Integrative Transpersonal Counsellor: Dr Lin Lin Ginzberg (she/her), PhD, MBACP

Lin-Lin-Ginzberg

I am a qualified BACP registered therapist based in central Bristol.

My aim is to offer a safe, holding space for you to bring yourself, as you are.Lin-Lin-Ginzberg
We can work together to explore where your past and present intertwine.
I bring my own curiosity and compassion into the space and hope to help foster a healing curiosity for yourself.

My core training has been in Integrative Transpersonal Counselling:

Integrative means I have trained in more than one style of counselling – Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Jungian, Creative – and can choose to lean into whichever style best suits you at the time.

Transpersonal means I am open to the more-than-individual dimension – something soulful – whatever that may mean for you. I believe this can look very different for different people; for example, you may be curious about science or feel a connection to nature.

I have worked for four years with Womankind, an established mental health charity that also delivers psychodynamic counselling services. Psychodynamic therapy explores how current difficulties you are having may be rooted in past experiences.

At times, for some of us, words are not enough, and I find that dreams, imagination and creativity (such as metaphor, drawing, music or writing) can bring a rich perspective to the work.

I have grown up across various continents & cultures and am trilingual, fluent in English, French & Italian. I am happy to work in any of these languages.

To find out more, please see my website: www.unfurlingtherapy.com

To enquire about availability and to set up a first session, please email me: linlin@unfurlingtherapy.com

Integrative Counsellor: Cait McClarin

Cait McClarin 14 April 2025

Hello, my name is Cait and I’m an integrative counsellor and therapist.

I understand that counselling and therapy can be daunting and that choosing what type of therapist seems right for you can be confusing andCait McClarin 14 April 2025 overwhelming. I believe that we all are deserving of a safe space in which we can bring parts of ourselves which might be hard to discuss, feel hidden or shameful and be met with compassion and non-judgement. I aim to provide a safe-space for you to feel seen. heard and supported, working collaboratively to support growth and to enable you to make the changes you may wish to in your life.

As an integrative counsellor I bring together different modes of therapeutic working including psychodynamic, person-centred, and existential to create something which is uniquely tailored to you. I aim to meet you where you are and to support you in developing a greater sense of autonomy over your life. This often involves me helping to disentangle the emotional knots which may be preventing you from living as you might wish to. Together we can work through what is concerning you and help you understand what has happened in your past and how it may be affecting your present.

All of the work I conduct is underpinned by a belief that when we are able to communicate openly new ways of being with ourselves and others can be discovered. The work of therapy can be a difficult process, for some challenging memories, thoughts and feelings can be awoken and evoked. Through the building of a trusting alliance between us we can venture these potentially difficult waters together.

I have an MSc in Therapeutic Counselling and have worked with clients on a range of presenting issues and have experience in; relationship struggles, trauma, depression, anxiety, identity, sexuality, self-esteem, family issues and abuse.

The duration of therapy can be open-ended or can be set to a fixed number of sessions depending on what you are looking for. Either way I will make sure we are regularly checking in to see how you are finding the experience and what we can do to make it better for you. I offer an initial 25-minute online assessment free of charge for you to get a sense of whether you think we would work well together.

Fees

My fee is £60 per session. I offer concessionary rates for current psychotherapy/counselling trainees. Please reach out to my email if you have any questions, want to know more or wish to book in an introductory call.

caitmcclarintherapy@gmail.com

Integrative Counsellor: Elanor Gibson

Elanor Gibson 1 April 2025

Life can be messy, sometimes we can’t see the wood for the trees. However, I believe we all have the capacity within us to accept where we are, find the direction and pace we want to be moving in and an idea about where we wantElanor Gibson 1 April 2025 to go. Perhaps first, a space to slow down, stop and reflect in this busy world, is what you need right now. You may feel that the future is daunting and you are facing a steep climb ahead of you, or that issues from the past are drawing your attention back. You might feel stuck in the mud or trudging an arduous path day to day.

A safe space to talk, think, feel… can often be enough to find clarity and a way through life’s challenges.

My experience, qualifications and therapy practice:

In summary, I am an experienced, BACP registered, integrative and psychotherapeutic counsellor.  I have completed integrative, relational counselling training and further specialist therapy training (please see below).  I have been a therapist for 10 years.  I offer time-limited or long-term counselling.  This includes supporting people with stress, low mood, burn-out, trauma recovery, complex relationships, parenting/carer challenges, loss and bereavement, addiction recovery, self-discovery, life’s transitions, adjustment to diagnosis and long-term illness.

I have 15+ years’ experience working within psychology and healthcare teams in the NHS; with adults and older adults from all walks of life, many of whom were living with long-term neurological conditions – particularly dementia, and I also supported their carers/partners.  I have worked within charities and agencies specialising in end of life and bereavement support/therapy, and also addiction recovery (mainly alcohol); supporting those in recovery and family members/partners affected by someone else’s substance use (past or present).

My personal and work experiences have brought a great deal of diversity into my life; getting to know individuals and families all over Bristol – from a white, female, middle-class, gender-curious and neurodivergent perspective; I am grateful to have gained awareness of various cultures, beliefs, life stages, gender identities, sexual/relationship orientations, blended families and neurodiversities.

My Qualifications

Starting with the most recent:  IFS (Internal Family Systems) Level 1, Diploma in Professional Studies Counselling from University of West of England (UWE), Counselling Certificate from UWE, MSc in Neuropsychology from Bristol University and a BSc in Psychology from Swansea University.

My Approach

I draw mainly from Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Trauma-informed approaches including IFS, whilst bringing a neuropsychological perspective to understanding the brain-mind-body relationship.  I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), abide by its Code of Ethics and attend regular supervision with a qualified supervisor to ensure my counselling work is both ethical and effective.

I work relationally and creatively.  I draw from a number of therapeutic tools that are available, in order to find the most appropriate to the individual for their own personal growth.  I love creativity and at the clients request I am happy to integrate elements of creative approaches to our work together.  I am also passionate about working therapeutically with nature and the outdoors, such as ‘walk and talk’, or bringing natural items or found objects which are meaningful to you, into an indoor space to work with creatively.

Research shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship itself, is the most important element in creating an effective therapy process.  I aim to offer you a calm, curious and connected presence, and a chance to be yourself, find yourself, understand your relationships and life circumstances (past and present) and move towards healing old wounds.

This is all possible.

I offer 50 or 60 minute face-to-face counselling sessions or ‘Walk & Talk’ therapy (please see my website below). I can also offer online sessions when it is more feasible.

Fees: £60-65

What I can help with:

Abuse, Addictions, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Disability, Grief, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+ counselling, Loss, Low mood, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and parenting related issues, Relationships, Self esteem, Service veterans, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Work related issues

Contact: Tel: 07856364307

Email: elanorgibsoncounselling@gmail.com

Website: www.elanorgibsoncounselling.uk

Integrative Counsellor: Georgina Seymour

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I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor.

I provide a warm, supportive space to explore what is going on for you, understand your feelings and reactions, and most importantly, work towards your goals. This might be in adjusting unhelpful thought patterns, voicing what your needs are and exploring together how they can be better met in your relationships or using psychoeducation to better understand what is going on for you when your anxiety spikes.Georgina-Seymour-website-spring-2025-photo

What is Integrative Counselling? It is a model which draws from a range of therapeutic models and theories, this means that I am able to provide an individualised service.

I am primarily Person-centred, so the process and relationship are central to how I work. This means that I work to maintain a non-judgemental stance; I think that the practice of compassionate empathy is central to therapy and I see the work of therapy as a joint venture – it is not me ‘doing’ but us working together – you bring your own experience and expertise, as well me!

I also draw from CBT, Transactional Analysis and I find thinking about our systems and the people/society around us to be very useful. I find writing creatively and therapeutically useful personally and have seen many clients use it effectively between sessions and after our counselling work has come to an end. I may offer suggestions for writing or work between sessions as this can boost the effectiveness of the work.

I also offer Outdoor Therapy at Eastville Park which is a lovely green space 10 minutes from the city centre. There are lots of fabulous birds and trees there!

