Counselling is for anyone and everyone. You might have a specific thing you want to work on – pain from your past or worries about the future. Or you might have a general sense that something is stuck, that this isn’t quite the life you’d expected. ​Counselling offers the opportunity for us to develop a creative partnership , where we can work together to explore both what is troubling you and your potential in life and to support you to find a sense of freedom to be your true self. Counselling is not an easy option, it can uncover painful feelings, but it can be a step on the way to feeling better and more at peace with yourself.

Counselling is a talking therapy where you have the opportunity to discuss emotional and psychological issues in complete confidence. Anyone can benefit from counselling. I offer you a safe space to talk about whatever is bothering you and will listen without judgement. I offer weekly one to one sessions for as long as you need and I have experience in working with a wide range of common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, OCD, intrusive thoughts, grief and loss, addictions, trauma and PTSD. I am a registered member of the BACP.

I can help people who are experiencing all levels of distress and unhappiness. You may have feelings of dissatisfaction and a sense that you are not getting all that you want in your life. At the other end of the spectrum you may be finding that every day is a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming, feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger etc. I believe that all of us want to strive to feel happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense that we are leading meaningful, enjoyable lives - even when at times we feel at a loss as to how to achieve this.

We all have times in life when things seem to get on top of us. We may feel confused, anxious or depressed. Sometimes it feels like we are just going round in circles, getting nowhere in particular. Having someone to talk to can lighten the load and this is often easier with someone other than family or friends.

Welcome. You may be going through a difficult time, experiencing painful emotions, or struggling with relationships. Perhaps you feel that you are unable to resolve these issues alone, and are in need of some support beyond that of family and friends. Counselling can give you the opportunity to make sense of these feelings, offering a warm, non-judgmental space where you are respected and heard, and able to work on what is important to you.

We are all living in challenging times right now, the impact of which will be affecting us in a variety of ways. You may be feeling anxious, distressed, fearful of what is happening. You may be angry or feeling a sense of loss. Whatever is going on for you, online counselling is an option for you to safely explore this. It can provide a connection in times when you may be feeling cut off from people. You may be experiencing more longstanding difficulties and online counselling is a space for these too.

I have extensive experience working with identity and relationship issues. I offer a safe and confidential place to talk about your challenges or concerns that may be confusing, troubling, painful or uncomfortable for you.

If you are interested in counselling sessions outdoors, then you may find talkwalkrun works for you. It can take the form of 'walk and talk' or, for those who would like to include some running, that is also an option. As a qualified counsellor I love combining being outside and moving with enabling people to find a way through difficulties in life. My counselling approach is an integrative one, although I place an emphasis on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In particular I incorporate ideas from the most recent model which has been shown to have rapid and long-lasting impact for people suffering with anxiety or depression.

You might seek help for a specific problem such as obsessional behaviour, social anxiety or psycho-somatic symptoms. Or you may have more general feelings of anxiety or depression associated with dissatisfaction in work, the challenge of forming satisfying relationships or issues with money, food or sex. You may feel unfulfilled, bored or creatively inhibited. All of these difficulties affect the quality of your life. Psychotherapy and counselling provide an effective treatment for just such disorders and concerns and can contribute significantly to your mental health, sense of well-being and to managing your life more effectively.

I am a Relate-trained relationship counsellor. I work part-time at Relate Avon and have a private practice in Clifton, Bristol. I work exclusively with couples. Couples come for counselling for a wide variety of reasons. It can be a great opportunity to explore what is or is not happening in your relationship and to make changes that lead to your couple life being both happier and healthier. Additionally, some couples may come for counselling to decide whether it is right for them to continue in their relationship.

My goal is to help people build self-awareness, learn from mistakes and strengthen motivation. If you are looking for support to manage anxiety, stress, difficult emotions, problematic use of drugs and alcohol; or the feelings of helplessness and being overwhelmed that come with persistent problematic behaviour patterns I may be able to provide the support you are looking for. I am a well-qualified and experienced Drug, Alcohol and Addiction Counsellor. I am also trained in Auricular Acupuncture, Motivational Interviewing and Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes.

Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Many people experience the same. Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships with their partners or family and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed or finding life too hard to manage? If you're going through a difficult time & looking for help, you are welcome to contact me. Counselling offers a confidential place to explore feelings without any pressure or judgement. This process can help reduce confusion and help make life more manageable. I am an experienced, qualified & Integrative Counsellor, which means I work with different theoretical concepts and models depending on my clients’ needs and ways of experiencing. My core style is Person Centred which means I truly believe we all have sufficient resources within to lead fulfilling lives.

Counselling might feel like a step into the unknown, but I will support you to find your way. I can help immediately with techniques to support you in daily life, while we explore the roots of your issues in our sessions, to make real and lasting changes happen for you. I offer integrative counselling, based in a person-centred approach. This means that my practice is all about seeing you as an individual who has their own unique experiences, and tailoring our work to what you need.

I work with adults and children affected by stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, loss or bereavement. In addition, I work with people experiencing physical ill health and injury. This includes working with people who are pre or post medical diagnosis or intervention and people experiencing medical trauma. I also work with the friends and family of people who are experiencing these life events or circumstances, including parents of children.

Finding the right therapist can be a daunting process. I believe that it is important for you to feel a positive connection with your therapist if you are to receive the most beneficial experience from Psychotherapy. I believe that the healer is within you, but I also understand that it is difficult for anyone to self heal without support My purpose is not only to assist you with the healing process, but also to facilitate your change and growth and help you to naturally awaken your own life supporting behaviours.

So many of us learn that we need to hide parts of ourselves to make our way in the world, but often this leaves us with lingering distress and a struggle to feel truly connected and at home within ourselves. I believe that the world is made better the more wholly we can bring the person that we are. I offer empathic, honest and safe therapy tailored to you and the changes you want to make: if you're looking for compassionate and collaborative therapy, get in touch to explore how I can support you on the path to living more from everything that you are.

There can come a time in anybody’s life when they feel that some support is required. Sometimes it feels difficult to know who to turn to. Do you feel challenged by life? Are you feeling bewildered about where your current path is taking you? Are you suffering following the loss of a relationship, be it through bereavement or relationship breakdown. Maybe you are struggling at work, home or university? Is life too confusing? Do you want to realise the power of your potential? I am here to offer support while you are working through life’s challenges - support which is confidential, open-minded, non-judgemental and consistent.

Are you in need of an in-depth, reflective, supportive dialogue? Maybe you feel that something needs to change in your life but are not sure what or how; or are going through a challenging transition; or feel you’re not quite being the person you’d like to be; or are struggling with a difficult decision. If that's you, I can help you to to make sense of things and move forward by disentangling what really matters to you from old or habitual beliefs; understanding the old, unhelpful patterns that are holding you back; and opening the way to new possibilities so you can start moving towards rather than away from what you value.