Written by Freya Lawlor Person-Centred Counsellor 16+ Bristol Counselling and Psychotherapy It’s 11pm, the lights are off, the house is finally quiet…and your brain picks that exact moment to remind you about the email you haven’t answered, the meeting tomorrow,…
Written by Angelique da Silva Psychodynamic Therapist There is a question people often ask therapists, sometimes directly and sometimes silently: Why did you become a therapist? It is a deceptively simple question. The kind of question that sounds as though…
Written by Maria Vellanz Solitude: what does it mean to you? Solitude. Time alone. Loneliness. What do these words means to you? Your circumstances, experiences, or more importantly, how you feel about yourself will answer. ‘Peace and quiet’, ‘me time’,…
Written by Cait McClarin Many of us have inner voices which chide and criticise, known as our inner critic. This can be highly distressing and seriously negatively affect our self-esteem. In counselling and therapy we may begin to gain an…
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness. But for others, Christmas and the holiday season can highlight the pain of family breakups, separations, estrangements, and other difficult family endings. These experiences can make the festive…
Mental Health Collaboration – Join Us! At Bristol Counselling and Psychotherapy, we recognise that mental health encompasses a vast spectrum of challenges, intricately woven into the fabric of individuals’ lives. It is not a solitary battle; it is a collective…
In the intricate tapestry of human existence, the threads of trauma often weave themselves across generations, leaving indelible marks on the collective psyche of societies worldwide. Generational trauma, the transmission of trauma from one generation to the next, is a…
Hello there, my name is Nate Speare (he/him) and I’m an integrative psychotherapist registered with BACP, UKCP and BPS. I have a great deal of experience working with a vast range of clients, presenting with a variety of concerns, problems,…
Hi, my name is Akin and I am an integrative therapist. My practice is an integration of psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In your search for a therapist, you may have noticed that there are several options available,…
Therapy can be incredibly beneficial for understanding early years attachment and its impact on attachment to romantic partners in adulthood. Here’s how therapy can help: Exploration of Early Attachment Style: Therapists can help individuals explore their early childhood experiences, including…
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