Counselling in Bristol
You may be considering therapy in the hope of something better. Life might be feeling like a real struggle now or maybe has for a while. There may be difficult feelings like anxiety, a lack of interest in things coupled with challenges in your intimate relationships or at work. You may have a very specific issue that you would like to explore, or a general sense of ill-being and things not feeling quite right. Whatever is bringing you here is both unique to you and your story, and very human. Therapy can offer a place where those painful feelings and thoughts are not only welcome, but seen as offering a catalyst for change.
You may be considering therapy in the hope of something better. Life might be feeling like a real struggle now or maybe has for a while. There may be difficult feelings like anxiety, a lack of interest in things coupled with challenges in your intimate relationships or at work. You may have a very specific issue that you would like to explore, or a general sense of ill-being and things not feeling quite right. Whatever is bringing you here is both unique to you and your story, and very human. Therapy can offer a place where those painful feelings and thoughts are not only welcome, but seen as offering a catalyst for change.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly matters to them. I work with individuals who are searching for clarity, meaning, and a life that reflects their deeper values. Our work could focus on understanding your inner world, untangling old patterns, and reconnecting with your authentic desires. Therapy with me is a collaborative, reflective process—one that supports you to develop a safer relationship with yourself and others. By coming back into alignment with yourself and others life can feel more aligned, purposeful, and joyful.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected from what truly matters to them. I work with individuals who are searching for clarity, meaning, and a life that reflects their deeper values. Our work could focus on understanding your inner world, untangling old patterns, and reconnecting with your authentic desires. Therapy with me is a collaborative, reflective process—one that supports you to develop a safer relationship with yourself and others. By coming back into alignment with yourself and others life can feel more aligned, purposeful, and joyful.
I work with/welcome a variety of clients/backgrounds, but I specialise in working with young adults and LGBTQ+community. As a queer counsellor, I understand the importance of having a space that is judgement free, where you don’t have to explain your queerness and can simply be yourself with someone who ‘get’s it’. During our sessions I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and open space, where each session is yours and you can bring whatever feels useful for you. Together, we can explore and untangle what is going on for you, deepen your understanding of yourself, and begin to figure out ways to move forward, that feel right for you.
I work with/welcome a variety of clients/backgrounds, but I specialise in working with young adults and LGBTQ+community. As a queer counsellor, I understand the importance of having a space that is judgement free, where you don’t have to explain your queerness and can simply be yourself with someone who ‘get’s it’. During our sessions I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and open space, where each session is yours and you can bring whatever feels useful for you. Together, we can explore and untangle what is going on for you, deepen your understanding of yourself, and begin to figure out ways to move forward, that feel right for you.
Has today been difficult for you or is everyday difficult for you? Many of us are coping on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted from overthinking. I am here with you, and for you, with whatever you are going through, you will feel seen and heard and together you will find a way to move on with your life.
My approach is kind, compassionate and supportive, creating a space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts at your own pace.
I also bring understanding of being a carer, offer veteran support, compassion for emergency workers and I offer Menopause Wellness Coaching.
Has today been difficult for you or is everyday difficult for you? Many of us are coping on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted from overthinking. I am here with you, and for you, with whatever you are going through, you will feel seen and heard and together you will find a way to move on with your life.
My approach is kind, compassionate and supportive, creating a space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts at your own pace.
I also bring understanding of being a carer, offer veteran support, compassion for emergency workers and I offer Menopause Wellness Coaching.
You are holding it all together, but are you living fully? On paper, everything looks fine, but inside, you feel exhausted and disconnected by the effort of holding up the mask of 'being fine'. You wake up tense, shutting down to your partner or reacting to small things. This isn't a failure; it's an old survival strategy. As a child, you learned to suppress your needs to be safe. Now, your nervous system is stuck on high alert, keeping you small and exhausted. If you are tired of merely functioning and feel that niggling sense that you are missing out on your own life, I am here to help you come back to yourself.
You are holding it all together, but are you living fully? On paper, everything looks fine, but inside, you feel exhausted and disconnected by the effort of holding up the mask of 'being fine'. You wake up tense, shutting down to your partner or reacting to small things. This isn't a failure; it's an old survival strategy. As a child, you learned to suppress your needs to be safe. Now, your nervous system is stuck on high alert, keeping you small and exhausted. If you are tired of merely functioning and feel that niggling sense that you are missing out on your own life, I am here to help you come back to yourself.
Thinking about counselling can feel daunting. I’m here to listen and support you explore issues that may be affecting your well-being and relationships around you. My approach is informed by humanistic principles which means I work in a relational way with you while providing a safe and inclusive environment where you can explore and process your thoughts without judgment. You may have work and life issues, relationship worries or deeper underlying concerns that we can work through together.
