We do not have access to NHS funded counselling services at present. However the organisations below can often offer either free or low cost services. If you are working you may find that counselling is offered through your occupational health department.
If you are UWE student, counselling and psychological services may be accessed through university, to access please follow this link: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/health-and-wellbeing/get-wellbeing-support/counselling
AVON COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICE http://www.acps-bristol.org.uk Some low cost places available for those on benefits or low income. Based in central Bristol. | 01179304447 |
THE BRIDGE FOUNDATION http://www.bridgefoundation.org.uk Psychotherapy and counselling sessions, cost depending upon household income. Also offering child psychotherapy and family work | 01179424510 |
BRISTOL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE https://www.bristol.gov.uk/crime-emergencies/abuse-violence | 08006949999 |
RAPE CRISIS ENGLAND AND WALES http://rapecrisis.org.uk for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused | 08088029999 |
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE http://www.cruse.org.uk/Bristol Free service for those affected by feelings of loss and grief after someone dies. | 01179264045 |
THE HARBOUR https://the-harbour.org.uk Free counselling and psychotherapy for people affected by a life-threatening illness,or those close to them. Based in central Bristol. | 01179259348 |
KINERGY http://www.kinergy.org.uk Offers free counselling for adult survivors of rape and sexual abuse. | 01179087712 |
OFF THE RECORD http://www.otrbristol.co.uk Free counselling, support and information for young people aged between 11-25 years. | 08088089120 |
RELATE http://www.relate-avon.org.uk Relationship / family counselling and sex therapy. | 01179428444 |
SAMARITANS http://www.samaritans.org 24 hour emotional support for those who feel distressed, despairing or suicidal. | 01179831000 |
VICTIM SUPPORT http://www.victimsupport.org.uk for victims and witnesses of crime | 08081689111 |
WOMANKIND http://www.womankindbristol.org.uk Provides women in the Bristol area with free and affordable counselling, psychotherapy and on-going support. | 08454582914 |
For more information about counselling please visit NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/counselling/