Alison McClelland
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About me
I am a person-centred counsellor and therapist with my focus always being on the needs of the client. I feel that building a trusting, therapeutic relationship which empowers clients to find solutions, at their own pace is paramount in my work.
My workspace is within a therapy centre in Birkenhead and I have experience of working with clients of all ages, spending a lot of time working with young people in schools as well as in private practice. I find that clients who feel heard, respected and valued achieve the best outcomes. I offer a non-judgemental, compassionate and safe space for clients, whatever their age, to air and talk through issues.
After completing a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I studied a Masters degree in Critical Autism Studies and am consistently working to improve and update my knowledge through continued professional development.
I have experience of but not limited to, working with young people experiencing self-harm, eating disorders, and social anxiety. I also offer counselling sessions to help clients work through issues such as anxiety, trauma, bereavement, work related stress and depression.
I offer a brief initial 15 minute chat which is free of charge. This gives you chance to ask any questions you may have and to see whether you feel I am the right therapist for you. If you decide that it feels right we will arrange our first 30-40 minute session during which we discuss your needs and expectations. This session covers contracts and boundaries but we will also use the time to get to know each other a little. This is in a relaxed, safe environment where no pressure or judgement will be will be put upon you. This session is offered at a reduced rate of £25 with all further sessions payable in advance at the agreed cost.
Training, qualifications & experience
BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy
Msc Social Sciences (Critical Autism Studies)
Level 2 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
Advanced Low Arousal Autism Training
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
Fees
£40.00 - £55.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer reduced fees for young people (up to 25 years), students, low income and unwaged clients. Please ask about fees.
A free 15 minute introduction session is available followed by an initial 30-40 minute session at the reduced price of £25.
