Private Counselling in Bath
It is not easy reaching out to a therapist you do not know. I have been on my own personal journey, so I know exactly how that feels. Whatever has brought you here, whether you have a clear sense of what you need or you are simply not sure where to start, you are in the right place.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to understand why things feel so difficult. Perhaps you are carrying something from the past that has never fully settled. Perhaps there is a pattern you keep returning to despite your best intentions. Counselling offers you a calm, confidential space to slow things down, begin to understand what is really going on, and find a way through.
I offer individual counselling in Bath at The Practice Rooms on Upper Borough Walls, in the heart of the city. Sessions are also available online via Zoom for anyone who prefers to work from home or is not based locally.
Trauma counselling in Bath
Trauma can shape the way we think, feel, and respond to the world, often without us realising it. You might find yourself constantly on edge, easily triggered, or shutting down in situations where others seem to cope easily. You might feel numb, stuck, or pulled back into feelings from the past without warning.
These are not signs that something is wrong with you. They are signs that your nervous system has adapted to protect you. The four most common trauma responses are Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn. These patterns develop for good reasons. But over time they can become the very thing that keeps you feeling trapped, long after the original danger has passed.
Trauma does not always show up as a clear memory. Often it arrives as emotional flashbacks: sudden waves of fear, shame, or overwhelm that feel very real in the present moment but seem out of proportion to what is actually happening around you. Part of the work is helping you recognise these experiences, reduce their intensity, and feel more grounded day to day.
I am a trained Rewind Technique practitioner, which allows us to process traumatic memories without you having to relive them in detail. Many clients find this significantly reduces anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm over time. You can read more about how I work with trauma specifically on the trauma counselling Bath page.
Addiction counselling in Bath
Addiction rarely announces itself clearly. It tends to start as a solution: something that numbs pain, reduces anxiety, or gives a temporary sense of control. Alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, and other compulsive behaviours can all begin this way. For a while, it works. And then gradually, without quite noticing how it happened, you find yourself closer and closer to the edge.
Many people caught in addictive patterns describe the same cycle: trying to stop, managing for a while, and then going back. Each time bringing fresh guilt, shame, and the sense that something has a grip on them they cannot break. What is often missing from that picture is an understanding of what the addiction has actually been doing, and what it was protecting against.
I have been in recovery myself for over 20 years. That means I can offer something that sits alongside professional training: a genuine understanding of how powerful addiction is, how isolating it feels, and how real recovery is possible. Not through force or shame, but through understanding what sits underneath, and finding a different way to meet those needs.
Recovery, in my experience, is not about becoming a different person. It is about coming back to who you really are, without the weight of addiction sitting on top of everything. For more detail on how I work with addiction in Bath, visit the addiction counselling Bath page.
The Practice Rooms, Bath
I see clients at The Practice Rooms, 26 Upper Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1RH. The building is centrally located, a short walk from Bath Spa train station and easy to reach from across the city and the surrounding area including Bradford on Avon, Frome, Trowbridge, and Keynsham.
The space is calm, private, and designed for this kind of work. Sessions run for 50 minutes and take place at a regular time, weekly or fortnightly depending on what suits you best. If coming in person does not work for you right now, Zoom sessions are equally available and work well for most people.
What you can expect over time
“When a person realises they have been deeply heard, their eyes moisten. I think in some real sense they are weeping for joy. It is as though they are saying: thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it is like to be me.”
Carl R. Rogers
Book a session in Bath
If you are ready to take the first step, you are welcome to book a session directly or get in touch with any questions first. I also offer a free 15 minute discovery call so you can get a feel for how I work before committing to anything.
Session fees are listed on the pricing page. I look forward to hearing from you.