Alan Hudson

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location_on Swanage, Dorset, BH19
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Available online and in person

I am a Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner.

I offer services to young people, adults and families.

I am a specialist in child and adolescent emotional and mental health.

As an EMDR practitioner, I treat adults and young people who suffer the consequences of trauma and other emotional problems.

I am a registered psychotherapy supervisor and offer supervision to psychotherapists and counsellors (please contact me to discuss your requirements)

Please contact me via e-mail or by mobile phone. I will be pleased to discuss your needs and answer any questions you may have about my practice and ways of working before you make a commitment to meet with me.

website: www.alanhudsoncounselling.co.uk

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications:

MSc Family Therapy, Institute of Family Therapy/Univ. London 1996

Diploma in Advanced Psychotherapy Supervision IFT 2008

Diploma in CYP-IAPT Management UCL/Anna Freud 2014

Accredited Practitioner, EMDR Assn. UK & Ireland, 2016

Experience:

CAMHS Practitioner and Manager:

Kingston CAMHS 2016-2017

Enfield CAMHS 2004 -2016

Kensington and Chelsea CAMHS 1990 -2004

Third sector/ Charity Organisations:

Professional Advisor, Young Minds Parent Helpline 2000- 2023

Mosaic - Supporting Bereved Children and Families 2023 -present

Ratiu Foundation ( Romania) Group Trainer 1999/2000

Family Counselling Trust 2018 - 2024

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

EMDR Europe
EMDR Europe

EMDR Europe

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Families affected by psychological trauma of one or more members

Therapies offered

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Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial online session

Additional information

Initial telephone/online  session up to 45 minutes: free

Subsequent assessment and  treatment £60  per session (1hour)

When I work

I am available during weekdays

I am only working online

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families

Key details

DBS check info

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Additional languages

none

Supervision

In person
Online

30 years experience of providing managerial and clinical supervision. Diploma and Advance Psychotherapy Supervision from IFT 2008

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