If you are looking for counselling in Bristol then I can help
I'm Steve Harland, a BACP Registered counsellor based in Redland, Bristol, with over fourteen years' experience offering face-to-face, online and telephone counselling for individuals and couples. Clients and other professionals regularly recommend me for support with anxiety, stress, anger, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, and broader concerns about self-identity and life direction.
Is Counselling Right for You?
Choosing to start counselling usually means you've reached a point of change and you're looking for the right therapist to help you work through your concerns and find a way forward.
You might be looking for support with:
- Bereavement — healing after the loss of someone close to you
- Anxiety — coping with daily worry or persistent unease
- Fear about the future — feeling uncertain or overwhelmed about what's ahead
- Past experiences — working through memories or events that still affect you
- Relationship difficulties — whether with a partner, family member, or in couples counselling
- Sense of self — making sense of how you feel about yourself and your life
Whatever your concern, if you're considering the benefits of professional counselling and looking for the right person to talk to, I can help.
About My Approach to Counselling
I work with a diverse range of clients who bring a wide variety of concerns to therapy — from anger and stress to depression and beyond. I offer:
- Individual counselling for personal concerns, mental health, and self-development
- Couples counselling for relationship difficulties
- In-person counselling in Bristol
- Online counselling for clients who prefer or need remote sessions
My therapeutic approach is built on three foundations:
- Careful listening — understanding your concerns fully
- Awareness of choice — helping you see the options available to you
- Positive change — finding practical ways to improve your wellbeing
I aim to create a trusting, non-judgemental relationship where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely, whether you're an individual or part of a couple.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” - Maya Angelou
What to expect
About
Counselling
About
Counselling
If you have never had therapy you may be wondering what it is all about. Counselling offers a confidential, open and neutral space for you to begin to piece together a picture of the issues that may be troubling you.
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About
Me
About
Me
You may be thinking about the type of counsellor you want to see and you would like to know a little about me, my training, how I became a therapist and what kind of experience I bring.
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Areas of
Counselling
Areas of
Counselling
You may have questions about whether the type of concern that you have is suitable for counselling or not and if your concern is the type of thing that others have come to therapy with. Counselling is useful for many things.
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Counselling
Sessions
Counselling
Sessions
At the end of the day, you will want some idea of the number of sessions you will need, how much they will cost and how often they will take place.. You may also want to know what happens if you need to cancel a session.
Read MoreIf you would like to arrange an initial session, or you would just like to call me for a brief chat about what I can offer and what you are looking for. I would be happy to hear from you.
I am currently offering face-to-face in-person or online video counselling by appointment.
Talking Therapy
Some thoughts about the counselling process and suggestions on ways to improve wellbeing