In Person Counselling in Stoke Gifford

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David Cox
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer face to face sessions, online or walk and talk therapy weekdays from 9am-3pm.
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.
I offer face to face sessions, online or walk and talk therapy weekdays from 9am-3pm.
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.
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Susannah Ross
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer in-person and online counselling sessions.
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 and also online.
I offer in-person and online counselling sessions.
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 and also online.
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Steve Moore
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I've widened the scope of options to include the possibility of working at distance by phone or video, as well as in person.
So often in our lives we reach a place where we are struggling in some capacity or another. It may be a deep-rooted issue that goes back to childhood, a past relationship or a trauma. It may be some destructive behaviour such as a form of self-harm or an eating disorder. It may be a negative thought process that is having an impact on our daily life. Whatever the issue, I believe counselling can help. Having a place where we can allow ourselves time and a calm space to think, talk and work things out can be absolutely priceless.
I've widened the scope of options to include the possibility of working at distance by phone or video, as well as in person.
So often in our lives we reach a place where we are struggling in some capacity or another. It may be a deep-rooted issue that goes back to childhood, a past relationship or a trauma. It may be some destructive behaviour such as a form of self-harm or an eating disorder. It may be a negative thought process that is having an impact on our daily life. Whatever the issue, I believe counselling can help. Having a place where we can allow ourselves time and a calm space to think, talk and work things out can be absolutely priceless.
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Robert Burlinson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Rob, a qualified integrative counsellor, which means rather than adopting a "one-size-fits-all" approach, I draw from a range of therapeutic models—including person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and psychodynamic therapy—to tailor our sessions to your unique needs. This flexibility allows us to explore your concerns in a way that resonates with you, helping you gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence.
Hi, I'm Rob, a qualified integrative counsellor, which means rather than adopting a "one-size-fits-all" approach, I draw from a range of therapeutic models—including person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and psychodynamic therapy—to tailor our sessions to your unique needs. This flexibility allows us to explore your concerns in a way that resonates with you, helping you gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and move forward with greater confidence.
0117 463 9371 View 0117 463 9371
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Dr Jerome Mak
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
We encounter various kinds of difficulties and challenges every day. At times, it can be challenging to open up to others, therefore leading to feelings of confusion and a sense of powerlessness. Recently, many individuals from Hong Kong who have relocated to the UK have faced setbacks in their social, professional, or academic pursuits. Such challenges often stem from uncertainties surrounding self-image and self-worth while adapting to a new environment. If you find yourself in a similar situation, exploring yourself through psychological counseling can provide you with more effective means to understand and address these emotions
We encounter various kinds of difficulties and challenges every day. At times, it can be challenging to open up to others, therefore leading to feelings of confusion and a sense of powerlessness. Recently, many individuals from Hong Kong who have relocated to the UK have faced setbacks in their social, professional, or academic pursuits. Such challenges often stem from uncertainties surrounding self-image and self-worth while adapting to a new environment. If you find yourself in a similar situation, exploring yourself through psychological counseling can provide you with more effective means to understand and address these emotions
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Katrina Young
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Sessions after are £50 online across the UK and £55 in person based in North Bristol.
Here to support you through many different issues. I have helped people who are struggling with a sense of what I call ‘stuckness’, in their life. Are you feeling trapped in a job that doesn’t inspire you to get up every morning? Are you feeling imprisoned in life’s routine and experiencing a sense of emptiness, but are unsure of how to fill that void? Are you quietly asking yourself, ‘Who am I?’ You are not alone. I have supported people with these difficulties. In a world that seems to be telling us how to look, how to act and even how to feel, it’s no wonder we can find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I can help.
Sessions after are £50 online across the UK and £55 in person based in North Bristol.
