Kaire Davidson, Psychotherapist in BRISTOL ,

Psychotherapy in central Bristol / online

‘This Member Has Completed UKCP COVID-19 Online Working Guidance.’

We don’t seem to question cleaning and dressing a wound or resting a broken limb to give it the best conditions to heal quickly. With emotional pain a very similar approach is true: when certain conditions are met healing can begin.

In psychotherapy we can explore the existing conditions of a person’s way of living and see how that is resulting in suffering. 

Our emotional wounds and traumas created by our past experiences can disconnect us from ourselves. By sharing our story in a safe environment we can gradually start to have more compassion and understanding for all parts of ourselves, which brings about a natural healing process. 

About me

I have finished my formal training in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy in Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC) and I am currently in the process of completing submission papers for full accreditation. I hold a Foundation Certificate in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from The Minster Centre, London. To make sure that I can offer you the best support I am in regular supervision.

I work with a person-centred approach where the relationship between therapist and client is seen as significant in creating conditions for growth. It also explores personal responsibility and its connection to self-empowerment, and often works in the here and now.

I have six years of work experience in the NHS community mental health team where I have gained valuable insight into the secondary mental health service and the psychiatric approach. Even though my psychotherapy training does not tend to use the language of mental health diagnostics I have found it helpful to have a working knowledge of diagnoses.

I have worked with a range of clients with addiction, social anxiety, health anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, gender identity and sexuality, depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. I am interested in a holistic approach - I believe our mental and physical wellbeing are closely connected. 

My work is likely to be influenced by my varied interests, such as the mind-body connection, yoga and meditation, men's and women's circles as powerful arenas for accelerated personal change; symbols, metaphors, journaling. I am also a qualified Hatha yoga teacher with 10 years of experience of facilitating classes and workshops.

Please note I am currently seeing clients online and face to face. It is important to make sure you have a private space for your sessions for online work. My face to face work takes place under a strict 'Covid safe' protocol in Orchard Street Therapy Rooms in Bristol.

Code of Ethics

I am a trainee member of the UKCP (The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and abide by the UKCP Ethical Principles and the BCPC Code of Practice.

Please get in touch with any questions or to enquire about my availability.