Sexual Abuse Counselling in Bristol
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Sally Ellis
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
I'm a qualified counsellor & hypnotherapist &Supervisor working with individuals and couples, I offer a confidential, safe space for you to explore a variety of issues. I aim to develop a trusting relationship which is non-judgemental and wholly accepting you and your own way of navigating life. I am flexible and attuned to your pace and requirements, different approaches may be called upon to address individual needs. I work with various issues, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties,
Sexual Abuse
, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions. I am an integrative counsellor working from a person centered core .
Gemma Owen Counselling (MBACP) Accred
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
I understand the gravity and rippling affect violence and
sexual abuse
can have but also that there is hope, strength and empowerment that can be found within oneself with the help of counselling.
I am a Humanistic, trauma informed counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I understand there are times when life can feel overwhelming and daily life can become more of a struggle. This can often feel isolating and confusing, but it is important to know that you don’t have to go through it alone. My aim is to provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment in which you feel able to explore your feelings and emotions without fear of judgement. I am able to help with many of life's challenges and have specialist experience of working with survivors of
sexual abuse
and sexual violence.
Emma Reeves
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
I am specialised in working with trauma and have worked with a wide range of issues with clients:
sexual abuse
, domestic abuse, physical abuse, bereavement, suicide, adoption, looked after children/ young people.
I am Art Psychotherapist providing art therapy sessions to adults and young adults in Bristol. I have 13 years experience practicing as an Art Psychotherapist with children, young people and adults in the voluntary sector. I am currently working within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. I am familiar with working with the wide range of symptoms arising from trauma such as: anxiety, depression, self harm, behavioural difficulties, dissociation, hyperactivity, hypervigilance, eating difficulties, social difficulties, anger, aggression, etc. I am specialised in working with trauma.
Sandra Anne Breach
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
You maybe seeking support/help when things have become tough, difficult, or overwhelming that could be having an impact on health, mental health, on work, family, partner or affecting other relationships. Maybe past events are having an impact on you today in your life that you feel you need to talk about with a trusted professional, in a confidential way, where you will not be judge or criticised. This could be because you want to address issues around self esteem,
sexual abuse
, stress related work, health problems, trauma or bereavement. It could be that you need the space to off load, be listened to to find a new perspective
Coralie Burchell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
ONLINE sessions only. I aim to provide a warm, empathic and non-judgemental space for you to talk about whatever is troubling you. I will be listening and attuning to what you say and perhaps what is unspoken. I can help you to make meaning of your life experiences, to explore new ways of being and find new coping strategies where old ones are no longer helpful. I am trained in a number of counselling approaches and have experience of working with clients with a range of difficulties such as attachment,
sexual abuse
, parenthood, birth trauma, breastfeeding grief, difficult childhood, anxiety, self-harm etc
Ivana Hardy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Although I can help with many challenges, I’ve specific experience and training working with trauma and
sexual abuse
, and I work at a pace, led by you.
Seeking a counsellor can be a daunting process. If you’re having having trouble maintaining nourishing connections or have experienced a recent loss or trauma, I can work with you to find your own insights and strengths, enabling you to move towards more freedom and choice. I recognise the need to feel met within a safe and trusting relationship. Having a sense of safeness in the relationship, between us, is at the heart of effective therapy. If we start by being easy and gentle with ourselves, caring for and being able to understand ourselves more fully, can pave the way for more fulfilment.
RL Therapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MNCS Accred
Verified
I do not focus my work on specialisms but do have experience working with the following presenting issues: Loss/Bereavement
Sexual abuse
Verbal abuse Emotional abuse Physical abuse Post Natal depression ,Depression, Relationship breakdown Domestic violence Addictions/Drugs/Alcohol, Addictive behaviours Habit/behaviour, Guilt/Remorse/Shame Childhood wounds.
