About me
I'm Alison, a warm, compassionate counsellor with over 10 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, grief, and life's many challenges. Having experienced anxiety myself, I understand how overwhelming and isolating it can feel. Living in a constant state of worry is exhausting, but with the right support, it is possible to regain a sense of calm, confidence, and control.
Anxiety is a natural human response designed to protect us. However, when it begins to dominate your thoughts, affect your relationships, or prevent you from living the life you want, it may be time to seek support.
Whether you're struggling with persistent worry, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of everyday life, I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be truly heard. Together, we can explore what's contributing to your anxiety, make sense of your experiences, and develop practical strategies that support lasting change and improved wellbeing.
I also have a particular passion for supporting people through grief and loss. Whether you're coping with the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a significant life change, or another form of loss, grief can bring a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, confusion, and anxiety. You don't have to navigate this alone. My experience volunteering with Liverpool Bereavement Services has deeply influenced my approach and strengthened my understanding of the unique challenges that grief can bring.
Every person is different, which is why I tailor therapy to your individual needs. Drawing on approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy, I help clients understand unhelpful patterns of thinking, beliefs, and behaviours that may be keeping them stuck. Together, we'll work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, building greater self-awareness, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
Choosing a counsellor is an important decision. To help you decide whether I'm the right fit for you, I offer a free initial consultation with no obligation. This gives us an opportunity to talk about what you're looking for and answer any questions you may have. If it feels right, we can arrange regular weekly or fortnightly sessions at a time that suits you.
Whenever you're ready, I'm here to listen, understand, and support you. Healing often begins with feeling heard.
Please get in touch by phone or email to arrange your free consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Over 10 years experience as a counsellor, dealing with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, low mood, loss, relationship issues, bereavement
Qualifications
- Diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy(CBT)
- Diploma in Counselling
- Certificate in counselling skills
- Introduction to counselling skills
- BSc. Applied biology
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
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£45.00 per session, concessions available.
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