At some point in life we all need some extra support. A non-judgemental space to feel seen and heard in our experience. Someone to walk alongside us on our journey who is separate from our everyday lives, offering professional guidance & reflection.

As a therapist, I aim to offer this in a way that feels congruent and helpful for you. I offer a space for you to process and understand your experience safely. When the world around us can often feel confusing and turbulent, the combination of psychotherapy and creativity can offer containment, insight and the potential for positive change.

Sometimes words are not enough. Drama Psychotherapy offers a chance to explore and express what words cannot, using all modes of creativity, and psychodynamic processes.

Internal Family Systems explores our inner world, and compassionately welcomes all parts of our experience.

It is a form of psychotherapy that supports exploration of our internal worlds, and focuses on a client’s internal “parts” and “Self.” The IFS model considers that we are all naturally made up of many ‘parts’ or sub-personalities, which have developed for us over time to serve us in different ways. These sub-personalities take on different roles, such as an inner critic or inner child, and consist of wounded parts and painful feelings. It is a deeply compassionate model of therapy, with the philosophy that there are no bad parts: All parts are welcome. In IFS my aim is to help clients access and strengthen their sense of Self, so that they can heal wounded parts and bring their emotional systems into balance and harmony.

I am also trained in MANTRA, a NICE guideline treatment for Anorexia Nervosa in adults.

I have extensive experience working with eating disorders, trauma, mental illness & life challenges.

It can feel daunting making initial contact with a potential therapist. But it is a vital first step to receiving help. I am warm & empathic, so please do not hesitate to get in touch when you feel ready. I also offer a free consultation session, for us to meet and for you to consider if I am the right therapist for you.

Contact:

Email: sadowskirose@hotmail.com

Mobile: 07968958928

About Me

I’m a Relate-trained specialist adult relationship counsellor with many years experience of working therapeutically with both individuals and couples.

Throughout my career I have been passionate about working to improve outcomes for individuals, families and children. I have held a variety of roles across the NHS, the voluntary sector, local authorities and schools focussing particularly on relationships, mental health and wellbeing.

My interest in counselling began when studying psychology as an undergraduate and led me to train with the Bristol-based charity Womankind, working on their helpline, and then later, from 2008, with Relate as a specialist adult relationship counsellor.

I have lived in Bristol for over 30 years and now work solely in private practice here, offering face-to-face and online appointments during daytime office hours from Monday to Thursday each week.

I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and adhere to their code of ethics; my membership number is NCS21-01464.

About Relationship and Couple Counselling

There are many and varied reasons which lead people to seek relationship counselling and I have worked with individuals and couples on a broad range of issues including; communication, bereavement, fertility, trust, intimacy, family issues – including parenting, step-families and extended families – infidelity, work and financial worries along with separation and divorce.

Are you struggling to discuss important issues with your partner without arguing, or do you disagree on how to parent your children? Are you finding it difficult to be intimate together or is work stress impacting upon your family life? Have you recently separated from your partner and would like to explore what went wrong or do you have difficulty in developing and sustaining intimate relationships?

I aim to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which we can work collaboratively together, using a range of approaches in order to meet your unique and individual needs. I welcome clients from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds, including from the LGBTQ+ community.

Next Steps

Taking the first step in seeking support can feel daunting and I will do everything I can to help you to feel at ease.

I offer an initial consultation appointment which is an opportunity for us to see if we are best placed to work together. If we decide to proceed to ongoing counselling, appointments are usually then weekly and at the same time to begin with. However, we can discuss and review our work together, including the frequency of appointments, at regular intervals. Whilst the duration of counselling varies, six to eight sessions can be a helpful minimum.

Availability and Fees

Appointments are mainly offered during office hours from Monday to Thursday each week. However, I do offer a very limited number of couple appointments on Wednesday evenings after 6pm. Please note that I am unable to offer appointments on Fridays, at weekends or on any other weekday evenings.

Initial consultation and ongoing counselling appointments are all 50 minutes in length and charged at £65 for individuals and £85 for couples.

Website and Contact Details

My contact details are below and I very much look forward to hearing from you:

w: hannahrussellcounselling.co.uk

e: hannah@hannahrussellcounselling .co.uk

p: 07883 082046

Other Links

You can also find information about my practice in the following places:

Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/hannah-russell

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/hannah-russell-relationship-couple-counselling-bristol/1005226

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society: https://www.search-ncps.com/search/FindaTherapist/ncs21-01464

Life rarely follows the straightforward path we had hoped it would, and we can find ourselves in places we don’t recognise or discover that the path ahead delivers unexpected changes or challenges. These changes can often result in mixed feelings, some welcome and some hard to accept. Counselling can offer a space to come to terms with these changes and cope with the transitional stage we find ourselves in.

I am able to work through your existential or spiritual concerns, help you to understand previous events and difficulties from your life, or work towards a future goal. In order to do this, I draw from a variety of approaches and creative techniques to work as an integrative counsellor and this helps me to best meet the specific needs of the person I am working with. However, I believe that the therapeutic journey is a collaborative one. Therefore, in order to honour the uniqueness and autonomy of the client, I would aim to approach any difficulties and obstacles in a mutual, collaborative and interpersonal way. Using this approach allows me to respond to the person I am sitting with rather than applying a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to suit everyone. Nonetheless, although I believe that creating a relationship this way between counsellor and client is central to creating a safe, trusting and supportive space for personal exploration, please rest assured that you will always be placed at the centre of the work.

The therapeutic work can be open-ended or run through a fixed number of sessions, depending on your preference. Initially, the first session will be about exploring what has brought you to counselling and your current situation. Following this, sessions act as a way for me to get to know you and your story more deeply, creating the base from which the therapeutic journey progresses. Should this strike a chord with you, I would be happy to meet with you to review your individual needs about what you would like to gain from coming to therapy.

Fees

Sessions last for 50 minutes and cost £70.

Contact:

markchildscounselling@gmail.com

07927276315

I can also be found on Instagram under: markchildscounselling

Common Sense and Compassion

I’m Hannah, a psychotherapist passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges. Based in Bristol, I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma therapy, and perinatal mental health, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.

I approach therapy with a “let’s figure this out together” mindset, treating clients with respect, openness, and understanding. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with confidence.

From my earliest training in CBT, I felt drawn to helping people manage complex emotions. This led me to specialise in trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), supporting individuals through experiences such as sexual assault, accidents, migration, and significant life changes.

After moving to Bristol, I expanded my expertise to include perinatal mental health, working with mothers and parents through the profound changes that come with pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I provide support for issues such as birth trauma, baby loss, and the emotional shifts that can arise during this transformative time.

My approach integrates trauma-informed care with practical strategies to build resilience, emotional wellbeing, and self-compassion. I am fully accredited with both the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy UK (IPTUK), and I also offer Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (PGDT).

Problems I Work With

I have experience helping clients with a wide range of difficulties, including:

• Anxiety (generalised anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety)
• Depression (low mood, lack of motivation, feelings of hopelessness)
• Trauma and PTSD (including birth trauma, accidents, assault, and migration-related trauma)
• Perinatal Mental Health (pregnancy-related anxiety, postnatal depression, birth trauma, baby loss)
• Grief and Loss (bereavement, miscarriage, stillbirth, or other significant losses)
• Life Transitions (adjusting to parenthood, career changes, retirement, or other major shifts)
• Low Self-Esteem and Confidence
• Stress and Worry (work-related stress, overwhelm, or chronic worry)
• Sleep Difficulties (insomnia, disrupted sleep patterns)
• Relationship Challenges (conflicts, communication issues, or adjusting to new dynamics)

My Approach
I believe in tailoring therapy to your unique needs, using evidence-based techniques to help you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or seeking support for ongoing difficulties, I’m here to help you find clarity, strength, and hope.

