Who we are

In 2002, a group of passionate people from Bourne Christian Centre saw there was a need for emotional, practical and spiritual therapeutic support in their community. As a church, they felt called to extend Christ’s love and compassion to those in crisis and established the Bourne Family Project offering professional, accessible and affordable counselling and therapy for anyone in need.

Currently, the Church Trust with the financial support of funders, employs a group of therapists and counsellors from diverse backgrounds. The team of therapists give tailored and professional support to each person who comes to the service, based on their needs. Everyone has their own recovery journey, and so we provide a safe environment where everyone can feel valued, heard and empowered.

Donate

Via ChurchSuite

What
we do

We offer Family Wellbeing Services including client-centered creative and talking therapies, for both adults and children.

And we’re passionate about our doors being open to anyone - that’s why we keep our session prices affordable, but we don’t compromise on the service you receive.

Play Therapy in the South West can cost anything from £45. We charge £20 per session.

Pay it forward!

Can you pay more than £20 for your therapy?

Pay more than our reduced fee to help subsidize some one else’s sessions so they can start their healing journey.

You need to be able to commit to weekly sessions agreed with the therapist (generally 16 sessions) for the therapeutic process to have the most benefits for you or your child.

Our services include:

We welcome families and individuals from across Bristol and South Gloucestershire via self-referrals, or through other organisations and services such as GP’s, schools and nurseries. Whatever your reason for seeking our support, our team can help you to:

Navigate difficult challenges in life
Process traumatic experiences or overwhelming emotions
Make connections
Increase your sense of worth and confidence
Understand your own path to wellbeing
Feel empowered to make positive changes
Have hope for the future
Learn new skills

To register for our services use the appropriate referral form.

Child Therapy

Adult Counselling

Both waiting lists are accepting referrals!

back to top

We are passionate about every individual having the opportunity to believe in their inner strength, build resilience and so reach their full potential. We deliver a source of support, a place where connections can be established and a safe environment where each individual can feel valued, heard and empowered.

Our values

Inclusive
We are here for everyone regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion or income. Whatever your circumstances, we will welcome you without judgement or agenda.

Hopeful
We believe every individual has the right to a hopeful, positive future and the opportunity to explore their potential.

Empathetic
We will listen to you with compassion and understanding and support you with warmth and integrity.

Empowering
We believe that every unique adult and child has what they need within them to survive and flourish. We are committed to supporting our clients in trusting and embracing their own path.

back to top

Meet the team

Julia
Project Manager

Drawing and Talking practitioner

Jill
Creative Therapies and Counselling Lead/ Counsellor

Liz

Counsellor

Volunteers and Students

Our volunteers and students are a massive part of what we do here at Bourne Family Project and we are incredibly fortunate to have a team so dedicated to our clients and helping BFP grow and develop, meeting the needs of our community.

Counsellors:

Jackie and Collette volunteer their time each week to help those in need.

Camilla, April, Kate, Dani and Jude are completing their student placements with us completing their clinical hours to gain their qualification in Counselling.