Alyson Wood - BSc (Hons), BACP
About me
I can now offer sessions face to face as my office meets the government social distancing guidelines. If you prefer I can also offer an online service. I recommend a free initial consultation (face to face / telephone ) to answer any questions you may have and to see if I am the right counsellor to join you on your journey.
I also have the support from having a supervisor who is an online specialist so this ensures I can ethically offer online counselling to my clients.
Anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship issues, whatever your reason for looking here, I guess you're looking for something to change! Counselling offers you an opportunity to open up, explore and reassess current or historic issues, which may be holding you back. This can lead to a greater and lasting sense of empowerment and self-understanding, enabling you to live in a more satisfying and resourceful way with a greater sense of well being.
I won't push you to talk about things you don't want to talk about. There's no judgement, diagnosis or advice. Just a safe, confidential environment where there's time and space to work through whatever is bothering you, to come to your own conclusions and find your way forward to a more resilient, fulfilling way of living.
If you're looking for a calm place to clear your thoughts, a confidential relationship where you can talk about what's bothering you, a creative space to work on what is holding you back and a caring presence to help you find the way forward, get in touch.
I am fully insured which covers online therapy with an enhanced DBS certificate, a member of the professional body BACP and I am registered with the ICO. What does this mean? It means I work within ethical boundaries to ensure the safety of all my clients. Confidentiality and guidelines are important to follow to make sure I am providing the highest service within the profession.
Counselling is one to one and is provided in a beautiful room in Wakefield easily accessible by car, bus and train, with free parking onsite.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked as a volunteer counsellor at the Well Woman Wakefield for 3 years, where I offered counselling to a full range of issues. I previously worked there for 2 years as a drop- in volunteer.
I currently volunteer at GASPED in Wakefield offering counselling to clients affected by family members who have addiction issues
Level 3 certificate
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
BSc ( Hons) in Therapeutic Counselling
Online Therapy Institute to move your practice online (2020)
Member organisations
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists registered with the Association fall into a number of different membership categories such as Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP and Registered Member MBACP (Accred), each standing for different levels of training and experience. MBACP (Accred) and MBACP (Snr Accred) members have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by the Association.
Registered members can be found on the BACP Register, which was the first register to achieve Accredited Voluntary Register status issued by the Professional Standards Authority. Individual Members will have completed an appropriate counselling and/or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but will not appear on the BACP Register until they've progressed to Registered Member MBACP status.
All members are bound by a Code of Ethics & Practice and a Complaints Procedure. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40 for 50 minute sessions
£30 reduced fee for students ( please bring ID to qualify ) 50 minute sessions
Concessions offered for
Availability
I am available days, evenings and weekends, mainly Wednesday-Saturday but please contact me if these are not suitable.
Further information
The car park is opened by electric gates where I will be there to greet you. The parking is free and safe. If you prefer to park elsewhere I would recommend the Ridings car park which is payable.
I am very close to Wakefield Kirkgate train station and the bus station.
For a free consultation please feel free to e mail or text/ call me and I will be more than happy to answer any queries or questions you have.
As there is a stair case to the room unfortunately I cannot help clients who cannot access this as there is no lift.
The building is situated next to citilodge hotel, opposite ABC cars.
