Transgender Counselling in Bristol

I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender . I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by LGBT+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.

I work in private practice and in Secondary schools with many mental health issues such as anxiety, self-harm, low mood, gender dysphoria , self-esteem and confidence. In this difficult world, especially after lockdown, there are so many teenagers struggling emotionally and it is affecting confidence, friendships, family life and school. They want to understand how to understand and manage these emotions in order to be able to process them and move forward. I also work with SEND young people, struggling to understand themselves and why they may struggle emotionally.

Life can throw many diverse challenges at us: for example loss, crisis and/or change that can cause us to question our sense of direction. I believe that within these challenging times we have the ability to grow and develop – even flourish – through exploring how the emotional, psychological and physical self are interconnected – the way in which one area feeds into another. This path of exploration often requires us to delve into our internal and external worlds: who we are, our authentic selves, others around us as well as the world in which we live.

I'm a Tavistock trained psychotherapist specialising in therapy for adolescents, young adults up to 25, specialising in student and young professional mental health. I also specialise in parenting guidance and successful co-parenting during separation and divorce. i have 16 years experience in the NHS, a busy private practice. I have a warm, empathic approach, meeting you where you are. I aim to help you discover more freedom and authenticity in how you relate to yourself and others. I treat a diverse range of issues - anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, transgender , sexuality,

Asking yourself how you can make your life more meaningful, in spite of whatever issue you may be struggling with? Counselling can help you make sense of it and move forward. I provide a safe, engaging, and supportive space for you to explore any issue that is troubling you. The ultimate goal would be to help you create a more meaningful life and new ways of approaching your relationship with yourself and others.

I mainly work with LGBTQ+ adults who wish to meet a counsellor where those aspects of their identity will not be unnecessarily questioned or looked at, but can be spoken about respectfully and safely. I aim to offer you a sense of hope and empowerment, along with techniques you could use in your life to enhance or help you cope with your experience of existence. I can support you to explore whatever is going on in your life such as stress, grief (including for loss of pets), exploring gender identity, exploring sexuality, body image, anxiety or depression.

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 .

I offer a welcoming space for you to explore whatever is happening in your life and support you to face difficult circumstances, feelings and relationships, finding new perspectives and resources. I use Processwork, a creative approach to therapy and facilitation, to help clients work things through in a professional and confidential space. During sessions we bring awareness to what's happening, leading to learning and change. In particular, paying attention to disturbances can hold the key to discovering new ways of being in the world.

Psychologist, life coach and healer accredited in holistic medicine. I will help you achieve your best self and heal past wounds. Are you lacking motivation, direction, meaning and purpose in life? Perhaps you don’t want to rely on loved ones and want a safe space to share your thoughts? Maybe you often procrastinate? I work closely with mind-body connection, self-expression, cultivation of self-compassion and the inner child. If you’re stuck in a loop, or need someone to wholeheartedly help you navigate the best course of life for you - I can help you using a psychological interventions and tools, to help rewire your mind.

Have you decided to change the feelings and behaviours that stop you from living a life you want to live? Have you had enough of living with the crushing effects of anxiety and depression, dragging around the weight of your past? Do you finally feel ready to tackle the intrusive thoughts and negativity that seem to have a life of their own, impacting every decision you try to make? Are you carrying the weight of family dysfunction and trauma and are prepared to commit to a programme that will help you change how you think, feel and react?

Hi, welcome. My name is Jimi D Katsis, i'm a consultant Psychotherapist based in Bristol. If you are looking for help understanding how a broken childhood can impact your adult life & need a route to feeling whole. Then i might be able to help. Feeling lost, disconnected from yourself & experiencing deep depression and anxiety, are just a few of the debilitating effects than can consume every day. I understand, because i've been there, I know there is a way out because i've lived it, i know there is healing because i witness it in the people i support. If this is you, please get in touch. The first consult is free.

Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect with your partner or someone close to you? Is sex or intimacy an issue but you’re not quite sure how to approach it? Perhaps trauma, life changes or the pandemic have increased your anxiety and the trust has gone or you're feeling sad, angry, alone, stressed, numb, or just not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space helping individuals and couples gain an understanding to improve on their personal wellbeing and relationships.

I wanted to give you a warm welcome and acknowledge your effort in taking this first step. It is not easy to start therapy; overcoming any fear you may feel, where to search, which therapist to choose… I would like to invite you to stop for a moment. Close your eyes slowly. Take a deep breath. How do you feel? Where in your body do you feel it? Sometimes life presents us with difficulties that can leave our world upside down. We can end up feeling anxious, depressed, angry, frustrated… Sometimes we just experience a lack of meaning and can’t connect with the life force that makes us feel alive.

Is your life is feeling hard or painful in some way right now? Something needs to change but it feels like a mountain to climb? Feeling stuck or confused? My hope is that I can help. If you choose to work with me, my promise to you is that I will listen with respect, care and compassion. I will offer my authentic responses to whatever you bring. Perhaps, together, we can develop new perspectives on your life. I believe in the power of a real relationship, with a counsellor, to bring about the change you desire. I look forward to hearing from you.

I am a BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor and mainly practice Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). ISTDP is an emotion-focused, trauma-informed and attachment-based approach with very positive research outcomes. Some people begin therapy clear about what they want help with, others need some assistance in understanding their difficulty. I provide a safe space for clients to better understand their behaviour and experiences by making links between the present difficulty and the past. We also work together in the session to help you explore new ways of relating to yourself and your problem.

Hi, I'm Sandra. I'm an anxiety specialist working with all genders. Anxiety can affect many areas including social life, sexual performance, work/career and family life. You might also be feeling lonely and unfulfilled, unable to see a way forward. But what if there was a way that could help you move toward a more positive and hopeful future? Hypnotherapy can change stubborn and unhelpful thoughts you might have such as not being good enough. Imagine how different your life would be if you DID overcome your problem? Don't waste any more time!

Hi I’m Michelle, an insured and qualified counsellor and supervisor. I understand counselling can be overwhelming therefore we will work together to diminish any feelings of discomfort to enable you to explore the positive changes you can make. I am a person-centred integrative counsellor who tailors our time spent together to suit your needs for the most effective session. I offer the space for you to explore anything you wish to reflect on in a non-judgemental, caring and relaxed environment.

Hello. Welcome, and thank you for considering my support. I am a qualified integrated counsellor and coach experienced in supporting people with: relationship difficulties, self-esteem, low mood, anxiety, depression, bereavement, eco-anxiety, workplace and activist burnout, digital wellbeing challenges, technophobia, online and sexual abuse, addictions, stigma, social exclusion and isolation, identity-based violence and other forms of oppression or discrimination. Liberation work means that I bring in a wide range of psychological approaches centred around your safety, choices and empowerment. Your agency is my priority.