Alison Hollingshead

Welcome, I’m Alison. Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Supervisor for people aged 8-108.

I am currently meeting with people:

- online using WhatsApp, Skype, Zoom or Cliniko (voice, text or video, whatever you are most comfortable with).

- in nature for walk and talk therapy - social distancing applies with risk assessment.

I’m glad you are here. Counselling changed the course of my life and has done so for many others too. It takes courage to ask for support and I will do all I can to make your experience comfortable and beneficial.

I specialise in helping people to believe in themselves, feel more resilient and able to cope and to build healthier relationships.

You are in the right place if you would like to:

· have a safe and accepting place to share your story

· have mental clarity

· feel more confident

· be more comfortable in your relationships

· achieve your personal goals

. talk about difficult experiences

My promise to you:-

- I will accept you and your experiences unconditionally and without judgement.

- I will be genuine, honest and transparent in the hope that you feel comfortable sharing your experience.

- I will listen deeply to you, so you know that I hear your experience.

I offer a free, no obligation, 20 minute appointment to give us both the opportunity to see if we are comfortable working together. In this session you have the opportunity to share your reasons for accessing counselling and ask any questions you may have.

If you'd like to learn more about me or join me on my mission to improve self belief, please visit my website or follow me on social media.

www.alisoncounselling.co.uk

www.facebook.com/alisoncounselling

www.instagram.com/alison_hollingshead

I also collaborate with a recovery coach to provide coaching, counselling, socials, courses and retreats for people who would like a better relationship with alcohol or would like to become sober free spirit! Visit us here - www.freespiritsrecovery.co.uk

In our first session I will cover the contract and client information sheet which I will ask you to read and sign. 

I will ask some questions which will provide an overview of yourself and your experience.

We will spend time getting to know each other.

I am a Person-Centred trained Counsellor and Psychotherapist and use a holistic approach with my clients and supervisees.

I work with children, young people and adults. I have completed training in all of these areas.

I welcome Counsellors and Psychotherapists (including trainees), and anyone who works in a therapeutic role who requires time for reflection and improving practice. The elements I support supervisees with are safeguarding, ethical practice, and exploration of all aspects of the therapeutic process. 

If you would like to meet for a free 20 minute appointment to see if you would feel comfortable working with me or to discuss your needs then please contact me to arrange.

Fees

£40 per hour for qualified (£60 per 1.5 hours)

£30 per hour for trainees 

Concessions available for charitable organisations. 

I am trained in using the Hawkins Seven Eyed Model of Supervision. The following details a brief overview of this:

Mode 1 – Focus on details and presentation of client

Mode 2 – Focus on supervisee theoretical framework and interventions.

Mode 3 – Focus on client-supervisee relationship

Mode 4 – Focus on Supervisee

Mode 5 – Focus on Supervisee-Supervisor

Mode 6 – Focus on Supervisor’s process

Mode 7 – Focus on wider context such as organisation