Counselling in Bristol
I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
Alex Ogando | Creative Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS15
I work with adults, teens, and pre-teens who are feeling lost, stuck, or unmotivated as a result of their current habits and state of mind. Anxiety, depression, grief, and experiences of trauma, can all leave us feeling without the tools we need to carve a meaningful path forwards, and without the energy to turn to those around us for support. That's where therapy, and a therapist, can really help empower you and get you back on track. I work with people of all ages who don't feel themself, and want to better understand what they are experiencing, and how they can move through thoughts and feelings that feel too big to manage alone.
I work with adults, teens, and pre-teens who are feeling lost, stuck, or unmotivated as a result of their current habits and state of mind. Anxiety, depression, grief, and experiences of trauma, can all leave us feeling without the tools we need to carve a meaningful path forwards, and without the energy to turn to those around us for support. That's where therapy, and a therapist, can really help empower you and get you back on track. I work with people of all ages who don't feel themself, and want to better understand what they are experiencing, and how they can move through thoughts and feelings that feel too big to manage alone.
I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor supporting clients with a wide range of issues. Reaching out for help can feel like a big step so I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you to make your decision. Being able to talk about everything that matters to you and feeling truly heard and understood, can help you to ease your burdens and feel able to cope again. Working on-line together, I offer both long and short-term counselling,
I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor supporting clients with a wide range of issues. Reaching out for help can feel like a big step so I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you to make your decision. Being able to talk about everything that matters to you and feeling truly heard and understood, can help you to ease your burdens and feel able to cope again. Working on-line together, I offer both long and short-term counselling,
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in working with trauma, anger, depression and OCD but enjoy working with almost any problem.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression and relationship issues. I am particularly interested in working with trauma, anger, depression and OCD but enjoy working with almost any problem.
I am a specialist relationship and couples therapist having trained at Tavistock Relationships, the leading centre of excellence for couple psychotherapy. You might seek help with a life transition whether that is living together, becoming parents, blending families, retiring, or seek help with a specific issue such as emotional withdrawal or feeling insecure, sexual intimacy, an affair, bereavement, or facing illness. You might be struggling to communicate with your partner about your needs, feeling lonely or anxious within your relationship, or struggling to sustain a relationship with a partner, parent or sibling.
I am a specialist relationship and couples therapist having trained at Tavistock Relationships, the leading centre of excellence for couple psychotherapy. You might seek help with a life transition whether that is living together, becoming parents, blending families, retiring, or seek help with a specific issue such as emotional withdrawal or feeling insecure, sexual intimacy, an affair, bereavement, or facing illness. You might be struggling to communicate with your partner about your needs, feeling lonely or anxious within your relationship, or struggling to sustain a relationship with a partner, parent or sibling.
I am an accredited BACP counsellor who is in the process of seeking accreditation as a psychotherapist. I have over 700 hours of clinical experience and work part time for a charity specialising in eating disorders, which works with the NHS. As well as that I am in private practice and work with a range of mental health issues. If you have happened upon this then you might have been struggling with something life has thrown at you, or you are simply feeling distress for seemingly no apparent reason. I’m sorry if this is the case. But you have taken an important step towards asking for help, which is commendable as well as daunting.
I am an accredited BACP counsellor who is in the process of seeking accreditation as a psychotherapist. I have over 700 hours of clinical experience and work part time for a charity specialising in eating disorders, which works with the NHS. As well as that I am in private practice and work with a range of mental health issues. If you have happened upon this then you might have been struggling with something life has thrown at you, or you are simply feeling distress for seemingly no apparent reason. I’m sorry if this is the case. But you have taken an important step towards asking for help, which is commendable as well as daunting.
It’s such a brave step coming to counselling, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore anything you feel comfortable sharing. This space is for you and there is no ‘one size fits all’, everyone is unique and therefore I tailor the therapy towards your needs. I may use different approaches such as Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) or Solution Focused Therapy to support you. Unfortunately, I’m not able to fix, however, in attending therapy I hope to provide some time where you can focus on what you need. I regularly attend CPD training to ensure my knowledge is kept up to d
It’s such a brave step coming to counselling, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore anything you feel comfortable sharing. This space is for you and there is no ‘one size fits all’, everyone is unique and therefore I tailor the therapy towards your needs. I may use different approaches such as Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) or Solution Focused Therapy to support you. Unfortunately, I’m not able to fix, however, in attending therapy I hope to provide some time where you can focus on what you need. I regularly attend CPD training to ensure my knowledge is kept up to d
Hi and Welcome. I am an empathic, energetic and highly motivated individual who loves motivating others and helping them to work towards realising their true potential. Therapy is an option you might like to consider if you are experiencing difficulties in your life. It can help you think and feel through difficult personal questions, take stock of your life and address the issues that are making life difficult. Gaining a clearer appreciation and understanding of a problem is the first step on the road to making changes. Adapting the way I work to your specific needs, we will explore and discover, what might best assist you.
Hi and Welcome. I am an empathic, energetic and highly motivated individual who loves motivating others and helping them to work towards realising their true potential. Therapy is an option you might like to consider if you are experiencing difficulties in your life. It can help you think and feel through difficult personal questions, take stock of your life and address the issues that are making life difficult. Gaining a clearer appreciation and understanding of a problem is the first step on the road to making changes. Adapting the way I work to your specific needs, we will explore and discover, what might best assist you.
I am particularly interested in the mind-body connection and its role in healing unresolved distress. Our bodies recall our emotional pain with more clarity than our brains can remember. In therapy, the safe and confidential relationship we develop will allow you to explore your present-moment experiences. Working collaboratively and creatively, at a pace that feels right for you, we will pay holistic attention to your feelings, thoughts and physical sensations. As your awareness, understanding and compassion grows, this greater clarity can empower you to move towards connection, wholeness and wellbeing.
I am particularly interested in the mind-body connection and its role in healing unresolved distress. Our bodies recall our emotional pain with more clarity than our brains can remember. In therapy, the safe and confidential relationship we develop will allow you to explore your present-moment experiences. Working collaboratively and creatively, at a pace that feels right for you, we will pay holistic attention to your feelings, thoughts and physical sensations. As your awareness, understanding and compassion grows, this greater clarity can empower you to move towards connection, wholeness and wellbeing.
Are you looking for change? Do you want to move beyond the pain of your current situation or past traumas? Are you experiencing relationship difficulties and don't know how to go beyond the current situation? Whatever the issues you are facing, I will work with you to help you move towards the place you (both) want to be. I have extensive knowledge of working with clients with a range of mental health difficulties, including people in emotional crisis. I believe that every person has the potential for recovery and growth, with as an individual or within relationship with another person. Transformation is always possible.
Are you looking for change? Do you want to move beyond the pain of your current situation or past traumas? Are you experiencing relationship difficulties and don't know how to go beyond the current situation? Whatever the issues you are facing, I will work with you to help you move towards the place you (both) want to be. I have extensive knowledge of working with clients with a range of mental health difficulties, including people in emotional crisis. I believe that every person has the potential for recovery and growth, with as an individual or within relationship with another person. Transformation is always possible.
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.
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.
Meet Our Counsellors
Hello! I'm Hayley Watkins, and I'm a humanistic counsellor specialising in transactional analysis. I'm neurodivergent, and passionate about helping other ND people like me to navigate this mostly neurotypical world.
I am estranged from my family of origin and specialise in supporting others who are either estranged themselves, or considering going no- or low-contact.
Aside from these issues I will also happily work with a wide range of other issues including depression, anxiety, and low self esteem.
Hello! I'm Hayley Watkins, and I'm a humanistic counsellor specialising in transactional analysis. I'm neurodivergent, and passionate about helping other ND people like me to navigate this mostly neurotypical world.
I am estranged from my family of origin and specialise in supporting others who are either estranged themselves, or considering going no- or low-contact.
Aside from these issues I will also happily work with a wide range of other issues including depression, anxiety, and low self esteem.
I’m Jake, my pronouns are he/him. I am a qualified counsellor based at the Whiteladies Therapy Rooms and online. Clients describe me as calm, caring, supportive and understanding. As an integrative counsellor, I’m trained in multiple ways of working, and together we can find the style which suits you best. I specialise in helping with anxiety of various kinds including generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic/anxiety attacks and separation anxiety.
I’m Jake, my pronouns are he/him. I am a qualified counsellor based at the Whiteladies Therapy Rooms and online. Clients describe me as calm, caring, supportive and understanding. As an integrative counsellor, I’m trained in multiple ways of working, and together we can find the style which suits you best. I specialise in helping with anxiety of various kinds including generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic/anxiety attacks and separation anxiety.
Hi, I’m Laura and I’m a Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapist and mental health nurse with around 15 years' experience in mental healthcare, CBT and counselling. I have worked within the NHS (including significant child & adolescent mental health (CAMHS) experience), university voluntary and private sectors. I support adults and children who may be struggling with: anxiety (including generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety), depression and low mood, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image difficulties and body dysmorphia, stress, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and sleep difficulties.
Hi, I’m Laura and I’m a Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapist and mental health nurse with around 15 years' experience in mental healthcare, CBT and counselling. I have worked within the NHS (including significant child & adolescent mental health (CAMHS) experience), university voluntary and private sectors. I support adults and children who may be struggling with: anxiety (including generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety), depression and low mood, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image difficulties and body dysmorphia, stress, panic disorder and panic attacks, trauma and sleep difficulties.
