Naomi Baguley

My name is Naomi, I am an experienced, qualified and fully insured person centred/ integrative Counsellor. I work from a choice of two locations in both Clifton village and Southville in Bristol. I work face to face.

Do you feel sad ,anxious, or depressed?, do you have social or generalised anxiety? Unresolved feelings from your past?

Counselling can help. I am friendly, warm and caring. I will endeavour to create a safe confidential space. I want you to feel safe, understood and heard. Counselling and the relationship we build can support you to process your feelings, emotions, behaviours and experiences and from doing this my hope would be that you will feel happier and more content.

Communication and connecting are natural needs for us humans, and within a counselling relationship comes healing. Talking to family and friends can be helpful, but it also has its challenges as they are not impartial like a counsellor is. They may hold judgements, give unhelpful advice, maybe trust and honesty is hard. This is normal and a common experience. Sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone who doesn’t have the connection to you in the same way as a friend or family member.

I have a particular interest in issues from childhood, relational difficulties, feelings of depression and anxiety, along with low self worth, self esteem, etc. I can work with many more issues and feelings.

Counselling can last anything from 6 sessions, to months, through to years. It’s your choice how long you come for but we can discuss this as we work together. 

I hope through counselling life can change for the better for you. Book in an initial session or a 10 minute phone call.

The rooms I use are called ‘The practice rooms’, they are used especially for therapy and are private, comfortable and they and have a calming atmosphere with plants, soft furnishings, etc in each room with big windows for plenty of natural light.

I work from two locations, both Southville or Clifton village so you can choose a location to suit you.

A first session is a session where we get to know each other a little bit. It’s a chance for me to find out a little bit about what has been going on for you, as well as look at what you hope to get from counselling. It’s a space for you to find out more about the counselling process, me and how I work. 

We can go at a pace that suits you, and it’s very normal to feel nervous at a first session and most clients comment that their nerves soon settle once within the room and with me. 

I will offer you warmth, care and understanding and am gentle (but can also gently challenge you as needed in later sessions)

There is no pressure to continue with counselling after the first session if it doesn’t feel right and this session is a chance for us to see if we feel like a good fit in terms of working together. 

My name is Naomi, I am an experienced, qualified and fully insured person centred/ integrative Counsellor. I work from a choice of two locations in both Clifton village and Southville in Bristol. I work face to face.

Do you feel sad ,anxious, or depressed?, do you have social or generalised anxiety? Unresolved feelings from your past?

Counselling can help. I am friendly, warm and caring. I will endeavour to create a safe confidential space. I want you to feel safe, understood and heard. Counselling and the relationship we build can support you to process your feelings, emotions, behaviours and experiences and from doing this my hope would be that you will feel happier and more content.

Communication and connecting are natural needs for us humans, and within a counselling relationship comes healing. Talking to family and friends can be helpful, but it also has its challenges as they are not impartial like a counsellor is. They may hold judgements, give unhelpful advice, maybe trust and honesty is hard. This is normal and a common experience. Sometimes it’s easier to talk to someone who doesn’t have the connection to you in the same way as a friend or family member.

I have a particular interest in issues from childhood, relational difficulties, feelings of depression and anxiety, along with low self worth, self esteem, etc. I can work with many more issues and feelings.

Counselling can last anything from 6 sessions, to months, through to years. It’s your choice how long you come for but we can discuss this as we work together. 

I hope through counselling life can change for the better for you. Book in an initial session or a 10 minute phone call.

I am trained in an integrative person centred approach. I hold a certificate and Diploma in Person Centred Counselling (BACP). I have full liability insurance and I undertake continual professional development through ongoing training and keeping up to date with current practice. I also undertake regular supervision to ensure my work is the best it can be. 

As well as being an experienced counsellor I also have over 23 years experience in being a parent and all the experiences and challenges this brings. 

I was also a teaching assistant in early years and primary for over 20 years. 

I volunteered for Network counselling in Bristol and completed over 150 counselling hours with them working with a range of clients and different issues.

I have a love of the outdoors, nature and love people and interacting with others. 

A first session is a session where we get to know each other a little bit. It’s a chance for me to find out a little bit about what has been going on for you, as well as look at what you hope to get from counselling. It’s a space for you to find out more about the counselling process, me and how I work. 

We can go at a pace that suits you, and it’s very normal to feel nervous at a first session and most clients comment that their nerves soon settle once within the room and with me. 

The rooms I use are called ‘The practice rooms’, they are used especially for therapy and are private, comfortable and they and have a calming atmosphere with plants, soft furnishings, etc in each room with big windows for plenty of natural light.

I will offer you warmth, care and understanding and am gentle (but can also gently challenge you as needed in later sessions) 

There is no pressure to continue with counselling after the first session if it doesn’t feel right and this session is a chance for us to see if we feel like a good fit in terms of working together.