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