Here to support you through many different issues. I have helped people who are struggling with a sense of what I call ‘stuckness’, in their life. Are you feeling trapped in a job that doesn’t inspire you to get up every morning? Are you feeling imprisoned in life’s routine and experiencing a sense of emptiness, but are unsure of how to fill that void? Are you quietly asking yourself, ‘Who am I?’ You are not alone. I have supported people with these difficulties. In a world that seems to be telling us how to look, how to act and even how to feel, it’s no wonder we can find ourselves feeling lost and confused. I can help.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Steve Crowe
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bath BA1
I offer integrative therapy for adults in person and online, with over seven years of clinical experience.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself. Perhaps anxiety or low mood is affecting your daily life, or you’re struggling with relationships, confidence, sleep, or motivation. You might feel caught in unhelpful habits or thought patterns, or sense that something needs to change but aren’t sure where to begin. Often people seek therapy because they want relief from emotional distress, from feeling out of control, or from repeating the same patterns. Beneath that, there is usually a deeper wish to understand themselves better, to feel more at ease, and to live with greater clarity and choice.
I offer integrative therapy for adults in person and online, with over seven years of clinical experience.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself. Perhaps anxiety or low mood is affecting your daily life, or you’re struggling with relationships, confidence, sleep, or motivation. You might feel caught in unhelpful habits or thought patterns, or sense that something needs to change but aren’t sure where to begin. Often people seek therapy because they want relief from emotional distress, from feeling out of control, or from repeating the same patterns. Beneath that, there is usually a deeper wish to understand themselves better, to feel more at ease, and to live with greater clarity and choice.
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Annette Moore
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN4
I am a qualified counsellor with many years’ experience, and I work online or face to face.
If now is the right time to talk about something that is troubling you, please contact me. It may be that you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and low mood. Perhaps you have experienced loss or trauma and need to talk about this or maybe you just need to make some changes in your life. I understand that this step is not always an easy one, but I will listen without judgement and offer a safe, supportive environment to enable you to talk freely. Talking together can help to clarify things and find a way through. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and life stages, from young adulthood through to later life.
I am a qualified counsellor with many years’ experience, and I work online or face to face.
If now is the right time to talk about something that is troubling you, please contact me. It may be that you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and low mood. Perhaps you have experienced loss or trauma and need to talk about this or maybe you just need to make some changes in your life. I understand that this step is not always an easy one, but I will listen without judgement and offer a safe, supportive environment to enable you to talk freely. Talking together can help to clarify things and find a way through. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and life stages, from young adulthood through to later life.
01249 477733 View 01249 477733
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Wild Wood Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Bristol BS6
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).
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Dr Sara Schamborg
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
2 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
I offer therapy online or face-to-face in central Bristol, with daytime availability Monday to Friday.
Have you been through something painful or overwhelming that has left a lasting mark? It may have been a single moment — an accident, an assault, something that happened suddenly and changed everything. Or it may have unfolded over time: a childhood that didn't feel safe, or a workplace that was undermining, humiliating, or unpredictable. These experiences may have contributed to you feeling anxious, low in mood, mistrustful or self-critical — and may have affected your relationships, confidence, or your sense of who you are.
I offer therapy online or face-to-face in central Bristol, with daytime availability Monday to Friday.
Have you been through something painful or overwhelming that has left a lasting mark? It may have been a single moment — an accident, an assault, something that happened suddenly and changed everything. Or it may have unfolded over time: a childhood that didn't feel safe, or a workplace that was undermining, humiliating, or unpredictable. These experiences may have contributed to you feeling anxious, low in mood, mistrustful or self-critical — and may have affected your relationships, confidence, or your sense of who you are.
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V Talk Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Individual In Person Session: £100/50 min
I believe in delving into the core values and inner resources of our clients by exploring the unconscious mind through metaphor, storytelling, visualization, and imagery and the use of language. By bypassing the limitations of words, we facilitate a deeper understanding of emotions and experiences, empowering clients to unlock their true potentials.
Individual In Person Session: £100/50 min
I believe in delving into the core values and inner resources of our clients by exploring the unconscious mind through metaphor, storytelling, visualization, and imagery and the use of language. By bypassing the limitations of words, we facilitate a deeper understanding of emotions and experiences, empowering clients to unlock their true potentials.
