Alan Wildsmith
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
About me
Qualifications:
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist Level 7 Dip (Dist) UKCP accredited course - adult specialism.
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor Level 6 DIP (Merit) BACP accredited course - adult specialism.
Setting:
I offer in-person and online psychotherapy sessions.
In a confidential, cosy, comfortable, professional environment, I listen and draw from a collection of methods to help you find what you are searching for - even if that is simply an empathic, non-judgemental ear to listen.
Experience
I have been in practice since 2010 and I honed my skills and knowledge at the highest level available in psychotherapy training. This was at Northern Guild Psychotherapy in the North East of England, UK.
I adapt to each person, rather than using one model to suit all. My specialisations are transactional analysis, psychodynamics, transference and working with dreams.
Approach to therapy:
I have an extensive knowledge of transactional analysis (TA), which explores deep links back to childhood, what's happening in the here and now, and transgenerational history.
TA encompasses almost every area of therapy including psychodynamics, trauma, personality, psychoanalysis, CBT and relationships.
Drawing on this knowledge I help people to be who they want to be in relationships – at home and/or at work etc. For example, many people take on too much and are overwhelmed; I offer skills and ways of seeing things in order to interact differently and not fall back into the same patterns, and we look at the history of where a behaviour has come from and how it has built up, in order to reimagine the behaviour. I use a psychodynamic approach to identify and raise awareness of the issues then equip the person with skills for different ways of interaction, giving them confidence and a new perspective. TA can also help in grief work, to identify blocks to feeling for example, or blocks to reaching out to others.
I have a special interest and knowledge of dreams, psychodynamics, transference and the unconscious. We all live in the unconscious a lot of the time, replaying ways of being that were once necessary for our situation but now may be out-dated. I help people find the resources that contribute to living a more conscious lifestyle. Working with dreams, psychodynamics and transference can change and enhance people's lives dramatically.
I continuously learn and improve my knowledge of psychotherapy. Boundaries are a very important part of my practice and I'm ethics driven. I adapt to the person rather than using one model. Above all, I listen and am intuitive to what each person needs – everyone is unique.
To book a session, or to discuss how I can help you, please get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist Level 7 Dip (Dist). UKCP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor Level 6 DIP (Merit).
I trained on a BACP Accredited course at Northern Guild for Psychotherapy.
Alongside my private practice, I have seen clients in the NHS, MIND, probation, the local authority and various other charitable organisations.
I've been in practice since 2010 and have successfully worked with a variety of issues and people. I love what I do – it is my vocation.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
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.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also work with integrating different states of consciousness.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
