Alice Nelson

I have daytime and early evening availability at present.

I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, Life Coach and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years' experience supporting people through life's challenges and transitions.

Seeking therapy is a personal decision. People come to counselling for many different reasons, perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck, experiencing relationship difficulties, coping with loss, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a warm, accepting and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.

My approach is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity for growth and change. Rather than offering advice or telling you what to do, I work alongside you to help you develop greater self-awareness, understand the patterns that may be holding you back, and find a way forward that feels right for you.

Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work. I believe that by creating a safe environment with clear boundaries, empathy and respect, we can develop a meaningful connection at a pace that feels comfortable for you, to support you to make lasting and meaningful changes in your life.

I offer face to face sessions in a quiet, residential area, or if prefer working on line, I am happy to offer Zoom.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a therapeutic relationship. I understand that starting therapy can feel daunting, so my aim is to help you feel as comfortable and at ease as possible.

During this session, we'll talk about what has brought you to therapy, what you hope to achieve, and any questions or concerns you may have. I'll also ask some questions to gain an understanding of your background and current circumstances so that I can begin to understand your needs.

We'll go through our counselling agreement together, which explains how we'll work together, including confidentiality, boundaries and practical arrangements, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions before we both sign it.

The first session lasts approximately one hour and is the beginning of us deciding whether working together feels like the right fit for you.

My office hours are Monday - Friday and I offer daytime and early evening appointments either face to face or on line with Zoom.

Please contact me to discuss though as I have some flexibility.

I have been practising as a counsellor for over 15 years and bring a breadth of clinical experience to my supervision practice. I hold the CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision, which, alongside my integrative counselling and life coaching training, provides the foundation for a collaborative, reflective and supportive supervisory relationship.

As an integrative supervisor, I draw upon several established supervisory models to meet the individual needs of each supervisee. Proctor's Three Function Interactive Model provides a balance between the normative, formative and restorative functions of supervision, ensuring that accountability, learning and emotional support all receive appropriate attention. I also utilise the Cyclical Model of Supervision, which encourages reflective learning through experience, and aspects of Hawkins and Shohet's Seven-Eyed Model, particularly Eyes 5, 6 and 7. These perspectives enable us to consider not only the client work itself, but also the supervisory relationship, organisational influences and the wider professional context within which therapeutic work takes place.

My experience as both an integrative counsellor and life coach allows me to appreciate the importance of personal and professional development throughout a counsellor's career. Whilst supervision remains firmly focused on client work and ethical practice, there are occasions where exploring a supervisee's professional aspirations, confidence or career development can be valuable in supporting their ongoing growth. 

I currently supervise both qualified counsellors and trainee counsellors undertaking CPCAB training.   I offer a free introductory supervision consultation as choosing a supervisor is an important decision, and I believe it is essential that the supervisory relationship feels collaborative and respectful.

Supervision sessions are available both face to face and online via Zoom at £70 for a 1.5-hour session, in line with BACP recommendations.

I offer face-to-face supervision sessions from a quiet, comfortable and confidential space in a residential setting, providing a welcoming environment where you can reflect openly on your client work, professional development and ethical practice.

If you prefer, or if it is more convenient, I also offer online supervision via Zoom. Online sessions provide the same collaborative, reflective and confidential supervisory space, enabling you to access supervision from a location that best suits your practice.

I offer a free initial supervision consultation to give us the opportunity to get to know one another and explore whether we feel we would work well together. Choosing a supervisor is an important decision, and I believe it is essential that the supervisory relationship feels collaborative, supportive and built on mutual trust.

During this meeting, we'll discuss your current practice, the client groups you work with, your previous experience of supervision, and what you're looking for from a supervisory relationship. I'll also explain how I work, answer any questions you may have, and outline the practical aspects of supervision, including our supervision agreement, confidentiality and professional responsibilities.

If we both feel that we're a good fit, we can arrange ongoing supervision sessions that provide a safe, reflective and professionally challenging space to support your development and the wellbeing of your clients.