Allyson Pascoe MBACP (Accredited)
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Do you want to make more sense of your life? Do you feel anxious or worried?
Do you want to talk with someone who will listen in a safe and confidential environment?
I am a qualified, accredited and professional counsellor and clinical supervisor working in Welwyn Garden City. I offer day, some evening and Sunday morning appointments.
I work with individuals and couples primarily in a Person Centred way integrating Psychodynamic and CBT approaches as appropriate. I aim to help you express and understand your feelings, understand yourself and your relationships more and make choices in your life. I also look at strategies that could help you manage your anxieties and concerns.
I am also registered with Barnardo's to provide counselling for those affected by adoption whether you are adopted yourself, are about to adopt or have adopted. I also work with those who have placed a child for adoption and want to talk about their grief and loss.
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore these feelings and to help you build your self esteem and confidence.
Training, qualifications & experience
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling: 2003
I am an accredited counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Supervision: Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Supervision (MA level) 2010Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision: 2015
Registered with Barnardo's to provide counselling to those who have been adopted, are in the process of adopting or have adopted.
Trained in cancer counselling for those affected by cancer
BA (Psychology, Sociology and Education)
Certificate of Education
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Depression
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Physical abuse
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Other areas of counselling I deal with
SUPERVISION: I offer supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors.
ADOPTION COUNSELLING: I am a counsellor registered with Barnardo's adoption agency and can offer counselling to those affected by adoption including birth mothers, those who have adopted or who are considering adoption and those who have been adopted.
Fees
Counselling:
You can come for an initial 40 minute CONSULTATION meeting FREE of CHARGE. This will give you the chance to meet me, outline your issues so that we can both see if we could work together.
£50 per hourly session for individuals. £60 for couples.
A lower fee can be offered in case of need. Each case will be discussed individually.
Supervision:
£50 per hour. £65 for a 1.5 hour session
Further information
I have undertaken further training in adoption counselling through Barnado's Adoption Agency and am registered to provide counselling to those affected by adoption, including birth mothers, those adopted or who have adopted.
I have also been trained to give counselling to those affected by cancer.
As well as my counselling qualification and experience, I have a background in education, with extensive teaching experience with children under five and their families. I have senior management experience in this area as well and have counselled those affected by work related stress.
Maps & Directions
Welwyn Garden City, AL8
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
I work from a ground floor room with ensuite facilities.
Availability
I aim to be flexible in the timing of appointments in order to meet clients' personal and work commitments. I can offer weekday appointments between 8am and 9pm and Sunday mornings.
Types of client
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Couples |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Supervision & training
I am a professionally qualified supervisor, and provide supervision for both qualified and trainee counsellors.
| Online supervision: | No |
| Telephone supervision: | Yes |
