John Bristow

I offer out of regular hours of face-to-face Counselling. 6-9pm Monday to Friday or Weekday Tuesdays and Fridays.

My name John and I am a qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with experience in working with young people (11-18) and adults, as well as being a short courses facilitator for MIND delivering courses that focus on welbeing and difficult emotions. I am passionate about providing a space where people regardless of age, sex, gender or ethical background, can feel seen, heard and understood in a warm, empathic and friendly environment. I offer face to face appointments from the centre of Abingdon on Thames.

BACP Accreditation 2022 CPCAB - Level 6 Therapeutic Supervisioin (2024) CPCAB - Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling 2018 CPCAB - Level 3 Counselling Studies 2014 CPCAB - Level 2 Counselling Skills 2013 Further training in Domestic Abuse - Trauma -Relationships - Personality Disorders - ND (ASD, ADHD, PDD-NOS), Sexual Abuse, Anxiety/Depression and Grief.

Initial consultation £30/ Further sessions £60

CPCAB - Level 6 Therapetic Supervision (2023)

BACP Accreditation 2022

CPCAB - Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling 2018

CPCAB - Level 3 Counselling Studies 2014

CPCAB - Level 2 Counselling Skills 2013

Further training in:

Further training in Domestic Abuse - Trauma -Relationships - Personality Disorders - neuro-divergence (ASD, ADHD, PDD-NOS), sexual abuse, gender difficulties - Suicidal feelings, and grief.

During our first session, which will be about 50 minutes long, we'll have the opportunity to delve deeper into your situation. I'll ask questions to better understand what brings you to counselling, and you'll have time to ask me any questions you may have.

I'll also take a moment to share a bit about my approach and take care of any necessary paperwork.

By the end of the session, we can both reflect on what the future options may look like and whether counselling feels like the right fit for you. It's a collaborative process where we'll explore together and ensure you have a clear understanding of what to expect moving forward.

Please check the website for current availability.

Mon-Fri evening (6-9) and Saturday sessions only.

My formal training as an Integrative Supervisor incorporates a qualification in Therapeutic Supervision at CPCAB Level 6.

With a background in mental health since 2011 I have amassed a wealth of experience in working alongside individuals presenting with a wide range of mental health troubles and difficult life experiences. From complex needs and neuro-diversity to the more common, lower-level mental health difficulties that many of us experience. As well as this, I have a robust understanding of addiction-related issues and interventions through both agency and private re-hab work.

I run a  private practice from the centre of abingdon alongside my day work for Oxfordshire MIND - embeded in children's social care (OCC - Family solutions plus) working with adults that experience mental health difficulties that are under the care of a social worker.

An initial consultation to see if we fit can be had at a reduced rate.

Please reach out for details.