INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES &
RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
TILLY LINE MA, PhD, MBACP
If you're considering therapy, you may be wondering what to expect or where to begin.
Sometimes we know exactly what is troubling us. At other times, we simply know that something isn't working, that we're feeling stuck, or that we're finding the same patterns repeating themselves. You might be struggling with your emotions, questioning a relationship, finding it difficult to communicate with a partner, or trying to make sense of a change in your life. Therapy can offer a space to slow things down and make sense of what is happening, without judgement or pressure to have all the answers.
I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor based in Bristol, working with individuals, couples and people in a range of relationship structures. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. Rather than assuming there is one way therapy should work, I draw on different therapeutic perspectives depending on what you bring and what feels useful.
If you’d like to arrange a free 15 min initial conversation, or book a first session, drop me a line at counselling@tillyline.co.uk.
I have supported individual clients with a range of experiences, including:
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Anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling overwhelmed
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Identity, sexuality, or relationship preferences
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Low self-esteem or loss of confidence
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Communication difficulties
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Navigating conflict more constructively
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Understanding and healing after betrayal
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Workplace relationships and recovery from burnout
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Differing expectations or life decisions, such as having children, moving in together, or committing to marriage or a civil partnership
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Considering whether to continue, change, or end a relationship
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Grief, including the loss of loved ones, changes in relationships, life transitions, and other experiences of loss
INTEGRATIVE THERAPY
In individual therapy we might explore emotions, relationships, experiences from the past, patterns that keep repeating, or the ways you have learned to respond when things feel difficult.
With couples and other relationships, we can look at the patterns that develop between you — how you communicate, what happens when conflict arises, what each of you needs, and how past experiences may be influencing the relationship now. This can be useful whether you're hoping to repair difficulties, understand each other better, make a significant decision, or work out whether and how you want the relationship to continue.
As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of psychotherapeutic theories and tools to help you explore your experiences, in a way that best supports your needs:
Systemic therapy offers a supportive space for people to explore how their relationships work — looking at the patterns, dynamics, and how each person plays a part in both the strengths and the challenges within the ‘system’. Everyone is given equal space to share their perspective, with openness and without judgement.
Psychodynamic therapy offers a space to explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns may be shaping your present relationships and emotional life. By bringing these influences into awareness, it can help foster deeper understanding and meaningful change.
Narrative therapy invites us to look at the stories we tell about ourselves — and to consider how those stories have been shaped by the people, cultures, and environments around us. It’s a thoughtful and respectful approach that helps us explore our identities and experiences, making space for new perspectives and possibilities.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers an evidence-based approach to enhancing psychological flexibility. A key principle of ACT is the importance of identifying and clarifying our personal values so that we can make more intentional choices, including in our personal and professional relationships.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and abide by their ethical framework.
I have full liability insurance.
FEES
Sessions are 50 mins in length.
£60 for individual counselling
£80 for relationship counselling
More information about sessions can be in the FAQ section here.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Relate
Post-Qualifying Certificate in Relational Counselling
UWE Bristol
MA Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction)
University of Cardiff
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Part 1
UWE Bristol
Certificate in Counselling Skills
UWE Bristol
PG Diploma Careers Guidance