Female Counselling in Alveston, ENG

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Katrina Young
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Alveston BS35
Hello and welcome. I have particular experience in helping clients 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 worked with many individuals with troubles such as these. 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.
Hello and welcome. I have particular experience in helping clients 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 worked with many individuals with troubles such as these. 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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Photo of Leah Head, Counsellor in Alveston, England
Leah Head
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS34
Life can be a challenge in all sorts of ways, sometimes we need some independent support finding our way through those challenges. The issues affecting you may be current or things from the past that still impact you. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation. Perhaps you have experienced a bereavement, trauma or a life event that you need a safe space to process. Therapy can help you understand what you are feeling and find a way forward.
Life can be a challenge in all sorts of ways, sometimes we need some independent support finding our way through those challenges. The issues affecting you may be current or things from the past that still impact you. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation. Perhaps you have experienced a bereavement, trauma or a life event that you need a safe space to process. Therapy can help you understand what you are feeling and find a way forward.
0117 463 7982 View 0117 463 7982
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Jeanette Howlett
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bristol BS16  (Online Only)
If you have decided now is the time to make some changes in your life I would be very happy to hear from you. I have over 20 years experience as a counsellor with individuals, couples and as a supervisor. I am passionate about the counselling process. Contact me to find out how I can help.
If you have decided now is the time to make some changes in your life I would be very happy to hear from you. I have over 20 years experience as a counsellor with individuals, couples and as a supervisor. I am passionate about the counselling process. Contact me to find out how I can help.
01666 335778 View 01666 335778
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Chris Northey-Vyse
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
Hi I'm Chris, an accredited CBT therapist, Dramatherapist and have begun training in EMDR. I work with children, young people and adults that are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. I have been a therapist for over a decade and I have worked with all age ranges. My education, training and experience in multiple different settings means I am able to relate to what you might need, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan together. I have a collaborative approach as I know that you are the expert of your experiences. We work together to find the tools and techniques that will best help you.
Hi I'm Chris, an accredited CBT therapist, Dramatherapist and have begun training in EMDR. I work with children, young people and adults that are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. I have been a therapist for over a decade and I have worked with all age ranges. My education, training and experience in multiple different settings means I am able to relate to what you might need, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan together. I have a collaborative approach as I know that you are the expert of your experiences. We work together to find the tools and techniques that will best help you.
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Charlie Louise Ranchhod
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
Hey, I'm Charlie a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist & Occupational Therapist. I am passionate about helping you achieve your individualised goals through evidenced based CBT for anxiety and depression. I've been a therapist for 20 years, working with children, adolescents, and adults. Throughout my career I've worked in a range of settings - education, specialist inpatient & community mental health. This means therapy will be tailored to you, planning an effective treatment plan together which keeps your goals at the heart of what we do.
Hey, I'm Charlie a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist & Occupational Therapist. I am passionate about helping you achieve your individualised goals through evidenced based CBT for anxiety and depression. I've been a therapist for 20 years, working with children, adolescents, and adults. Throughout my career I've worked in a range of settings - education, specialist inpatient & community mental health. This means therapy will be tailored to you, planning an effective treatment plan together which keeps your goals at the heart of what we do.
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Rhiannon Poulsom
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS6
At times we all feel like we’ve lost hope. The hope that things can improve, the hope our distress will reduce and the hope that we’ll feel less alone. But that hope is never gone for good, and we just need someone to help us find it again. Whether you are struggling with stress, relationship difficulties, past trauma, anxiety, depression or things that you just can’t make sense of, I can help. At times I will guide you, but most importantly I endeavour to support and empower you to take control of your own mental health and instil a renewed sense of hope and emotional wellbeing in a safe and compassionate space.
At times we all feel like we’ve lost hope. The hope that things can improve, the hope our distress will reduce and the hope that we’ll feel less alone. But that hope is never gone for good, and we just need someone to help us find it again. Whether you are struggling with stress, relationship difficulties, past trauma, anxiety, depression or things that you just can’t make sense of, I can help. At times I will guide you, but most importantly I endeavour to support and empower you to take control of your own mental health and instil a renewed sense of hope and emotional wellbeing in a safe and compassionate space.
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Sally Ellis
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS16
I'm a qualified counsellor, Supervisor & hypnotherapist working with individuals and couples, I work with Neurodiversity, LGBTQAI+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions. 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 an integrative counsellor working from a person centered core .
I'm a qualified counsellor, Supervisor & hypnotherapist working with individuals and couples, I work with Neurodiversity, LGBTQAI+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions. 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 an integrative counsellor working from a person centered core .
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Emma Pople
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bristol BS7
Are you working hard to hide your feelings? Too many thoughts in your head distracting you. Are you holding people away or at arms length? Do you feel alone while others appear to be getting along ok? Do you feel sad, worried, low or lacking in energy? Maybe you long to have your voice heard, to feel more real and honest with those around you. To not feel a need to put up barriers. Perhaps you want to feel able to trust yourself, have faith in your own judgement and accept or value yourself more.
