.
I've spent 30 years helping people understand what's actually driving their experience, not just manage the symptoms.
I have wide experience counselling a diverse range of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, grief, anger issues, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, issues around sex, issues at work, ADHD, addiction, eating issues, abuse and trauma.
In addition to my private practice, I'm a Course Tutor on the Final Year of a MA programme in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I've been part of the senior management team at Newport Mind as Counselling Manager, and have coordinated a counselling service in the NHS. I’ve previously sat on the editorial panel for the e-journal Contemporary Psychotherapy.
I have wide experience counselling a diverse range of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, grief, anger issues, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, issues around sex, issues at work, ADHD, addiction, eating issues, abuse and trauma.
In addition to my private practice, I'm a Course Tutor on the Final Year of a MA programme in Counselling & Psychotherapy. I've been part of the senior management team at Newport Mind as Counselling Manager, and have coordinated a counselling service in the NHS. I’ve previously sat on the editorial panel for the e-journal Contemporary Psychotherapy.
Do You Feel Like Something's Missing?
Maybe you’ve been feeling out of place—like you don’t quite fit in, even when you're surrounded by people.
You might be carrying a sense of loneliness, sadness, or disconnection that you can’t quite explain. Perhaps you’ve lost the spark you once had, or you’re struggling to express your emotions.
If you’re a sensitive soul trying to make sense of a fast-paced, overwhelming world…
If something has happened that’s changed everything, and life doesn’t feel the same anymore…
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Do You Feel Like Something's Missing?
Maybe you’ve been feeling out of place—like you don’t quite fit in, even when you're surrounded by people.
You might be carrying a sense of loneliness, sadness, or disconnection that you can’t quite explain. Perhaps you’ve lost the spark you once had, or you’re struggling to express your emotions.
If you’re a sensitive soul trying to make sense of a fast-paced, overwhelming world…
If something has happened that’s changed everything, and life doesn’t feel the same anymore…
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Whether you have recently experienced a crisis in life, or are dealing with a more prolonged sense of disillusionment, I offer a compassionate space for you to explore whatever issue brings you to therapy. Beginning to talk about yourself and what you are dealing with may feel new or even unnerving, so I am always mindful to work with you at your own pace. In this process many different issues may come up for you, and through talking together we have an opportunity to explore, reflect upon and understand more fully how and why you feel the way you do.
Whether you have recently experienced a crisis in life, or are dealing with a more prolonged sense of disillusionment, I offer a compassionate space for you to explore whatever issue brings you to therapy. Beginning to talk about yourself and what you are dealing with may feel new or even unnerving, so I am always mindful to work with you at your own pace. In this process many different issues may come up for you, and through talking together we have an opportunity to explore, reflect upon and understand more fully how and why you feel the way you do.
At times, life can feel confusing & overwhelming. I offer online and in-person sessions in a confidential & safe space for people struggling with life’s challenges. I have a wealth of lived experience and specialist training to help guide you to find your way through your problems.
At times, life can feel confusing & overwhelming. I offer online and in-person sessions in a confidential & safe space for people struggling with life’s challenges. I have a wealth of lived experience and specialist training to help guide you to find your way through your problems.
I offer support for the difficult, deeper feelings of children, teenagers, young adults, parents & infants and expectant parents. My aim is to provide a space where you feel safe to bring and explore what is bothering you and where you are heard and understood. When we are listened to from the heart and met with curiosity and compassion it is amazing what can change in our lives. We can begin to understand ourselves better, find self acceptance and our own wisdom This can help us feel more self loving and better able to navigate the ups and downs of life. I offer sessions in Nature and/or Indoors (see more info below).
I offer support for the difficult, deeper feelings of children, teenagers, young adults, parents & infants and expectant parents. My aim is to provide a space where you feel safe to bring and explore what is bothering you and where you are heard and understood. When we are listened to from the heart and met with curiosity and compassion it is amazing what can change in our lives. We can begin to understand ourselves better, find self acceptance and our own wisdom This can help us feel more self loving and better able to navigate the ups and downs of life. I offer sessions in Nature and/or Indoors (see more info below).
