Alison Woods
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Hove East Sussex BN3 |
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01273 205694
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Profile
I enjoy working with people previously as a professional manager and now as a person centred counsellor.
I qualified at the University of Strathclyde in 1999 and gained British Association of Counsellors and Psycotherapists (BACP) accreditation in 2003. I am now a Senior Accredited Counsellor with the BACP.( Snr. Accred BACP)
I have worked as a counsellor in the NHS, women's centres and in private practice.
I have a particular interest in working with clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and to help them move from survivor to thrivor.
I have also worked with many clients who struggle with anger management and its impact on their self exteem. I work to support them to be free of the anger affecting their lives, increase their self esteem and help them to be able to move on.
Many clients experience depression and anxiety and wish to find ways to cope so that their impact is reduced and they can move on to lead happy and fulfilled lives. Other clients may have experienced a recent bereavement or loss and need to find a way through through the feelings of meaningless to a place where they can function again.
Since 2005, I have also worked as a coach helping clients to manage transitions and find a way forward in their lives.
I provide a confidential, honest and supportive atmosphere with a deep respect for each individual and their inate qualities. I enable clients to develope in their lives and reach their full potential.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Diploma in Person centred Counselling - 1999
Certificate in Counselling - 1998
Certificate in Person centred Art Therapy Skills - 2003
Certificate in Brief Therapy - 2002
Certificate in Alcohol Counselling - 2002
Certificate in Childhood Sexual abuse - 2001
Non Violent Communication - 2008
Working with Anger for people who have of Domestic Violence 2011
Increasing Self Esteem for people who have experienced Domestic Violence 2011
Anger - Dealing with Anger 2011
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcohol Dependence
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Bereavement
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career Counselling
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Debt Management
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Abuse
- Gender Identity
- Generalised Anxiety
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Issues
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Art Therapy/Art Psychotherapy
Fees
Sessions last 50 minutes and are charged at £50.
Coaching sessions are £75. A block of 3 sessions £180.
Consessions can be discussed on an individual basis.
The initial half hour is free. It is designed for us to meet each other, explore your needs and any questions that you may have and for you to decide whether couselling or coaching is what you want to help you in your life.
Further Information
Person centred counselling has, at its core, the concept of unconditional positive regard.
Those are not just words. it is a belief that allows me, as a counsellor to:
. Be non-directive, non judgemental but both supportive and challenging
. Nurture the belief that you have, within you, the ability to find oyur own way forward
. Enable you to gain deeper self acceptance and awareness
In a confidential and supportive environment, we can work together to towards a positive improvement in your life.
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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