About Heart to Heart
Who We Are
Our Story
Kerry founded Heart to Heart Bristol at the end of 2016 after qualifying as a counsellor. Kerry saw a need for low-cost counselling within the community of Bristol and wanted to be able to start a supportive business that helped others in their time of need. Robert joined her in 2021 as a partner within the business, bringing along his previous experience as a manager and wanting to develop the business to its full potential. The business is a registered partnership.
We believe that everyone irrespective of their personal circumstances, have the right to high quality, easily accessible, counselling at a reasonable price without having to wait longer than a few weeks for their first appointment.
All counsellors who are a part of the team at Heart to Heart Bristol, work with the values drawn from the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework, as well as other governing bodies such as the National Counselling Society (NCS). These include working with integrity, honesty, and courage. Confidentiality is central to our work.
Our hope is to bring awareness to the importance of counselling and support for people who struggle with their mental health. We also want to encourage the community to reach out for help at an earlier stage, so that the right support can be accessed sooner.
Hours of therapy
And counting. We hold on average 300+ appointments a month.
Clients
Our clients tell us that what we do is life-changing. Aw shucks!
Staff and Volunteers
Quite literally the heart of Heart to Heart, our people are what make us amazing.
Here to Help
Below is an example of the issues we work with
- Anxiety /stress/social anxiety
- Abuse/Trauma
- Depression, loneliness
- Family/friends issues /Separation
- Sexuality
- Sexual problems
- Bereavement and loss
- Study problems
- Racism and harassment
- Sexual abuse
- Coping with trauma
- Sexual harassment.
- Disability
- Feeling suicidal
- Relationship/couples
- Health Issues
- Addictions
- PTSD and many more.
The theoretical model we use as counsellors is drawn from humanistic theory. We believe that each person has the ability to take responsibility for themselves, to change and grow towards their full potential.
We believe that early intervention for mental health is a much-needed tool within society. Providing counselling that can help people work through issues such as trauma, abuse, self-esteem, relationships, addiction, identity, and the culture of modern society. We recognise that our service is a vital part of the healing for people within the communities of Bristol.
Who We Are
Meet the team
Our trained counsellors have experience working with Children from the age of 12 and adults. We use our skills and knowledge to work in a way that will benefit you individually.
We commit to providing empathy, unconditional positive regard and a non-judgmental relationship to each person.
Heart to Heart Bristol has a diverse team of qualified and experienced counsellors who have expertise in different areas.
Our counsellors attend professional supervision, to ensure that the counselling we are providing is effective and supportive. The supervision work is confidential and the client’s identity is not revealed.
We attend ongoing training to ensure our knowledge and skills are kept up to date.
All our counsellors are members of the British Association of Counselling Professionals or the National Counselling Society and are fully insured.
We also have student Counsellors who are on placement and they receive guidance and support surrounding their work.
- Qualifed Counsellors 85%
- Student Counsellors 15%
join the team
Interested in a new role?
We are always looking for enthusiastic and commited counsellors and students for placement opportunities. If you’d like to be considered, drop us a line.
Within the team, we have student Counsellors who are studying and are currently on placement with us. Whilst being on placement at Heart to Heart students receive guidance and support surrounding their work when and if required.
Our friendly team are ready and waiting for you to get in touch.