Some of the areas I have experience with are: Anxiety, Stress, Low mood, Depression, Trauma (childhood, adult, multiple), Bereavement, Confidence & Self Esteem, Bullying, Control, Shame, Relationship issues, Family issues, Neurodiversity, Ill health (self, family or loved one)
This list is not exhaustive, please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or have something that is troubling you? It can be challenging to navigate our experiences and feelings, and find a path forward. My name is Steve and I offer a welcoming, compassionate approach to help you move forwards. I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist and I offer one to one Counselling for adults at my private practice in Elm Road Studios, Bishopston or online. I am a good listener, non-judgmental, and provide a comfortable, safe space to talk, at a pace you are comfortable with to help you explore and navigate your thoughts and experiences.
Some of the areas I have experience with are: Anxiety, Stress, Low mood, Depression, Trauma (childhood, adult, multiple), Bereavement, Confidence & Self Esteem, Bullying, Control, Shame, Relationship issues, Family issues, Neurodiversity, Ill health (self, family or loved one)
This list is not exhaustive, please contact me to discuss your needs further.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or have something that is troubling you? It can be challenging to navigate our experiences and feelings, and find a path forward. My name is Steve and I offer a welcoming, compassionate approach to help you move forwards. I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist and I offer one to one Counselling for adults at my private practice in Elm Road Studios, Bishopston or online. I am a good listener, non-judgmental, and provide a comfortable, safe space to talk, at a pace you are comfortable with to help you explore and navigate your thoughts and experiences.
Managing daily commitments and juggling mental and physical health, while trying to enjoy life on top of that, is a lot at the best of times. Especially then when issues arise, living the life you want can feel near impossible. These periods in life are too often related to more “obvious” things such as life events and illness. However, they can also be about more “subtle”, yet very real and common experiences such as sadness and discomfort of where you are in life, how you feel about yourself, and unresolved past issues. Whatever the challenges, I believe that a safe and non-judgemental therapy space may help you navigate them.
Managing daily commitments and juggling mental and physical health, while trying to enjoy life on top of that, is a lot at the best of times. Especially then when issues arise, living the life you want can feel near impossible. These periods in life are too often related to more “obvious” things such as life events and illness. However, they can also be about more “subtle”, yet very real and common experiences such as sadness and discomfort of where you are in life, how you feel about yourself, and unresolved past issues. Whatever the challenges, I believe that a safe and non-judgemental therapy space may help you navigate them.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience working with adults in the NHS and private practice. I offer a non-judgemental reflective space to support individuals and couples to increase insight into their difficulties and to identify the changes they wish to make. I specialise in working with substance abuse, trauma, sexual issues, codependency and positive approaches to menopausal transition. Emotions and behaviours can signal the need for change and therapy offers a unique setting with a trained listener to explore the difficulties and consider changes using suggested approaches based on research.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience working with adults in the NHS and private practice. I offer a non-judgemental reflective space to support individuals and couples to increase insight into their difficulties and to identify the changes they wish to make. I specialise in working with substance abuse, trauma, sexual issues, codependency and positive approaches to menopausal transition. Emotions and behaviours can signal the need for change and therapy offers a unique setting with a trained listener to explore the difficulties and consider changes using suggested approaches based on research.
I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and trauma.
I offer flexible, holistic therapy for people who want to move beyond familiar but limiting habits and live with more intention and confidence. My holistic approach blends different therapeutic styles to support emotional balance, ease stress and anxiety, and gently process trauma. Together, we’ll explore what helps you truly understand yourself so you can build stronger, more meaningful relationships and navigate life with greater clarity and ease.
Some of the things I have experience working with: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Relationships, Generational Trauma, Family dynamics, Loss, Sexuality, Identity.
I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, and trauma.
I offer flexible, holistic therapy for people who want to move beyond familiar but limiting habits and live with more intention and confidence. My holistic approach blends different therapeutic styles to support emotional balance, ease stress and anxiety, and gently process trauma. Together, we’ll explore what helps you truly understand yourself so you can build stronger, more meaningful relationships and navigate life with greater clarity and ease.
Some of the things I have experience working with: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Relationships, Generational Trauma, Family dynamics, Loss, Sexuality, Identity.
