The 30 Best Psychotherapy in Bristol

“Never met someone with more understanding or kindness. Huge ability to help make sense of life and soothe its pains.”

“Agata is an incredibly warm, friendly, and committed person who demonstrates great understanding and empathy. In my opinion, she has extensive experience and is proactive during therapy, offering numerous tools for working on oneself and one's problems. The homework that is part of the therapy and that I want to mention, although seemingly difficult, allows for a thorough analysis of one's own consciousness, which is important for understanding oneself, one's emotions, and problems. I encourage anyone considering therapy and self-advocacy to use Agata's services. I am certain she will be a devoted companion in your struggle for a better self!”

“I met with Tom over a period of many months and shared all sorts of issues with him. Tom firstly is a very kind, funny and considerate person but also very skilled in what he does. He allowed me space to talk whilst also challenging me on my though patterns. To be honest an hour was never enough as we could have chatted for days. If you are looking for a CBT expert then Tom is your guy. thank you Tom”

“I am so grateful to Harriet who has helped me through a very difficult time in my life. She made me feel at ease and understood my needs always.”

“Awakn are fantastic, from the world-class experience of their doctors, to the warmth and openness of their clinical team, and kind efficiency of their office. I've been made to feel like family by them, including in the time following treatment when I am no longer actively under their care. Very much recommend.”

“The best gift you will ever give yourself. Seb is a fantastic therapist who knows his stuff but also somehow feels like a mate. I couldn't be more impressed or thrilled with the work we did, and we did it over Skype!”

“Incredible therapist and supervisor! Highly recommended.”

“The SIP annual Public Lecture given in November 2017 by Alessandra Lemma was excellent!”

“My psychotherapist Mary Jane Pritchard was excellent As soon as I met her I felt at ease , she was patient ,, even when I pushed boundaries She really listened I was with her a Yr and a half some Inc lock down which we WhatsApp faced chat which I found hard The only critism is when we had when we had breaks it would have been gd is she given me something of hers to keep Still think of her but had a pisitive finish”

“Some really nice people work at this place. They were really patient with my queries and pointed me in the right direction. They were really helpful.”

“1st class councillor. Highly recommended.”

“Wendy is just brilliant. She has worked with me through some really dark times. Like many of us, I have really found my anxiety has increased steadily in the last few years for a variety of reasons. When I first met Wendy, I knew instantly that she would help me and she has always been really calm and reassuring even when my mood and behaviours felt out of control. She gave me everything I needed and I couldn't recommend her enough. Update: I referred a friend to Wendy and he has already really benefitted from seeing her and raves about her. Thank you Wendy !”

“I highly recommend Steve's counselling services! Counselling isn't just sitting down and talking, it gives you the confidence and tools that you need to get through any tough times. Having been through depression and anxiety, it's taken less than one year of counselling sessions to help me through and when I am having tough days I know that they won't last. Thank you Steve for helping me to get my life back on track.”

“Rhia saw you last year and she is like a different child,she has just finished her GCSE's and coped so well, I just wanted to say such a big thank you for your help”

“This place has helped me improve my mental health and help with anxiety!! It’s very good and I think it’s one of the best places to receive counselling!! :3”

“Sam is a wonderful therapist. She is gentle and challenging--she can strike a balance between being nurturing and also encouraging you to grow. She is highly trained and dedicated to the work that she does. I would highly recommend her to any potential client. She is so calm to talk to and will help you feel comfortable opening up.”

“After many years of struggling with life Simon has helped me understand and cope with emotions and thoughts that I’ve not been able to deal with by myself . His understanding and soothing voice helps me build a better future for me to move forward and become the person that I deserve to be . If your in need of true professional that cares and really wants to help I highly recommend”

“John was absolutely brilliant from day one. He immediately made me feel comfortable and his office was very warming and cosy which relaxed me from the beginning. He always listened to me, helped me understand why I was feeling the way I was, as well as offering advice on how to improve my situation and manage my stress. He was also easily adaptable with video chats replacing appointments when the COVID-19 restrictions were in place. Would definitely recommend!”

“Highly, highly recommend … Ashley is a skilled therapist and consummate professional. The impact that his EMDR therapy has had on my life is enormously positive. I approached the EMDR therapy with little knowledge and no expectations and throughout, Ashley made me feel safe and comfortable, explained each step, took time to assess continually and we got to a great outcome. Ashley’s skill at connecting life events, as well as applying the EMDR therapy to these, was really impressive and invaluable to the process as a whole. A grey fog has lifted, anxiety reduced, triggering events now minimised – in short, a life changing experience for the good, for which I am very grateful.”

“Molly is a warm, compassionate, creative, fun and knowledgeable therapist. I highly recommend her!”

“Since my motorcycle accident in 2015 when I became paralysed from the neck down I have worked with several psychotherapists and Paul stands head and shoulders above the others. He had a way of getting to my sadness and frustration which no one else got close to. He was instrumental in helping me accept my situation and making me look forward to each day and what it might bring me. I am now much more adventurous and I’m planning a trip next year to see the Tour de France with my carers.”

“Jimi's skill as a therapist is matched only by his quality as a friend. His own personal trials and troubles in life grant him the gift to understand and connect honestly and purely with those experiencing hardship. I have been with him for years and I can’t express with enough gratitude the help he has been.”

“You can’t change what you did or what was done to you, but you can choose to rebuild the connections in your mind and change the way that experience ‘sits’ in your life story. Renata helped me to reframe my trauma, and by using EMDR, we were able to reprocess my feelings about my experience and how I viewed myself as a consequence. What was really powerful was reprocessing to reframe the experience, which let me see how things can be quite different in my life in the present, and also how I can have more positive relationships with myself and others going forwards. I am very grateful to Renata and really appreciated her supportive approach which really helped me feel comfortable through all of our sessions.”

“I've worked online with Simon over the last 5 years and he has helped me through major life changing events. Already highly recommended him to others.”

“I recently attended a MHFA Youth Mental Health training course delivered by Simon. He was excellent in creating a positive environment and the delivery of the course content - both pace and detail - with plenty of time to ask questions, seek clarification, allowing the group to have breakout discussions around subject matter - and well judged tea breaks to allow us to decompress and process. Clearly and vastly experienced in this area of work.”

“I’ve been seeing Zoe for a few weeks now and she’s been fantastic. Extremely attentive, intuitive and knowledgeable, she’s helped to ease any physical and emotional stress and I always leave feeling like a weight has been lifted. So much more than a massage! Thank you Zoe!”

“A wonderful psychotherapist, that deeply knows her craft! Highly recommended!!”