Hello my name is Rhianan. I am a fully qualified Counsellor& Supervisor, working in private practice in Bristol. I offer Counselling Supervision for both student & qualified Counsellors. as well as 1:1 counselling and relationship Counselling. I work in an integrative, person centred way with a humanistic foundation, incorporating healthy challenge. I draw on a variety of approaches and models to best facilitate the space for you . I have worked with a variety of people who have brought a wide spectrum of issues into counselling, including anxiety, relationship & family issues, low self esteem & depression, emotional & narcissistic abuse.
Maria Brooks
Psychotherapist, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
This experience includes working with bereavement and loss, trauma,
sexual abuse
, addictions, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, self-harming behaviour, relationship problems, corporate burnout, depression and anxiety.
If you are looking for therapy in Bristol then I can help. Life can be complicated and sometimes we need support to make changes and improve the quality of our lives. If you are reading this there is a good chance that you are close to making the decision to seek therapy. Entering into counselling or psychotherapy can be one of the hardest but bravest decisions you can make for yourself. I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, Trauma, and Eating Disorder Specialist who helps individuals, families, and groups gain psychological awareness to improve health and well-being.
Anna Browne
Psychotherapist
Verified
I have a particular interest in trauma and how it impacts our nervous system: PTSD and C-PTSD, dissociation, hearing voices, addictive behaviours and coping mechanisms and their link to childhood trauma; 'ACE's' (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and how these affect us as adults. Trauma comes in many forms; obvious, overt ones such as physical or
sexual abuse
, car accidents, war, disasters etc, and also less obvious or covert forms like emotional abuse or neglect, bullying, or just 'not getting what we need' on an emotional level. I'm a member of ISST-D, a trainee member of UKCP and BCPC, and have specialist trauma training.
Andrea Herbert
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
I work with people experiencing difficulties such as comple trauma/PTSD, anger, anxiety, low self-esteem, inner self critics, stress/burnout & depression; including Veterans. These symptoms can be associated with traumatic events in childhood/adulthood;
sexual abuse
, personal injury, loss & bereavement, abuse, bullying & domestic violence, active service. I aim to help people recover from the effects of these stressful events on personal functioning & relationships. I also help adjustment to life challenges including health conditions & life transitions; adolescence, parenting, relationship beginning/ending & divorce, & retirement.
Helga Anne Moore
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
I specialise in trauma work and have many years experience working with
sexual abuse
, and sudden death.
Starting the journey to emotional well-being may seem daunting, but with the help of a kind, professional and deeply empathic therapist alongside you, it can become the most important undertaking you ever begin. Whatever issues you are struggling with right now, change is possible and inevitable as soon as you choose to explore exactly what you need and which parts of your life are not working as well as you hope right now. As a therapist I walk beside my clients and together we can explore exactly what it is you need to help you make the changes necessary to reclaim a full and balanced life.
Tracy Dixon
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
In addition to my private practice, I also volunteer for a Plymouth agency which offers counselling to carers and to those who have experienced
sexual abuse
or domestic abuse.
Hello, my name is Tracy. Thank you for looking at my profile. You may be considering counselling for any number of reasons. You may be feeling lost, low, anxious or confused. You might want to talk about something difficult that has happened to you. You may not know exactly what you want to talk about but you know that things don't feel quite 'right'. That's ok, we can work it out together. I can help with many mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficuties or work stress.
Trish Bone
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
What happened in your childhood? How does it affect you now? I work with adults to overcome childhood/teenage adversities to find their confidence and build self-esteem. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. It could be feeling unworthy of another person's love, feelings of shame or of being punished for something, not trust or over trusting other people. Each day can become an internal battle as you feel doubt yourself, maybe loath yourself, just can't get organised and decision leave you exhausted. If this resonates with you email me or check out my website to book a free 15 minute phone call/zoom chat.
Jenny Hersey
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCS Accred
Verified
My name is Jenny and I am an integrative counsellor. I primarily work using the humanistic approach but being integrative means that I have studied the other approaches to counselling which include psycho-dynamic and CBT. I am an approachable, compassionate therapist and I aim to offer my clients a safe space to be able to talk without fear of judgement. I have done significant training in trauma and work using models of trauma recovery. I volunteered with the Victim Support service and have worked with people that had survived sexual violence, and with people that had lost a loved one through murder and manslaughter.