Are you working hard to hide your feelings? Too many thoughts in your head distracting you. Are you holding people away or at arms length? Do you feel alone while others appear to be getting along ok? Do you feel sad, worried, low or lacking in energy? Maybe you long to have your voice heard, to feel more real and honest with those around you. To not feel a need to put up barriers. Perhaps you want to feel able to trust yourself, have faith in your own judgement and accept or value yourself more.
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Photo of Maria Brooks, Psychotherapist in Alveston, England
Maria Brooks
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS8
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. 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, Eating Disorder and Addiction Specialist. As well as ‘talking therapy’ and 'somatic (body) work' I incorporate eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy into my practice. To treat a range of psychological issues including complex trauma and attachment issues.
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. 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, Eating Disorder and Addiction Specialist. As well as ‘talking therapy’ and 'somatic (body) work' I incorporate eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy into my practice. To treat a range of psychological issues including complex trauma and attachment issues.
0117 456 2425 View 0117 456 2425
Photo of Jessica. K. Counselling, Counsellor in Alveston, England
Jessica. K. Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS9  (Online Only)
It can be hard to reach out for support sometimes but we all need a place at one time or other, to help us navigate and process life's challenges. My hope is that you will find that here. I am committed to providing compassionate care and to listening deeply to what matters to those I meet. I work holistically and collaboratively with clients to help them understand more about their reactions, emotions and patterns of behaviour, and to explore new perspectives and ways of being in the world. I can work both with current and circumstantial struggles, or with historic and deep-rooted concerns.
It can be hard to reach out for support sometimes but we all need a place at one time or other, to help us navigate and process life's challenges. My hope is that you will find that here. I am committed to providing compassionate care and to listening deeply to what matters to those I meet. I work holistically and collaboratively with clients to help them understand more about their reactions, emotions and patterns of behaviour, and to explore new perspectives and ways of being in the world. I can work both with current and circumstantial struggles, or with historic and deep-rooted concerns.
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Dr Janne M Rodsten
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS5  (Online Only)
Where are you headed? Do you need to make some changes in your life? Within yourself? What do you want out of life? I offer confidential online talking therapy to people with a wide range of psychological issues and 'living' problems. People come to therapy to get help with many different issues. These may include different forms of anxiety and/or depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship issues, abuse, anger, panic, guilt and shame, trauma, phobias, post-traumatic stress, OCD, impact of illness, mental health issues and more... - or they come for much-needed personal exploration and understanding.
Where are you headed? Do you need to make some changes in your life? Within yourself? What do you want out of life? I offer confidential online talking therapy to people with a wide range of psychological issues and 'living' problems. People come to therapy to get help with many different issues. These may include different forms of anxiety and/or depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship issues, abuse, anger, panic, guilt and shame, trauma, phobias, post-traumatic stress, OCD, impact of illness, mental health issues and more... - or they come for much-needed personal exploration and understanding.
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Tracy Norman
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS10
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.
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.
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Photo of Alison Peters, Counsellor in Alveston, England
Alison Peters
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS35
I am a qualified Counselling Supervisor, Counsellor and Psychotherapist with 18 years' experience of working with individuals and young people. I offer my clients safe, confidential and non-judgemental space explore the issues which have brought them to counselling. I work with the challenges in life affecting us all to facilitate the best way forward for the client. I am passionate in supporting others to reach their potential, building trust in the counselling relationship encourages risks to be taken to explore issues that are affecting quality of life, counselling enables exploration of behaviours and builds self awareness to enable a better quality of life.
I am a qualified Counselling Supervisor, Counsellor and Psychotherapist with 18 years' experience of working with individuals and young people. I offer my clients safe, confidential and non-judgemental space explore the issues which have brought them to counselling. I work with the challenges in life affecting us all to facilitate the best way forward for the client. I am passionate in supporting others to reach their potential, building trust in the counselling relationship encourages risks to be taken to explore issues that are affecting quality of life, counselling enables exploration of behaviours and builds self awareness to enable a better quality of life.
0117 456 2850 View 0117 456 2850
Photo of Ashlyn Firkins, Psychologist in Alveston, England
Ashlyn Firkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS16  (Online Only)
I have a strong belief that people are intrinsically resilient & resourceful & that under the right therapeutic conditions, emotional suffering can be reduced & fulfilling lives, lived out. My intention is to provide a safe, hopeful space for people to explore how they would like to be in the wider world & practical ways to achieve this. Since 2014 I have worked in a variety of NHS settings, using talking therapies to support individuals navigate a range of emotional & physical health difficulties of varying complexicities. These difficulties include: anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
I have a strong belief that people are intrinsically resilient & resourceful & that under the right therapeutic conditions, emotional suffering can be reduced & fulfilling lives, lived out. My intention is to provide a safe, hopeful space for people to explore how they would like to be in the wider world & practical ways to achieve this. Since 2014 I have worked in a variety of NHS settings, using talking therapies to support individuals navigate a range of emotional & physical health difficulties of varying complexicities. These difficulties include: anxiety, low mood, trauma, chronic-illnesses, relationship and employment issues.
