Alison Dale Psychotherapy
Counselling and therapy in Christchurch, Dorset & Online
Alison Dale Psychotherapy
Counselling and therapy Online/In Person in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Dorset; and Online in Tooting, London, SW17 and throughout the UK. Alison Dale, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor in Mudeford and Friars Cliff, Christchurch, BH23 4BW.
Welcome
When you're experiencing emotional problems, you're worried, anxious or down, it can be just at those times when it feels so difficult to reach out and ask for help. Talking regularly in a confidential setting with a qualified therapist/counsellor might just be of value to you.
Regular once weekly sessions - either face to face or online - with a counsellor would offer you a chance to talk through what's on your mind; think about where you are right now; find out more about yourself and, over time, give you more choices about your future
My name is Alison Dale. I am a fully qualified and accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist. I offer once weekly face to face and online (video or audio) psychotherapy sessions for adults who are looking for help with emotional and psychological problems.
In this website you will find information about me, my experience, qualifications and the process of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Perhaps you're currently suffering from anxiety; maybe you've got depression; perhaps you're experiencing problems in your relationships or with family members; or you're stressed out at work; or you've got issues with addictions or obsessions. Maybe something has suddenly changed for you in your life and you are not sure how to deal with it, not sure where to go... then how about setting up an initial meeting with me to see if psychotherapy is for you?
All communications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Is therapy for you?
Sometimes we face problems in our lives which seem difficult to get through on our own. Friends and family can be helpful but often it feels as though they are too near to us or the issue. We need to speak to someone whom we don't know but someone who is understanding, empathic and supportive. Someone who is skilled at listening; someone who does not judge or advise but gives us time and space to explore those very issues that are troubling us. This is where a trained and qualified psychotherapist and counsellor can be of assistance
Why therapy?
Perhaps you've been feeling depressed recently. Perhaps you've noticed you always seem to have difficulties relating to others. May be you're unfulfilled in your job or your life and you realise you've been feeling this way for some time. May be you're anxious a lot of the time or stressed out, but you can't seem to find a reason for feeling the way you do. May be you have problems with eating, alcohol or drugs or other addictions
Getting started
Perhaps this is the first time in your life that you have ever considered contacting a therapist or you may have had some counselling before and you're feeling that you'd like to try it again. But this time, perhaps you're thinking you want to look at your issues in more depth. This is when talking with a psychotherapist, regularly, and for an extended period of time, might be of help to you.
It can be daunting to pick up the phone or write that email in the first instance but why not give it a go? Maybe have a look around at a number of different people. It is important to choose the right therapist for you. I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering one to one psychotherapy in Christchurch BH23 4BW and online throughout the UK.
My location
My consulting rooms for psychotherapy Christchurch, Bournemouth, BH23 4BW; and for counselling Dorset and online are in Friars Cliff, Mudeford, 2.5 miles from Christchurch town centre; a 3 minute walk from More Bus bus stop X1/X2 Lymington/Bournemouth and a 15 minute walk from More Bus stop1A/1B Bournemouth/Somerford
My counselling practice is in Christchurch, Dorset and I also offer online sessions to people in Tooting, London, SW17 and throughout the UK.
Fees
The fee for weekly 50 minute ongoing therapy is £50 per session.
I also offer some low cost sessions for students or unwaged or those in financial hardship. We can discuss and agree a mutually workable fee at the first session.
I accept cash, or bank transfer and you can pay weekly or monthly.
The type of therapy offered is called “open ended” ie the length of time you stay in therapy is not fixed at the outset, but is kept under review.
You can stop coming at any time if you feel it's not working for you.
Initial consultation
You are welcome to book an initial consultation with me to find out if this is the appropriate therapy for you. The initial consultation is an opportunity for you to discuss the reasons for seeking therapy and to ask any questions you may have about the process.
There is no “right way” to do therapy but often people feel nervous when making the initial contact. I endeavour to be sensitive to any anxiety new patients may bring with them to the first meeting. “Getting on” with your therapist ie the relationship between patient and therapist is important. The initial consultation is therefore also, an opportunity for us to meet each other to see if we can work together.
The fee for an initial consultation meeting is £50 (50 minutes). If, after the initial consultation, you think you would like to start therapy sessions with me, then we can discuss practical arrangements for example, the day and time of sessions. If, however, at the end of the consultation you feel therapy with me is not for you, there is no obligation to continue. We might look together at other options which might be more suitable for you.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07764 679107. When you ring, leave a message with your name, contact details and date and time of your call. I will return your call promptly.
I treat all enquiries in the strictest confidence.
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