Hannah Russell
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About me
I am a Relate trained relationship counsellor with many years experience of working therapeutically with both individuals and couples. I offer face-to-face appointments in the BS1, BS2 & BS6 areas of Bristol as well as seeing clients online.
There are many and varied reasons which lead people to seek relationship counselling and I have worked with individuals and couples on a broad range of issues including; communication, bereavement, fertility, trust, intimacy and family issues – including parenting, step-families and extended families – infidelity, work and financial worries along with separation and divorce.
Are you struggling to discuss important issues with your partner without arguing or do you disagree on how to parent your children? Are you finding it difficult to be intimate together or is work stress impacting upon your relationship? Have you recently separated from your partner and would like to explore what went wrong or do you have difficulty developing and sustaining intimate relationships?
Taking the first step in seeking support can feel daunting and I will do everything I can to help you to feel at ease.
I can offer a brief, free telephone conversation to answer any questions you may have before deciding whether to book in for an initial consultation. Alternatively, you would be welcome to get in touch to arrange your initial consultation.
Ongoing counselling appointments are usually scheduled weekly. The duration of counselling varies, however six to eight sessions can be helpful minimum. In shorter term counselling we may focus on the more immediate issues you are experiencing in your day-to-day life, whereas longer term work may allow for a deeper perspective on how your past experiences may be affecting your current difficulties.
I aim to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which we can work collaboratively on the issues that are important to you, meeting your unique, individual needs. I welcome clients from a broad and diverse range of backgrounds, including from the LGBTQ+ community.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and I adhere to their code of ethics.
Training, qualifications & experience
Throughout my career I have been passionate about working to improve outcomes for individuals, families and children. I have held a variety of roles across the NHS, the voluntary sector, local authorities and schools focussing particularly on relationships, mental health and wellbeing.
My interest in counselling began when studying psychology as an undergraduate and led me to train with the Bristol-based charity Womankind, working on their helpline, and then later, from 2008, with Relate as a specialist adult relationship counsellor. I have lived in Bristol for over 30 years and now work solely in private practice here.
In addition to the following qualifications, I engage with ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure I work in line with best practice, keeping abreast of developments in the counselling world:
- University Advanced Diploma in Couple Counselling – Relate Institute via University of Hull
- Certificate in Supervision Studies – Canterbury Christ Church University
- BA (Hons.) Interdisciplinary Human Studies – University of Bradford
- PGDip. Women’s Studies – University of the West of England, Bristol
- Undergraduate Child Development and Social Psychology modules – The Open University
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £85.00
Additional information
Initial Consultation sessions are charged at £65 for individuals and £85 for couples. Ongoing sessions are then also charged at £65 for individuals and £85 for couples. All sessions are 50 minutes in length.
Please note: Unfortunately I am unable to offer appointments on Fridays, in the evenings or at weekends.
