COUNSELLING
PSYCHOTHERAPY
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Tilly Line (she/her)
MA, PhD, MBACP
I am psychotherapeutic counsellor in Bristol, providing in person sessions for local clients and online support for individuals across the UK. I am experienced in helping clients navigate a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, and low self-esteem, with particular emphasis on relationship challenges and work-related concerns. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and aim to create a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive space where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings.
It can be challenging to find the right counsellor, so I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit. Just drop me a line at counselling@tillyline.co.uk.
INTEGRATIVE THERAPY
As an integrative counsellor, I can draw on a range of psychotherapeutic theories and tools to help you explore your feelings, relationships, and choices, in a way that best supports your individual needs.
Relationships play a crucial role in shaping our mental and emotional health. Psychodynamic therapy encourages individuals to explore their past experiences and unconscious motivations, helping them understand how these factors influence their current relationships. Gestalt therapy focuses on the present moment and awareness. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our feelings and experiences as they occur, fostering a sense of self-awareness that can lead to healthier interactions.
Narrative therapy emphasises that we are the authorities of our own lives while recognising the significant influence of people and environments around us. The stories we tell about ourselves are not solely ours; they are intertwined with the perspectives and experiences of others in our lives. This compassionate approach invites clients to explore their narratives and what and who has shaped them. Such exploration can result in a deeper understanding of their identity and cultivate a sense of empowerment to shape their future and re-write their stories if they choose to do so.
When we encounter difficult thoughts and emotions, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides valuable tools to improve our 'psychological flexibility'. This approach encourages us to acknowledge our thoughts and feelings without judgement, allowing us to respond to them in a compassionate and constructive manner.
ACT also emphasizes the importance of identifying and clarifying personal values, in order to make choices aligned with what truly matters to us.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and abide by their ethical framework.
I have full liability insurance.
FEES
Sessions cost £55 for 50 mins.
More information about sessions can be in the FAQ section here.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Sept 2020 - July 2023
UWE Bristol
MA Counselling and Psychotherapy
May - June 2022
University of Cardiff
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Part 1
Sept 2011 - June 2012
UWE Bristol
PG Diploma Careers Guidance
Oct 2004 - Jan 2008
PhD
A psychosocial study of young people's attitudes and behaviours in the context of climate change
UWE Bristol