NB: (February 2026) I am in the middle of moving from Stroud to Bristol. I will continue seeing Stroud clients in person on Mondays & Thursdays until the spring, while I look for a suitable Bristol space to host clients in person. Online sessions are available ongoing. - - - I champion a person's ability to empower themselves & develop a stronger self connection & connection to others. If you need a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues & learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself & your relationship to those around you, I will be there alongside you.
NB: (February 2026) I am in the middle of moving from Stroud to Bristol. I will continue seeing Stroud clients in person on Mondays & Thursdays until the spring, while I look for a suitable Bristol space to host clients in person. Online sessions are available ongoing. - - - I champion a person's ability to empower themselves & develop a stronger self connection & connection to others. If you need a space to really be listened to, make sense of past, present or future events, discuss personal issues & learn how to move into a deeper understanding of yourself & your relationship to those around you, I will be there alongside you.
Hello and welcome. There are many difficulties we can face which make life feel harder to manage. At different times we all experience challenges with managing our mental and emotional wellbeing - perhaps in relation to significant life events, work, transitions, accidents or illnesses. Often we draw on our usual ways of coping to get us through, but sometimes it can be helpful to make sense of our experiences with someone who can offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space which is entirely yours.
Hello and welcome. There are many difficulties we can face which make life feel harder to manage. At different times we all experience challenges with managing our mental and emotional wellbeing - perhaps in relation to significant life events, work, transitions, accidents or illnesses. Often we draw on our usual ways of coping to get us through, but sometimes it can be helpful to make sense of our experiences with someone who can offer a non-judgmental, compassionate space which is entirely yours.
Offering flexible, tailored therapy to individuals and couples wanting to step out of unhelpful cycles, and into intentional, empowered living. I use a holistic evidenced-based framework for PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and traumatic experiences, providing interventions for emotion regulation, managing disordered mood, and processing trauma. I also offer solution-focused couples therapy for those wanting to de-escalate conflict in a healthy way, communicate effectively where both are heard and understood, and improve connection and intimacy.
Offering flexible, tailored therapy to individuals and couples wanting to step out of unhelpful cycles, and into intentional, empowered living. I use a holistic evidenced-based framework for PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and traumatic experiences, providing interventions for emotion regulation, managing disordered mood, and processing trauma. I also offer solution-focused couples therapy for those wanting to de-escalate conflict in a healthy way, communicate effectively where both are heard and understood, and improve connection and intimacy.
I am a Bristol based Psychotherapist and ADHD Coach (see below) working with individuals, couples and family relationships.
I am passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space to build a relationship of trust with Clients. I am trained in providing an integrative approach to Psychotherapy, drawing on different techniques and ideas to provide a bespoke therapeutic environment which works for you as an individual.
I am a Bristol based Psychotherapist and ADHD Coach (see below) working with individuals, couples and family relationships.
I am passionate about creating a safe and welcoming space to build a relationship of trust with Clients. I am trained in providing an integrative approach to Psychotherapy, drawing on different techniques and ideas to provide a bespoke therapeutic environment which works for you as an individual.
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.
I have experience in supporting young people, adults and parents with adjusting to life changes including health conditions, anxiety, low self esteem and confidence, low mood and those with visible difference and appearance anxiety.
Taking the first steps towards finding a therapy space that feels safe and helpful can feel overwhelming. I aim to provide a supportive and compassionate environment to help clients to understand difficulties and experiences, and to work on what is important and uniquely meaningful to them as an individual. I integrate evidence based psychological approaches but will always start with helping to build awareness of your strengths, values and goals, and developing compassion towards yourself and your experiences. Whatever brings you to therapy at this time, I hope to help you with the confidence to take steps forwards.
I have experience in supporting young people, adults and parents with adjusting to life changes including health conditions, anxiety, low self esteem and confidence, low mood and those with visible difference and appearance anxiety.
Taking the first steps towards finding a therapy space that feels safe and helpful can feel overwhelming. I aim to provide a supportive and compassionate environment to help clients to understand difficulties and experiences, and to work on what is important and uniquely meaningful to them as an individual. I integrate evidence based psychological approaches but will always start with helping to build awareness of your strengths, values and goals, and developing compassion towards yourself and your experiences. Whatever brings you to therapy at this time, I hope to help you with the confidence to take steps forwards.
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