Services
Therapy, Couples Counselling & Clinical Supervision
I offer individual counselling and psychotherapy, couples therapy, and clinical supervision, both in-person in Central Bristol and online across the UK.
My work is attachment-focused and trauma-informed, supporting people who are living with the impact of developmental trauma, emotional neglect, and difficult or painful relational experiences.
Many people come to therapy not because of a single event, but because of long-standing patterns that feel hard to shift: in relationships, in emotional responses, or in how they see themselves.
How Sessions Are Offered
✓ In-person sessions in Central Bristol
✓ Online sessions across the UK
✓ Weekly or fortnightly appointments
✓ Free initial consultation
Bristol and online
I work with individuals, couples, and therapists in supervision, using an attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach.
Trauma Processing Approaches
My approach to counselling and psychotherapy is integrative, which means I have the flexibility to draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches that best suit your unique needs and goals, this may be:
Talking therapy, to explore how past experiences are influencing your thoughts, feelings or behaviour in the present.
Somatic approaches, helping you notice how stress and trauma may live in the body - often outside of our conscious awareness.
Parts Work, gently exploring the different inner voices or "parts" of you that may be stuck in old roles or trying to protect you in old ways that once worked, but no longer serve you well.
You don't need to come with all the answers. I will meet you with warmth, curiosity and compassion, helping you make sense of what's beneath the surface, what you are carrying and reconnect with the authentic parts of you that may have been silenced, shamed or forgotten along the way.
As a trauma and Polyvagal-informed practitioner I will provide psychoeducation that will empower you throughout your recovery as it is helpful for you to understand why you feel and act the way you do, in a de-shaming way. I will teach you stabilisation techniques for an internal sense of safety and to use when you may find yourself activated and anxious, or shutdown and depressed. I will not be directive, as the nature of trauma is the loss of power and control, and I believe you need to feel in control of your recovery. By tailoring our sessions to your specific requirements, we can navigate your therapeutic journey in a way that resonates with you.
How Sessions Are Offered
- In-person sessions in Central Bristol
- Online sessions across the UK
- Weekly or fortnightly appointments
- Free initial consultation
If you’d like to explore working together, we can begin with an initial conversation. It’s a chance to ask questions and get a sense of whether this feels right for you.
© Sharon Newland Counselling and Psychotherapy
Developmental Trauma Psychotherapy in Central Bristol and Online
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