Thinking about counselling can feel daunting. I’m here to listen and support you explore issues that may be affecting your well-being and relationships around you. My approach is informed by humanistic principles which means I work in a relational way with you while providing a safe and inclusive environment where you can explore and process your thoughts without judgment. You may have work and life issues, relationship worries or deeper underlying concerns that we can work through together.
I am an experienced psychotherapist specializing in working with people facing a life-limiting diagnosis and those close to them, for anticipatory grief work and/or bereavement therapy.
I support clients with a history of trauma and those navigating significant life transitions such as the birth of a new baby or divorce.
I offer clinical supervision, group bereavement support and training in the field of palliative care and bereavement.
I am an experienced psychotherapist specializing in working with people facing a life-limiting diagnosis and those close to them, for anticipatory grief work and/or bereavement therapy.
I support clients with a history of trauma and those navigating significant life transitions such as the birth of a new baby or divorce.
I offer clinical supervision, group bereavement support and training in the field of palliative care and bereavement.
I work mainly with people experiencing burnout, overwhelm, anxiety, a loss of self, and often perimenopause or menopause. Have you been feeling lost; becoming overwhelmed or anxious; feeling like you don’t matter; experiencing grief for those you have lost or even for the life you had envisaged; unsure of who you are; taking care of others as an adult or as a child.
Would you like to focus on yourself; rediscover or discover who you are; think about your future; reclaim former interests or build new ones; cultivate healthier relationships; be better able to relax; process grief for those lost or for the life that you wished for?
I work mainly with people experiencing burnout, overwhelm, anxiety, a loss of self, and often perimenopause or menopause. Have you been feeling lost; becoming overwhelmed or anxious; feeling like you don’t matter; experiencing grief for those you have lost or even for the life you had envisaged; unsure of who you are; taking care of others as an adult or as a child.
Would you like to focus on yourself; rediscover or discover who you are; think about your future; reclaim former interests or build new ones; cultivate healthier relationships; be better able to relax; process grief for those lost or for the life that you wished for?
Feeling "too much" or fearing rejection shouldn't be a barrier to a fulfilling life. I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to helping Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and those navigating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered.
In our work together, we’ll move beyond "just talking" to understand how your unique nervous system processes the world. Whether you’re struggling with the crushing weight of perceived criticism or the exhaustion of sensory overload, I provide a compassionate, neuro-affirming space where your sensitivity is viewed as a strength, not a flaw.
Feeling "too much" or fearing rejection shouldn't be a barrier to a fulfilling life. I am a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to helping Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and those navigating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered.
In our work together, we’ll move beyond "just talking" to understand how your unique nervous system processes the world. Whether you’re struggling with the crushing weight of perceived criticism or the exhaustion of sensory overload, I provide a compassionate, neuro-affirming space where your sensitivity is viewed as a strength, not a flaw.
I am a clinical psychologist with substantial experience of working with individuals with personality difficulties (with or without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder), PTSD, and complex trauma. Other areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, dissociation and low mood. In therapy I aim to bring compassion to the ways people have learned to cope with adversity and emotional pain. I welcome anyone who is looking to understand themselves and their coping styles better, and/or is seeking ways to break cycles and gain new skills to help them move forwards in their lives.
I am a clinical psychologist with substantial experience of working with individuals with personality difficulties (with or without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder), PTSD, and complex trauma. Other areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, dissociation and low mood. In therapy I aim to bring compassion to the ways people have learned to cope with adversity and emotional pain. I welcome anyone who is looking to understand themselves and their coping styles better, and/or is seeking ways to break cycles and gain new skills to help them move forwards in their lives.
Accredited member of the BACP: Face to face or video call. Over 18 years of experience with clients around the world. Relaxed and personable therapy where I welcome you to my home or online where I offer a confidential, safe, professional, positive, supportive environment each session. I have been working in Counselling/psychotherapy for it’s my life’s passion. Specialising in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD.
Accredited member of the BACP: Face to face or video call. Over 18 years of experience with clients around the world. Relaxed and personable therapy where I welcome you to my home or online where I offer a confidential, safe, professional, positive, supportive environment each session. I have been working in Counselling/psychotherapy for it’s my life’s passion. Specialising in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD.
Many of us experience times when life feels hard - whether it's something we've been struggling with for a long time, or a present problem causing us pain or holding us back from living the life we want. At the heart of my work is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to share your story and explore what's troubling you in a warm, confidential, non-judgemental space. I believe all of us are doing the best we can, often in less than ideal circumstances, and I'll work alongside you at your own pace, gently uncovering new perspectives and possibilities for meaningful change & healing.
Many of us experience times when life feels hard - whether it's something we've been struggling with for a long time, or a present problem causing us pain or holding us back from living the life we want. At the heart of my work is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to share your story and explore what's troubling you in a warm, confidential, non-judgemental space. I believe all of us are doing the best we can, often in less than ideal circumstances, and I'll work alongside you at your own pace, gently uncovering new perspectives and possibilities for meaningful change & healing.
