Rhodri Karim

Overview

The practice is led by Rhodri Karim, a relational Gestalt psychotherapist and counsellor working with individuals in Bristol, Stroud and online. The practice emphasises embodied, present-focused therapy that supports clients to develop agency, presence and greater ownership of their lived experience. Rhodri integrates perspectives from psychology, mythology, ecology, spirituality and the arts into a therapeutic approach aimed at fostering wholeness and choicefulness.

The practice highlights work with recovery from abuse, gender and sexuality, life transitions and crisis, and the integration of psychedelic, spiritual and extraordinary experiences. Rhodri is committed to anti-oppressive practice and affirms trans and gender-diverse experience.

Best for

This provider is best suited for individuals seeking relational, embodied Gestalt therapy for mood and relational difficulties, those recovering from past harm or abuse, people navigating gender and sexuality questions, and clients wanting support with integration after extraordinary or psychedelic experiences.

• Clients experiencing low mood, overwhelm or lack of motivation
• People recovering from abuse or trauma
• Those seeking support with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity

Approach

The practice uses an embodied, relational Gestalt framework that emphasises present-moment awareness, contact and responsibility for one’s experience. Sessions are focused on helping clients inhabit the here-and-now while exploring patterns that shape how they relate to themselves and others.

Treatment typically involves regular weekly therapy (usually one hour) and may include exploratory conversation, experiential exercises, and creative or somatic work drawn from Rhodri’s multidisciplinary influences. The clinician supports clients to build tools for greater agency and self-understanding over the course of therapy.

Rhodri also offers specific attention to integration work after psychedelic or other extraordinary experiences, helping clients make sense of difficult or transformative material within a trauma-informed and harm-reduction framework.

Education and Training

Rhodri is a fully qualified counsellor and a trainee Gestalt psychotherapist completing final training at the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute (WPI). He is a registered member (MBACP) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and a trainee member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy. He also serves on the advisory board of the psychedelic welfare charity PsyCare UK and hosts a related podcast.

Support

Clients receive an initial free 30-minute online introductory meeting to determine fit and discuss the possibility of working together. Therapy is offered within clear ethical frameworks and professional codes of practice (WPI, BACP, UKCP). The practice emphasises safety, confidentiality and a commitment to anti-oppressive values.

Support includes preparation and integration for exceptional experiences, and a focus on inclusivity for trans and gender-diverse clients. The clinician maintains professional boundaries and works in line with recognised professional standards to ensure a safe therapeutic environment.

Practical details

Sessions are delivered weekly (one hour) and are available in-person in Bristol or Stroud and online via Zoom; current availability includes online sessions on Tuesdays and in-person sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fees are stated at £55 per one-hour session. Appointments and the free introductory meeting are booked by emailing the clinician directly.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.