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About my therapy practice 

I’m Bernadette, offering  on-line and face to face therapy for individuals and couples. I am based in Cardiff and Bridport and as an experienced therapist, create an environment that helps you explore issues and problems, feelings, beliefs and behaviours in a way that enables you to move towards fulfilling your potential.

Choosing the right counsellor can be daunting. I extend a warm welcome and a safe and supportive environment where you can freely express yourself. I will not judge, regardless of what you bring to the session, and this will help build a trustworthy relationship where you are able to disclose what is troubling you. Your therapeutic journey assists you in gaining insight into the broader context of your life, helping you establish connections, paving the way towards the life you aspire to live.  This journey is known as ‘self- actualisation’, a pathway accessible to everyone.

I provide therapy to individuals, and my ambition is to see people grow and develop. 

My approach is tailored to each individual, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, low- self esteem, OCD, PTSD & panic disorder. As an experienced relationship counsellor, I integrate person-centered and cognitive behavioural therapies, equipping couples with practical tools to navigate conflicts, enhance communication, and achieve mutual goals.

If you would like to find out further information, I am always happy to chat beforehand to explore if therapy is right for you. 

Committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, I adhere to the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists & British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies code of ethics to ensure you receive effective & confidential therapy aligned with professional standards.  

First Steps 

Once we have agreed a time and location, I will email you a therapy contract, detailing what you can expect from sessions. A contract also explains confidentiality, professional standards and how to access sessions.  

Your first session

I provide a warm welcome and create an environment that is based on trust and safety. The session will begin by you having opportunity to tell me what is troubling you. It is up to you what you would like to talk about, and the extent to which you talk in the first session. I provide a completely non- judgmental environment, and will support you in exploring issues and problems.

For relationship and couples counselling, I offer the same warm, welcoming, trusted and safe environment; and a space where you are able to begin to identify and clarify relationship issues and think about your individual relationship ambitions and shared goals. From the first session, I will suggest take- away tasks that help you both to positively review, reflect and gain valuable insights in between therapy sessions.

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Trusted Counselling Professional

British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy/ British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies