Chris Allen
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About me
Looking for the right counsellor can be a bit of a minefield, so if you are reading this then you are one step closer to beginning your counselling journey with me. I offer the first session at £30 because I encourage you to look at other therapists to make the best decision, after all, you are investing in yourself so it should be the best.
Whether experiencing anxiety, depression, abuse or anything that stops you being yourself, it is common for people to disregard and hide painful feelings or experiences. Therefore burying them or putting them in a box never to be opened again or dealt with until they begin to force their way out and into everyday life. Having been a client before becoming a counsellor I have some understanding of how dark some of these places can be which led me into this role of counsellor.
As a Person-centred counsellor I believe that ultimately you hold the answers to your struggles and that you have the power to change the way you look at, experience and deal with these issues. You are the only person who knows what is best and truly understands what you need and where you are right now. Together we can explore what you feel you need and how you can make changes and move forward in order to build the life you want and deserve, and most importantly be happy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Fully registered with the BACP, I offer Person-centred counselling in a safe environment whether that is face to face, online or over the telephone. I have experience working with a range of issues such as bereavement, anxiety, depression and working with clients of various ages, from different ethnicities, gender, religious backgrounds and I particularly enjoy working with men in exploring their emotions. I have previously worked for The Samaritans as well as Health Society at The University of Salford.
I have a Psychology degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, Level 3 Counselling Skills from The Manchester College and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy from The University of Salford. I have recently completed a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy also at The University of Salford.
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
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Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
First session at £30 for 60 minutes and then £50 thereafter.
Concessionary rates available which can be discussed during the first session but are generally set at £40.
When I work
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I am quite flexible with my counselling hours, so if you work shifts then I can accommodate your work pattern where possible.
Further information
I have a small practice based in Broadstone Mill on the 3rd floor within Stockport Business and Innovation Centre (SBIC) in Reddish, Stockport. It is easily accessible by road (A6, Broadstone Road or Reddish Road, M60 J1, the pyramid and J27, Portwood roundabout) or by bus (203, 42A, 7 and 192).
However, if distance and travelling is an issue for you I also offer telephone or online counselling as well.
