During your initial consultation at Bristol Counselling and Psychotherapy, you can expect several key elements to take place. The purpose of this session is for both you and the assessor to gather important information, establish rapport, and determine whether therapy…
The difficulties facing the NHS are most often described in terms of physical ailments. Emergency room waiting times and operation delays are typical indicators of how service shortfalls are failing to meet the demand of individuals across the country. While…
As we gradually move away from the immediate impact of the international health crisis, there is an understandable interest for communities to move on. No longer are regular lockdowns, mask restrictions, and infection rates a common part of our daily…
Having consulted health professionals in different fields, it is clear that Covid and everything that went with it exacerbated illnesses in patients, both physical and mental. One G.P stated that they had had some patients present with ailments such as…
On Saturday, July 16th, the Bristol Counselling and Psychotherapy team embarked on a day of team-building and wellness. Coinciding with the rising temperatures and sunny days, our counsellors and administrative staff travelled across Bristol to enjoy a variety of activities,…
The connection between nature and yoga is inextricable. It is impossible to talk about one without the other. The word Yoga translates as union. When we practice Yoga our main aim is to connect with simply what is, in the…
Counsellors are certain to be familiar with the ailments caused by stress and burnout. These increasingly pervasive issues can play significantly negative roles in lives, prompting individuals to seek help. When offering support to clients, counsellors are likely to encourage…
Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can…
When will it end? In the late 1970’s to mid 1980’s HIV was a disease associated primarily with the male gay community; in the same way, albeit it for a much shorter period of time, the Coronavirus was associated with…
“Until you’ve survived Covid-19, the concept of ‘Just Breathe’ is something many people will never understand.” This is a statement from a nurse on the frontline who ended up being a patient herself after having contracted the Coronavirus six months…
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