Welcome
A supportive relationship to explore what you're going through and find your way forward.
​​Sometimes, life becomes overwhelming or confusing. You may feel stuck, anxious, or unsure what direction your life is asking for.
I believe that somewhere inside, you know best how to right yourself.
Counselling offers a space for you to slow down, speak freely, and listen more carefully to your own experience.
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Often, when we stay with what we are feeling rather than analysing it too quickly, something new begins to emerge.
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Together, we can create a relationship where you find a way forward that feels true to you.
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Book a free introductory call to see about working together.
Catherine Lawrence She/Her
MBACP (Accred) BA Hons FDSc DA
Helping you find the words that allow your life to move forwards again
Often the next step in our lives
begins as a subtle feeling;
something sensed
before it is fully understood
You might be feeling...
People come to counselling for different reasons, including:
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anxiety or overwhelm
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depression or low mood
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trauma or difficult past relationships
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relationship difficulties
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feeling stuck or lost in life
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work stress or burnout
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low self-esteem or self-criticism
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facing a life transition or loss
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neuro-diversity
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identity questions
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It's understandable to want to avoid problems, until they're unbareable.
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You might have an unclear sense of 'something' that feels wrong in your life. As we turn toward that together, it can open up, and show you how to move forward.
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You don't have to have it all figured out. Therapy can begin simply with whatever you are experiencing now.
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How counselling can help
My approach is person-centred and experiential, influenced by Focusing (developed by Eugene Gendlin)
Person-Centred counselling is based on the belief that you know best how to right yourself, and that this will happen naturally when you are supported with a genuine therapy relationship, where you feel understood and accepted unconditionally.
The experiential part of this comes through my Focusing-Oriented approach, which means we'll not only talk about problems, but also listen carefully to what's going on inside you as we talk. We might explore:
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thoughts and emotions
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sensations and the 'felt sense' of situations
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different parts of you that might have very different ideas about what you should do
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how to soothe and support yourself when things feel difficult
Rather than analysing you or telling you what to do, I help you check in with your ‘felt sense’ of situations so that we can gently listen to your body’s wisdom and let this guide your decisions, so that change happens naturally. Understanding what our body is telling us, can help make sure we are with the thing that really needs our attention. We might incorporate embodied approaches such as;
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Parts Work
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Grounding techniques
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Mindfulness
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Non-Violent Communication
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Trauma Informed
You might become more in touch with your own sense of a situation, and more accepting of yourself and your experience, which can help you feel calmer, more self-determined and empowered.
About me
Hello, I'm Catherine. I'm an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I'm based in Bristol, offering in-person and online sessions. I have many years of experience supporting people through complex and difficult life experiences.​​
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I'm also a Focusing-Oriented therapist and supervisor.
My inspirations:
My life experience gives me insight into relationships, identity, and spirituality. I’m inspired by Faith Traditions, Mindfulness, Focusing, the Enneagram, Non-Violent Communication and Child-Led Education.
Diversity Welcome:
I warmly affirm diversity, including neurodivergence, LGBTQ+, and people of all racial or cultural backgrounds.
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By offering you my warmth and presence, I can help you look at your life and the underlying causes of problems. I’m ready to meet you as you are and listen to you in a way that helps you feel more yourself again. We’ve got as long as you need.​​
What working together looks like
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We'll agree a regular time to meet, usually weekly
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Sessions last 50 minutes.
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Fees are from £60-£75 per session
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You can work with me in-person in Bristol BS5, online on Zoom, or by phone from anywhere in the UK
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​I work from my home near St Marks Road in Easton. You'll find parking available in nearby streets, or we're just off the Bristol-Bath Cycle Path and Stapleton Road Train Station​
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Opting for an online or phone appointment sometimes means you can take up an appointment sooner than face-to face
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​Our sessions can be covered by the following insurance providers:​ Bupa Axa Aviva Vitality Wpa ​​
In the first session we explore what brought you here and what you're hoping for from counselling. There's no pressure, just a chance to make a start together
APPOINTMENTS
Mondays
3.30pm - 8pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays,
Fridays
9am - 1.30pm