Family therapy and counselling in Bristol
Family therapy and counselling in Bristol
Family therapy and counselling in Bristol
Family therapy in Bristol can help when every conversation seems to end in an argument, or you're all under one roof but somehow feel further apart than ever. Maybe your child has gone quiet in a way that worries you, or you've tried everything you can think of, and nothing seems to help.
None of that means your family is broken. It means something's got stuck, and it's hard to shift on your own. Family therapy at Towards helps families understand what's happening. We rebuild communication, and find a way forward together, whatever that looks like for you.
Your first session with us is free.
Family therapy in Bristol can help when every conversation seems to end in an argument, or you're all under one roof but somehow feel further apart than ever. Maybe your child has gone quiet in a way that worries you, or you've tried everything you can think of, and nothing seems to help.
None of that means your family is broken. It means something's got stuck, and it's hard to shift on your own. Family therapy at Towards helps families understand what's happening. We rebuild communication, and find a way forward together, whatever that looks like for you.
Your first session with us is free.
Family therapy in Bristol can help when every conversation seems to end in an argument, or you're all under one roof but somehow feel further apart than ever. Maybe your child has gone quiet in a way that worries you, or you've tried everything you can think of, and nothing seems to help.
None of that means your family is broken. It means something's got stuck, and it's hard to shift on your own. Family therapy at Towards helps families understand what's happening. We rebuild communication, and find a way forward together, whatever that looks like for you.
Your first session with us is free.
What family therapy helps with
What family therapy helps with
What family therapy helps with
Families come to us for all kinds of reasons, and there's rarely just one thing going on. Common situations include:
Ongoing conflict that flares up over small things.
A teenager who's withdrawn or pushing boundaries
Parents who disagree on how to handle their child's behaviour
Separation, divorce, or adjusting to a blended family
Grief affecting how the family functions together
A big life change, such as a house move, illness, or job loss
Emotional distance that's crept in gradually
One family member's mental health affecting everyone else
You don't need a single, clear-cut reason to reach out. If something feels off and you're not sure how to fix it, that's enough.
Families come to us for all kinds of reasons, and there's rarely just one thing going on. Common situations include:
Ongoing conflict that flares up over small things.
A teenager who's withdrawn or pushing boundaries
Parents who disagree on how to handle their child's behaviour
Separation, divorce, or adjusting to a blended family
Grief affecting how the family functions together
A big life change, such as a house move, illness, or job loss
Emotional distance that's crept in gradually
One family member's mental health affecting everyone else
You don't need a single, clear-cut reason to reach out. If something feels off and you're not sure how to fix it, that's enough.
Families come to us for all kinds of reasons, and there's rarely just one thing going on. Common situations include:
Ongoing conflict that flares up over small things.
A teenager who's withdrawn or pushing boundaries
Parents who disagree on how to handle their child's behaviour
Separation, divorce, or adjusting to a blended family
Grief affecting how the family functions together
A big life change, such as a house move, illness, or job loss
Emotional distance that's crept in gradually
One family member's mental health affecting everyone else
You don't need a single, clear-cut reason to reach out. If something feels off and you're not sure how to fix it, that's enough.
What happens in a family therapy session?
What happens in a family therapy session?
What happens in a family therapy session?
Sessions can include the whole family, or just the people directly involved in what's going on, depending on what makes sense for your situation. Your therapist will ask questions, notice patterns in how you communicate, and help everyone express things that might be hard to say directly to each other.
This isn't about assigning blame. It's about understanding how everyone in the family is affected. Then, building practical ways to communicate and support one another at home, not just in the room.
Sessions can include the whole family, or just the people directly involved in what's going on, depending on what makes sense for your situation. Your therapist will ask questions, notice patterns in how you communicate, and help everyone express things that might be hard to say directly to each other.
This isn't about assigning blame. It's about understanding how everyone in the family is affected. Then, building practical ways to communicate and support one another at home, not just in the room.
Sessions can include the whole family, or just the people directly involved in what's going on, depending on what makes sense for your situation. Your therapist will ask questions, notice patterns in how you communicate, and help everyone express things that might be hard to say directly to each other.
This isn't about assigning blame. It's about understanding how everyone in the family is affected. Then, building practical ways to communicate and support one another at home, not just in the room.
Is family therapy the right step for us?
Is family therapy the right step for us?
There's a common worry that therapy is only for families in crisis, but it isn't. Some of the families we see are dealing with something significant, like a recent separation or a child struggling badly at school. Others simply feel disconnected and want to understand each other better before things get harder.
Therapy isn't about deciding who's right. It's a space where everyone gets heard, including the people who usually go quiet during difficult conversations at home. A family therapist helps you talk about things you might avoid otherwise, without it turning into another argument.
There's a common worry that therapy is only for families in crisis, but it isn't. Some of the families we see are dealing with something significant, like a recent separation or a child struggling badly at school. Others simply feel disconnected and want to understand each other better before things get harder.
