Skip to content
Counselling West Bridgford

Counselling West Bridgford

Specialist Couples Therapy and Psychotherapy in West Bridgford

  • Services
    • Couples Therapy
    • Therapy for Individuals
  • How It Works
    • Prices
    • FAQs
    • Practicalities
    • About Michelle
    • Preparing for Couples Therapy
  • Self-help
  • Articles
    • Anxiety
    • About Therapy
    • Meaningful Relationships
    • Loneliness
  • Contact and Booking
    • Find me / contact details
    • Book here
    • Drop-in / Late Availability

Category: About Therapy

  • Home
  • About Therapy
couple in a cave man reaching out to woman to help climb over rocks

The Developmental Model of Relationships

5th May 20265th May 2026 Michelle Briggs

The Developmental Model of Relationships: A Compassionate Way to Understand Relationship Difficulties When relationships feel hard, many people worry that […]

About Therapy, Meaningful Relationships, Self-Help Couples Therapy, developmental model
Why we lie. Black and white photograph of valley, sky light clouds and sun glimmering through

Lies: Why We Lie — and How You Can Do Things Differently

1st May 20261st May 2026 Michelle Briggs

Lying is commonly framed as a moral failure, yet in therapeutic practice it is more helpful to understand lying as […]

About Therapy, Meaningful Relationships, Self-Help
Snow on the ground with trees on the left, a christmas tree in the distance and bushes in the foreground; image for therapy for anxiety

Therapy for Anxiety

18th January 202413th March 2026 Michelle Briggs

Therapy for Anxiety Anxiety is one of the most common issues I see in my therapy room.  I also know […]

About Therapy, Anxiety psychotherapy
River in the foreground with tree field and hill in the distance with blue sky

How to Approach Therapy

4th January 202430th January 2024 Michelle Briggs

Counselling West Bridgford DESIGNED FOR YOU, WHEREVER YOU ARE book online How to Approach Therapy Private therapy is a significant […]

About Therapy Counselling, private therapy
Beach in foreground, orange sky at sunset

Is Private Therapy Right for Me?

5th October 202313th March 2026 Michelle Briggs

Counselling West Bridgford DESIGNED FOR YOU, WHEREVER YOU ARE book online faqs Your frequently asked questions answered practicalities Find practical […]

About Therapy Counselling, private therapy
Rocks in a small river leading to the sea, an image for the services on offer at Counselling West Bridgford, Nottingham

Therapy for Trauma

8th August 20234th January 2024 Michelle Briggs

Counselling West Bridgford DESIGNED FOR YOU, WHEREVER YOU ARE book online Therapy for Trauma The word ‘trauma’ is one that’s […]

About Therapy counselling for trauma, counselling for trauma west bridgford, psychotherapy Nottingham, therapy for trauma, therapy for trauma Nottingham, therapy for trauma west bridgford, trauma

Issues I can help you with

  • Abandonment
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Break-ups
  • Bullying
  • Career change / progression
  • Explore childhood experiences
  • Communication skills
  • Couples therapy
  • Improved personal expression
  • Depression
  • Life dissatisfaction
  • Leadership skills
  • Loneliness
  • Major life transitions
  • A more meaningful life
  • Personal development
  • Relationship problems
  • To improve self-esteem
  • Increase confidence
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Worry
UKCP Logo with link to Michelle's profile on the UKCP website; logo in yellow orange green blue and turquoise triangles
Couples Institute Developmental Model

AXA Health Logo

Latest Blog Posts

  • The Invisible Weight: How Couples Drift Into the Mental Load Trap (And How to Reset Together)
  • What ER Taught Us About Love (And Why It Was Rubbish)
  • Before you move in together: 3 essential conversations
  • The Developmental Model of Relationships
  • Lies: Why We Lie — and How You Can Do Things Differently

Socials

  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Contact

 booking@counsellingwestbridgford.co.uk

07968 767 232

16A Hilton Crescent, West Bridgford NG2 6HT

Counselling West Bridgford is part of Woodhouse May Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales
Registration # 08912322
woodhousemay.co.uk

privacy notice

Copyright © 2026 Counselling West Bridgford All rights reserved. Theme: Flash by ThemeGrill. Powered by WordPress
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT