Helen McEwen MBACP, BABCP

I work as a counsellor / psychotherapist in central Bristol. I am in private practice, taking referrals from individuals and agencies; though I have worked for the NHS as a primary care counsellor and psychotherapist; and am currently an NHS therapist in an open prison. I am in my early 50s and an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (BABCP) and qualified Counsellor (humanistic, integrative) (BACP).

A warm smile, 2011

I read my first psychotherapy book in the mid 70s, the interest grew, as I did, and led to retraining after a first career in media and communication design. I do not believe 'one therapy fits all'. My interest in cognitive-behavioural psychotherapies grew as I encountered therapy, both personally and professionally, and I realised that sustainable change is not just about empathic 'talking', it's about noticing 'the detail', appraisals and actions behind self perceptions and debilitating emotional responses and changing them. Many people seem to need some kind of useful map. The transparency of cognitive approaches such as transactional analysis, Schema therapy and CBT make them powerful and highly effective in this way. As relational issues contribute to most difficulties, I also bring a humanistic, relational dimension where you may be understood, believed in and encouraged; creating a supportive base for transformation and change.

I am an experienced Bristol counsellor and psychotherapist and member of the British Assoc for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and British Assoc of Cognitive & Behavioural Psychotherapies

Additional Information

Counselling in Queens Square Bristol

BPCP is located at 57 Queen Charlotte Street, BS1 4HQ. Just off the North East corner of Queens Square, Bristol

I believe we all have a drive to become whole and the best we can be. And that we are all fundamentally OK. Out of negatives, many positives grow and sometimes we need a helping hand for this to happen. Many of us, at different times in our lives, experience challenges (problems) we find impossible or difficult to change. It can help to have the support and insight of a qualified therapist. I work within BACP, BABCP Ethical Guidelines.

If you are in Bristol and are experiencing anxiety, fear or avoidance of situations, low mood, relational difficulties, separation, bereavement, feel isolated, lack meaning in life, struggling with addiction (i.e. internet, food, alcohol, cannabis, a relationship) unforgiveness, feel stuck, sad, disempowered, angry or overwhelmed. Don't suffer these feelings alone. Do contact me on 07878 204402, reception 0117 922 7788. I have personal experience of the extremes of the process. My sessions offer a safe, hopeful, insightful space for you to (re) learn, change, resolve and then grow, perhaps creatively.

We are 5 mins walk from the Watershed and Arnolfini, 2 mins from Bristol Bridge and the Welsh Back Harbourside area.

Practice hours: Wednesday (pm), Thursday (pm) and Saturday (am) & early evening appointments just off Queens Square in the Centre of town.
Fees: £45-£75 per one hour session (session fees agreed on income/referral source). For evening appointments from 5pm there's a waiting list, approx 6 weeks.
Qualifications:
PG Diploma, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (NHS) (BABCP), 2009-2011.
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Iron Mill Institute, Devon (BACP).
Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling, Bristol University (BACP reg).
Addiction Training (plus12-Step work) - Addiction Recovery Agency, Bristol.
Transactional Analysis 101 Certificate (Institute of Transactional Analysis).
Brief Solution Focused Training (Brief, London).
Separation and Divorce Brief Training (Relate).
Gestalt Psychotherapy Groupwork (3 years), Jungian analysand (4 years).
Alderian CPD training (156 hours).
Psychosynthesis CPD Training (Psychosynthesis Education Trust, London).
Certificate in Life Coaching.
M.A. Communication Design (Middlesex University), B.A. (Hons) London Institute

BPC Counselling work includes

South Glos Primary Care Trust

ITV Television, Manchester
Virgin Cross Country Trains
Bristol University Listen In
Addiction Recovery Agency (ARA)
Gamcare Gambling Counselling
HM Prison Leyhill
Portishead Medical Centre ('06-'07)
DAS Legal Insurance Group

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