
Christine Payne
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Contact information
- Phone number
- 07843446089
Therapist - Bristol
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
Reaching out for support can feel like a huge step. It might come after a long time of coping alone, or during a moment when things feel too heavy to carry on your own. Whatever brings you here, you're welcome. Therapy doesn't need you to have everything figured out just a willingness to begin, in your own time and in your own way.
I offer 1:1 counselling with adults and young people aged 11 to 18 in a beautiful, calming setting that allows space to breathe and just be. I also work online, depending on what’s most accessible and comfortable for you.
My approach is warm, relational, and integrative meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic models to best support your unique experience. I have particular experience in working with trauma and neurodivergence, as well as anxiety, the challenges around menopause, and the lasting impacts of domestic abuse. However you show up, I aim to offer a space that meets you where you are, with respect, patience, and care.
We might work together for a shorter period of time or take a more open-ended approach this is something we’ll decide together. I believe therapy works best when it’s collaborative and responsive, so we’ll keep checking in as we go to make sure the work feels helpful and meaningful to you.
Practice description
I’m an integrative counsellor offering a space where you can arrive just as you are without pressure or expectation. We work at a pace that feels right for you, knowing that each session might feel different depending on what you need that day. Life has its natural ups and downs, and therapy can offer a steady, supportive space to explore what’s going on.
I work 1:1 with both adults and young people aged 11 to 18, offering sessions in person and online. I welcome neurodivergent clients and take a neuro-affirming approach, valuing and adapting to different ways of thinking, feeling, and communicating.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of approaches to support you in a way that feels most helpful whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating change, or just need time to process. I believe we’re all the experts of our own experience, and sometimes we just need a space to pause, reflect, and find our way through with the right kind of support alongside us.
My first session
What to Expect When You Get in Touch
When you first contact me, we’ll arrange a time for a brief phone or online call usually around 15–20 minutes. This gives you a chance to ask any questions, get a feel for how I work, and decide whether you’d like to book an initial session.
If you decide to go ahead, our first session will be a chance to explore what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping to get from it. We’ll also talk through how we might work together, including things like confidentiality, boundaries, and how your information is kept safe.
Some people like to agree on a set number of sessions from the start, while others prefer to keep things more open-ended. Either way, we’ll check in regularly about how things are going and whether there are particular areas or goals you’d like to focus on.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, OCD, Post-traumatic stress, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Groups, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work