Alison Till
Counselling | Psychotherapy | Counselling Supervision
There are many different reasons for seeing a counsellor and I appreciate how big a step it is for anyone to decide to see one.
If you are feeling troubled or overwhelmed, counselling can offer you a confidential, welcoming, non-judgemental space where you can be truly heard.
I am a Creative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists MBACP (Accred). which means I demonstrate my commitment to safe, ethical and competent practice.
We ALL have mental health. Just as we all have physical health. I believe our mental health is strongly linked to our physical health. For example, traumatic experiences, stress and anxiety can cause issues within the body.
Breaking down the stigma of talking openly about our mental health is key, and I am proud to provide support for others’ well-being.
Experience
I have worked with people who have come to see me for support with the following:
· Anxiety
· Bereavement
· Crisis
· Depression
· Loss
· Low Self Esteem
· Miscarriage
· Personal Development
· PTSD
· Redundancy
· Relationship Difficulties
· Stress
· Stuck-in-a-Rut
· Trauma
To keep my skills and knowledge of emerging therapeutic developments up to date I also undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Memberships
· An Accredited Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists MBACP
(Accred).
· A Practitioner Member of the Association for Person Centred Creative Arts (APCCA).
· An Accredited Professional of the Foundation for Infant Loss.
· Member of the EMDR Association UK.
The Counselling Session
I follow the Person Centred Approach to counselling. You are the expert in your life, therefore following this approach my aim is to offer a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space which is just for you to talk about those things that bother you, or are having an impact on your life and mood.
Your first session enables us to meet and discuss why you are looking for counselling. It is an opportunity to get a sense of how we will work together.
Working Creatively
Being a creative counsellor means I also offer ways of working creatively in our sessions, if that is something of individual interest. Sometimes it is difficult to express feelings with words. Image work can be a non-verbal approach to understanding the self, our thoughts and feelings that may be affecting our behaviours.
I facilitate small creative, therapeutic group workshops and for a few years tutored the Introduction to Person Centred Creative Arts Course.
What I love most is offering the space for people to be fully themselves to discover insights when re-connecting with their creative self. It is a privilege to be witness and facilitator for this growth and transformation.
The process, not the end product is important…
Express yourself…
Enjoy the creative process…
See what emerges…
Session Fee:
· Each session of 50 minutes, the fee is £65.
Further information
· 07421220432
· info@alisontill.co.uk
Counselling Supervision
I offer Person Centred supervision sessions in-person or online.
Need a Top-Up?
Are you already supervised, but need some extra supervision to top up your monthly quota?
I also offer half hour sessions if a top up is needed.
Approach to Supervision
· Spend time considering together what the supervisee is hoping to get from supervision, to explore expectations and concerns.
· Provide a space for the supervisee to reflect on their work with clients, and to bring their struggles and breakthroughs.
· Give the supervisee the opportunity to reflect on their development as a counsellor.
· Consider ethical and professional issues in counselling.
· Address possible issues around safeguarding clients.
· Think about the application of theory to practice.
· Reflect on the ‘here and now’ relationship between supervisor and supervisee.
Experience
Group Peer Supervision
Myself and my counselling peers encouraged each other’s ability to be person centred peer supervisors. We supported each other following qualification and embarking on our own private practice.
We supported and facilitated a trusting and congruent environment, each taking responsibility for our process. This continues to be valuable in terms of learning not only about ourselves, but also providing the opportunity to collaboratively explore and develop our practice.
Students on the Association of Person Centred Creative Arts Certificate Course
I provide support and supervision for students on the APCCA certificate course. Exploring individual needs when moving from working creatively and therapeutically with peers, to working with clients.
Tutor/Facilitator Mentoring
Trainee tutor mentoring for the Association of Person Centred Creative Arts Introduction Course tutor programme. I provided support and feedback in preparation for and following our Introduction course sessions.
Session Fees:
· £60 per hour.
· £30 per half hour.
Further information
· 07421220432
· info@alisontill.co.uk