Written by Angelique da Silva As January arrives, so does a familiar cultural message: new year, new you. Gyms advertise transformations, social media fills with goal lists, and conversations turn to what we’ll do better this year. While intention-setting can…
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 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…
Poor mental health affects people of every gender, but societal expectations and cultural norms often result in unique challenges for men. While it’s a myth that men don’t struggle with their mental health, outdated ideas around masculinity discourage many men…
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,…
June has become known as the month of men’s mental health, an annual period where groups and initiatives seek to bring greater awareness to the reality behind numerous misconceptions. It is important that time is taken to examine the disorders…
June 21st, 2023, is International Fathers’ Mental Health Day. On this day, a number of campaigns take place, each seeking to bring awareness to the mental health and well-being issues that can affect fathers. There are a number of ways…
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