The 23 best counsellors in Bristol

Conscious Couples Therapy helps couples work through recurring conflict, emotional distance and communication difficulties using a therapeutic education programme. Matthew’s approach draws on Imago dialogue, attachment-informed work and emotion-focused practice, creating space for partners to speak, listen and understand patterns beneath arguments and silence.

The process begins with a 20-minute discovery call for each person independently, followed by a decision about whether to enter the initial six-session programme. Sessions are available in person in Clifton, Bristol and Priddy in Somerset, or online over Zoom. My approach to couples counselling draws on the transformational Imago dialogue, while individual sessions are also available for people working through personal emotions, relationship dynamics or difficult life periods.

Holland-Pearse Psychotherapy provides talking therapy for people dealing with concerns including OCD and anxiety. Sessions are structured around careful listening, clear explanations and practical techniques, making the service relevant to adults as well as families seeking support for a child.

The work includes CBT expertise and space to examine difficult thoughts without judgement. Appointments are required or recommended, so prospective clients should arrange a session in advance rather than relying on walk-in availability.

Confidential, person-centred counselling is available from Jessica Hunter Freebird Counselling Services for adults working through grief, anxiety and trauma. Sessions use an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, mindfulness and EMDR where appropriate.

Clients can choose in-person, online or walk-and-talk sessions. The first meeting explores what the client hopes to gain and whether short- or long-term therapy is suitable, giving both sides an opportunity to assess the working relationship. Jessica also offers couples’ counselling and supervision, with EMDR sessions focused on processing traumatic memories and their present-day effects.

Therapy Owls Counselling Ltd. provides counselling using a structured, evidence-based approach, including CBT therapy and support with difficult decisions, life changes and emotional regulation. Sessions help people explore longstanding concerns while developing practical tools for everyday problems.

The practice also offers chaplaincy supervision, alongside additional materials, reading or listening suggestions between sessions. Appointments are required, and paid parking is available nearby.

Emotionally Focused Therapy, relationship counselling and individual counselling are offered by Richard Cole in Bristol, both online and face to face. Sessions can address communication difficulties, affairs and betrayal, anger management, premarital preparation and recurring relationship patterns.

Couples sessions last 75 minutes and usually begin weekly or fortnightly, with frequency adjusted to circumstances and budget. The first session explores what is bringing each person to counselling and what they hope to achieve. Richard also offers a short initial phone call to discuss whether the service fits the situation, with counselling available for couples and individuals.

Short-term and long-term psychotherapy are available from Stephanie Lawrence Psychotherapy Counselling in Clifton, Bristol. As a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist registered with UKCP, Stephanie combines psychoanalytic and humanistic theories to help clients work through current struggles and, where appropriate, address past difficulties. The practice is open to clients of different ages, cultures and backgrounds.

Appointments take place in a quiet private-practice setting in Clifton, with sessions lasting 50 minutes at a set time each week. An initial meeting allows both therapist and client to consider whether the working relationship feels suitable, and a review is usually offered after six sessions. Therapy can be open-ended or agreed as short-term work, usually six to 12 sessions focused on one concern. Short-term and long-term therapy provide different routes depending on the client’s needs.

Key to You Counselling provides integrative counselling in North Bristol for people exploring grief, trauma and difficult life changes. Katrina Young combines humanistic and person-centred approaches with practical tools such as CBT when helpful, tailoring sessions to the individual.

Sessions are open-ended and arranged at a regular, mutually agreed time. A free 20-minute initial call or taster session allows clients to discuss their goals and whether counselling is suitable. Online or telephone sessions are available alongside in-person appointments, with morning, daytime and evening times offered.

Music therapy and counselling are available through Music & Sound Therapy in Bristol city centre, with online sessions also offered. The practice supports children, adults and older people, including people with autism and learning disabilities.

Sessions use instruments and voices to support communication and emotional, sensory and intellectual stimulation. The approach is tailored to each person’s needs and interests. Stephen Gallini leads the practice as an HCPC-registered music therapist and psychotherapist, and also offers counselling in a safe and confidential environment. Sound healing and educational services are available too.

Adults in Bristol can access psychotherapy, CBT and EMDR through Renata Psychotherapy, either face to face or online. The practice works with Polish and English-speaking clients and focuses on anxiety, depression and trauma-related concerns. Renata mainly offers short-term work, commonly 10 to 12 sessions, with longer-term therapy available when needed. Sessions usually last 55 to 60 minutes, while 90-minute appointments may be recommended for trauma treatment. EMDR is offered as a trauma-focused modality, alongside CBT and integrative psychotherapy. The standard individual session fee is £95, with limited reduced-fee spaces and a student rate of £85.

Cognitive behavioural therapy at Bristol CBT Clinic helps adults and young people work through anxiety, negative thought patterns and compulsive behaviours. Sessions combine space to talk with practical, science-based tasks and strategies that can be used between appointments.

