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 Adriana Dorsett – our individual and couples therapist For a couple of years I have heard people talking about emotional intelligence, to which I have been both intrigued, and confused. Somehow, the words Emotional Intelligence seem triggering, like another incomprehensible slur being chucked about…
Written by Angelique da Silva Over the years in my work as a therapist, I’ve seen how deeply healing it can be when client’s brings photographs in therapy sessions. A simple image—perhaps a childhood birthday party, a school photo, or…
Written by Maria Vellanz A friend of mine recently said to me, “It seems like ADHD is everywhere now”. In the last 25 years, awareness of ADHD is present now more than ever before. In a UCL conducted study from…
As a parent, it’s natural to worry about your child’s well-being. Understanding when your child might need mental health support is crucial for their overall development and happiness. Children can experience a range of emotional and behavioural issues, just like…
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,…
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