BRISTOL COUNSELLING:
UK Counselling, Body Centred Psychotherapy & Massage Therapy

Counsellor and specialist in Body Centred Psychotherapy

     “The basic work of health professionals, and of psychotherapists in
      particular, is to become full human beings and to inspire full
     human- beingness in other people who feel starved about their lives.”
     Chogyam Trungpa, Becoming A Full Human Being.

I have been training and working to emotionally support and counsel people, through emotional distress since 1996. My counselling work has been with adults and children of all ages; individually, in families, and in couple and group therapy. I am passionate about making valuable connections with people, and helping you to maintain that connection with yourself and in the World.

Short term Counselling or Psychotherapy

Initially most people come to Therapy for brief periods to discuss a current concern. All clients start with a short commitment (flexible, usually 4 to 6 weeks), towards the end of which we review what you need and decide whether to continue or have a final session.

My first concern is to establish trust, and from here we work to understand what's happening for you, and how to change it.

“I'm amazed at how I can be in such a different place now to where I was just a few weeks ago before working with Shelley “
- Mark

Longer Term Psychotherapy

Some things may take longer to understand, work through or change. Unlike with other short term therapies my clients have the opportunity to stay for longer periods to work more deeply.

“With Shelley I had an open comfortable environment in which I could explore the events and habits of old. This enabled me to challenge myself and my behaviours. It helped to support my state of mind through a very difficult time in my life”
- Ryan

I have experience in working with the following:

• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Conflict and anger management
• Stress, depression and mood swings
• Fear
• Trauma. Including torture, abuse, difficult birth, pre and peri-natal issues, difficult medical history, accidents and domestic violence
• Sexuality and issues with intimacy
• Pregnancy and motherhood/fatherhood
• Reclaiming masculinity/feminity
• Boundaries/saying No/personal goals
• Lack of self confidence/feeling inferior
• Feeling stuck or unfocussed
• Self expression
• Loss of creative inspiration
• Repetitive behaviour
• Fulfilling potential and personal vitality
• Loss & grief
• Culture and race issues
• Alcohol, drug abuse & other compulsions
• Eating concerns
• Self-harm
• Disability
• Understanding and integrating intense Alternative health treatment responses (accupuncture, homeopathy, cranio sacral, shamanic practice, etc..)
• Physical tension, illness and pain

…and more.

“The time I had was useful in exploring problems and starting to develop coping strategies”
- Nicky

Shelley Treacher is a member of the following organisations

“Shelley gave me the support I'd needed for a very, very long time. I also got a deeper insight into how I deal with things and how to do things differently. I learnt to appreciate my strengths and what I already do well...I learnt how to look after myself better...It helped me adapt to a very limited life (due to disability)
- Abi

Full Body Massage and Advanced Shiatsu Specialist

I am also certified in Full Body Massage and Advanced Shiatsu, including Thai Yoga Massage. My experience here is in having worked with private clients and chiropractic referrals since 2000.

 “I have visited Shelley twice now and can honestly say her massage skills have helped alleviate a painful neck and shoulders”
- Darren Moloney

The Health Benefits of Massage and Bodywork

I work to provide a safe and healing environment for this release.

"What surprised me was the precision and effect of your acupressure"
- Tig Bidmead

Massage Fee Schedule

Minimum £37 for One Hour

Counselling, Body Centred Psychotherapy & Massage Practice based in Bishopston, Bristol: E: shelley_treacher@hotmail.com T: 0117 909 8559

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