Alison Warford
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About me
Hi, I'm Ali. I am a relational integrative counsellor. All this means is that I am able to draw on a blend of therapeutic techniques, to offer an experience of counselling that is helpful, and suits you as an individual. At the heart of my work is a hope that I can offer a warm, open and safe counselling relationship that allows you to speak freely about your thoughts, feelings and emotions.
You may have a specific reason for seeking counselling and a clear idea of what you would like to achieve. Equally, it is ok if you are uncertain. You might have a general sense of unhappiness or unease and would like some help in exploring why that might be.
I am particularly drawn towards helping those who have experienced a difficult, troubled or traumatic childhood. These experiences can have a lasting and sometimes devastating impact on our life and relationships. They can show up in our adult lives as depression, anxiety, low self-worth, addiction, self-harm, feelings of isolation and difference and difficulty in forming and maintaining relationships that are important to us.
I work with the utmost sensitivity, kindness and care to help you understand and come to terms with your experience, so you feel able to live the life you choose with a sense of wellbeing and purpose.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc Hons Integrative counselling Middlesex University
- Advanced Diploma Integrative Counselling Matrix College
- I work with the Sue Lambert Trust offering trauma informed counselling sessions to adults who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence and domestic abuse.
- I volunteer at Off the Record counselling agency offering low-cost sessions to adults.
- I have also volunteered with The Samaritans as a listener to callers in crisis.
Member organisations
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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Further information
Feeling comfortable with your counsellor, and establishing a warm connection is so important, and will make all the difference to your experience of counselling. For this reason, I offer an introductory session at a reduced fee of £25 so you can experience the feel of a counselling session and we can both get a sense of whether we can work well together.
I am able to offer both short and long-term sessions, usually between the hours of 8.30AM and 6.30PM, Monday to Friday. Sessions are normally held weekly at 60 minutes per session in a private, welcoming room.
I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy therefore I adhere to their ethical codes and standards of practice. I have regular supervision to help ensure I am working safely and competently, alongside a regular programme of Continuous professional development that keeps my skills fresh and my knowledge of new developments and findings within my profession current.