Therapy isn't about deciding who's right. It's a space where everyone gets heard, including the people who usually go quiet during difficult conversations at home. A family therapist helps you talk about things you might avoid otherwise, without it turning into another argument.
There's a common worry that therapy is only for families in crisis, but it isn't. Some of the families we see are dealing with something significant, like a recent separation or a child struggling badly at school. Others simply feel disconnected and want to understand each other better before things get harder.
Therapy isn't about deciding who's right. It's a space where everyone gets heard, including the people who usually go quiet during difficult conversations at home. A family therapist helps you talk about things you might avoid otherwise, without it turning into another argument.
How we match your family with the right therapist
How we match your family with the right therapist
Every family is different, so we don't put you with whoever happens to be free. When you get in touch, a member of our team will ask about your situation, including who's involved, what's been happening, and what you're hoping will change. From there, we match you with a therapist experienced in the kind of support you need. That includes child and family therapy, work with teenagers, or support for the adults in the family unit.
All our therapists are accredited by BABCP, BACP, BPS or HCPC. The standard of care behind every session, regardless of who you're matched with.
Every family is different, so we don't put you with whoever happens to be free. When you get in touch, a member of our team will ask about your situation, including who's involved, what's been happening, and what you're hoping will change. From there, we match you with a therapist experienced in the kind of support you need. That includes child and family therapy, work with teenagers, or support for the adults in the family unit.
All our therapists are accredited by BABCP, BACP, BPS or HCPC. The standard of care behind every session, regardless of who you're matched with.
Every family is different, so we don't put you with whoever happens to be free. When you get in touch, a member of our team will ask about your situation, including who's involved, what's been happening, and what you're hoping will change. From there, we match you with a therapist experienced in the kind of support you need. That includes child and family therapy, work with teenagers, or support for the adults in the family unit.
All our therapists are accredited by BABCP, BACP, BPS or HCPC. The standard of care behind every session, regardless of who you're matched with.
Every family is different, so we don't put you with whoever happens to be free. When you get in touch, a member of our team will ask about your situation, including who's involved, what's been happening, and what you're hoping will change. From there, we match you with a therapist experienced in the kind of support you need. That includes child and family therapy, work with teenagers, or support for the adults in the family unit.
All our therapists are accredited by BABCP, BACP, BPS or HCPC. The standard of care behind every session, regardless of who you're matched with.
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Addressing specific family situations
Addressing specific family situations
Addressing specific family situations
Communication breakdown: When conversations keep escalating or simply stop happening. A therapist can help everyone slow down and hear each other, rather than talking past one another.
Teenage challenges: Adolescence brings changes that can feel sudden and confusing for parents and teenagers alike. Family therapy gives teenagers a space to be heard without feeling ganged up on, while helping parents understand what's driving the behaviour they're seeing.
Parenting disagreements: When parents or carers don't see eye to eye on boundaries or discipline, it affects the whole household. Therapy helps you find shared ground, even where you don't fully agree.
Separation and blended families: Adjusting to new routines, new relationships, or co-parenting arrangements takes time. A therapist can help everyone, including children, adjust with less conflict along the way.
Grief: Loss affects family members differently, and those differences can create tension just when everyone needs each other most. Therapy creates room for that.
Mental health affecting the family: When one person's anxiety, depression or another difficulty ripples through the household. Family therapy can support everyone, not just the person struggling.
Communication breakdown: When conversations keep escalating or simply stop happening. A therapist can help everyone slow down and hear each other, rather than talking past one another.
Teenage challenges: Adolescence brings changes that can feel sudden and confusing for parents and teenagers alike. Family therapy gives teenagers a space to be heard without feeling ganged up on, while helping parents understand what's driving the behaviour they're seeing.
Parenting disagreements: When parents or carers don't see eye to eye on boundaries or discipline, it affects the whole household. Therapy helps you find shared ground, even where you don't fully agree.
Separation and blended families: Adjusting to new routines, new relationships, or co-parenting arrangements takes time. A therapist can help everyone, including children, adjust with less conflict along the way.
Grief: Loss affects family members differently, and those differences can create tension just when everyone needs each other most. Therapy creates room for that.
Mental health affecting the family: When one person's anxiety, depression or another difficulty ripples through the household. Family therapy can support everyone, not just the person struggling.
Why families choose Towards
Why families choose Towards
Why families choose Towards
Fast access. Appointments are available within a week, not months.
Careful matching, based on your situation, not a directory to scroll through.
Accredited family therapists, experienced with children, teenagers and adults alike.
Online and in-person sessions, with the flexibility to fit around family life.
Confidential support, with clear boundaries around what stays private within the family.
No arbitrary end point. We work with you to understand what your family needs, and review that as things change.
A welcoming, judgement-free space for every member of the family, including the ones who feel least sure about being there.
We're part of the Bristol community, with our Hub sitting close to local schools, shops and the University of Bristol, not simply a name attached to the city.
Fast access. Appointments are available within a week, not months.
Careful matching, based on your situation, not a directory to scroll through.
Accredited family therapists, experienced with children, teenagers and adults alike.
Online and in-person sessions, with the flexibility to fit around family life.
