Christine McAllister

Christine McAllister
Norwich/Holt
Norfolk
NR11 - NR25 -NR10 -NR21 - NR1

tel: 07786 448925
web: http://www.christinemcallister.co.uk
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Counsellor Profile

I hit a crisis in my life, many years ago, when yet another relationship failed and I could not see why or how to stop it happening again. At forty I was too young to avoid meeting men and terrified by that prospect, I slipped into depression.
I was advised to see a Gestalt Psychotherapist and that experience helped me to support myself and gain self esteem. I now have a good marriage and continue to pursue my dreams.
I have worked with people for more than 35yrs, originally as a masseuse/healer. My new awareness influenced my body work and I noticed more and more that mind and body are constantly influencing each other towards health and illness.
In 1993 I was diagnosed with a serious illness and decided to put my beliefs to the test. I returned to psychotherapy and used body work to put myself on the path to better health and avoided surgery.
I wanted to do this wonderful work and know more about the mind so I chose to train as a Gestalt Psychotherapist in 1996. I experience it as a dynamic and empowering therapy that works in the 'here & now'. It encourages wholeness.
My aim is to facilitate awareness and that gives you choices, which in turn brings change.
I work from separate premises at my home in the heart of the country, it is a tranquil and healing environment I also work from rooms at the St. Barnabas counselling Centre in Norwich. In extunuating circumstances I will consider seeing a client at there home.
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Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

More than 30yrs working as a Massage therapist, in England and Internationally.
Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming in 1995/97. ~ Gestalt Psychotherapy Certificate with Cambridge GATE 1996-2002. ~ Couples Counselling 2004/5 -~Cognative Behaviour Therapy Certificate 2006.
Have worked with the national Eating Disorders Association, MIND, ADAPT drug & alcohol rehabilitation centre and have been Chairman on the Board of Trustees at the St. Barnabas Counselling Centre in Norwich 2002/3.
Member of British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists ~ MBACP
Member of British Gestalt Society ~ MBGS

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I run Personal Development Groups
Work with dreams

Fees

£33.00 60mins individual
£45.00 75mins couple

Extra Information

I am willing to negotiate a reduced rate and keep some places for clients with limited means.