Deborah Creed is a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and AFT (Association of Family Therapy) accredited systemic psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
She has a wealth of experience working with problems such as anxiety, behaviour, eating disorders, sleep, social anxiety, bullying, or school-related problems. Deborah has worked with many clients affected by separation, divorce, trauma, or couples wanting to reconnect. Deborah offers a bespoke service to meet the needs of the client. This is a private practice. It is a highly successful and discreet place to talk
Deborah Creed is a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and AFT (Association of Family Therapy) accredited systemic psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
She has a wealth of experience working with problems such as anxiety, behaviour, eating disorders, sleep, social anxiety, bullying, or school-related problems. Deborah has worked with many clients affected by separation, divorce, trauma, or couples wanting to reconnect. Deborah offers a bespoke service to meet the needs of the client. This is a private practice. It is a highly successful and discreet place to talk
I am a professional psychotherapist specialising in supporting both adults and children/young people. Whether you're dealing with excessive worry, emotional challenges, experiencing difficult life events, mental health difficulties or personal struggles, I’m here for you. I provide a warm, inclusive, and calm space where I am fully committed to supporting you on your personal journey. I prioritise your needs and empower you to lead sessions, exploring what matters most to you. Together, we’ll help you better understand yourself, uncover solutions, gain clarity, make meaningful changes, or develop healthier coping strategies.
I am a professional psychotherapist specialising in supporting both adults and children/young people. Whether you're dealing with excessive worry, emotional challenges, experiencing difficult life events, mental health difficulties or personal struggles, I’m here for you. I provide a warm, inclusive, and calm space where I am fully committed to supporting you on your personal journey. I prioritise your needs and empower you to lead sessions, exploring what matters most to you. Together, we’ll help you better understand yourself, uncover solutions, gain clarity, make meaningful changes, or develop healthier coping strategies.
I offer a safe and supportive space for us to explore whatever feels important to you, whether that is feelings, thoughts, or life experiences. Using mindfulness and somatic techniques we explore whatever arises in a non-judgemental, compassionate way. When we work with and process the unfolding experiences in this way, we gain more clarity on patterns and behaviours, and can begin to release trauma or stuckness. This brings an inner freedom and autonomy that allows us to be more ourselves and to live our lives more fully.
I offer a safe and supportive space for us to explore whatever feels important to you, whether that is feelings, thoughts, or life experiences. Using mindfulness and somatic techniques we explore whatever arises in a non-judgemental, compassionate way. When we work with and process the unfolding experiences in this way, we gain more clarity on patterns and behaviours, and can begin to release trauma or stuckness. This brings an inner freedom and autonomy that allows us to be more ourselves and to live our lives more fully.
We need therapy at certain stages in our life to help us process feelings and thoughts - it can provide a way to manage difficult emotions and talk about ourselves in a confidential space away from loved ones and friends. My background is in Person-Centred and Existential Counselling, and I’ve been helping people since 2004. Over the years, I’ve incorporated various theories and practices into my approach, allowing me to offer a personalised, humanistic therapeutic experience. I work with individuals and couples online using Teams or Zoom.
We need therapy at certain stages in our life to help us process feelings and thoughts - it can provide a way to manage difficult emotions and talk about ourselves in a confidential space away from loved ones and friends. My background is in Person-Centred and Existential Counselling, and I’ve been helping people since 2004. Over the years, I’ve incorporated various theories and practices into my approach, allowing me to offer a personalised, humanistic therapeutic experience. I work with individuals and couples online using Teams or Zoom.
I welcome clients facing a wide range of difficulties in their lives and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to listen and help you find ways to move on. You can bring all your feelings - whether anger, loneliness, anxiety, fear, shame, simply being stuck - and together we can make sense of where these feelings come from. In doing so, we can reduce their hold on you.
I welcome clients facing a wide range of difficulties in their lives and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to listen and help you find ways to move on. You can bring all your feelings - whether anger, loneliness, anxiety, fear, shame, simply being stuck - and together we can make sense of where these feelings come from. In doing so, we can reduce their hold on you.
Hello, my name is Rachel. I am a qualified and insured counsellor and supervisor, working in private practice. I offer individual sessions for both short or long term therapy via telephone or Zoom.
Hello, my name is Rachel. I am a qualified and insured counsellor and supervisor, working in private practice. I offer individual sessions for both short or long term therapy via telephone or Zoom.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Bristol
800+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Bristol who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Stress |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 59% | Aviva |
| 59% | AXA PPP |
| 47% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Bristol see their clients
| 75% | In Person and Online | |
| 25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 72% | Female | |
| 27% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |