What is here
Vita Health Group provides NHS talking therapies across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The service accepts people aged 16 or over who live in the area and have a local GP.
You can refer yourself online or by phone. Support includes help with anxiety, depression and low mood.
Changes Bristol offers peer groups for adults aged 18 or over, in Bristol and online. You do not need a referral or diagnosis. Register first to join an online group.
What it costs
Vita NHS talking therapies are free. Changes Bristol peer groups are also free.
Private therapists set their own prices. Ask about reduced fees and cancellation charges before booking your first session.
How ViaCara helps in Bristol
Tell us what you need and we will connect you with practitioners who work online, and with practitioners in Bristol as they join. The conversation is the same wherever you are.
An online session is a video or phone call at a time you choose. You do not need to travel, and you can change practitioner if the fit is wrong.
The UK Crisis Resources page lists people you can talk to at any hour.
Thanks for your interest. We're not taking on new clients at the moment.
Looking for support in Bristol?
Tell us what you need from a professional and what would make sessions work for you.
- I want to see a therapist in Bristol
- I would prefer online sessions
- I need help finding free local support
- I am unsure which service I can use
References
- Vita Health Group (accessed 22 September 2026). Vita NHS talking therapies for Bristol. vitahealthgroup.co.uk
- Changes Bristol (accessed 22 September 2026). Changes Bristol. changesbristol.org.uk
- Changes Bristol (accessed 22 September 2026). Changes Bristol support. changesbristol.org.uk
