Hi, I'm Alison qualified Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and EMDR Practitioner. I have an Integrative approach as I have trained in different modalities and will draw on these to meet the needs of my clients. I work with adults, couples and Children and Young People.
About me and my practice
I work in private practice and have experience working with adults, children (age 5 and upwards) and young people and Couples/Families. I have worked as a therapist for many years, working in various roles for example, working with teenagers in particular working with young people in the care system and in schools, working with adults who have experienced abuse, working with people/ children and teenagers who have experienced trauma and are suffering from (PTSD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Within my roles I have experience of working with many different issues for example: Anxiety, Bereavement , Depression, Low Self Esteem, Family breakdowns and relationship issues.
I believe the relationship is key to the work, and I offer a non judgemental, safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and I will work with you to bring about changes you feel you want to make.
We all feel lost and stuck at some time in our lives, often we don't know how or why we became lost and stuck don't suffer in silence and alone, you don't need to.
Experience
I have worked as a therapist for over 10 years and have worked in agencies that support people who have experienced sexual, physical and emotional abuse. I worked with clients who have suffered childhood sexual abuse.
I have worked in charity sectors supporting Children and young people.
In my private work I have supported clients with issues such as, anxiety, depression, stress, low self esteem and lacking in confidence. I work with couples and family breakdowns.
Qualifications
Cert: Psychodynamic Counselling /Psychotherapy 2012
Dip: Therapeutic Counselling 2014
Cert: CSSO - (Barnardos Children & Young People Model) 2015
Introductory: Transactional Analysis 101
Cert :Understanding Drugs and Addictions (2017).
Cert: Therapeutic Play Skills (2017)
Cert :Solution Focused Practice (2016)
Cert :Online Counselling (2016).
Cert: Real love Rocks Train the Trainer (Child Sexual Exploitation prevention) (2017)
Cert: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR)
CATP - Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (2023)
Level 6 Dip Clinical Supervision (2023)
Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 3 (2024)
Professional Membership
Registered member of the BACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 14 March 2024
Initial Consultation
In the first session we will discuss what has brought you to counselling at the time. We will discuss what your goals would be, how you would want things to change and how we would work together to bring about the changes you want to make.
Fees
Sessions are:
Individual £50 for a 50 minute session.
Couples £70 for a 1 hour session.
When I Work
I work Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Zoom
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Leicestershire
