A calm and empathetic therapist, Alison aims to create a warm, non-judgemental and safe environment in which adults and young people aged 11–18 can work through current difficulties, understand past experiences and identify and realise their therapeutic goals.

A support volunteer with national cancer and bereavement charities, Alison has experience of working with anxiety, bereavement, bullying, cancer, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, school and exam-related pressures, stress, trauma and work-related issues.

Following a 25-year corporate career, including managerial roles in sales and procurement within multinational companies, and inspired by her own transformative experience of personal therapy, Alison retrained as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at the Northern Guild.

Alison has since completed a Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People aged 11–18. She has more than 250 hours’ experience working with this age group, including supporting many neurodivergent young people.

She lived and worked abroad for 20 years and is fluent in both French and Italian.

Works with: Adults and young people aged 11–18

Sessions: In person and online

Alison lived and worked abroad for 20 years and is fluent in both French and Italian.