About me
Hi
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, whether you are struggling with anxiety, navigating relationship difficulties, processing grief or trying to make sense of the world as a neurodivergent person. You may feel stuck, misunderstood, emotionally exhausted or unsure of how to move forward.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental counselling space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and what matters to you.
I welcome clients who are experiencing:
Neurodivergence – exploring identity, emotional overwhelm, relationships, self-esteem and the challenges of navigating a world that may not always feel designed for you.
Anxiety – working through worries, overthinking, stress, self-doubt and the impact anxiety can have on everyday life.
Relationship difficulties – exploring communication, boundaries, recurring patterns, loss of connection and the impact of relationship breakdown.
Grief and loss – finding space to process bereavement and other significant losses, with support that honours your individual experience.
You do not need to have all the answers or know exactly where to begin. Sometimes, having someone alongside you who listens without judgement can be the first step towards understanding and change.
I offer flexibility to fit around your life.
I offer remote counselling sessions and in-person sessions at Newborough Village Hall, Peterborough. Walk-and-talk sessions are also available in Newborough.
If you feel ready to take the first step, I welcome you to get in touch to discuss how counselling may support you here at Affinity Counselling with Alanna.
Email: affinitycounselling121@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 07542 039 635
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA Hons Degree in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapist Certificate (BACP) of Proficiency.
- BACP Member (MBACP)
- Couples Counselling Diploma
- Anxiety and OCD training
- ADHD,AuDHD and Autism training
- Cruse Bereavement training.
- Drug and Alcohol worker trained
- Self harm and suicide prevention assessor trained
- Level 5 HE Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
- Level 3 Counselling Skills.
- Level 2 Basic Counselling Skills.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Session are currently £60 per session.
Discount available for in person payments, Blue Light Card Holders and Students.
Sessions are available weekly, fortnightly ,3 weekly and monthly.to meet your life demands.
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Further information
I have completed Cruse Bereavement training, supporting people through their grief and loss. Grief presents in various ways and can have a crippling impact on people. Loss of love, loss of identity, loss of future plans, and more.
I have a Couples Counselling Diploma, which helps me to identify patterns of behaviour, elicit relationship fears, triggers for conflict and informs my knowledge on effective communication styles.
I have experience of counselling people who have been affected by cancer and many years experience and knowledge of cancer and the affects of cancer. A cancer diagnosis can lead to questions, anger, guilt, loss of identity, anxiety and repeated episodes of experiencing unknown territory.
I have 19 years of experience of supporting various people who self harm, express suicidal thoughts and I have supported people who have lost people through sudden deaths.
