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Specialises in

• Counselling

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Bernadette Forker,
BSc(Hons) Psychology (UWE, Bristol),
Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling (USW, Newport),
Post Graduate Diploma in Consultative Supervision (USW, Newport),
Professional Accreditation with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.

Email - bernadetteb@blueyonder.co.uk
Mobile - 07941 099650

I have practiced in Bristol for over twenty years, and I am an integrative Psychotherapist which means I integrate theoretical models from a variety of orientations to work in a way which is meaningful and centred on the needs of the client. With the above qualifications and continual professional development, I feel I have put together a comprehensive working approach which is wide ranging, empathic and up to date within the world of mental health.

I can offer support and listen and hear what the person is going through with empathy. Within this work I can offer a flexible approach and work with what the client wishes to bring to the session. As part of my work I can offer a solution focused, collaborative approach which can include strategies and techniques, psycho educational materials, so the client is able to expand their self-awareness, be autonomous and develop self-efficacy.

My work experience has included NHS Talking therapies, facilitating workshops, Drug and Alcohol and work with corporate clients. I like to work creatively using psycho educational materials, all with an empathic person-centred approach and this way of working can support individuals with neurodiversity as one fit all does not suit everyone.

If you would like me to clarify further or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you.


Client Reviews -

'Very personable and explains things to me that does not feel too heavy, very genuine'. March 2025


'Made me feel very comfortable, listened to my thoughts, made me feel heard and gave me a way to reflect, be less critical of myself, see another perspective, an outlet for my thoughts'. March 2025

'It has helped me see the light, understand myself better and has set me a better pathway to do the work. I particularly enjoyed the frank and supportive counselling reflections that has pushed me to do the hard work, nice to be motivated and having a back up'. April 2025

'I found Bernadette so welcoming and approachable very calming and made me feel safe in a warm environment - just an around lovely experience'. April 2025

'It was calming to go to the sessions, feeling more relaxed after the sessions, I felt Bernadette had a flexible approach and I came to my own conclusions. I enjoyed the psycho education materials which had a science based theory which I enjoyed and this increased my self-awareness'. April 2025.

Areas of interest

Adults; Generalised anxiety disorders; Panic disorder, Post traumatic stress disorder; Obsessive compulsive disorder, Social phobias, Depression, Stress, Addictions, Work related stress; Bereavement, Low self-esteem; Life transitions; Life coaching; Transitional life events; Psychosexual therapy.