Contact :

t: 07305 259993

e: info@georginaseymour.com

w: https://www.georginaseymour.com/

Integrative Counsellor: Miranda Lovelock

Miranda Lovelock

I am an integrative counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and The National Counselling & PsychotherapyMiranda Lovelock Society (Accred) .

Integrative counselling means I combine different therapeutic theories and tailor them to your unique needs. Sometimes, I draw on creative processes and interventions focusing on your feelings and the world around you.

I understand that life can be overwhelming.

Maybe you feel confused and isolated, weighed down by working life, complex thoughts or emotions, demotivated or experiencing low self-esteem from relationship and work pressures. You might find yourself repeating old patterns of behaviour or lost about the direction in your life.

The connection between you, as the client, and your therapist serves as a window into your broader relationships and can offer insights into your life’s connections. Still, it’s crucial to recognise that you are not alone. I appreciate the significance of childhood experiences and their potential to remain hidden, only to resurface later in life.

My approach is firmly rooted in humanistic, psychodynamic and Gestalt principles. I aim to provide a compassionate and trauma-informed environment, inviting you to delve into your feelings, emotions, and underlying issues without fear of criticism or judgment.

Throughout the therapy, we can gain new insight into the dynamic interplay between your past and present, facilitating a deeper understanding of your current experiences and behaviours underpinned by empathy and offering you space to share your feelings and thoughts safely.

This process strongly emphasises fostering a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship, always moving at a comfortable pace for you, which has been proven to be integral to making positive change.

My contact details:

07438 403227

info@mirandalovelock.com

Integrative Therapist and EMDR Practitioner: Liz Jackson

Liz Jackson 26 August 2025

About me

“A problem shared is a problem halved”. I am a strong believer that just talking to a caring, compassionate listener, and feeling understood is, in itself therapeutic. I am a warm, non-judgmental, compassionate counsellor, with over 25 years of experience in supporting people through challenging periods in their life.

My experienceHer husband's subsequent attempt 26 August 2025

I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor and EMDR therapist.  I work in a collaborative way, using techniques from EMDR, Psychotherapy, as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I am particularly experienced in working with trauma and anxiety disorders. If required I can offer EMDR therapy (bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/eye-movement-desensitisation-and-reprocessing-emdr/)

I have been a counsellor for Bristol After Stroke, Network Counselling, The Bourne Family Project and Kinergy. I have also worked for numerous years in the field of mental health, with women who have escaped trafficking, mothers suffering from perinatal illness, and survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

Training and Qualifications

EMDR qualified (EMDR Consultancy)

Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (University of South Wales)

BA (Hons) Social Policy and Administration

25 years working in social care, with struggling families, victims of modern slavery,  women suffering from perinatal mental health issues and survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

Why Counselling?

The benefits of therapy can be enormous. Talking through thoughts, feelings and experiences with a qualified listener can help you to see them from a different perspective, to understand the origin of behaviours, and to develop the confidence and skills to make changes. I can work with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, childhood abuse and much more.

Contacting me

I fully appreciate that finding a therapist can be anxiety causing and overwhelming. I would be very happy to talk to you on the phone (07824 644547) and answer any questions you have, or you could email me on lizjacksoncounselling@gmail.com.

Practical Details

If you do decide to go ahead with therapy, each session will cost £75 and will last for 50 mins. Ideally, sessions will be every week. I prefer to do counselling face to face, but can offer zoom sessions if necessary.

Recent client feedback

“I can honestly say my experience with Liz was life-changing. I’m absolutely evangelical about the power of EMDR to unlock stuff you’ve been carrying around your whole life and finally put it to bed. I felt completely safe and respected throughout our journey together, and with Liz’s careful guidance I felt like I was helped to solve my own problems myself, which is what makes the solutions so meaningful and lasting!“

“Thankyou so much for all your help and guidance. The EMDR has been truly life-changing.”

“Liz has been fantastic. I’m actually going to miss having our sessions. She has made me look at things in a completely different way and has encouraged me to take some positive steps, rebuilding my life and my confidence. I deeply value everything she has to say and I got so much from our conversations. She made me feel understood, listened to and provided the validation that I needed. She made me feel comfortable instantly and has such a caring and welcoming presence about her. Her knowledge and understanding of people, trauma, and healing is astounding. Liz has been the best therapist I have ever had and I have had the best experience with her. I never anticipated I would get so much and come so far with our sessions. She is incredible at her job and such a lovely person. Thank you.”

“Liz was absolutely great, so patient, non-judgemental and encouraging. She deeply cares and I felt fully supported and she has given me the confidence to see myself and experiences in a different light and the strength to continue my healing journey. I will forever be thankful for her proving to me that I am worthy and capable of being able to move on.”

“Liz created a safe, warm and nurturing space for me to explore aspects of my experiences, that I have never talked through before. I feel much more grounded in myself than I ever have before.”

“I would like to thank Liz for her patience, caring and understanding approach. She always listened with no judgement and made me feel safe.”

“Thankyou so much Liz, I shared things with you that I have kept hidden for my entire life – I am feeling so much better and healthier.”

Integrative Counsellor: Mark Childs

Mark Childs

Life rarely follows the straightforward path we had hoped it would, and we can find ourselves in places we don’t recognise or discover that the path ahead delivers unexpected changes or challenges. These changes can often result in mixed feelings, some welcome and some hard to accept. Counselling can offer a space to come to terms with these changes and cope with the transitional stage we find ourselves in.Mark Childs

I am able to work through your existential or spiritual concerns, help you to understand previous events and difficulties from your life, or work towards a future goal. In order to do this, I draw from a variety of approaches and creative techniques to work as an integrative counsellor and this helps me to best meet the specific needs of the person I am working with. However, I believe that the therapeutic journey is a collaborative one. Therefore, in order to honour the uniqueness and autonomy of the client, I would aim to approach any difficulties and obstacles in a mutual, collaborative and interpersonal way. Using this approach allows me to respond to the person I am sitting with rather than applying a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to suit everyone.

Nonetheless, although I believe that creating a relationship this way between counsellor and client is central to creating a safe, trusting and supportive space for personal exploration, please rest assured that you will always be placed at the centre of the work.

The therapeutic work can be open-ended or run through a fixed number of sessions, depending on your preference. Initially, the first session will be about exploring what has brought you to counselling and your current situation. Following this, sessions act as a way for me to get to know you and your story more deeply, creating the base from which the therapeutic journey progresses. Should this strike a chord with you, I would be happy to meet with you to review your individual needs about what you would like to gain from coming to therapy.

Fees

Sessions last for 50 minutes and cost £70.

Contact:

markchildscounselling@gmail.com

07927276315

I can also be found on Instagram under: markchildscounselling

Relational Integrative Therapist: Irina Iosub MBACP DipHIC LL.M (she/her)

Irina Iosub January 2023

You may appear to cope well on the outside while feeling increasingly overwhelmed, disconnected or emotionally exhausted underneath. Perhaps you’re used to carrying a lot on your own, struggling in relationships, or quietly wondering whether life is supposed to feel this heavy.
Irina Iosub January 2023

I work with people navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, infidelity and painful relationship endings. Some clients come feeling disconnected from themselves, unsure how to slow down without guilt, or sensing that something important has been lost along the way.

My approach is relational, compassionate and tailored to you. Together, we might explore the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, relationships and sense of self, while also making space for what’s happening in the present moment – in your thoughts, feelings and body.

Beyond quick psychological explanations or self-help formulas promising healing, therapy with me offers something different: an attuned human relationship where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply, loosen old patterns, and feel more connected to yourself, your relationships and your life.

Before training as a therapist, I worked in the legal profession and later within NHS settings. These experiences gave me insight into the pressures of high-responsibility environments, performance-driven cultures, and the emotional cost of constantly holding things together.

I hold a Diploma in Integrative and Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy, have completed Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) training through Oxford, and am a registered member of the BACP, working within their ethical framework.

I offer counselling in Bristol and online, both short-term and open-ended.

Fees

Individual counselling sessions: £60
Online and in-person sessions available

Introductory session

I offer a free online 30-minute introductory session where we can talk about what brings you to therapy and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. After the introductory session, you can take some time to reflect and then if we feel like a good fit, we can begin with 6 sessions and review things together from there.

You’re welcome to get in touch by email to arrange an initial conversation or ask any questions at: irina@irinacounselling.co.uk or visit my website www.irinacounselling.co.uk

 

 

 

Integrative Counsellor: Milla Kenny

Milla Kenny

Milla Kenny Counselling

Hello, do you need space to talk? Together we can explore issues relating to bereavement, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, loneliness and isolation, low self-esteem and self-confidence, relationship issues, communication styles or challenging family dynamics.Milla Kenny

I have special interest in working with bereavement, grief and loss and can help with what can be a very difficult time in your life.

I gravitate towards psychodynamic and humanistic approach to therapy and I will encourage you to be self-reflective, engage in self-exploration into your thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences from early life, and the beliefs that you hold.

I use creative techniques to facilitate deeper self-exploration with clients who wish to work this way.

About me

I am a qualified and experienced counsellor, working in private practice in Bristol and Keynsham. I work with individual adult clients (18+ yrs). I offer long-term and short-term counselling depending on your needs, in person, via zoom video and telephone. I am a certified online and telephone counsellor and can deliver remote counselling competently.

The aim of our sessions is to help you have a better understanding of yourself, which in turn will help you deal with the feelings that are encroaching on your current life.

I see the role of the counsellor as that of a confidential and compassionate collaborator, supporting you towards solutions that are not imposed by me, but come from within you.

Together we can explore issues relating to:

  • Bereavement/Loss and Grief
  • Challenging Life Events
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Low Self Confidence/Self Esteem
  • Life Changes/Choices/Pressures
  • Retirement/Loneliness
  • Emotional/Psychological Wellbeing
  • Workplace/Occupational/Professional/Social Difficulties
  • Separation/Divorce

Qualifications

  • Membership: British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy / Registered Member
  • Training: BA (Hons) in Integrative-Relational Counselling / 2013

 What will happen at my first appointment?
At your first appointment with me l will ask you a few questions, discuss some of the events that have brought you to therapy and look at how my services might be able to help. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you have about counselling.

At the end of this initial consultation, you may be able to decide whether you would like to continue with further appointments.

For more information and FAQs, please visit my website: www.millakennycounselling.co.uk

If you would like to have an informal chat before booking, please feel free to call me on 07847 362 317.
You can also contact me via email: info@millakennycounselling.co.uk

Milla's BACP log 2 October 2022Milla Kenny OTC 2 October 2022

 

Former client testimonials:

“Milla’s warmth, care and understanding gave me the courage to talk about things I had been unable trust anyone else with. She made me feel heard and valued so that through our sessions I was able to start to make sense of things and find a way through, back to myself.”

“Thanks so much for listening and helping me all these months – it means the world to me.”

“I just wanted to say thank you for all my sessions. You have helped me to feel much stronger in regards to considering myself as well as others. I have enjoyed having time every week to discuss everything going on in my life.”

 

CBT/EMDR Therapist – Renata Königsman

Renata March 2023

I have been working as a psychologist/psychotherapist in private practice in Bristol since June 2009.

I am a Psychologist (MSc.), Counsellor (PgDipCouns), Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist (PgDipCBT), and an EMDR practitioner (Level 3 training).Renata March 2023

As a bilingual therapist I work with both Polish and English speaking clients. I have experience of working as a psychotherapist for the NHS Talking Therapies for 10 years and a CBT supervisor for the University of Exeter for 7 years.

I have been working therapeutically using an Integrative approach but mainly Cognitive – Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which  is a recommended treatment for Depression and Anxiety Disorders : Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder etc. as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is very effective for Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and difficult memories.

Other areas of psychological help include:

  • Anger Issues,
  • Assertiveness,
  • Bereavement,
  • Eating Disorders,
  • Physical Health Problems,
  • Relationships,
  • Self Esteem,
  • Sleep Problems,

I’m accredited by the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) and EMDR UK.

Contact:

Tel: 079 6262 0011
E-mail: renata.konigsman@gmail.com  Website: www.renata-psychotherapy.com