Alison Fulker

We all face times when life feels challenging and we find it difficult to see a path forward. This may be because of a recent life event such as a bereavement or the breakdown of a relationship, or perhaps issues have been brewing for some time and have now reached a boiling point for you. Perhaps you're looking to simply understand yourself better and develop as a person.

In my experience, people come to therapy for many reasons including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Low self-esteem
• Bereavement
• Trauma
• Relationship difficulties
• Life transitions
• Self-development

Self-doubt, isolation, fear, or a struggle to manage your emotions may be barriers preventing you from overcoming difficulties and finding the answers you're looking for.

Therapy offers a calm, reflective, open and judgement-free space to talk about your thoughts and feelings. Working together, we can explore patterns of negative behaviour and what the root of these might be. We can then start to reframe situations, consider alternative approaches and explore what changes you'd like to make and how you might achieve these.

As an integrative practitioner, I am trained in and have experience of working with the three main therapeutic approaches: psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive-behavioural. This diversity of thinking allows me to find the right approach for you and address the challenges you are currently facing.

I run a private practice based in Beckenham working with adults across a broad range of issues on a long-term basis. I also work as a Senior Psychotherapist and Assessor for a community counselling service.

I also regularly attend workshops, seminars and other training sessions as part of my ongoing Continual Professional Development (CPD).

We will book in an initial meeting. This will last up to 60 minutes and usually take place via Zoom. This meeting will allow you to share a little about your background and what brings you to therapy, and discuss what you're hoping to achieve. Prior to this meeting you will be asked to complete a short assessment form. 

Occasionally, we may decide that an alternative type of therapy may suit you better and I can help you to explore options. If we decide not to proceed working together then the assessment form will be destroyed.