Trish Barton Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy and Counselling in Bristol

Welcome to my website...

My name is Trish Barton and I am a fully qualified and accredited UKCP registered psychotherapist and a member of BACP. I work in private practice in Bristol and Portishead offering psychotherapy or counselling to individuals and couples. My main practice is in Clifton in Bristol. I also have a practice in Portishead for clients living in Clevedon, Nailsea and the surrounding areas who do not want to travel to Bristol.

I run guided meditation workshops for groups in Clifton. I also work for Bristol City Council Adult Learning Service on their Health and Well Being programme teaching Saturday workshops throughout the year. I am a supervisor for Bristol MIND.

So how can psychotherapy and counselling help?

Sometimes all we know is that we need some extra help and support. Psychotherapy and counselling can provide a safe place where you can explore any difficulties you may be experiencing. Talking things through can help to bring some clarity at a time when you are struggling to make sense of how you are feeling. Spending time to stop and take stock can open up other possibilities to you as you gain a deeper understanding and acceptance of yourself.

The difference between psychotherapy and counselling

People often ask what is the difference between psychotherapy and counselling. Counselling tends to be a shorter term therapy and more problem focussed. Psychotherapy generally takes longer and will include exploring the past, the personality and any patterns which are limiting your enjoyment of life.

Couples Therapy

I offer counselling for couples at my Clifton practice. Please go to my Couples Therapy page for more details.

Where is my psychotherapy practice?

In Bristol....

64 Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2DJ

The practice is situated:

• in a comfortable room

• just off Whiteladies Road and within easy reach of Bristol city centre on a main bus route

• opposite Clifton Down Shopping Centre where there is a multi-storey car park

In Portishead....

The practice is situated:

• in a quiet and comfortable room

• where there is free parking nearby