Alison Caisley

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MA, MBACP (Accred)
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location_on Harpenden AL5 & St. Albans AL3
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

We all encounter moments when we need support, and I provide a safe, confidential space to help you navigate life's challenges. Building a strong, trusting relationship is central to my approach, as I recognize that each person is unique. I adapt my methods to foster your insight and understanding of the issues at hand, paving the way for meaningful change.

As a fully accredited psychodynamically trained therapist with an MA in Contemporary Therapeutic Studies, I also integrate person-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored to your specific needs.

Emotional struggles can hinder our progress, leading to feelings of frustration and anxiety. Together, we can explore your past and present experiences to develop effective coping strategies, helping you feel calmer and more empowered.

Rest assured, our sessions will remain confidential. Feel free to contact me for an informal chat or email me to take the first step toward feeling better

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a Masters degree in Contemporary Therapeutic Counselling from the University of Hertfordshire and am an Accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)

I have extensive experience of working with vulnerable adults and young people. Alongside my established private practice, I have worked for MIND, a mental health charity offering a wide variety of counselling services. I also run groups for clients that may be experiencing depression or anxiety or those who have experienced a bereavement. Furthermore, I have experience of working with young people both in a school environment and a clinical setting.

I have trained at the Anna Freud Centre in Brief Intervention Counselling which focuses on key relationships.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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I offer confidential support to those affected by their work environment

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Fees

£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information


First meetings and all follow up sessions are charged at £80

When I work

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Daytime, early morning and evening appointments available

Further information

I have a particular interest in working with clients whom experience anxiety associated within the work place, school refusal, self harming behaviours and suicidal ideation. 

65, High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2SP

St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

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Wheelchair user access

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Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

I offer home visits for the elderly and people with disabilities.

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