Counselling & Mental Health Support In Bristol
Hi and welcome!
My name is Rich Hayden.
I am a fully qualified, BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Creative Therapist with 10 years experience. I am also a Mental Health Educator & Counselling Tutor.
I offer an effective, individually tailored, one-to-one Counselling and Mental Health Support service, suitable for Adults and Young People (age 16+).
I’m available for both in-person counselling in Bristol and online/telephone Counselling. I’m also available for walk & talk counselling for those who enjoy being out in nature.
My aim is to provide a service that is effective, focused on you and encourages self-understanding, growth and healing.
I am very open-minded and easy to talk to; people describe me as accepting, non-judgemental, compassionate and curious. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.
I work with either Talking Therapy alone (Traditional Counselling) or a blend of Talking and Creative Therapy - whatever suits your needs best.
I’m Neurodiversity aware (click here for more info on Neurodiversity Counselling), Kink & Fetish aware and LGBTQI+ friendly.
Working alongside you and at your pace, I can support you in finding clarity where there is fog and in ways to both approach and deal with with your issues or difficulties.
“Be Who You Are And Say What You Feel, Because Those Who Mind Don’t Matter And Those Who Matter Don’t Mind.”
I have experience in supporting clients through a wide range of mental health issues such as;
Emotional issues - Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Shame and more
Unclear or ‘muddled’ Thinking
Neurodiversity - ADHD, OCD, Autism, Dyslexia, etc.
Personal Development
Behavioural Issues
Trauma
Relationship Issues
Emotional Disturbances/Breakdowns
Self-Identity
Sexual Issues
Existential & Life Crises
Spiritual Awakenings
Creative Blocks and much more!
“The Best Use Of Imagination Is Creativity.
The Worst Use Of Imagination Is Anxiety.”
Why Creative Therapy?
Because spoken words aren’t always enough for what we need to say.
It doesn’t even mean you have to “do any art” either! There are many ways to explore creatively that don’t involve drawing, painting, etc.
All it takes is a little imagination, the will to experiment and a sprinkle of curiosity!
For me, it means working “in the moment” - with what you choose to bring to each session and the inspiration we find there together.
What My Clients Say:
Rich is fantastic at holding space, I felt supported to find my own way with helpful signposting & reassurance
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The way Rich understands the problems and helps you see past them is brilliant!
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Working with Rich has helped me to feel like me again!
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This counselling experience has been truly life changing!
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Rich is extremely open minded & I feel like I have been accepted for who I am
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Rich has a great approach, I was nervous before the 1st session but felt so comfortable that I was excited to come back each week!
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It was an extremely valuable experience that improved my mental health & the quality of my relationships with others
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Rich is fantastic at holding space, I felt supported to find my own way with helpful signposting & reassurance ••• The way Rich understands the problems and helps you see past them is brilliant! ••• Working with Rich has helped me to feel like me again! ••• This counselling experience has been truly life changing! ••• Rich is extremely open minded & I feel like I have been accepted for who I am ••• Rich has a great approach, I was nervous before the 1st session but felt so comfortable that I was excited to come back each week! ••• It was an extremely valuable experience that improved my mental health & the quality of my relationships with others •••
All comments are client’s genuine words and reproduced with kind permission
Find Out More About Mental Health!
I work in a very open way. my intentions are:
To provide you with a safe, confidential and welcoming space where you can feel secure and comfortable to express yourself freely
To allow you to have the experience of being truly listened to and heard
To treat you with respect, honesty, warmth and compassion
To support you in facing the things that challenge you
To teach you the skills and tools to better understand and manage your thoughts feelings and behaviours
To help you to find a greater sense of being you and ultimately better navigate your direction in life