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I offer online and face-to-face sessions.

My face-to-face sessions will take place only at Gateshead International Business Centre on a Friday. All other sessions will be through Zoom or Teams.

Hi, my name is Alison. I hold a Diploma and a Foundation Degree in Integrative Person-Centred Counselling, and I am also a qualified Hypnotherapy Practitioner.

Originally from Wales, I moved to Northumberland several years ago. I have trained and qualified as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, specialising in grief, bereavement, trauma, mindfulness and meditation, integrative therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), somatic therapy, Interpersonal therapy (IPT) and psychodynamic therapy. These diverse skill set allows me to be flexible and responsive to your individual needs.

If you are experiencing anticipatory grief, complicated grief, bereavement, health-related issues, or loss due to life changes such as retirement, redundancy, financial challenges, or family circumstances, I am here to support you in speaking openly and freely. Together, we will work to find a peaceful harmony in your life, helping you to "find your strength."

Life can become overwhelmingly busy, which may lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, or trauma-related distress. If this resonates with you, I can provide calming relaxation techniques and coping strategies to help reduce negative thoughts and emotions. Together, we will develop a positive plan to help you "find your way."

Do you struggle with low self-esteem, confidence, or self-worth? We will explore the sources of your feelings and thoughts to identify the factors contributing to your negative thinking. Together, we will begin with the mantra "know your worth."

Calonlan Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a confidential, safe and supportive environment in which you can talk through any issues causing you concern or difficulties without being judged.  I will walk beside you on your journey providing you the freedom to talk openly, and freely about any issues which are holding you back.  

I can offer short or long-term counselling to support you in finding what you need in therapy.

I offer online, telephone and face to face sessions. My office is based in Gateshead.

I offer a free 20 minute telephone session as an introduction. This provides the best opportunity for both client and counsellor to get to know each other. 

During the course of this session, I will briefly discuss how we will work together, and what you hope to achieve from counselling.