Joanne McAlpine

About me and my therapy practice

I have worked as a counsellor for over 20 years, working with adults, couples,  young people and children. 

I have experience of working in the NHS and charity organisations. As well as in schools, social services, probation services, youth services and sexual health services. 

I am a qualified Supervisor. 

I am warm and easy to talk to and together we can explore your situation and your feelings and find strategies or solutions that work for you. 

I can work with individuals, groups, couples and families. 

Please contact me for a free consultation to see what’s best for you. 

I am happy to meet face to face or via zoom / video. 

In the meantime, please take care & be kind to you. 

 

Practice description

I deliver my practice face to face in Blackpool and Birkenhead, Wirral. 

I also work via video or telephone. 

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Family therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Availability

I am flexible  with appointments & offer evening appointments. 

Please get in touch to see if I have availability that suits. 

About me and my therapy practice

I have worked as a counsellor for over 20 years, working with adults, couples, young people and children.

I have experience of working in the NHS and charity organisations. As well as in schools, social services, probation services, youth services and sexual health services.

I am a qualified Supervisor.

I am warm and easy to talk to and together we can explore your situation and your feelings and find strategies or solutions that work for you.

I work in a person centred way, but also use family systems. I like to work creatively. 

I can work with individuals, groups, couples and families.

Please contact me for a free consultation to see what’s best for you.

I am happy to meet face to face or via zoom / video.

In the meantime, please take care & be kind to you.

Practice description

I offer face to face therapy in Blackpool or Birkenhead, Wirral. 

I offer therapy via video or telephone. 

I usually offer a free 30 minute video appointment to see if we connect and can work together. 

My first session

I usually suggest a free informal chat via zoom or telephone, to see if we connect and can work together. 

What I can help with

Abuse, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Family therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Systemic, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

About me and my therapy practice

I have over 20 years experience as a counsellor and 30 years experience working  in Social Care & the NHS.  

I am a qualified Supervisor with experience supervising Counsellors working with adults and children across a wide range of services, such as NHS, and adult & children statutory and voluntary services. 

I specialise in supervising counsellors who work with children & young people and counsellors working in the NHS or NHS sun- contracted services. 

I also provide supervision & case management support to professionals in other therapeutic roles.

Working within the NHS, Probation and Social Services has given me a solid knowledge & experience of working with risk & safeguarding.

I am warm and easy to talk to and my role is to provide support you in your job. 

As  a Clinical Supervisor, I describe myself as supportive, curious, creative and challenging.

Please contact me for a free consultation or chat to see if we can work together.

I am happy to work either face to face or via zoom / video.

In the meantime, take care & be kind to yourself. 

What I can help with

Personal development

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Creative therapy, Family therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Availability

I work face to face or via zoom

About me and my therapy practice

I have over 20 years experience as a counsellor and 30 years experience working in Social Care & the NHS.

I am a qualified Supervisor with experience supervising Counsellors working with adults and children across a wide range of services, such as NHS, and adult & children statutory and voluntary services.

I specialise in supervising counsellors who work with children & young people and counsellors working in the NHS or NHS sun- contracted services.

I also provide supervision & case management support to professionals in other therapeutic roles.

Working within the NHS, Probation, HM Prison services, Social Services, youth services, sexual health services and the charity sector  has given me the experience of working with a wide range of people and a solid knowledge of working with risk & safeguarding.

I am warm and easy to talk to and my role is to provide support you in your job.

As a Clinical Supervisor, I describe myself as supportive, curious, creative and challenging.

Please contact me for a free consultation or chat to see if we can work together.

I am happy to work either face to face or via zoom / video.

In the meantime, take care & be kind to yourself. 

Practice description

I usually arrange an informal chat, so we can talk about your needs as a supervisee and to see if that fits with how I work. 

What I can help with

Abuse, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Creative therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally focused therapy, Family therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

About me and my therapy practice

I have over 20 years experience as a counsellor and 30 years experience working in Social Care & the NHS.

I am a qualified Supervisor with experience supervising Counsellors working with adults and children across a wide range of services, such as NHS, and adult & children statutory and voluntary services.

I specialise in supervising counsellors who work with children & young people and counsellors working in the NHS or NHS sub- contracted services.

I also provide supervision & case management support to professionals in other therapeutic roles.

Working within the NHS, Probation, HM Prison services, Social Services, youth services, sexual health services and the charity sector has given me the experience of working with a wide range of people and a solid knowledge of working with risk & safeguarding.

I am warm and easy to talk to and my role is to provide support you in your job.

As a Clinical Supervisor, I describe myself as supportive, curious, creative and challenging.

Please contact me for a free consultation or chat to see if we can work together.

I am happy to work either face to face or via zoom / video.

In the meantime, take care & be kind to yourself. 

What I can help with

Personal development

Types of therapy

Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Family therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English

Availability

I have variable availability either face to face or via zoom, please get in touch to find out more 

About me and my therapy practice

I have worked in and have experience in Social Care for over 35 years & worked as a Counsellor for over 20 years. 

I am a qualified Supervisor with experience supervising Counsellors working with adults and children across a wide range of services, such as NHS, statutory and voluntary or charity sectors 

I also provide supervision & case management support to professionals in other therapeutic roles.

I specialise in supervising counsellors who work with children & young people.

Working within the NHS, Probation, Social Services, Prison Services and  Schools and Colleges has given me a solid knowledge & experience of working with risk & safeguarding.

I am warm and easy to talk to. As a Clinical Supervisor, I describe myself as supportive, curious, creative and challenging.

Please contact me for a free consultation or chat to see if we can work together.

I am happy to work either face to face or via zoom / video.

In the meantime, take care & be kind to yourself. 

Practice description

I work face to face from my practice in Blackpool or via zoom 

My first session

I usually arrange an informal chat via zoom to see if we can connect & work together. 

Looking forward to hearing from you. 

Take care. 

What I can help with

Personal development

Types of therapy

Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Family therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Systemic, Transactional analysis

Clients I work with

Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited

Languages spoken

English