About us
At ACT, we believe counselling should be available to everyone who wishes to access it. We are committed to offering effective, compassionate and affordable counselling to young people, young adults and adults, both in person and online.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, we offer a warm, safe and confidential space where you can talk openly, feel heard and explore what is happening for you without judgement.
You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, overwhelm or difficulties with your mental health. You may be struggling with ADHD, motivation, organisation, emotional regulation or managing the demands of everyday life. Perhaps you are facing difficulties within relationships, family challenges, changes in your relationships or the impact of past experiences.
Sometimes life itself can leave us feeling uncertain or stuck. Starting or leaving education, entering employment, changing careers, moving home, navigating relationships or facing important life decisions can all bring pressure and uncertainty. You may feel lost, overwhelmed, unmotivated or unsure about what to do next.
Counselling can give you the space to slow down, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, explore your options and develop a greater understanding of yourself and what matters to you. We can support you to make decisions that feel right for you and navigate life's changes with greater clarity and confidence.
We also recognise the particular pressures that can come with school, college and university. Students may be managing workloads, deadlines, exams, expectations, friendships and questions around identity and belonging. We offer support through these challenges while recognising that education is just one part of a much bigger picture.
At ACT, you don't need to be experiencing a particular mental health difficulty to benefit from counselling. Sometimes you simply need a safe space to pause, reflect and make sense of where you are.
Our approach is warm, inclusive and non-judgemental. We work collaboratively with you, respecting your individual experiences, needs and aspirations. We offer space for exploration, reflection, self-understanding and discovery, helping you approach the messiness of life with greater curiosity, creativity and perspective.
We all need support sometimes, and asking for help can be difficult. At ACT, we honour each person's individual journey with acceptance, compassion and respect.
If you feel now is the right time for you, please get in touch. We would be happy to hear from you and explore how counselling might support you.
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.
Areas of counselling we deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £55 for a 50-minute weekly session.
If you would prefer to attend fortnightly, sessions are £60 per session.
For monthly or ad hoc sessions, the fee is £65 per session.
A 10% concessionary discount may be available for students and those on a low income. Please feel free to ask about this when making an enquiry.
Initial Consultation
If you would like to meet in person before deciding whether counselling is right for you, I offer an initial 20-minute in-person consultation for £20.
Alternatively, I offer a free initial consultation by telephone or online, giving us an opportunity to talk about what you are looking for and to see whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
There is no obligation to continue after the initial consultation.
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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.
