Meet Margherita Szabó
Counselling Psychotherapist
My name is Mags and I am a qualified integrative counsellor and the founder of ACT Affordable Counselling & Therapy.
I believe that counselling should be available to everyone who wishes to access it, which is why I believe in offering effective counselling at affordable prices.
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I hold an FDA in Integrative Counselling and graduated from Plymouth University. I have an interest in Mindfulness and incorporate this within my own life as well as in my practice. I believe being mindful can help us to increase our ability to regulate our emotions and decrease anxiety, stress and depression, whilst focusing our attention to our thoughts and feelings.
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I have experience working with both adults and young people, however, in recent years my focus has been on supporting young people within education who may be struggling with the pressures of university life. A change in environment and being away from home, exam pressure and expectations, unfamiliarity, loneliness or a sense or overwhelm can cause real anxiety and stress.
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Being an integrative counsellor means that I use a number of different techniques, and am able to tailor my skills and knowledge to find a collaborative and suitable way of working with you as a unique individual.
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My practice is inclusive and diverse and my work is guided by the ethos of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, of which I am an accredited member. I am also fully DBS checked.
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The cost of sessions are £45 for a 50 minute session, however some concessionary rates are available for those on a low income and for students, so please do ask.
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We can also offer a free initial session, which would be for around 20 minutes, so we can talk about what it is you would like support with and what it is you would like to get out of counselling.
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Why Counselling?
It can help with
Depression
Depression is extreme sadness or despair that lasts more than a few days and affects people in different ways. Through therapy you can learn new ways to better cope with and manage symptoms of depression. These strategies can lead to recovery and enable you to function at your best.
Anxiety
Anxiety can cause you to constantly worry, have disturbed concentration and give you a sense of dread. It can also present physical symptoms, such as faster breathing and heart rate, sweating and headaches. Counselling can help you explore the cause of these feelings, understand them and suggest ways of dealing with situations, and change your relationship with anxiety
Relationship issues
Relationship difficulties may include infidelity, communication difficulties, financial pressures or boundary violations. Counselling can provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help you identify problems or issues in a relationship and find a way of working through those difficulties
Mental Health
Mental Health problems, issues or disorders can effect your mood, thinking and behaviour. It can present as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictive behaviours' and cause difficulty in regulating emotions. Therapy can help you gain a better understanding of your thoughts processes and feelings , and find your own solutions to problems.
Difficult Life Events
Difficult life events can include, bereavement, divorce, experiencing abuse, loss, loneliness, exams and studying, serious illness or poor health, or financial hardship, to name a few. Therapy can offer a safe space for you to talk about many difficult life problems. It can offer non-judgmental empathy and compassion. you can experience being heard and understood and have your feelings validated.
Stress
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Although it is a natural response that prompts us to address challenges, it can sometimes be very difficult to manage. Counselling can help you to explore and understand what is causing your stress. you can then work together to find specific solutions to combat it.
Part of the story
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Our aim is to make counselling accessible to anyone who feels they need support. ACT provides both in-person and online sessions in the heart of Bristol. We are located on the busy and popular Cheltenham Road, close to the city centre and within close reach of bus networks and Montpelier train station. We understand that managing and understanding emotions, fears and anxieties in life can be difficult to do on your own. We also understand that getting started can be daunting. We offer all our clients a safe, warm, confidential space for exploration, reflection and self-realisation, which can make a life changing difference to each of them. We all need support sometimes, and it can be difficult to ask for help, therefore, we honour each persons individual journey, valuing their process, needs and aspirations with respect, acceptance and compassion.
If you feel now is the right time for you, you can get in touch by email, phone, text, or by using the chat button.
Whatever your story, we will listen to you with empathy, treat you with compassion, and support you to help you bring about effective change and enhance your wellbeing.
The Vision
At ACT our vision is to provide an inclusive, non-judgmental, confidential therapeutic services, which supports young people and adults, engage in the full breathe of life. We thrive to offer effective therapeutic support in a non-judgmental space in which clients can engage in the messiness of life with curiosity, creativity and perspective. We have created a safe space where clients are seen and heard and where their courage to engage is celebrated. Our focus is to offer low cost, affordable and effective counselling to people living in and around the Bristol area by offering in-person sessions. We also offer online counselling sessions for those who either prefer this platform or for those outside of the area, or living further afield.
We strongly believe counselling can make life changing differences to peoples lives and that it should be readily available to all who wish to make changes in order to live their best life.
The Mission
We can help you understand underlying issues and gain awareness of relationship patterns you may have developed.
We can help you develop autonomy and resilience as well as helping you to understand your feelings.
We can help you understand and manage your emotions, fears and anxieties in life, which can be difficult to do on your own.
We can support you on your journey to self-discovery and awareness of self, increasing your ability to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, improve mental health and practice mindfulness.
We can offer support for a range of emotional needs, or difficulties.
Our aim is to empower our clients to achieve holistic, emotional, mental, physical and spiritual good health.
What we can help with
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Abortion
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Abuse
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Acceptance of self
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Addiction
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ADHD
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Affairs and betrayals
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Anger
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Anxiety
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Attachment disorder
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Autism
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Behavioural problems
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Bereavement
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Body Dysmorphia disorder (BDD)
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Body Dysphoria
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Bullying
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Cancer
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Carer support
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Childhood neglect
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Childhood trauma
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Chronic illness and pain
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Depression
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Disabilities
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Discrimination
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Domestic abuse
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Drug misuse
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Eating disorders
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Emotional abuse
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Emotions and emotional distress
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Exam stress and pressure
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Family issues
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Feeling sad
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Gender dysphoria
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Generalised anxiety disorder
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Health anxiety
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Homophobia
- Identity
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LGTBQ
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Life transitions
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Loneliness
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Loss
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Low self-esteem
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Menopause
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Mental health
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Miscarriage
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Narcissistic personality disorder
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Neurodiversity
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Non-monogamy
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Obsessive compulsive disorder (ODC)
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Panic attacks
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Passive-aggressive behaviour
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People pleasing tendencies
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Personal development and growth
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Personality disorder
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Phobias
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Physical abuse
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Postnatal depression/birthing difficulties or trauma
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Pregnancy
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Racism
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Redundancy
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Relationship problems
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Self-esteem
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Self-worth
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Self-harm
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Separation and divorce
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Separation anxiety
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Sex related issues
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Sexual abuse
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Sexual identity
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Sexuality
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Social anxiety
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Spirituality
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Stress
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Stuckness
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Student stresses
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Suicidal thoughts
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Substance misuse
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Trauma
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Worries
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Work-related stress
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Young carers
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Young peoples counselling
OUR SERVICES
Inital consultation
20 Minutes
FREE
Counselling Session
50 Minutes
£45
Your Journey Starts Here
Contact Info
Phone
Address
07749 500 241
196-198 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QZ