Alison Brown

Alison Brown
2 Eskdale Terrace
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 4PX

tel: 0191 2537373
web: www.ABCounselling.com
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Counsellor Profile

Hello, I'm Alison Brown ~ thank you for visiting this page!

I am a qualified counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (the BACP). I have been checked by the Criminal Records Bureau (Enhanced Disclosure) and I work within the BACP ethical framework.

Training, Qualifications & Experience (more info)

I have a Higher National Diploma and a Higher National Certificate in Counselling, as well as a Basic Counselling Skills qualification and a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory.

(I also have an MSc and BSc hons degree in another subject area)

I have attended many additional training days, courses and workshops; inlcuding Abuse and Child Protection, Alcohol Awareness, Asylum Seekers and Refugee Awareness Training, Family Diversity, Confidence and Assertiveness Training, Creative Writing, Domestic Violence Awareness and various 'Place2Be' training courses for working with children, including 'Children's Emotional Wellbeing' and 'Groupwork with Children'.

I've worked with clients with a wide range of issues; including addiction, loss, anxiety, relationship problems, low self esteem, depression, panic attacks, and more ...

In the past, I've worked at an agency where I provided emotional support to new mothers - including teenage mums; and I used to be a call-taker on a national telephone helpline for parents, for which I received comprehensive training. I have also worked in a role that involved answering letters to an 'agony aunt' for a women's magazine.

I have experience of working as a counsellor within a primary school and within a GP practice and also at a counselling service for LGBT clients. I am currently a volunteer counsellor at a drug and alcohol addictions service, as well as running my own counselling practice.

I love this work... I have worked with a variety of clients - male, female, young and old. Everybody is unique. I value each and every one of my clients. It is a privilege to be able to cross paths with so many people, and to walk alongside them for part of their journey through life...

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I provide counselling for a wide range of issues, so please do get in touch.

I will soon be offering 'heART and Soul sessions' - a creative way of working... Please see my website for further info.

Fees

The first counselling appointment is free of charge.

After the first session, the fee is £30.00 for a fifty minute session.

I offer a special rate of £20.00 per session for Counselling Students.

The fee for couples is £30.00.

Concessionary rates are always available; please ask.

Invoices can be produced for organisations who wish to refer employees for counselling.

I offer appointments in the evening, as well as during the daytime.

£5.00 and £10.00 Gift Vouchers are available and can be used towards payment for counselling or crystal relaxation sessions.

Extra Information

I also offer crystal relaxation sessions, £20.00 per session. Please see my website, www.abcounselling.com for further details.

I have another website, where additional information can be found, including a blog: www.myspace.com/abcounselling

Please get in touch if you would like support, whatever your problems. I offer a free initial consultation so that we can decide whether counselling is an option you'd like to try. There is no obligation to make another appointment.