Bristol Counselling and Psychotherapy

18/11/2025

Which one works for you?

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16/11/2025

You’re Allowed to Take Christmas at Your Own Pace

💛 Therapist Insight:
Christmas is portrayed as joyful and food-filled — but for many, it’s overwhelming. You do not need to match the energy of the season.

Supportive Tips
✨ Give yourself permission to step away from situations that feel too much.
✨ Keep a grounding tool with you (a mantra, a sensory item, a breathing technique).
✨ Let one trusted person know what you might find difficult.
✨ Remember: coping is not failing — it’s caring for yourself.

Our eating disorder therapists are here to help if you’re struggling with your relationship with food.

14/11/2025

🌈 Trans Awareness Week (UK) 🏳️‍⚧️💛

This week, we uplift and honour our trans and non-binary friends, family, coworkers, and community members. Your courage, joy, creativity, and resilience make the world brighter every single day. ✨

Trans Awareness Week is a reminder to listen, learn, and stand up. It’s about recognising the challenges many trans people still face in the UK, while celebrating the beauty, strength, and diversity of trans lives.

To all trans and non-binary people:
You belong. You matter. Your identity is valid. Your future is bright. 💙💗🤍

Let’s use this week to amplify trans voices, support trans-led organisations, challenge harmful narratives, and keep creating spaces where everyone can live openly and safely.

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11/11/2025

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10/11/2025

“Eating disorders are increasing at a terrifying rate in England: 8,034 children started treatment in 2019/2020, 11,809 in 2022/2023, and in just the last three months of 2024, 7,933 were referred for treatment.”

Please reach out if you or your loved one is struggling with their eating. Prevention is so important. We have specialist eating disorder therapists available right now 💚

Ruth was 14 years old and being treated for an eating disorder when she died after being detained under the Mental Health Act. She wasn’t allowed to see her family for more than a few hours a week. How did the system we trusted – and I worked for as a GP – fail us so tragically?

10/11/2025

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08/11/2025

“I see each client as an individual and sensitively tailor different approaches to each person’s specific needs.”
Alicia has space on Wednesdays and is here to help so get in touch.

04/11/2025

Meet our Spanish and English counsellor Bea 💚

“At the heart of my practice is the belief that every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and reconnect with their true self. I will meet you where you are, offering warmth, understanding, and space to find your way forward.”

Get in touch if you’re struggling or would like to find out how we can help 💚

31/10/2025

We’re here to help if you’re struggling 💚

22/10/2025

💭 Did you know there’s a powerful connection between trauma and fibromyalgia?

Research highlighted by PTSD UK shows that trauma — whether emotional or physical — may play a significant role in the development or worsening of fibromyalgia.

✨ Key findings:
📊 Between 20% and 80% of people with a history of trauma report chronic pain.
💔 Around 10% to 50% of individuals with PTSD also experience chronic pain.
📚 A 2018 review of 51 studies found a strong link between fibromyalgia and past trauma — with emotional trauma being more common than physical trauma.
⚡ Trauma can sensitise the nervous system. When the body’s “fight or flight” response stays on high alert, stress hormones like cortisol can change how pain is processed — making pain feel stronger and longer lasting.

Understanding this link helps pave the way for more compassionate, trauma-informed care for those living with chronic pain and fibromyalgia. 💙

If you are struggling, get in touch. We're here to help.

Discover the connection between trauma and fibromyalgia — how trauma can influence chronic pain and find holistic approaches to healing.