Alison Paice

Supervision:

I have a limited number of spaces for supervision. Sessions are online via a secure on-line platform.

About me and my therapy practice

I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and a qualified Clinical Supervisor. I work in private practice and currently offer supervision remotely, via a secure on-line platform.

I have many years of experience as an accredited psychotherapist and counsellor in a variety of settings and have a Master’s Degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy and a Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Supervision for Groups & Individuals.

I work as a counselling supervisor, alongside my work as an integrative psychotherapist.

I am passionate about my role as a supervisor and the part that it plays in enabling therapists to do the best for their clients, and equally important, to look after themselves. I aim to provide a nurturing and restorative environment for supervisees to help replenish mental and emotional energy through the supervisory process, in addition, to promote positive modelling within the supervisory relationship.

I believe that supervision can provide a confidential space where the supervisee can develop their skills and resources, where they can explore the impact of their work and find new ways of seeing - whilst ensuring the safety of the client remains paramount. I see supervision as a collaborative relationship of trust that can be both challenging and supportive, underpinned with mutual openness, respect and understanding.

Part of the supervisory relationship will be in encouraging you to develop your own way of working - in building confidence, competency, skills and knowledge - leading to increased trust in your own process and deeper understanding of your work in your relationship with your client.

My approach is essentially integrative, incorporating psychodynamic, humanistic & behavioural modalities.

As an accredited psychotherapist and trained supervisor, I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework & the BACP Supervision Competence Framework.

If you are in need of supervision please contact me to discuss further.

Practice description

I provide supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists with seven areas of focus which encompass the client, the therapist, the supervisor, the relationships between therapist, client and supervisor, and the wider system or organization.

The Supervisory Model & Framework I will use to structure our supervisory sessions is the The Seven Eyed Supervision Model (Peter Hawkins and Robin Shohet in 1985).

My first session

The first appointment is for us to get to know each other a bit better.

We can use the time to discuss what your goals are for supervision and any concerns you may have. In addition, it is useful for me to get an idea about the context within which you work and any expectations or requirements arising from this.

Counselling Support:

I do not currently have availability for new Clients. 

Supervision:

I have a limited number of spaces for supervision. Sessions are online only, via a secure on-line platform.

I am a BACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist, EMDR Europe & UK Accredited Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor, with experience in NHS Talking Therapies, private practice and trauma services. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and complex trauma.

My integrative approach draws on Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I offer a warm, empathic, non-judgemental space where trust supports change.

TRAUMA AND PTSD

I specialise in trauma and PTSD, including childhood, developmental, situational and complex trauma. For almost two years, I worked in NHS Talking Therapies as a Specialist Trauma Psychotherapist, delivering EMDR treatment for complex and longstanding trauma. I am EMDR Europe and UK Accredited, with specialist training in EMDR and trauma-focused CBT.

I previously worked with the London Fire Brigade and provided trauma-focused counselling to British Armed Forces employees. I have recently recommenced working with the London Fire Brigade Counselling Service as a Staff Counsellor and Trauma Specialist Psychotherapist.

WORKPLACE WELLBEING

I have worked with organisations, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and private healthcare providers, supporting people with work-related stress, occupational trauma, burnout and anxiety. I offer brief and longer-term support.

WOMEN'S HEALTH AND BIRTH TRAUMA

A former Registered Midwife, I have a particular interest in women's psychological health. I support women during pregnancy and after birth, including with birth trauma, postnatal depression and pregnancy-related anxiety.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION

I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor, currently supervising counsellors and psychotherapists. I provide a supportive, reflective space promoting development, ethical practice and practitioner wellbeing.

What I can help with:

I aim to help people improve their psychological wellbeing, reduce distress, and to make meaningful changes in their lives. I offer both short- and longer-term psychological therapy and can help with a wide range of difficulties including, but not limited to:

✔ Anxiety (panic disorder, phobias, generalised anxiety disorder,     obsessive compulsive disorder, and health anxiety)

✔ Depression, feeling sad, or low in mood

✔ Trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

✔ Low self-esteem

✔ Anger management

✔ Bereavement

✔ Service veterans

✔ Work related issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

✔ Workplace Counselling (EAP)

✔ Trauma Therapy & PTSD

✔ Women’s health, specialising in postnatal counselling , Birth Trauma and Post Natal Depression

✔ Trauma Focused Therapy for Emergency Workers

My approach

Whether you are seeking support with a specific difficulty, recovering from traumatic experiences or hoping to gain a better understanding of yourself, I believe therapy should be a collaborative and individual process.

I recognise that taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting. My aim is to offer a compassionate, respectful and professionally supportive environment in which you feel heard, understood and able to explore whatever may be troubling you.

Together, we can work towards developing greater emotional understanding, processing difficult experiences, building resilience and creating meaningful and lasting change.

My qualifications

Specialist Trauma & PTSD Psychotherapist | Integrative Psychotherapist |Clinical Supervisor

MSc (Psych); BSc (Hons); PG Advanced Diploma CBT (REBT); PG Diploma in Supervision; EMDR Trained & EMDR Europe & UK Accredited Practitioner; BACP Accredited Member.

Further information

I hold a current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS) and I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) so work in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection legislation.