Alison Day

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Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3QQ
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About me

You might look as though you're coping on the outside, while inside things feel very different. Perhaps you're anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally drained, or you've reached a point where you no longer feel quite like yourself.

I offer a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where you can slow things down, make sense of what you're experiencing and begin to understand what may be happening beneath the surface.

How I can help
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, bereavement and significant life changes. I have a particular interest in supporting people through transitions in identity and family life, including grief and loss, pregnancy and early parenthood. 

I offer a space where you can talk honestly about your experiences without judgement.

My approach
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist, which means that alongside exploring what is happening in your life now, we can gently look at patterns, relationships and experiences that may be influencing how you feel today.

Therapy isn't about being told what to do or finding a quick fix. It's about developing a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences, so that you can begin to make meaningful changes.

You don't need to know exactly what's wrong or have everything figured out before you come to therapy.

About me
I have an MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling and am a registered member of the BACP. My clinical experience includes supporting people with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, life transitions, identity changes and emotional wellbeing.

I offer therapy both in person in Sevenoaks and online.

Taking the first step
I offer a free 15-minute telephone conversation, giving you an opportunity to tell me a little about what brings you to therapy, ask any questions and get a sense of whether I might be the right person to support you.

There's no obligation to book further sessions.

If you'd like to talk, I'd be very happy to hear from you.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling
  • MBACP Registered Counsellor / Psychotherapist
  • BA (Hons) in Sociology 
    • Deepening my understanding of social structures, identity, and relational dynamics
  • Clinical experience in:
    • Community counselling services
    • Perinatal support settings
    • Work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, relational difficulties, and life transitions
  • 12+ years’ prior experience in communication‑focused roles, enriching my therapeutic work with attunement, listening, and sensitivity
  • Ongoing CPD in:
    • Psychodynamic theory and practice
    • Trauma‑informed approaches
    • Working with emotional overwhelm and self‑criticism
    • Perinatal mental health

My clinical work is supported by regular supervision and a commitment to ethical, reflective practice.

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

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Areas I specialise in:

Perinatal Emotional Wellbeing & Early Parenthood.
Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood can stir powerful emotions. I offer a steady, non‑judgemental space to explore the emotional realities of this period, whether you’re struggling quietly or feeling completely undone.

Anxiety, Low Mood & Emotional Overwhelm.
I support people who are managing daily life but feel anxious, low, stuck or internally pressured, helping them understand what sits beneath these feelings.

Loss, Grief & Life Transitions.
Grief and loss can take many forms - bereavement, miscarriage, relationship endings, identity changes, or the quiet sense that life has shifted in ways you don’t yet understand. I can offer a space to process these experiences and find steadiness again.

Fees

£50.00 - £60.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

Step1: I offer a free 15-minute call to explore what brings you to therapy. I can give you a sense of how we can work together, answer any questions you may have and give you insight into how therapy might work for you. 

Step 2: If we decide to proceed, we will have an initial 75-minute consultation which gives you the opportunity to talk in more detail about what has brought you to therapy and think together about how we might best support you.

In person £90 (Sevenoaks) • Online £75

Step 3: Following your initial consultation, we then proceed with regular 50-minute weekly sessions. 

In person £60 (Sevenoaks) • Online £50

Supporting new parents through the transition into and through early parenthood is a central part of my work. To help make therapy more accessible at this important stage, I offer a limited number of lower-cost sessions for clients who may not otherwise be able to access ongoing support.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Further information

I offer:

  • Weekly sessions, open‑ended or time‑limited
  • In‑person or online
  • A free 15-minute call to explore what brings you to therapy, and give you a sense of how we can work together.
  • I aim to respond to enquiries within 48-hours

16 Wealden Place, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3QQ

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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