0117 463 7124 View 0117 463 7124
Photo of Glyn Hudson-Allez in Alveston, England
Glyn Hudson-Allez
PhD
Verified Verified
Berkeley GL13  (Online Only)
I work with individuals or couples who are struggling with their lives, who maybe have a history of trauma or family difficulties, and this is still haunting them in their adult roles and relationships. This may manifest in problems online with Internet pornography or inappropriate social media chat. Some may turn to substances as a way of controlling such feelings, like the overuse of alcohol, recreational or prescribed drugs, exercise, or work addictions. I specialise in working with people who are struggling with sexual deviance, sexual offending, and those who have recieved 'the knock' and been charged with a sexual offense.
I work with individuals or couples who are struggling with their lives, who maybe have a history of trauma or family difficulties, and this is still haunting them in their adult roles and relationships. This may manifest in problems online with Internet pornography or inappropriate social media chat. Some may turn to substances as a way of controlling such feelings, like the overuse of alcohol, recreational or prescribed drugs, exercise, or work addictions. I specialise in working with people who are struggling with sexual deviance, sexual offending, and those who have recieved 'the knock' and been charged with a sexual offense.
01597 730067 View 01597 730067
Photo of Charlene Wolf, Counsellor in Alveston, England
Charlene Wolf
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS15
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor offering in person sessions only. I offer a warm, compassionate approach in a non judgemental space. I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and communication within relationships.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor offering in person sessions only. I offer a warm, compassionate approach in a non judgemental space. I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and communication within relationships.
0117 463 3721 View 0117 463 3721
Photo of Ivana Hardy, Counsellor in Alveston, England
Ivana Hardy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lydney GL15
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.
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.
01291 445613 View 01291 445613
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Soul Connection Counselling
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS34
Hello and welcome, I'm Remona. It can be really hard choosing a Therapist when life feels so very difficult already, hopefully I can help you make up your mind. Are you feeling helpless, hopeless and disconnected from life?  Lonely, depressed or struggling with your relationships? Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, stress or PTSD symptoms that impact you on a daily basis. Maybe you’re just feeling stuck in a rut and not sure where to go. Life can often feel messy, but no matter how big or how small your problem feels, we can work together to help you reach a more stable place.
Hello and welcome, I'm Remona. It can be really hard choosing a Therapist when life feels so very difficult already, hopefully I can help you make up your mind. Are you feeling helpless, hopeless and disconnected from life?  Lonely, depressed or struggling with your relationships? Perhaps you’re experiencing anxiety, stress or PTSD symptoms that impact you on a daily basis. Maybe you’re just feeling stuck in a rut and not sure where to go. Life can often feel messy, but no matter how big or how small your problem feels, we can work together to help you reach a more stable place.
0117 325 2866 View 0117 325 2866
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Alex Ogando | Dramatherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS5
Are you supporting a preteen, teenager, or young adult who is experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, and/or depression? Does your child struggle with big feelings, stress, self-harm or suicidal thoughts? If so, then that sounds really tough for them, and you as a parent. They aren't alone in that experience, and you don’t need to try and figure it out alone either - this is where a therapist such as myself can be of help. I work extensively with ages 7-26, providing a supportive space where clients can learn to process how they are feeling, building self-esteem and self-compassion, in the process.
Are you supporting a preteen, teenager, or young adult who is experiencing overwhelm, anxiety, and/or depression? Does your child struggle with big feelings, stress, self-harm or suicidal thoughts? If so, then that sounds really tough for them, and you as a parent. They aren't alone in that experience, and you don’t need to try and figure it out alone either - this is where a therapist such as myself can be of help. I work extensively with ages 7-26, providing a supportive space where clients can learn to process how they are feeling, building self-esteem and self-compassion, in the process.
0117 463 7147 View 0117 463 7147
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Lianne Gilmour
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS37
My name is Lianne Gilmour and I have been practising as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor since 2016. My working style is Integrative and Relational, whereby I draw on many theories and techniques, whilst holding our working relationship at the fore. Our work will be a collaboration and I will check in with you to make sure the therapy and I, am meeting your therapeutic needs. I am down to earth, practically minded and passionate about doing the work.
My name is Lianne Gilmour and I have been practising as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor since 2016. My working style is Integrative and Relational, whereby I draw on many theories and techniques, whilst holding our working relationship at the fore. Our work will be a collaboration and I will check in with you to make sure the therapy and I, am meeting your therapeutic needs. I am down to earth, practically minded and passionate about doing the work.
01454 801351 View 01454 801351
Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.