Steve Haynes
Gestalt Psychotherapist (UKCP) 
Bristol

About me

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I am a fully qualified, UKCP accredited gestalt therapist working in central Bristol.

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My approach is creative and relational, with an emphasis on body awareness and emotional expression. I seek to hold a space for whatever emerges in our sessions, whether that’s sadness, grief, playfulness, anxiety, anger, shame, joy, depression, or confusion. 

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My role is to work alongside you as we explore your lived experience together, in the here-and-now. There may be specific areas of your life which you’re finding difficult, or you may be coming to therapy without a clear goal, but with a sense that something needs to change.

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Where are you stuck? What’s holding you back from living the life you want to be living?

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I bring curiosity, attention to detail, support, challenge and a spirit of openness to my work. I’m curious about existential issues, about identity, and about the ways in which we all seek to make sense of life, growth, love and loss.

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The therapy room can be many things; a place for catharsis and the expression of long-suppressed emotions; a space to experiment with new ways of being, behaving and interacting; an opportunity to grieve, release, and move forward. I work in a trauma-informed manner to help you find safety and balance in your life, allowing you to heal and move on from the past.

 

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Who I work with​

I frequently work with people who are:​

• Experiencing social anxiety and low self-esteem

• Struggling with addictive patterns

• Neurodivergent

• Seeking to develop a healthier relationship with their anger

• Exploring questions of religion and spirituality

 

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Practicalities

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I work face-to-face near Park Street, Bristol, where I offer weekly 1hr sessions for £55/hr (Tuesdays and Fridays). I also offer online sessions on Thursdays, although I prefer to work in person where possible.

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I offer a reduced rate of £30/hr for an initial introductory session. This is a chance for us to meet each other, and to get a sense of whether we want to continue working together.