Alastair Coomes MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip SpLD, PGCE, MBPsS, MBACP, AMBDA.
About me
My belief is that if we are not feeling at our best psychologically; having a tough time in our work or facing a big personal life change, talking to someone can be hugely beneficial. As a therapist I help support people through the bad times and see the possibilities that can be hidden from view. I have been involved in supporting adults and young people overcome difficulties for over 20 years as a therapist, coach and teacher. As an integrative therapist I always try to work in a way that suits my clients rather than them having to fit around a rigid dogmatic theory. THis can be short or long term.
What I offer and getting started
- Fifty minute, one-to-one sessions with adults.
- Private space close to Claygate Station, A3 and M25.
- Calling or emailing me via the contact details above
- You are welcome to ask me any questions you have about my practice, the process and what to expect.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Psychotherapy & Psychology
- Masters of Science (MSc- Level 7) in Psychology
- Level 7 (Masters level) in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy
- I’m also completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
Other qualifications
- Bachelors in Science (BSc)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
In addition to these assessed and validated qualifications, I am passionate about my Continued Professional Development (CPD) and regularly participate in further training and seminars. This enables me to constantly learn new skills and be informed of new research which can be offered to you where it may be appropriate and beneficial. These include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC)
- Brief Therapy
- Domestic Violence
- Attachment Issues
- Addiction
- Stress reduction
- Triple P - Positive Parenting
- Supervising Learners in Practice
- Harassment and Bullying
- Learning Disabilities and Mental Health
- Equality and Diversity
- Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children, and Safeguarding Domestic Abuse
To complement my formal learning and CPD, I engage in weekly personal therapy and fortnightly supervision. Personal therapy enables me to remain well connected to the experience of being a client. Supervision enables you to benefit from the very best service I can provide.
Experience
For over 20 years, I have supported children, young people and adults through some of the most difficult times in their lives.
please call if you feel I can help.
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc Psychology, Level 7, Counselling, Psychology & Psychotherapy, Professional Studies, 2019, Diploma SpLD, AMBDA BSc (Hons).
Member organisations
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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
Fees
Fees
£75 per hour. Available forms of payment include Paypal, cash and card. Negotiable reduction of fees at specific times and on a case to case basis.
