Allison Banister - Counsellor MBACP (Accred)

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Many of us struggle to find balance in life, for a number of reasons and this can sometimes cause us pain, frustration and unhealthy patterns.

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Counselling is a very personal and unique experience to each of us. My role is to help my clients explore feelings and emotions during times of unease. With this in mind, I aim to create a relaxed, yet safe therapeutic atmosphere, whilst maintaining BACP principals. We will work in partnership to ensure growth at a pace appropriate and comfortable to you. I have a non-judgemental approach, placing emphasis on our time together as being ‘your space’. Counselling will always take place in a safe environment where confidentiality is paramount.

Any challenges we experience can sometimes mask other deep seated issues and lead our counselling to areas of loss or depression, anger management and anxiety, lack of confidence/low self-esteem, isolation , relationship s, work issues, bullying etc. I am committed to support clients who are experiencing and wish to explore any of these issues.

I believe it is important to respect a person’s human rights and their right to be self-governing whilst honouring the trust placed upon me. I endeavour to promote each of my client’s emotional safety by demonstrating empathy, sincerity and integrity. I have been living with a Long Term Health Condition since 2009 and constantly researched ways to keep my body and mind healthy. From personal experience, I have found mindfulness can be a way of improving your quality of life. Whatever you suffer from, whether its stress, anxiety, depression or faced with physical pain or illness, if you feel this maybe an option for you, I am happy to explore a form of Mindfulness that maybe appropriate for you.

What is Mindfulness?

‘ A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique’.