Kim Wylie

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Dip. Couns., Dip. Couples Couns. Trauma specialist. (MBACP)
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location_on Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 3LP
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About me

My name is Kim Wylie and Alloa Counselling is my company.

I am a highly experienced integrative counsellor with training in various trauma modalities.  My specialism is in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma. 

I have a passion for helping people heal and strongly believe that counselling can facilitate clients to realise their aims and goals.

Alloa Counselling - Our Team

Our dedicated team of qualified and trainee counsellors utilise Integrative and Transactional analysis (T.A.) approaches to therapy, attuning to their clients needs throughout.

All members of our team are registered with the PVG Scheme and members of BACP.

For more information and for team profiles, visit our website.

How counselling can help...

We offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space in which we can support you as you work through challenges such as;

  • depression
  • anxiety
  • low self-esteem
  • coping with ADHD/neurodivergence
  • processing and healing from trauma
  • relationship issues and couple counselling

Trauma Therapy

My special interest is in helping clients who are living with trauma, whether it be recent or from the distant past. 

The effects of trauma can manifest in various ways, including:

loss of a sense of self, low self-esteem, feelings of hopelessness, shame, anxiety, panic attacks, mistrust, self-harm, substance misuse, eating disorders, compulsive behaviour, headaches, irritability, depression, feeling numb, or feeling overwhelmed by emotions.

Furthermore, adverse experiences in childhood often impact our behaviour and relationships as adults.

As an unconscious strategy for safety, traumatic memories are often hidden. This enables people to cope and avoid overwhelm.

Unfortunately, these protections, once necessary for survival, often end up causing more harm than benefit.

I help and support my clients to develop resources which allow them to process painful memories without being overwhelmed.  They can then move towards their release from the harmful effects of trauma.  

Comprehensive Resource Model (developed by Lisa Schwarz, M.Ed. )
I have found the Comprehensive Resource Model(CRM) to be a very gentle and powerful model; particularly useful when processing trauma. CRM is a trauma therapy model that employs brain-based physiological safety as the foundation for healing. 

My work with couples

There are many reasons why you as a couple may wish to come for counselling:

·     Loss of connection between you.

·     Unfaithfulness in your relationship, 

·     Loss of trust between you.

·     Difficulties communicating with each other.

My hope when working with couples who wish to work through their issues and stay together is that you go on a journey where you learn to listen to each other and speak to each other without fear and where your goal becomes connection to each other.  

Couple counselling is a safe space for you to decide together if you wish to continue in the relationship. 

If you choose to part then this can be navigated in a safe, respectful manner adhering to each other’s feelings and needs.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Counselling
  • Diploma in Couple Counselling
  • Comprehensive Resource Model - Basic/ Advanced and Core Self training

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Couple Counselling
  • Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) for trauma counselling 

Therapies offered

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Fees

£50.00 - £80.00

Additional information

Working with trainee counsellors
We choose our  trainee counsellors very carefully, selecting mature people from high profile, professional backgrounds who are studying on reputable courses. 
You can be confident that if you are seen by a trainee counsellor, you will be working with someone who is sufficiently trained and experienced to help you.

Sessions with trainee counsellors last 60 minutes and cost £50. 
(Half hour telephone assessment prior to working with a student costs £40.)

Initial assessment and sessions with associate counsellors last 60 minutes and cost £70.

Individual initial assessment and sessions with Kim last 60 minutes and cost £80.

Couple Counselling initial assessment and sessions with Kim last 90 minutes and cost £150.

When I work

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Further information

Our team at Alloa Counselling are all checked via the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme and members/student members of BACP/UKCP/COSCA.

Room 3.3, The E Centre, Cooperage Way, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 3LP

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples

Key details

DBS check info

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

PVG Scheme info

In Scotland, criminal records checks are carried out by Disclosure Scotland. Professionals working with children or vulnerable adults must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. You can learn more at mygov.scot , or contact this professional directly.

Wheelchair user access info
Wheelchair user access

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You can contact the Counsellor to discuss the options available.

Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

We are located on the first floor with lift access.

Online platforms

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