Confidential support, with clear boundaries around what stays private within the family.
No arbitrary end point. We work with you to understand what your family needs, and review that as things change.
A welcoming, judgement-free space for every member of the family, including the ones who feel least sure about being there.
We're part of the Bristol community, with our Hub sitting close to local schools, shops and the University of Bristol, not simply a name attached to the city.
Fast access. Appointments are available within a week, not months.
Careful matching, based on your situation, not a directory to scroll through.
Accredited family therapists, experienced with children, teenagers and adults alike.
Online and in-person sessions, with the flexibility to fit around family life.
Confidential support, with clear boundaries around what stays private within the family.
No arbitrary end point. We work with you to understand what your family needs, and review that as things change.
A welcoming, judgement-free space for every member of the family, including the ones who feel least sure about being there.
We're part of the Bristol community, with our Hub sitting close to local schools, shops and the University of Bristol, not simply a name attached to the city.
How much does family therapy cost at Towards?
How much does family therapy cost at Towards?
How much does family therapy cost at Towards?
Sessions at Towards are priced as follows:
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
Sessions at Towards are priced as follows:
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
Sessions at Towards are priced as follows:
Trainee therapist - £40 per session
Senior therapist - £80 per session
Specialist therapist - £120 per session
Why Towards is different
Every Towards therapist is:
● Qualified and accredited by professional bodies (BABCP, BACP, UKCP).
● Carefully selected for the skills and traits linked to the best client outcomes.
● Supported through weekly clinical supervision and ongoing training to maintain excellence.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.
Common family therapy worries addressed
Will my child feel comfortable? Sessions are paced around what each family member is ready to share, and no one is pushed to talk before they're ready.
What if we don't agree on what the problem is? That's common, and it's something a therapist can help you work through together rather than something you need to resolve before booking.
Is this only for families in serious trouble? No. Many families we see aren't in crisis. They simply want things to feel easier at home.
What if only some of us want to come? That's fine. Sessions can involve the whole family or just the people directly affected, and this can change over time.
Will my child feel comfortable? Sessions are paced around what each family member is ready to share, and no one is pushed to talk before they're ready.
What if we don't agree on what the problem is? That's common, and it's something a therapist can help you work through together rather than something you need to resolve before booking.
Is this only for families in serious trouble? No. Many families we see aren't in crisis. They simply want things to feel easier at home.
What if only some of us want to come? That's fine. Sessions can involve the whole family or just the people directly affected, and this can change over time.
Taking the first step
Taking the first step
Reaching out can feel like the hardest part, especially when things at home have felt difficult for a while. You don't need a clear diagnosis or a tidy explanation of what's wrong. You just need to be ready to start, and we'll help with the rest.
If anyone in your family is at immediate risk, please contact your GP, NHS 111, or the emergency services. Towards is not a crisis service, though we can support your family as part of ongoing care once everyone is safe.
Speak with our team about the right approach.
First session is free. Book yours now.
Reaching out can feel like the hardest part, especially when things at home have felt difficult for a while. You don't need a clear diagnosis or a tidy explanation of what's wrong. You just need to be ready to start, and we'll help with the rest.
If anyone in your family is at immediate risk, please contact your GP, NHS 111, or the emergency services. Towards is not a crisis service, though we can support your family as part of ongoing care once everyone is safe.
Speak with our team about the right approach.
First session is free. Book yours now.
FAQs
How do I know if my family needs therapy?
If conversations regularly turn into conflict, or something feels stuck that you can't shift alone, get in touch. You don't need a specific crisis to start.
Can we access family therapy online?
Yes. Sessions are available online and in person at our Bristol Hub, and you can choose whichever suits your family.
How quickly can we be seen?
Appointments are available within a week of getting in touch.
Is family therapy only for parents and children?
No. We also support adult family relationships, including between siblings or adult children and parents, where communication has broken down.
How much does family therapy cost?
Pricing depends on the type of support and therapist involved. We're transparent about cost before you commit to anything, so get in touch for current pricing.
How do I know if my family needs therapy?
If conversations regularly turn into conflict, or something feels stuck that you can't shift alone, get in touch. You don't need a specific crisis to start.
Can we access family therapy online?
Yes. Sessions are available online and in person at our Bristol Hub, and you can choose whichever suits your family.
How quickly can we be seen?
Appointments are available within a week of getting in touch.
Is family therapy only for parents and children?
No. We also support adult family relationships, including between siblings or adult children and parents, where communication has broken down.
How much does family therapy cost?
Pricing depends on the type of support and therapist involved. We're transparent about cost before you commit to anything, so get in touch for current pricing.
Why Towards is different
Every Towards therapist is:
● Qualified and accredited by professional bodies (BABCP, BACP, UKCP).
● Carefully selected for the skills and traits linked to the best client outcomes.
● Supported through weekly clinical supervision and ongoing training to maintain excellence.
Research shows that not all qualified therapists achieve the same results. That’s why we invest in rigorous selection, monitoring, and development, so you know you’re in safe hands.