Alison McGregor
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About me
Hello, my name is Alison, and I am a qualified and ethical counsellor. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences, with the aim of gaining clarity, understanding them more deeply, and gently working towards meaningful change.
I recognise how important it is to feel truly heard in the counselling relationship, and I strive to create an environment where you feel secure, respected, and valued. To foster this sense of trust and openness, confidentiality is at the heart of my practice, giving you the freedom to express yourself without fear, judgement, or shame.
Practice Description
My approach is informed by a broad and diverse professional background, with each experience forming a unique strand that contributes to the whole of my counselling practice. As a Registered Nurse and Midwife, I gained a deep understanding of both physical and emotional wellbeing. My work as a teacher, specialist advisory teacher, and mentor has strengthened my ability to support and guide others. These strands come together to create a compassionate, well-rounded approach.
This approach is neuro-affirming and rooted in Humanistic principles, with a focus on self-awareness, communication, and relationships. I recognise the deep connection between mind and body and how our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations intertwine to shape our well-being.
Furthermore, to ensure I provide the highest standard of care, I engage in regular supervision and ongoing professional development. I attend workshops and training to deepen my knowledge and refine my skills, enabling me to offer the best possible support to those I work with.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications
- Former Registered Nurse
- Former Registered Midwife
- BSc(Honours) Psychology
- Post Graduate Teaching Qualification (PGCE)
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
- BACP accredited Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling based on Transactional Analysis
- Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Young People (8-18 Years)
Continuing Professional Development
- Foundation Certificate in The Application of The Polyvagal Theory in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Working with Depression in Children and Young People
- Treating Anxiety in Young People
- Working Therapeutically with Neurodivergent Children and Young People
Experience
- Specialist Teacher Advisor supporting Children and Young People with additional needs in mainstream education.
- Specialist Mentor (Mental Health) and Specialist Mentor (Autism) offering individualised support to university students within the Disability Students Allowance Scheme.
- Volunteer counsellor with local charity supporting children and young people.
- Counsellor to staff in an academic setting.
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
£70.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
I offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute initial appointment to explore the reasons that have brought you to counselling. This session is an opportunity for us to discuss your needs and for you to ask any questions about the process. This session will help you decide if you feel comfortable moving forward with me as your counsellor.
When I work
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Further information
I am happy to work directly with children aged 8 and above. For children younger than 8, I am happy to work with their parents to offer guidance and strategies to support their child's emotional well-being.
