ACT Affordable Counselling & Therapy
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About us
At ACT, we believe that counselling should be available to everyone who wishes to access it, which is why we believe in offering effective counselling at affordable prices.
We offer counselling to students, young adults, and adults, both in- person and online.
In recent years, we have seen a rise in the need for support for young people and adults, within education, who face enormous challenges and may be struggling with the pressures of an educational setting, whether that be school, college or university.
We can help you navigate these challenges in a warm, supportive way.
Students may feel increased pressure not only with navigating new surroundings, but with manging workloads, deadlines, exams and expectations. They may also experience the worry of social acceptance and fitting in, which may cause increased anxiety, stress, overwhelm, low mood or sadness.
We can offer a safe, inclusive space for you to talk about your worries and concerns and help you explore any life difficulties you may be facing.
Transitioning from school to college, or university student to young professional, can also bring with it it's own challenges. Looking for new accomodation and entering into the world of further education or work, or adjusting to post-graduate life, can be a time of uncertainty. You may be feeling lost, under pressure, disorganised or unmotivated, or feel that you are at a standstill.
We can listen to you and hear how you are feeling as you learn a new routine. We can support you as you adjust and explore what your next steps will be, enabling you to make the right decisions for you.
We offer all our clients a safe, warm, confidential space for exploration, reflection and self-realisation and discovery, which can make a life changing difference to each of them.
Our vision is to provide an inclusive, non-judgmental, confidential therapeutic service, which supports young people, young adults and adults, engage in the full breathe of life.
We strive to offer effective, affordable therapeutic support so our clients can engage in the messiness of life with curiosity, creativity and perspective.
We all need support sometimes, and it can be difficult to ask for help. At ACT, we honour each persons individual journey, valuing their process, needs, and aspirations with respect, acceptance and compassion.
If you feel now is the right time for you, please get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualified and experienced professionals, whom all recieve regular supervision and work to the professional code of ethics of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy.
We can offer both short term sessions and long term work.
Member organisations *
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The cost is £50 for a 50 minute session, however, some consessionary rates are available for students and those on a low income, so please do ask.
We also offer an initial in-person 20 minute consultation session for £20 or initial telephone consultation for free.
When we work
Our working hours are Monday - Friday 9.00am to 9.00pm.
Further information
Our focus is to offer low cost, affordable and effective counselling to people living in and around the BristoI area. We provide both in-person and online sessions in the heart of Bristol. We are located on the busy and popular Cheltenham Road, close to Gloucester Road and the city centre, and within close reach of bus networks and Montpelier train station. Parking is also available nearby.