I’m Stephanie, a psychotherapist specialising particularly in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, survivors of trauma and/or abuse and complex bereavement. I also have years of experience in the corporate sector, mainly in law and finance, and treat stress, work issues and burnout.
Whether you identify with any of these struggles or simply wish to explore yourself, the world and your place in it, you are welcome to my practice.
I’m Stephanie, a psychotherapist specialising particularly in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, survivors of trauma and/or abuse and complex bereavement. I also have years of experience in the corporate sector, mainly in law and finance, and treat stress, work issues and burnout.
Whether you identify with any of these struggles or simply wish to explore yourself, the world and your place in it, you are welcome to my practice.
I love working with a diverse range of clients and enjoy discovering how to best support every person, irrespective of their background, life experiences or presenting issue(s).
I am committed to empowering my clients to live their lives in ways which feel authentic, purposeful and true to who they really area.
Particular areas of interest/experience include living with chronic ill-health and supporting those who are living with ill health, the challenges face by neurodivergent people, LGBTQ+ life and non-traditional models of relationship.
I love working with a diverse range of clients and enjoy discovering how to best support every person, irrespective of their background, life experiences or presenting issue(s).
I am committed to empowering my clients to live their lives in ways which feel authentic, purposeful and true to who they really area.
Particular areas of interest/experience include living with chronic ill-health and supporting those who are living with ill health, the challenges face by neurodivergent people, LGBTQ+ life and non-traditional models of relationship.
Life can feel complicated especially during transitions or after significant events. Your understandable ways of coping may no longer feel effective. You might be carrying long-standing struggles that are hard to put into words, or wanting to reclaim your story and make sense of things.
Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to explore your challenges. Therapy could help you feel more present to what matters most to you. We might gently look at old patterns—often formed for survival—and hold them within a relationship that prioritizes your Being.
Life can feel complicated especially during transitions or after significant events. Your understandable ways of coping may no longer feel effective. You might be carrying long-standing struggles that are hard to put into words, or wanting to reclaim your story and make sense of things.
Therapy can offer a safe, supportive space to explore your challenges. Therapy could help you feel more present to what matters most to you. We might gently look at old patterns—often formed for survival—and hold them within a relationship that prioritizes your Being.
I believe in the power of opening up, and while I will draw on theory and knowledge to support each individual, I am led by the client and their individual needs. An ideal client is someone who wishes to build a therapeutic space alongside me, allowing me to facilitate safety and build trust. I am interested in helping others to develop personal growth and insight through the relational dynamics they experience.
I believe in the power of opening up, and while I will draw on theory and knowledge to support each individual, I am led by the client and their individual needs. An ideal client is someone who wishes to build a therapeutic space alongside me, allowing me to facilitate safety and build trust. I am interested in helping others to develop personal growth and insight through the relational dynamics they experience.
I’m Claire. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor providing safe and supportive online counselling sessions. I work with a wide range of people but I specialise in working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and GSRD community, those who are neurodivergent (or think they might be) as well as Millennials and Gen Z-ers.
I’m Claire. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor providing safe and supportive online counselling sessions. I work with a wide range of people but I specialise in working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and GSRD community, those who are neurodivergent (or think they might be) as well as Millennials and Gen Z-ers.
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.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to process current or past traumas or finding it difficult to regulate your emotions?
As a creative psychotherapist I can help you to explore, understand and process challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions and regain a feeling of balance, connection and sense of self.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling to process current or past traumas or finding it difficult to regulate your emotions?
As a creative psychotherapist I can help you to explore, understand and process challenging thoughts, feelings and emotions and regain a feeling of balance, connection and sense of self.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and a counsellor with over 17 years of experience working as a therapist for the NHS and many Bristol-based charities, as well as running a private practice. I am experienced in providing support to clients from diverse backgrounds struggling with complex issues. My method is focused on understanding and supporting you. Whether you feel not good enough, overwhelmed, still dealing with childhood traumas, struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, imposter syndrome, or low self-esteem; your therapeutic journey will always be tailored to your needs.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and a counsellor with over 17 years of experience working as a therapist for the NHS and many Bristol-based charities, as well as running a private practice. I am experienced in providing support to clients from diverse backgrounds struggling with complex issues. My method is focused on understanding and supporting you. Whether you feel not good enough, overwhelmed, still dealing with childhood traumas, struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, imposter syndrome, or low self-esteem; your therapeutic journey will always be tailored to your needs.
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Number of Counsellors in Bristol
1,000+
Average cost per session
£65
Counsellors in Bristol who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Stress |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 69% | Aviva |
| 64% | AXA PPP |
| 54% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Bristol see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 70% | Female | |
| 28% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |