Counselling Sessions to suit you

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From the comfort of your own home to offer increased flexibility. Sessions take place on Google Meet.

Online

Cosy therapy room with two green chairs facing each other with a low table between. A hanging plant sits on the window above the seating area.

In Person

A cosy, accessible therapy room in Bristol. Easy access by car, bike and bus. Find out more about in person sessions.

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The same excellent service, voice only. Calls are via phone, WhatsApp or Google Meet with cameras off.

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  • I am passionate about difference and diversity and strive to be actively inclusive.

    In person counselling sessions take place at The Beehive Centre, 19A Stretford Road, Whitehall, BS5 7AW.

    Useful Information:

    • It step free and has grab rails from the front door to the therapy room

    • Has accessible gender neutral toilets

    • Disabled parking on-site

    The Therapy room has space so you can transfer into a chair or stay in your wheelchair for counselling.

    There is a comfortable waiting area, both inside and outside. Photos can be found below.

    The Therapy room has space so you can transfer into a chair or stay in your wheelchair for counselling.

    I am open to fidget toys being brought to sessions or for writing/doodling to happen. I am happy to discuss any accessibility requirements you may have and will do my best to accommodate them.

    All questions are valid and I realise there are lots of factors that go into feeling safe, especially when something is new and different.

  • Counselling sessions are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We meet weekly or fortnightly depending on both my availability and your preference.

    We usually meet on the same day and at the same time as much as possible.

  • Counselling sessions can be weekly or fortnightly, depending on your preferences and the availability of timeslots. Sessions will usually be on the same day and at the same time each time we meet.

    The number of counselling sessions you have is open-ended but we will review how you are finding the counselling regularly. If you would like a set number of sessions this is also possible, please email or phone me to discuss.

  • A standard counselling session is 50 minutes.

    If you would like therapy sessions to be longer to suit you, please contact me to discuss this.

  • I currently charge £60 per 50 minute session as standard.

    Reaching out to a prospective counsellor can be challenging, especially if you are new to therapy. I therefore offer a free initial no-obligation 15-minute phone or video call. This is open to anyone 18+, to talk about what brings you to counselling, how I work and to see if we would be a good fit.

    I offer a limited number of places at concessionary rates. If I am unable to offer a concessionary rate initially I am happy to add your name to my waiting list. Please get in touch to discuss this further without obligation to choose me as your counsellor.

View of a church with Gothic architecture, stained glass windows, and stone walls, surrounded by trees and a small building labeled 'The Beehive Centre' in a fenced area on a bright, sunny day.

The Beehive Centre, Bristol

Yellow automatic door with a blue and white sign instructing to keep clear and press a button on the brick wall to open. A yellow tactile band reaches from the door to a 'Touch Button' and a small keypad to open the automatic door.
A comfortable therapy room with a window, a hanging plant, two chairs facing each other with a low table in between. Beyond the therapy space is a kitchen counter with a sink and a wall clock.
A grey sofa with a low coffee table infront. Cafe style tables are to the left of the room. A large window with plants is behind the sofa. A water dispenser is in the corner with bins and recycling.
View of a cozy reading corner with a bookshelf filled with books, surrounded by decorative plants, and featuring a wall-mounted TV. Two armchairs with beige cushions and a wooden coffee table are also visible.

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Getting Here

 

  • Three minutes from the Bristol to Bath cycle path. Take the Whitehall junction, go left down Johnson’s Lane and then use the crossing to get onto Stretford Road.

    Sheffield bike stands are available for you to securely lock your bike.

    To get changed, gender free toilets are on the left as you enter the building. There are hooks to be used at your own risk. I am happy for you to bring your cycling gear into the therapy room.

  • The closest bus stop is on Whitehall Road (1 minute walk). This is serviced by the 6 and 7 First buses.

    A wider range of buses stop on Church Road, a 10 minute walk away.

  • There is disabled parking directly outside the Beehive centre.

    On street parking in the area is free but please be mindful of local residents and travel by bike or bus if you can.

  • The nearest train station is Lawrence Hill, a 20-minute walk away.

Three Sheffield stands for bike parking
Parking space with yellow markings, showing a sign for The Beehive Centre, located outside a brick building with a large window. There are signs and notices on the building, and a small gate leading to a garden area.