Welcome
Thank you for visiting my page. When we are struggling, whether we are clear about the reasons for our problems or not, psychotherapy can help. Exploring our pain, frustrations, fears and hopes in a therapeutic relationship can lead us to new understanding, acceptance, attitudes and ways of being.
I offer a confidential space to explore your problems and concerns at a pace of your choosing. As a psychotherapist in training, I draw on a range of psychological theory in my work, as well as a solid understanding of the complex effects of early and later life problems and trauma.
Fundamentally, my work is based on the belief that you are the expert on yourself. I will help you explore your feelings, beliefs, experiences and past and current reality. It is my aim to help you gain new perspectives and decide for yourself what, if any, changes you want to make in your life.
This site tells you a bit more about me and about choosing a therapist. I hope, whether we end up meeting or not, that you find it useful in helping work out whether psychotherapy might help you.
What is psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a talking treatment. It is similar to counselling but generally looks more at the root causes of problems we face, rather than focusing on shorter term fixes.
This isn’t to say that psychotherapy can’t help with problems in the here and now, but it will always do so as a byproduct of gaining a better understanding of the deep-rooted and often unconscious mental processes and assumptions which govern our inner lives. It is by taking a long and honest look at these that we can move towards a greater self understanding and acceptance - which is the basis for change.
I believe in a therapy in which both you and I risk being changed by the effect we have on each other. This takes trust - so your choice of therapist is vital. See my FAQs on choosing a therapist.
About me
I came to psychotherapy training through having therapy myself. My own therapy has helped me look at the historically rooted and unconscious processes that govern my thoughts, feelings and actions. It has helped me overcome difficulties and know myself and other people better.
I am completing an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy with Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling. I incorporate a wide range of theoretical approaches in my work, but I believe in a version of therapy that is down to earth, friendly, and that can find a place for playfulness and even humour. I am in fortnightly supervision for my clinical work and weekly personal therapy. I am a trainee member of the UKCP.
I have a private practice in central Bristol and have also worked and trained with the Swan Project in Bristol, where I worked specifically on addiction.
I read widely and write.
FAQs
What’s the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?
What’s the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?
What’s the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?
Counselling is a very effective way of addressing specific and short-term problems you might be facing.
Psychotherapy typically looks at the underlying reasons we are as we are. It is generally longer term in nature and can focus on the past as well as the present day to get to the roots of our problems and why they often recur.
Psychot
Counselling is a very effective way of addressing specific and short-term problems you might be facing.
Psychotherapy typically looks at the underlying reasons we are as we are. It is generally longer term in nature and can focus on the past as well as the present day to get to the roots of our problems and why they often recur.
Psychotherapists generally train for longer and in greater depth than counsellors.
What should I look for when choosing a psychotherapist?
What’s the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?
What’s the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision and it is a good idea to meet with a few therapists before committing to work with one. Most therapists understand this and will offer an introductory session. There might be many reasons why you feel comfortable working with one therapist and not another.
To protect yourself, choose a th
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision and it is a good idea to meet with a few therapists before committing to work with one. Most therapists understand this and will offer an introductory session. There might be many reasons why you feel comfortable working with one therapist and not another.
To protect yourself, choose a therapist who is registered with a reputable professional standards body such as the UKCP or BACP. This will ensure you are working with someone who has undertaken training of a sufficient standard to practice responsibly, and who adheres to a professional code of ethics.
What does psychotherapist in training mean?
What’s the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?
What does psychotherapist in training mean?
Psychotherapists undertake long programmes of study - my own takes a minimum of six years -during which they are passed fit to practice after completing a placement or other form of assessment.
At this point they can practice as a 'psychotherapist in training' with the close support of a clinical supervisor - a qualified and experienced
Psychotherapists undertake long programmes of study - my own takes a minimum of six years -during which they are passed fit to practice after completing a placement or other form of assessment.
At this point they can practice as a 'psychotherapist in training' with the close support of a clinical supervisor - a qualified and experienced psychotherapist who they meet with regularly to discuss their work.
Getting started, fees and contact
Introductory session
Introductory session
Introductory session
An introductory session will help you decide whether we are a good fit for each other. We’ll talk about what you want to talk about. The objective is to get a sense of each other and whether there is potential for trust.
If we decide to work together, we will set a regular time to meet each week.
Fees
Introductory session
Introductory session
I charge £35 for an introductory session and the same for regular sessions.
Each session lasts 50 minutes.
Contact
Introductory session
Contact
I work in-person from Picton Street in BS6. I do not currently practice online.
Contact me on stephenc.therapy@gmail.com for an introductory session.
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