Do you know why you do what you do?

Together, we can explore what’s driving you. You might be experiencing a challenging time, loss, grief, depression, anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem or self-confidence, relationship issues or challenging family dynamics. I work with individuals, or those of you in your relationship together.

I have a particular interest in working with addictive patterns and self-sabotaging behaviour.

As a psychotherapist in training, I work within a Transactional Analysis framework. You can find out more about that in our sessions, but it means plain speaking, better understanding and working towards autonomy!

About Me

I am currently training as a Transactional Analysis psychotherapist and work with adult clients (18+). I offer both long-term and short-term therapy, tailored to your needs. Sessions are available in person or online.

The aim of our sessions is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, which can lead to greater emotional well-being and resilience. I see therapy as a collaborative process—my role is to provide a confidential, compassionate space where we work together to find solutions that emerge from within you, rather than being imposed.

Areas We Can Explore Together:

• Bereavement, Loss, and Grief
• Challenging Life Events
• Depression and Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem
• Life Changes, Choices & Pressures
• Loneliness & Isolation
• Emotional & Psychological Wellbeing
• Workplace & Professional Challenges
• Relationship & Family Difficulties
• Separation & Divorce

What Will Happen at Our First Appointment?

During our first session, I will ask some questions about what has brought you to therapy and discuss what we might work on together. You will also have an opportunity to ask any questions about me and how I work.

At the end of this initial consultation, you can decide whether you would like to continue with further sessions.

If you’d like an informal chat before booking, feel free to get in touch via 07498 212196 or email marianne.e.green@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Big life events happen to all of us. And when they do, we’re often forced to see the gulf between who we’re trying to be and who we really are.

I can work with you to find meaning and perhaps see these moments as opportunities; to help you make a change that feels long overdue.

I’m curious to find out who you are, what’s getting in the way, and how we can work together to deepen your inner world.

So whether you’ve experienced any of these common issues, therapy could help you…

Stress
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Addiction
Bereavement
Loss of identity
Loss of job
Loss of role as family member, parent or partner
Loss of who you hoped to be

About me

Yes, I’m a fully trained therapist, registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) – although that doesn’t mean I’ve got everything sorted.

Just like you, I’m on my own journey. I’ve encountered loss and grief in many forms, and continue to face day-to-day challenges in my own life.

But in recent times I’ve found ways to lighten the burden of the human condition, ways to grow.

It’s my deep wish to help you move towards this too.

Together, we can help you find the courage to surmount whatever obstacle you’re facing in life.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a fully trained integrative counsellor with a BA in Counselling Foundation at distinction level.

I am registered with BACP and work within their ethical framework.

I have intensive experience working with those experiencing acute trauma, addiction/dependency, bereavement and suicidality.

I also work with adolescents post 16 and young adults in HE and FE settings.

Whilst my training incorporated all the main methodologies of counselling and psychotherapy, and have been drawn in particular to the work of Carl Jung.

These studies led to a fascination with the unconscious, and a belief that our dreams, creative endeavours and memories hold hidden meaning. Uncovering these meanings can reveal more about us than our more everyday conscious selves can ever know.

Contact

Dan Briggs

info@danbriggstherapy.com

www.danbriggstherapy.com

07932 459 387

 

I am a qualified and UKCP registered Family Therapist – we are also known as Family/Systemic Psychotherapists. We think about ‘systems’ in the work that we do including families, couples and groups/teams (although we also work with individuals who want to think about the systems that they are in).

I am also Psychodynamically and Social Work trained although my career has led me into the systemic field working with those who want to improve or better understand the relationships that they are in, or have been in. I have significant experience in working with adolescents on the edge of care, paediatric oncology, Adult Mental health services, adolescent in-patient services and currently I work part time in the NHS leading a small team of therapists who support adults and their families with difficulties in their relationships. I also come from a family that has experienced significant struggles connected to mental health so I have some understanding of how it can affect individuals/families from a personal perspective.

My work starts from the premise that we are almost all doing the best with what we have got – sometimes we just need some support to ‘get us back on track’ or find the life that we want to lead. The therapy I undertake is not about apportioning blame or picking sides. My aim is to build upon strengths and to find meaning in what is going on in our systems, as well as to attempt to find change where desired.

Colleagues and I are currently in the process of building the ‘Bristol Family Therapy Collective’, a Community Interest Company that aims to provide future access to fee paying and pro bono, or accessible, support.

Away from work I am a keen Bristol Bears rugby fan, a lover of the great outdoors, and avid traveler

Qualifications:

Systemic Supervisors Course, Exeter University

MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy from Birkbeck, University College London

MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development, Birkbeck, University College London

Advanced Award in Social Work, Bournemouth University

Diploma in Social Work/Higher Education, North London University

Fees:

I offer 1 hour sessions either online or face to face in Central Bristol at the following rates:

Individuals: £80

Couples: £90

Families/groups: £100

With my colleague Nina we can do a ‘reflecting team’ style therapy with 2 therapists for £150.

Contact: jonruchpaul.bftc@gmail.com

 

 

 

About Me

I’m Zoë (she/her) and I am a qualified BACP counsellor & psychotherapist. I’m Irish and Afro-Caribbean, and currently based in Bristol.

I work relationally through an existential framework. This way of working acknowledges that navigating life in 2024 is hard.

Dealing with the ongoing unrest in the world alongside our own personal battles can often feel like too much to carry. And while therapy alone cannot change the world, it can be a place to share the load, to untangle yourself and make sense of who you are and where you’re going.

As we work together, we will form a relationship, and that relationship might mirror other relationships in your life. Certain patterns or familiar feelings and reactions might play out and all of this can be used as a tool to help you understand yourself and the ways you relate to others better.

Experience

I have over 5 years experience supporting adults and young people with their mental health in a variety of settings. This has included drug and alcohol addiction services, emotional support helplines, supported accommodation and now talk therapy. While I have experience with a range of issues my particular areas of focus are:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Self-Esteem
• Substance Use
• Relationship Issues
• Belonging/Migration
• Grief & Loss
• Climate Anxiety
• Social Identity (Race, Gender, Class)
• LGBTQIA+ issues
• Multiracial Heritage

Qualifications and Training

Applying Anti-Oppressive Practice in Therapy : The 5th Way – The Anti-Discrimination Focus
Adv. Postgraduate Diploma Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy – University of South Wales
L4 Certificate Integrative Counselling – University of Plymouth
L2 Certificate Counselling Skills – South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Fees and Contact

If you would like to discuss the possibility of working together, I offer a free 15 minute phone call which will allow us to get a sense of one another and to answer any questions you might have.

Therapy can be for as long or short as you like, there is no expectation and we will regularly check-in about the process as we work together. I am available both online, nationwide, and in-person, based in Bristol.

• £50 for 50-minute weekly sessions
• £35 for 50-minute weekly sessions (concession rate for low income earners – limited availability)

To get in touch, please send an email to: zoedorantherapy@gmail.com or to read a bit more about my practice visit: zoedoranpsychotherapy.com

I am a senior trainee Core Process Psychotherapist and offer a unique blend of Western psychotherapy and mindfulness-based practice. Integrating mindfulness with a reflective exploration of your experience can help you move from stuck reactive patterns shaped by your past to informed choices centred in the present moment.

Central to the exploration is a safe and trustworthy relationship with the therapist. Clear boundaries and mutual respect encourage an environment where you will feel seen, heard, and supported. The journey unfolds at your own pace and respects where you are starting from.

My Approach

As your therapist, my role is to hold a space that will enable us to explore and work through the places where you feel stuck. I am not the “expert” who is there to cure you – my aim is to support you to build trust in your own inherent wisdom. The space we create can enable you to approach your experience with curiosity – avoiding a sense of right or wrong – and to bring presence, awareness and compassion to the process.

I recognise that I come with a particular bias formed by my own ancestry, sexuality, sexual orientation, and the social and cultural structures I arose out of and live within. I try to work with an awareness of this and to remain teachable. To the best of my ability, I believe I can acknowledge difference and work inclusively with people whose background is different to my own.

What happens during a typical session

Each session will last one hour and have a similar structure. We will create a safe space to slow down and bring presence and awareness to whatever arises. We will interpret and respond to what arises with compassion and understanding. I usually work from chairs, which we position at a distance that feels comfortable to you.

Making an appointment

Entering psychotherapy can feel daunting, and choosing the right therapist is important. To help us decide if we want to work together, I offer a free initial phone call and a 30-minute introductory meeting. I am happy to work on either a short-term or a longer-term basis, but I suggest a minimum of 6-weeks’ initial commitment. At the end of this initial period, if you feel that our work isn’t what you are looking for, I will signpost you to alternative options.

Session, cost and contact details.

Sessions are one hour and I currently have availability on Monday afternoons.

My trainee rate is £45 per hour.

Contact: russell.cowan@hotmail.co.uk or call on 07837 774851.

 

 

About Me

Hi, I’m an integrative counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).

I am a warm and compassionate person and believe that the therapeutic space can offer a powerful way to understand yourself, your experiences and your relationships. I offer long and short term counselling and as an integrative therapist, I work in a way that is tailored to your needs.

My experience

I have been working to support people with their mental health for more than 10 years and have worked as a counsellor for the last 5 years. I have experience of working with people experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, low self esteem, PTSD, bereavement, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting, autism, and ADHD.

I have worked as co-ordinator of a mental health helpline and as a counsellor for Bristol Mind, for Kinergy, a charity that supports survivors of sexual abuse, and for a charity that offers counselling for carers.  I also have experience of working with university students.

How I work

My training is in humanistic integrative counselling and I draw on different theoretical approaches to find the most helpful way forward for you. The approaches that inform my work include: Person-centred counselling, Gestalt, transactional analysis and ACT therapy. I like to encourage the use of creativity in sessions where that feels helpful and have found that using a creative approach can help you gain new insights and a different perspective. I have recently completed further training in creative arts therapies and in creative writing for therapeutic purposes.

Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, I can offer a safe and confidential space where you can feel heard and make sense of what is happening in your life without the usual pressures and expectations. I am patient and sensitive to your needs and will help you explore whatever it is you are facing at your own pace.

Training, qualifications & experience

• Certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (SDS) – May 2024
• Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET Institute) – March 2024
• Practitioner Certificate in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (Metanoia) – June 2023
• Diploma in Creative Arts Approaches (Iron Mill College) – May 2022
• Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Iron Mill College) – Nov 2019

Contact details

Email: cpeatcounselling@gmail.com

Telephone: 07874 646 747

Fee: £55 for a 60-minute session

I offer a free short phone call and a reduced price first session

About me

Welcome, my name is Paulette and I’m a BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.

I suspect that you’ve had to look through several profiles before you reached mine, so thank you for persevering.  My work with you will be a partnership in that you will have a voice in the direction of your therapy and that this is done by working within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework.  I have a friendly, warm and thoughtful style of working and as a woman of colour, I can consider cultures other than my own.  I also work in a way that looks at how the different identities you might hold can shape the way in which life events can impact you.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach focuses on an integrative style of counselling and therapy.  Integrative therapy can meet the needs of the individual through a holistic approach to therapy.  This involves combining ideas and techniques from different therapeutic schools such as person centred, psychodynamic and gestalt therapy.  However, this is all dependent on what your needs maybe.  How this works in practice is that it enables me to offer a more flexible and inclusive approach.  The holistic approach aspires to consider your mental, physical, and emotional health needs in a unified way.  This is done by working together to understand the sources of your anxiety, unhappiness, physical discomfort, or unhealthy behaviour patterns.

Arranging a Meeting and Fee

Once you’ve had your free 20-minute video call, we can arrange to have your initial assessment which will last for 50 minutes at a cost of £60.  Thereafter your sessions will continue to be £60 for 50 minutes payable in advance of your session.  Specialist counselling will be subject to a cost of £70 upwards.  The sessions will be held in a therapy room in central Bristol.  My email address is paulette.mindfulbeing@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you but until then please take care.

I am an accredited, BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience and work with adults over the age of 18 and also couples. As well as in-person sessions I can also offer online therapy. I have worked in various settings, including doctors’ surgeries and a sixth form college, as well as running my own private counselling practice. I have considerable teaching and training experience and also teach meditation and mindfulness as a tool to aid inner stillness and personal growth.

How I work
The world is extremely complex, and there are many pressures all around us; pressure to be or think a particular way, to please others, to ‘fit in’. Often we do this at the expense of who we ‘really’ are, and this often leads to symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. Counselling provides a safe and confidential space to work through these things and move to living a more genuine and fulfilling life.

I work with a focus on the current needs and desires of the individual and believe that within everybody lies a unique spark that, if cultivated gently, with kindness, non judgementalism and understanding, can grow in exciting and often surprising ways.

The problem is that most of us come from the starting place of what we can’t do or be, so we never get the chance to express our higher selves. I believe that by providing a space to explore those things that feel difficult in a confidential, caring and accepting environment, it is possible to clear away the blocks that stop us from fulfilling our highest potential.

My experience consistently proves to me the power of having a space to just be yourself and I am often struck and impressed by the changes I have seen in people as the result of this process.

I tend to meet people weekly or fortnightly and work short or long term, depending on what feels appropriate. Individual sessions last for 50 minutes and Couple Counselling sessions last for 90 minutes.

The contents of each session will be unique to your needs. Sometimes we will just talk; you will have a chance to explore your ‘story’ and I will attempt to reflect this back to you to help you gain greater clarity. There may also be times when I suggest other activities to shine a light on a particular issue or problem – such as giving you a writing exercise to do, some artwork or some mindfulness meditation. However it pans out, the focus will be on your individual needs. I believe in the autonomy of the individual and my role is simply to facilitate a process where you can express yourself more freely and understand the circumstances of your life more clearly.
If you’d like to find out more about me please visit my website: benwrightcounselling.com

Contact me:

07875 863 810

benjamin_wright@btinternet.com

Fees
£70 for individuals; £100 for couples. I do offer discounts for students and people on low incomes, so please do ask if this applies to you.

Alex Moate is an experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, who is accredited with the BACP.

Counselling can provide you with much needed clarity when life seems full up, with no room left to think. I provide a non-judgemental, safe and confidential space to explore issues that you are facing, to look more closely at the impact that these are having in your life and to begin to gain new perspectives. As an integrative practitioner I am able to work flexibly with you, with my work being informed by different approaches including Gestalt, Person-centred, Psychodynamic and CBT. This means that I am able to work in a way that will best suit your individual needs.

Issues I work with include lack of self-confidence, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement and loss, sexuality, gender and identity issues and traumatic events.

If you are having problems with low mood, social anxiety, worry, OCD or more generalised anxiety I also have specialist knowledge in working with adults and young people using low-intensity CBT. This can provide you, or your child, with the skills to challenge more negative ways of thinking and move forward with your goals.

Experience

I have worked within the NHS counselling members of staff, as a Counsellor and Low-intensity CBT therapist at Off the Record and most recently as a Counsellor at a Sixth Form College in Bristol. I have also worked in private practice for over 8 years as a Life Coach with adults and young people.

I received my Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of South Wales and also have a Post Graduate Certificate in Psychological Therapies Practice for Children, Young People and Families from the University of Exeter. I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their code of conduct.

Fees

Sessions last for 50 minutes and cost £60. I also offer an initial consultation at a reduced cost of £40, which is a great time to see if counselling is for you and whether I work in a style that suits you

Please feel free to ring or email me for a chat and to ask any questions that you might have before booking an initial consultation.

Email: moatealex@yahoo.com

Tel: 07933614291

Thank you for taking a look at my profile.  I appreciate it can be difficult to find a counsellor who feels best suited to your needs, so in addition to the information below, I offer a free 15 min phone call where you can find out more and see whether we might be a good fit.  Just drop me a line at counselling@tillyline.co.uk or contact me via my website www.tillyline.co.uk.

I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor who can provide support relating to a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem.  I specialise in relationship and work-related concerns and have experience of working with the following:

• Sexuality and relationship preferences (I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcome all forms of relationship).
• Experiences of discrimination, internalised homophobia and shame.
• Experiences of betrayal.
• Feelings around commitment, including having children, living with others, or marriage/a civil partnership.
• Relationship conflict with family members or friends.
• Deciding whether to stay or end a romantic relationship.
• Incidents of trauma in the workplace, via bullying, harassment, discrimination, or being made redundant.
• Emotional and physical symptoms of burn-out.
• Exploring work-related values and goals and how these relate to other areas such as health, family, and leisure.

As an integrative counsellor, I can draw on a range of psychotherapeutic theories and tools to help you explore your feelings, relationships, and choices, in a way that best supports your individual needs:

Relational Psychotherapy: Relationships are fundamental to our well-being.  To help you explore your relationships, I draw on Psychodynamic and Gestalt therapies.  Both approaches focus on exploring the roots of our feelings and behaviours towards others and ourselves.

Narrative Therapy: We are the experts on our own lives, yet we are all affected by the people and external environments in which we live.  Therefore, the stories we develop about ourselves, and carry with us, are not about us alone.  This empowering approach provides opportunities for re-authoring your stories, if you wish to.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): When we’re struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, ACT can provide ways to build our ‘Psychological Flexibility’ and ways of coping.  In doing so, we can live more mindfully, gain an understanding of personal values, and experience a greater sense of fulfilment.

Together these approaches also provide room for creativity in our work, such as drawing and writing, if this feels helpful.  I provide materials in the therapy room for you to use as you wish.

Fees: Sessions are £55

Email: counselling@tillyline.co.uk

Website: www.tillyline.co.uk