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Nazeia Rani
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Bristol BS16
I am offering safe face-to-face, online and telephone sessions.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
I am offering safe face-to-face, online and telephone sessions.
I am a psychotherapist working with adults, children and young people in Bristol. I offer a confidential space to talk about the difficulties you might be experiencing and to explore the positive changes you can make. If you want to enhance your quality of life and important relationships, I'll be happy to meet with you and discuss how counselling or psychotherapy can help you achieve those goals.
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Matthew Stevenson
Verified Verified
Bristol BS2
I am a UKCP Psychotherapist in training of Core Process Psychotherapy, which is part of the Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC). I live in St Andrews in Bristol and see clients at the Practice Rooms in Stokes Croft and Cotham Hill. Core Process Psychotherapy offers a mindful, compassionate and safe space where you can bring whatever issues are present in your life - a specific difficulty, a persistent pattern, or challenging emotions - and explore them at your own pace, without judgement. It recognises that - however difficult we may be finding life - there is inherent health and strength in us all.
I am a UKCP Psychotherapist in training of Core Process Psychotherapy, which is part of the Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC). I live in St Andrews in Bristol and see clients at the Practice Rooms in Stokes Croft and Cotham Hill. Core Process Psychotherapy offers a mindful, compassionate and safe space where you can bring whatever issues are present in your life - a specific difficulty, a persistent pattern, or challenging emotions - and explore them at your own pace, without judgement. It recognises that - however difficult we may be finding life - there is inherent health and strength in us all.
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Ellen Lennard (née Waterer)
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
I deliver therapy in person (Stonehouse) and online which makes therapy accessible for alI.
Are you or someone close to you struggling with mental health? I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My mission is to help minds flourish through evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). CBT is a talking therapy that supports people to change unhelpful behaviours and/or thinking patterns to manage mental health issues such as, anxiety, depression and OCD. EMDR is a psychotherapy that supports people to process past events, life experiences and traumas by reprocessing stuck memories and reducing the emotional intensity.
I deliver therapy in person (Stonehouse) and online which makes therapy accessible for alI.
Are you or someone close to you struggling with mental health? I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My mission is to help minds flourish through evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). CBT is a talking therapy that supports people to change unhelpful behaviours and/or thinking patterns to manage mental health issues such as, anxiety, depression and OCD. EMDR is a psychotherapy that supports people to process past events, life experiences and traumas by reprocessing stuck memories and reducing the emotional intensity.
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Gregg Berlandi
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS32
I offer sessions primarily online, or in person across Bristol and south Wales by arrangement.
No matter how you started or where you're headed, it's tough being a man. If just reading that feels like asking for a fight nobody wants… you’re in the right place. So let's talk about it. We’re finally creating space to challenge or discard outdated scripts – and in the process, leaving behind some messy gaps, with very different opinions on how to fill them. What “being a man” even means now has never had a more varied or deeply personal range of answers, or such a need for safe, inclusive places to explore what that question means to you.
I offer sessions primarily online, or in person across Bristol and south Wales by arrangement.
No matter how you started or where you're headed, it's tough being a man. If just reading that feels like asking for a fight nobody wants… you’re in the right place. So let's talk about it. We’re finally creating space to challenge or discard outdated scripts – and in the process, leaving behind some messy gaps, with very different opinions on how to fill them. What “being a man” even means now has never had a more varied or deeply personal range of answers, or such a need for safe, inclusive places to explore what that question means to you.
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Maddie Chorlton
Counsellor, BACP
Bath BA1
I offer weekly therapy sessions in-person and online via Zoom.
Perhaps you're considering therapy because you're battling with anxiety, struggling to get past a difficult experience, finding relationships in your life challenging or simply feeling that something isn't right and you need change. Whatever your experience might be, I offer a warm and supportive space for you to explore what's brought you to counselling. Often these feelings can lead to you feeling stuck and lost, not knowing what you need for yourself. Counselling can make a significant impact to you and your life, providing you with the space and time to better understand yourself, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you do.
I offer weekly therapy sessions in-person and online via Zoom.