Contact:
info@hlpsychotherapy.co.uk

www.hlpsychotherapy.co.uk

I am a registered, accredited, and professional counsellor with many years’ experience supporting people. with a variety of different issues through training, workshops, consultancy and counselling.

I provide a warm, welcoming and confidential space. My hope is to create a space of trust and safety for you to look at the issues you need to bring. We start where you want to start.

My aim is to work alongside you and to be someone to listen to what is going on for you; I am non-judgemental and accepting of any issue you bring.

As a counsellor my role is not to find the answers for you as I fully believe we have the answers within ourselves but may need support to find them.

I have a Counselling Diploma in Professional Studies from the University of the West of England and have trained with trauma specialist Babette Rothschild.

​I am a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and abide by their Ethical Framework and am fully insured.

As well as my private practice I work at the Southmead Project and at www.pennybrohn.org.uk. 

My being there with you can help to support you on your journey of self-discovery and awareness. Sometimes this can be challenging and you may need direction with this.
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I am happy to work with the many different parts of each of our selves, the shadow and the light, and welcome them into the therapy room!

Fees

Sliding scale £65-£85.

To find out more visit my website or call me on 07305 167260

Please note that I am currently working by telephone or on-line.

Dr. Joanne Weston is a clinical psychologist and chartered psychologist. She is registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and holds chartered status and Associate Fellowship with the British Psychological Society (BPS). She offers psychological therapy, clinical supervision and also provides medico-legal reports for solicitors working on Personal Injury cases.

I offer evidence-based assessment and psychological therapy to adults with a wide range of issues. I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, systemic and person-centred approaches. I have also done additional training in areas such as eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused therapy and narrative therapy.

Having this range of models to draw on, as well as a wealth of psychological knowledge, enables me to adapt my interventions to meet people’s varying needs. I would describe myself as an integrative practitioner.

I offer therapeutic work for emotional and mental health difficulties experienced during adulthood and into older age. These can include:

• Anxiety and panic
• Stress (including work-related stress)
• Depression and low mood
• Low self-confidence and low self-esteem
• Relationship difficulties
• Adjustment issues (e.g. due to illness, life changes, relationship break-ups)
• Loss, grief and bereavement
• Obsessions and compulsions (OCD)

Working with people who are experiencing problems that many of us face during our lives, whether that is anxiety, low mood, bereavement, specific phobias (such as flying) or generally struggling to cope with life’s demands and questions such as “Who am I? Who do I want to be?” is something that I find fulfilling. To help someone to understand and find ways to take control of their past, present and future is a rewarding aspect of my work.

Work philosophy:

I believe that every person is unique and needs an individual therapy plan which is tailored to fit with their specific situation – there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to therapy. An essential first step of any therapy is for the client and therapist to work together to get a good understanding of the problem and then explore how the person can reach their goals using therapeutic approaches that resonate with their values, beliefs and ways of thinking. I see my job as helping to empower and provide people with the support, tools and framework that they need to address their difficulties. I offer short-term and longer-term therapy.

Therapy offers many opportunities for personal growth but it also requires hard work and the courage to talk about things that you might never have told anyone before. I believe that all therapy needs to take place within a respectful, trusting, safe, confidential and containing therapeutic relationship. It is only when we feel unconditionally supported that we can allow ourselves to take risks and move forward with our lives.

Other services:

I also offer clinical supervision and provide medico-legal reports for solicitors working on Personal Injury cases (I have undertaken Bond Solon Expert Witness training).

Contact me:

If you would like to discuss any of my services or whether therapy could be suitable for you, please get in touch. I offer a free mini-consultation of up to 15 minutes over the telephone.

• Tel: 07871 863 827
• Website:www.bristolpsychologyclinic.com
• Email:  mail@bristolpsychologyclinic.com

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