William Bennet-Clark

I currently have availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

I also offer walk and talk therapy in nature.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. How do you choose a therapist with so much choice?

I want to meet you where you are and explore how you see the world.

I help my clients become more aware of themselves, their reactions to life events, and then, how to manage those reactions.

"Without awareness we are not truly alive" James Bugental

You don't have to come to therapy when you're in crisis. But you may be.

It can take a lot of courage to come to therapy, and for many, to continue to do. I aim to support you through whatever you're going through. 

There is no right or wrong reason to come to therapy. Being human is complicated. We can be in and out of therapy several times in our lives, and for different, or the same reasons each time. It's up to you to to bring what it is you want to work on. 

People go to the gym, and work on their bodies. Why wouldn't you do the same for your mind?

It's my belief that you are the expert on you. If you have the desire and the will to change, you can. 

Humans are incredibly complex and fascinating beings, their resilience to life events, strength in adversity and ability to cope, change and grow, never ceases to amaze and impress me.

In my practice I am grounded, authentic, calm and down to earth. I have experience of working with (but not limited to) anxiety, self-esteem, trauma-related childhood issues, drugs, gambling, alcohol and other substance-dependency issues.

I am based in comfortable, calm and safe practice rooms in Bristol City Centre where you will always be warmly welcomed and safely held. You can talk freely and without judgement or criticism. 

We can't change what happens to us in the future, or what has happened to us in the past, but with some work, we can change our relationship to those events. There will still be challenges, but you can respond from a place of learning. 

I work mindfully, relationally, thoughtfully, creatively and carefully. I often work with the somatic, felt, bodily experience. I find it to be a very useful way of exploring some of our unconcious processes. The body knows many of the truths which our (concious) mind might not. 

I hope to share some of what I've learnt on my journey thus far, to empower you with the tools to look after, and regulate yourself.

To me, the quality of our working relationship is at the core of our work together. As I believe that it’s the quality of the therapeutic relationship that does the healing. 

I offer a free 15-30 minute telephone consultation to decide if booking a first session is suitable.

This is an opportunity to discuss the issues you want to explore. 

If you decide to go ahead, we'll then have a first introductory, contracting and assessment session to plan how we might work together. 

Contact me via Â鶹ԭ´´, Counselling Directory or my email to arrange this.