Angela Rivers

I currently have availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. My earliest sessions start at 8am, and the latest at 6pm. Please get in touch to agree a time that suits you.

I'm an experienced person-centred counsellor working face-to-face from Shipham (near Cheddar) and online. I can help you navigate grief, build self-esteem, ease anxiety, heal from trauma, create healthy relationships and move through life changes.

Everyone needs a little help sometimes. You might be going through big changes in your life or experiencing a more general feeling that things aren’t quite right. Counselling offers the space and support to untangle your thoughts and find some clarity. 

At the heart of my work is a person-centred approach. I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship provides the foundation for meaningful change. I value each person’s individuality and draw on a range of therapeutic ideas and practices to support what feels most helpful for you.

My approach is warm, inclusive and focused on helping you move forward with clarity and confidence. I’m here to empower you. Together, we can create an environment in which change feels possible.

People come to counselling for many different reasons, each as unique as their stories. I have supported adults and young people experiencing:

• anxiety
• stress
• depression
• grief and bereavement
• low self-esteem, including imposter syndrome
• redundancy
• lack of direction
• trouble adapting to change
• relationship issues
• neurodivergent diagnoses

My peaceful garden room is a private, comfortable space for reflection and growth. I’m within easy reach of Bristol, Wells, Wedmore, Axbridge, Winscombe, Burrington, Blagdon, Wrington and the Chew Valley and also offer secure online sessions for those further afield.

If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d be glad to hear from you.

I offer face-to-face and online counselling. 

Counselling sessions with me are 60 minutes long. In my experience, this extra 10 minutes above the standard 50-minute session gives you the time to unpack your thoughts without feeling rushed.

When we begin working together, we will commit to weekly sessions. You can choose between short-term, time-limited counselling or an open-ended arrangement that lasts as long as you need it to. We will schedule times to review your progress and evaluate the work that we're doing together. Our working arrangement may vary to reflect your changing needs during counselling.

I have on-site parking spaces for clients. On confirmation of your first session, I will send you a welcome pack including directions.

I hold full professional liability insurance and an enhanced DBS certificate.

I offer discounts for counselling students.

If you’d like to speak to me before deciding to work together, get in touch to book a free, 15-minute phone or video call to chat through what you’re looking for and how I can help you.

If you’d like to experience counselling without commitment, you can book a 30-minute introductory session, at £25 for 30 minutes, to explore your goals and whether you feel we could work together.

When you're ready to begin, our first session will explore your expectations of counselling, and address any questions or concerns you may have. 

Sessions are 60 minutes, and are available in-person or online.