Lesley Elizabeth Brock
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Having experience of mental health issues, serious medical conditions, and trauma myself I understand how difficult it is to take those first steps to mental wellbeing and that it can feel like a never-ending uphill struggle. There are all sorts of things that can cause us to be depressed and feeling anxious. I can help you take the first steps to feeling better about yourself and the life you lead. I will listen to you and really hear what you have to say. I won't judge you, the things you want to talk about or how you live your life. I am here for you if you would like my help.
Lucy Powell
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
I am a trained integrative therapist and have worked in the areas of complex trauma, abuse, addiction and mental health for a number of years. I have trained as an integrative counsellor which means I have studied and experienced a wide variety of skills, techniques and theories that enable me to provide a tailored approach to each individual's specific goals and needs. I work in a safe, paced and creative way that will enrich the relationship and keep you, the client, resourced to engage in the therapeutic process.
Nick Morecroft Trauma Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Do you feel you have issues in your life that are hard to understand or explain? Do you feel like you are struggling with trauma or PTSD? How would you like to be able to peel back the covers of your problems, find the causes and put them right? Whilst therapy isn't quite as easy as that, with care and really strong support you may be suprised at how much change is possible!
Gabbie Cailes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
I provide a safe and unpressured space where you can explore all aspects of who you are, without the restrictions and expectations you might feel in everyday life. Counselling can help you make sense of your feelings, behaviour and relationships. I believe this can be a process of growth and self-discovery. We often adapt our true selves to manage the pressures of life. Counselling can be an opportunity to say the things you may never have had the chance to say before and explore feelings that may have been hidden. It can lead to deepened self-awareness and can help you find ways to become 'unstuck' and move forward with life.
Alison Penfold
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Are you constantly experiencing the breakdown of relationships leaving you feeling distressed, bewildered, let down and perhaps even angry with yourself for repeating these patterns? It can be devastating to keep finding ourselves stuck in this way. Whether in intimate relationships, family dynamics, friendships or work situations, I can help you explore these issues, in the hope of understanding their origins and gradually healing yourself, thus developing the possibility of healthier relationships with others. Maybe you have experienced some of the above and are also in the Creative/Performing Arts Community or Film/ Media.
Marianne Trent
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
I love working with people, getting to know you and hearing your story. I believe that we are all unique. One of the things I love most about my work is the privilege of seeing someone begin to thrive and to enjoy their life again. I love helping to find some inner calm, clarity of thought and to be practicing self compassion as part of their everyday lives. I work in a bespoke way, tailor making my approach to each person. However, that said, everyone's needs compassion and so a compassion focused therapy approach runs through all of my work. I am most definitely a human first and a psychologist second.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
Child sexual abuse is the deliberate exposure of a minor child to sexual activity that the child cannot comprehend or consent to. This means a child is forced or talked into sex or sexual activities by another person. This behaviour includes acts such as inappropriate touching of a child's breasts or genitalia, someone exposing their genitalia to a child, fondling, oral-genital contact, genital and anal intercourse, as well as exhibitionism, voyeurism, and exposure to pornography.
If you're looking for a counsellor that has treated clients who've experienced sexual abuse in Bristol or for Bristol sexual abuse counselling, these professionals provide confidential support for individuals in an abusive relationship. They include sexual abuse counsellors, sexual abuse psychologists and sexual abuse therapists. Counsellors can help with child abuse in Bristol and sexual violence in Bristol. An Bristol counsellor can identify the signs and causes of sexual abuse, discuss intervention and refer victims to shelters.
If you're looking for a counsellor that has treated clients who've experienced sexual abuse in Bristol or for Bristol sexual abuse counselling, these professionals provide confidential support for individuals in an abusive relationship. They include sexual abuse counsellors, sexual abuse psychologists and sexual abuse therapists. Counsellors can help with child abuse in Bristol and sexual violence in Bristol. An Bristol counsellor can identify the signs and causes of sexual abuse, discuss intervention and refer victims to shelters.