The clinic also works with children and teenagers, adapting sessions when engagement is difficult. Support has included moving online, starting with shorter sessions and allowing time between sessions to practise tasks.

Vermonti Health provides counselling and psychotherapy for adults, children, teenagers and couples, alongside play therapy for children. Sessions can address personal support, relationship concerns, parenting and family issues, with a person-centred approach that allows the work to follow the client’s needs rather than a fixed schedule.

Counselling sessions usually last 50 to 60 minutes and commonly take place weekly, although frequency depends on the client. Play therapy is provided by Natalina, a qualified play therapist registered with PTUK, for children up to age 12. The practice asks for payment 48 business hours in advance for the first session.

Couples facing communication difficulties, conflict or a relationship crisis can work with Realignment through counselling sessions. The practice teaches structured communication methods, including dialogue and the Imago method, to help partners explore thoughts, feelings and recurring reactions.

Work can begin with individual 20-minute consultations before a couple decides to continue. A programme may involve six sessions, with tools and exercises intended to support clearer listening, reflection and communication beyond the appointments.

Therapy Owls James provides counselling focused on thought patterns, emotions, relationships and personal values. Sessions address concerns including self-esteem, negative internal dialogue, loneliness, trauma memories and uncertainty.

The work supports people seeking greater understanding of their responses and practical ways to question unhelpful thinking. Appointments are recommended, and visitors have access to free on-site and street parking.

CBT, couples counselling and ADHD support are available for adults, teenagers, couples and parents through Avon CBT & Psychotherapy. The practice provides cognitive behavioural therapy, ADHD coaching and relationship therapy, with face-to-face work in Bristol and North Somerset and online options.

The practice begins with an initial consultation, assessment and agreed counselling goals. Online appointments can take place by video, web chat or email, while clients can also access outdoor Walk and Talk therapy. Couples support includes ADHD- and autism-informed relationship counselling, and Mental Health First Aid training is offered.

Towards connects adults and children with therapy in person, online or through its app. The service offers an initial assessment to explore the difficulties affecting someone’s life, what they want from therapy and whether the selected therapist is suitable. Different therapists have different expertise, experience and session costs, supporting a broader range of needs and budgets.

Sessions are paid for in advance through the app or website, and clients can use high street hubs as well as remote support. The service includes individual and couples therapy, children’s support and therapists working with areas such as ADHD and autism. In-person or online support gives clients a choice of setting when accessing therapy.

Counselling, CBT and massage are available at Healing Rooms Bristol, alongside aromatherapy and other wellbeing therapies. The centre brings together independent therapists supporting physical and emotional wellbeing in a peaceful setting, with practitioners available to discuss treatment choices before booking.

The therapy team includes practitioners offering psychotherapy, EMDR and acupuncture. Aromatherapy treatments include pre- and post-natal work, Indian head massage and warm bamboo. The centre is managed by the Bristol Buddhist Centre, and therapists are professionally trained, insured and guided by their professional bodies’ codes of ethics.

Counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy are available from Freedom With Therapy in Bristol BS7 and online nationwide. Kirsten Malcolm works with concerns including anxiety, stress and low mood, alongside self-esteem, trauma and feeling stuck.

Sessions provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore thoughts, feelings and patterns, with goals and the therapeutic approach shaped collaboratively. Hypnotherapy can be combined with talking therapy where appropriate, and clients retain control over what they discuss. The practice offers a free introduction and a one-off 50-minute introductory session at a reduced rate.

Personal counselling, trauma therapy and ADHD support are available from Claire Robertson in Bristol, with remote sessions for clients across the UK. The work addresses anxiety, overwhelm, burnout and trauma, offering space to understand difficult experiences and consider practical ways forward.

Online anxiety counselling provides a manageable pace for exploring worry, overthinking and feeling on edge, while ADHD counselling focuses on understanding how the mind works and finding ways to work with it. ADHD coaching, blended counselling and coaching, and supervision are also listed services.

Affordable counselling supports adults, couples and young people through concerns including anxiety, addiction and depression at Heart to Heart Bristol. The service also supports people affected by abuse, bereavement, trauma and student wellbeing.

Sessions can take place face to face, by telephone or by video. Counsellors match people to suitable support, with clients able to discuss experiences at their own pace. Prices start at £30 per session for student counsellors, £40 for qualified counsellors and £65 for couples counselling. Appointments are required, and non-emergency cancellations within seven days incur the session fee. It offers prices from £30 per session.

Couples, individuals and families can access relationship counselling, sex therapy and online support through Relationship Works (formerly Relate Avon - Bristol). Sessions provide a confidential space to explore communication, trust, intimacy, relationship breakdown and other difficult issues. The organisation works with all relationships, including LGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous relationships, and offers appointments in Bristol, Bath and online.

A team of more than 20 trained relationship counsellors can meet different needs and schedules. Bristol counselling takes place at premises in BS7, with the centre fully accessible on the ground floor and via a shallow ramp. Relationship counselling and sex therapy are for adults, while children may take part in family counselling when appropriate.