Perhaps you're considering therapy because you're battling with anxiety, struggling to get past a difficult experience, finding relationships in your life challenging or simply feeling that something isn't right and you need change. Whatever your experience might be, I offer a warm and supportive space for you to explore what's brought you to counselling. Often these feelings can lead to you feeling stuck and lost, not knowing what you need for yourself. Counselling can make a significant impact to you and your life, providing you with the space and time to better understand yourself, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you do.
01225 985703 View 01225 985703
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Dr Robin Johnstone
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Bristol BS5
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and counselling for adults with emotional and relationship difficulties. I have extensive experience of working in the NHS and voluntary sector, and now in private practice. Psychodynamic psychotherapy involves listening to what is going on underneath the surface, in order to understand emotional pain and problematic patterns. It can be an effective treatment approach for a range of problems, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship or sexual difficulties, eating problems, emotional constriction, fear of intimacy, or feelings of being stuck or held back.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy and counselling for adults with emotional and relationship difficulties. I have extensive experience of working in the NHS and voluntary sector, and now in private practice. Psychodynamic psychotherapy involves listening to what is going on underneath the surface, in order to understand emotional pain and problematic patterns. It can be an effective treatment approach for a range of problems, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship or sexual difficulties, eating problems, emotional constriction, fear of intimacy, or feelings of being stuck or held back.
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Charlie Louise Ranchhod
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS37
I offer therapy sessions online via video call and I have some spaces available face to face.
Hello, I’m Charlie, a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience working in mental health. I specialise in supporting children, teenagers and adults with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, particularly anxiety, low mood and stress. I've worked across a variety of NHS settings including education, CAMHS, specialist inpatient services and early intervention in psychosis, as well as in private practice. I'm passionate about helping achieve your goals and they will be at the centre of therapy. Therapy is always tailored to your individual needs.
I offer therapy sessions online via video call and I have some spaces available face to face.
Hello, I’m Charlie, a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience working in mental health. I specialise in supporting children, teenagers and adults with a range of emotional and mental health difficulties, particularly anxiety, low mood and stress. I've worked across a variety of NHS settings including education, CAMHS, specialist inpatient services and early intervention in psychosis, as well as in private practice. I'm passionate about helping achieve your goals and they will be at the centre of therapy. Therapy is always tailored to your individual needs.
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Heather Coombe
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bath BA2
If you change nothing, nothing changes but it can be hard to know where to begin. I feel it starts with you being heard and valued. Having your story and your feelings witnessed and validated is extraordinarily powerful and provides the catalyst for change. You will gain a clarity and a sense of perspective as well as an understanding of why you behave in the way you do. Talking to me will feel different from talking to a friend or family member. I will offer you insights and reflections, not opinions or solutions. I am interested in you and your experiences and they matter to me, but as I'm not involved I can remain objective.
If you change nothing, nothing changes but it can be hard to know where to begin. I feel it starts with you being heard and valued. Having your story and your feelings witnessed and validated is extraordinarily powerful and provides the catalyst for change. You will gain a clarity and a sense of perspective as well as an understanding of why you behave in the way you do. Talking to me will feel different from talking to a friend or family member. I will offer you insights and reflections, not opinions or solutions. I am interested in you and your experiences and they matter to me, but as I'm not involved I can remain objective.
07968 953384 View 07968 953384
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Simone Bell
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer face to face counselling in Kingswinford and online UK-wide.
I provide a space for you to speak freely without shame or guilt. Sessions are shaped around you and what you need in that moment; some sessions may focus on talking and processing and others may be more practical or reflective. I will also do more than just smile and nod, I’ll also offer thoughtful reflections and gentle challenge where appropriate.
I offer face to face counselling in Kingswinford and online UK-wide.
I provide a space for you to speak freely without shame or guilt. Sessions are shaped around you and what you need in that moment; some sessions may focus on talking and processing and others may be more practical or reflective. I will also do more than just smile and nod, I’ll also offer thoughtful reflections and gentle challenge where appropriate.
01384 437117 View 01384 437117
FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.

When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.

How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.