Alison Brown, MBACP - A B Counselling, Cullercoats

2 Eskdale Terrace
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 4PX
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0191 2537373 / 07890969756
www.abcounselling.com
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Individual & Couples Counselling, for a wide range of concerns; including stress, anger management, depression, addictions & bereavement. Clinical Supervision also available. 

Hello; thank you for visiting this page. Deciding to see a counsellor is a big step to take, so I hope to make the process as smooth and comfortable as possible for you. I have a gentle, warm approach and a tranquil, calming counselling room. I've found that these factors help make my clients feel more at ease - particularly during the first session when people usually tend to feel quite nervous.

For more information please visit my website www.abcounselling.com (click on the above link ). Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have. Information on fees is also included lower down on this page.

I love this work, and feel so satisfied to have found a career that is just right for me. I have worked with a variety of clients - male, female, young and old. Everybody is unique. I value all of my clients and feel that 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...

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I am a qualified counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (the BACP) and the Association of Independent Practitioners (AIP). I am eligible for BACP accreditation.

I have been checked by the Criminal Records Bureau (Enhanced Disclosure) and I work within the BACP ethical framework.

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 ...

My career in counselling began a few years ago when I completed telephone counselling training and became a call-taker on ParentlinePlus; a national telephone helpline for parents. The same year I also became involved in the Community Mothers Programme, where I provided emotional support to new mothers - including teenage mums. I have also worked in a role that involved answering letters to an 'agony aunt' for a national women's magazine.

Since then, I have gained experience of working as a counsellor within a primary school, within a drug and alcohol addictions service and within a GP practice, as well as at a counselling service for LGBT clients.

Now, my main focus is on running my own counselling practice. I provide counselling for individuals, couples and small groups.

I am able to provide counselling within the workplace, and I also counsel employees who come to my premises. I am keen to expand this work, so please do get in touch if you're an employer and are interested in providing this valuable service for your employees. I also offer EAP work, so again, if you would be interested in referring staff to me for counselling, please contact me for further details.

Qualifications:

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.

Currently completing a course in Creative Supervision. The course is accredited by the BPA, who are organisational members of the UKCP.

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

Some of the units I completed in my training include:
Counselling for Stress,
Grief and Loss Counselling,
Relationship Counselling and
Cross-cultural Counselling.

I have attended many additional training days, courses and workshops; inlcuding:
Abuse and Child Protection
Alcohol Awareness
Asylum Seekers and Refugee Awareness Training
Confidence and Assertiveness Training
Creative Writing
Domestic Violence Awareness
Family Diversity
Safeguarding Children

and various 'Place2Be' training courses for working with children, including 'Children's Emotional Wellbeing' and 'Groupwork with Children'.

Reiki First Degree
Reiki Second Degree

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Support for carers

Support for friends and family of alcoholics and/or substance misusers

Support for people suffering from (and being treated for) Hepatitis C, as well as friends and family members

Workplace counselling packages available

EAP work welcome

I can provide a counselling service for children to schools, social services, women's refuges, GP practices, etc - as long as you have a suitable room that can be used - please ask if you're interested

I am able to provide counselling for a wide range of issues, so please do feel free to contact me if you have any questions that have not been answered here

Email: abcounselling@hotmail.co.uk

Therapies Offered

Fees

Please note - there is a cancellation charge when appointments are cancelled with less than 24hrs notice

My fees are as follows:


Counselling:

£30 for individuals, or £35 for couples, for sessions starting between 9am and 4.30pm

£35 for individuals, or £40 for couples, for evening sessions starting from 5pm onwards, or for sessions starting before 9am

£40 for individuals or £45 for couples for appointments on Saturday mornings

I offer a special rate of £25 per session for student counsellors during the daytime (weekdays), or £30 in the evening.

Concessionary rates are available during the daytime; please ask if you think you might qualify


Supervision:

£30 per hour or £45 per hour and a half on weekdays,

£35 per hour or £50 per hour and a half on weekdays from 5pm onwards,

£40 per hour or £55 per hour and a half on Saturday mornings.

Reiki Sessions £25
Crystal Relaxation Sessions £20

Invoices can be produced for organisations who wish to refer employees for counselling or supervision; please contact me to discuss fees.

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

Further Information

I am particularly interested in working with people going through a bereavement and those with stress and / or anxiety-related problems. I also love working with people who feel they have lost direction and are hoping to make changes and find a purpose in life.

Nevertheless, I am able to provide counselling for a wide range of issues, so please do get in touch if you would like support, whatever your problems.

Thank you - I look forward to hearing from you.

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