Meeting Minds is Bristol Mind’s low-cost counselling service, offering up to 16 weeks of affordable counselling to individuals with mild to moderate mental health struggles.
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NHS Talking Therapies
The NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) provider for Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. VitaMinds offer a range of courses and support for anyone registered with a GP in these areas who is experiencing common mental health difficulties… Read more
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous provide support groups to help people overcome problem gambling.
Pink Therapy
Pink Therapy is an online directory of LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapists. Search “Avon” to see therapists in the local area. Please note that this is a directory of private therapists and Bristol Mind does not endorse any individual private therapist.
Student Counselling Service (UoB)
Free individual, group, online, and telephone counselling for UK-based undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of Bristol.
UWE Wellbeing Service
The UWE Wellbeing Service offers counselling and mental health support to students of UWE Bristol.
Vine Counselling Services
Vine Counselling Services offer affordable, donation-based counselling to adults in North Somerset and Somerset.
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS)
SARSAS provide support, including helplines, counselling, and one-to-one support, to survivors of rape and sexual abuse across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BANES, and Somerset. Support is available for people of all genders.
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS) website
Social Anxiety Bristol
Social Anxiety Bristol (SA Bristol) is a self-help group open to anyone who experiences or has experienced social anxiety. The group offers a safe place to talk about your social anxiety and get help and advice from like-minded people who have been through similar experiences.
Avon Counselling and Psychotherapy Service (ACPS)
Avon Counselling and Psychotherapy Service are a private talking therapies provider who offer reduced-price therapy to those on a low income or in receipt of qualifying benefits.