About me
Hello, I’m Alison and I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples. Taking the first step towards counselling can feel a little daunting and full of unknowns. So, to feel safe is essential. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space, allowing you to talk openly and express your feelings, knowing that you will be heard. By supporting you in exploring the areas you find most difficult, I aim to help you gain a greater understanding of your situation, working with you to access the appropriate tools for managing emotions and facilitating change.
I work with clients aged 18 and over and my clinical experience includes working with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, relationships/family relationships and domestic abuse. I have also worked with an agency which supports survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
Alongside my private practice, I am a counsellor within a charity in Aylesbury which works alongside individuals facing a number of life issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship breakdown.
As a former teacher, I also have a deep awareness of the demands facing those working in this field and an understanding of the many pressures faced by parents on a daily basis.
Using a client-centred approach, I draw on a range of theoretical ideas enabling individuals to explore their issues and develop greater self-awareness. These include Person-Centred therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Psychodynamic Theory. I offer one to one and couples counselling, either short or long-term, depending on the needs of the client.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
BACP Certificate of Proficiency
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Continuing Professional Development
Workshops attended:
Working with the inner child
Couples training
Anger
Grief and Loss
Shame
Sex and relationships
'Dealing with the Narcissist'
Self-harm
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£55.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £55 for individuals and £65 for couples
When I work
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Please email or text me to arrange an initial phone call.
I offer face to face sessions in my counselling room in Aylesbury. I also work with clients online.
Further information
Sessions last for one hour.
An optional free initial 30 minute phone call/online meeting will help you to consider whether what I offer feels right for you.
