I am able to offer face-to-face sessions or remote therapy sessions.

Sessions can be conducted remotely on a video conferencing platform, via Zoom, or by telephone. See below for further details.

Remote Therapy

WHAT IS COUNSELLING?

Counselling falls under the umbrella term ‘talking therapies’ and allows you to discuss your problems and any difficult feelings you encounter in a safe, confidential environment. Counselling can help when you are:

At a point of significant change, crisis or loss in your life
Looking to address difficulties that arise from past or present experience
Struggling to manage distressing thoughts and feelings
Experiencing conflict, challenges or communication difficulties in personal, familial or professional relationships
Seeking focus or direction or looking to enhance your general wellbeing
Using unhealthy coping mechanisms to help manage overwhelming thoughts or feelings

WELCOME TO MINDSIGHT COUNSELLING

My name is Alison, and I am a qualified and experienced BACP registered counsellor working with a person-centred focus. Seeking support can be daunting - but you have taken the courageous first step and I can offer you a calm, safe space and a warm, non-judgemental & empathic approach.

Stepping away from a focus on diagnoses and labels, we will work together, acknowledging you as an individual and exploring the impact that your own unique set of challenges and experiences has had on your ability to engage with and enjoy the world around you.

Through reflecting on your personal goals for therapy, we can work collaboratively to help you make sense of things, feel better and manage life's difficulties with more ease.

Contact me now to arrange a free 30 minute telephone consultation to discuss how we can work together

Contact me:

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I am a Humanistic Integrative counsellor, incorporating elements of person centred, TA and Gestalt modalities (click here for more information about different types of therapeutic approaches).

All my work is underpinned by the principles of autonomy, collaboration, respect and embracing individuality. I understand that therapy is certainly not 'one-size-fits all' and that whilst some people may prefer to focus on talking therapy, for some a more structured approach appeals and others may prefer to incorporate some creativity and the use of therapeutic tools; I have a varied range of resources available should you wish to work in this way - but how we work will always be your choice.

As a counsellor, it is not my role to sit you down and tell you what to do. Instead, I offer an opportunity for you to explore your relationship with yourself, with others & with the wider world, drawing on your own internal strengths and resources to build your self-awareness & self-acceptance.

The time is yours and I trust your decisions and respect your choice to use it in the way that benefits you best.

My Approach

THE COUNSELLING SPACE

The counselling space does not need to be a physical room - I believe that it is formed from the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship that we work together within. I am delighted to be able to offer you the choice of how you would like to work - within the counselling room, or remotely via video or telephone. We can discuss your wishes during our initial consultation - it may be that you have a particular preference for one way of working, or I am happy to offer a hybrid service where we mix and match the space, dependant on your mood and needs in the particular session.

Counselling Room Sessions

I work from a private and purpose designed space at my home address; the room is detached from the main house, has its own entrance and is used exclusively for therapy. It offers a calm, comfortable and confidential setting with a peaceful vista across a secluded rear garden

Accessibility and Facilities

The room is on the ground floor and offers level access from street to room entrance

Private toilet and hand washing facilities are available on the premises

The environment has been designed to avoid sensory overload with soft lighting, neutral calming decor and a distraction and clutter free atmosphere; if you have any specific physical, sensory or environmental needs then I would be happy to discuss these with you

Remote Sessions

Whilst many people made the initial move to working via telephone or online during the lockdown period, many clients have really enjoyed the convenience that these platforms can offer whilst others have discovered a preference for the particular type of interpersonal interaction that they can facilitate. I offer telephone or video sessions, with video sessions being hosted on the Zoom video platform. I have undertaken an additional 80 hour training programme in Online and Telephone Counselling in order to offer this service safely and effectively. My preference is to work with Zoom as it offers an excellent level of security and privacy, and is very user friendly. No IT expertise is required to operate the platform, and I am happy to talk you through the initial set up if required. Please click here to access information regarding using Zoom for counselling sessions, and click here to access Zoom's privacy statement.