Zoe Newton

Hello, I'm Zoe! I'm a psychotherapeutic counsellor based in Bristol City Centre. 

Experiencing life changes and learning to prioritise yourself can be really daunting, and often brings feelings that can be difficult to understand. I hope to create a warm, non-judgemental environment that's comfortable for you, where we feel able to be honest and open with each other. By building our trust, we aim for you to feel able to share anything that's on your mind, explore how you’re feeling and begin to process the changes that are happening. 

I primarily work with people aged 18-35 that are going through life changes, such as relationships beginning or ending, exploring identity and sexuality, living away from family, starting university, and experiencing mental health issues, amongst others. While this is my speciality, I’m happy to work with anyone 16+, and anything you wish to bring is welcome without judgement.  

What is counselling?

Counselling offers a way to share and process the painful, upsetting and stressful things you're going through. It can also be useful for making and maintaining changes in your life, including boundaries, relationships (romantic, friendships, family), self-esteem, as well as more complex issues. It can be challenging and confronting, and your counsellor will be there to help you hold those feelings.

Counselling provides a non-judgemental place to talk openly with a professional that can help you to explore your feelings and fully accept you for who you are. ​

Everyone deserves a place where they feel they can truly be themselves and share openly and without fear, and that is what I aim to offer you in our sessions together. 

What will the sessions look like?

I'm a person-centred counsellor, which means I focus on how we can work together and create the changes you wish to see in your life. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I'm here to listen and support you. 

I work in a relational way, which brings a focus on the relationships in your life, whether they’re supportive or part of an issue you want to explore, as well as recognising the relationship between us in the sessions. 

I won't analyse you or offer quick fixes, instead, I will be alongside you, helping you feel less alone when you're facing painful and upsetting things. I will ask some questions and we'll have back and forth conversation, but how much you want to share and explore is always up to you. 

I genuinely love working with my clients and feel honoured that I get to experience their honesty, bravery and all the things that make us human!

My experience & specialisms

My specialisms are:
Relationships
Identity & Sexuality
Addiction
Life changes (e.g., jobs, university, bereavement, moving)

Struggles with these can lead to mental health issues. I have previously worked closely with:
Anxiety
Depression
Suicidal feelings
Anger
Stress
Low self-esteem
Effects of trauma 
Neurodiversity

These are broad categories and there have been many other topics that I've worked with alongside these. If you are wondering if I'm able to work with you on something you're experiencing, please pop me an email. If I'm unable to, I will always aim to refer you to a counsellor that can work with you. 

What can I talk about in sessions?

Anything you wish to talk about is welcome, and I'm happy to explore and support you through all of the experiences and feelings you want to bring to counselling. We will go at your pace and there's no pressure to share anything before you feel ready. 

How do I book a session?

If you'd like to book a session, please email me with a brief description of what you're hoping to talk about in counselling and I will get back to you with available time slots. 

I also offer a free introductory 15 minute call which gives us an opportunity to chat before booking a session to get an idea of what to expect from sessions. You can book a call at the top of my profile or pop me an email if none of the times listed work for you.

Please email me if you have any questions, I'm happy to answer any you have at any stage of booking a session or call. 

Professional Membership 

I'm a BACP member and follow their Ethical Framework.

Sessions are £65. 

I often have concession slots available for a lower cost per session, please contact me if you'd like to check availability.  

I accept payment via bank transfer. You can pay per session or in blocks, whichever suits you best.