Ali Holstead

I am pleased to say that I have some availability to welcome you to my practice. 

I am able to offer you in-person sessions at North Bar House, Banbury. I work here on Monday mornings 9am-1pm, Tuesday evenings 5-9pm and Wednesday mornings 9am-1pm. 

If you prefer the comfort of your own home I am able to offer you online (Zoom) or phone sessions. I am flexible with times for these sessions.

Hello, I'm Ali. I specialise in bereavement and loss counselling. 

We all experience loss at some point in our lives. This can be the loss of somebody close to us or maybe your loss is a relationship, your health, confidence, or direction in life. I can help you if you are struggling in this area to make sense of the loss, explore your thoughts and emotions and begin to regain a sense of purpose.

How I can help you

Each person experiences loss differently. It may feel overwhelming, isolating and never-ending but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. In my practice, I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space and I offer personalised support to meet your needs. Here you can express your feelings openly, no matter how complex or intense they may be. Together we will explore the emotions and thoughts you are experiencing such as sadness, anger, confusion, overthinking and maybe guilt. We will work together to reduce these areas and find a path towards peace.

My approach

I take a holistic, empathic approach to counselling, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs and circumstances. Grief and your reactions to loss are not a linear process and there is no right or wrong way. I focus on helping you make sense of what has happened, understand your emotional responses and find ways to find clarity and peace.

I am a fully qualified counsellor (BA Hons Counselling) and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP (Accred). 

I follow the guidelines and ethics set out by the BACP for good practice.

Feel free to visit my website: https://alicounselling.com 

I work with people of all faiths, cultures, sexual orientations and backgrounds.

I understand that taking the first step towards counselling can be difficult, especially when you're dealing with a bereavement or loss. Reaching out can be the start of a process that helps you cope and become more aware of yourself and your emotions.

I offer a free 20 minute initial call in which I can find out a little bit about you and you can ask any questions. To book this you can contact me either by filling the form on the left or visit my website and contact me through that. I look forward to hearing from you! 

Each counselling session lasts 50 minutes. 

At our first meeting, I’ll complete an assessment with you, and we’ll take time to discuss your difficulties more thoroughly, along with what you would like to achieve through our sessions together. 

If you feel now is the right time to begin counselling, please feel free to contact me for your free initial call.

I am pleased to say that I have some availability to welcome you to my practice.

I am able to offer you in-person sessions at the Quaker Centre, Milton Keynes. I work here on Monday afternoon/evenings between 4pm - 9pm.

If you prefer to be in the comfort of your own home I am able to offer you online (Zoom) or phone sessions. I am flexible with times for these sessions.

Hello, I'm Ali. I specialise in bereavement and loss counselling.

We all experience loss at some point in our lives. This can be the loss of somebody close to us or maybe your loss is a relationship, your health, confidence, or direction in life. I can help you if you are struggling in this area to make sense of the loss, explore your thoughts and emotions and begin to regain a sense of purpose.

How I can help you

Each person experiences loss differently. It may feel overwhelming, isolating and never-ending but you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. In my practice, I provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space and I offer personalised support to meet your needs. Here you can express your feelings openly, no matter how complex or intense they may be. Together we will explore the emotions and thoughts you are experiencing such as sadness, anger, confusion, overthinking and maybe guilt. We will work together to reduce these areas and find a path towards peace.

My approach

I take a holistic, empathic approach to counselling, tailoring each session to meet your unique needs and circumstances. Grief and your reactions to loss are not a linear process and there is no right or wrong way. I focus on helping you make sense of what has happened, understand your emotional responses and find ways to find clarity and peace.

I am a fully qualified counsellor (BA Hons Counselling) and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP (Accred).

I follow the guidelines and ethics set out by the BACP for good practice.

Feel free to visit my website: https://alicounselling.com 

I work with people of all faiths, cultures, sexual orientations and backgrounds.

I understand that taking the first step towards counselling can be difficult, especially when you're dealing with a bereavement or loss. Reaching out can be the start of a process that helps you cope and become more aware of yourself and your emotions.

I offer a free 20 minute initial call in which I can find out a little bit about you and you can ask any questions. To book this you can contact me either by filling the form on the left or visit my website and contact me through that. I look forward to hearing from you!

After our free initial call each counselling session lasts 50 minutes. 

At our first meeting, we’ll spend time to discuss your reason for counselling more thoroughly, and what you would like to achieve from your sessions.

If you feel now is the right time to begin counselling, please feel free to contact me for your free initial call.