Allison Nelson

BACP Accredited, Relational, Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist. (PGDIP, BSC HONS PSYCHOLOGY) Helping you explore your difficulties, finding new strategies to cope; anxiety, depression, relationship issues. Experienced, highly qualified, recommended therapist. INDIVIDUALS/COUPLES/SUPERVISION 

About me

Welcome. I am a BACP Accredited, highly qualified and experienced Relational Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the aim of helping individuals and couples to gain a more coherent sense of self.

I am also a qualified Clinical Supervisor & Couples Counsellor.

My Masters Level Psychotherapeutic training, gained at the University of Leeds & Leeds Beckett University, is accredited by the BACP.  I also hold a First Class BSc Honours Degree in Psychology. (Accredited by the British Psychological Society).

Gaining my Psychotherapeutic training from High Quality establishments has given me the knowledge and experience to help you with your difficulties. Many client recommendations have helped me build my practice; offering you assurances I am a practitioner of the highest, caring quality.

My background experience includes working in the NHS, Higher Education, Voluntary Sectors, GP referrals, Leeds City Council Adoption Services and Private Practice.

FACE TO FACE, ONLINE & TEL

My private practice in Leeds provides a high quality Counselling Service and a safe space for individuals and couples to explore and work through their issues and difficulties.   I'm passionate about Counselling & Psychotherapy as I know it can change your life; hence, investing your time with me you can become the person you want to be, altering your behaviour, feelings, thoughts, outlook and perspective, resulting in more satisfying relationships.

INVESTING YOUR TIME WITH ME - what can I offer you?

Not only am I very experienced but I'm also highly qualified.

BSC HONS PSYCHOLOGY

My Psychotherapeutic post graduate training is underpinned by a First Class HONS Degree in Psychology.  Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour.  As an identical twin I have had a lifelong fascination with what makes us the same but different.  The knowledge I have gained from this degree enables me to underpin our work together with a deep understanding of psychological processes e.g. Child Development, Attachment Theories, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Somatic experiences, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, Trauma and Memory Systems, further helping me to understand the struggles life can bring us.  This helps me to tailor my work to the individual.

Having a deep understanding of how our experiences impact the  brain and nervous system, I am able to help you understand and regulate your physical and mental health needs; providing you with a life long investment in your physical and mental wellbeing.

 I have a wealth of experience working short and long term with a wide range of problems e.g. anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bereavement and trauma, in a variety of settings.

Couples

Specialist training in Couples Counselling at the Leeds Centre for Psychological development has enabled me to understand the difficulties some couples encounter in their relating. I work with couples that are distressed, discouraged and disconnected. Together, we can explore your relationship history and begin to piece together the reasons that the emotional and physical intimacy began to decline; whether that leads to helping to rebuild an empathic, fulfilling and connected relationship; or to a pathway of separation.

Qualifications

• Masters Level Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Leeds Beckett University)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory (University of Leeds)
• BSc (Hons) First Class Degree in Psychology (Open University)
• BACP Accredited Diploma In Supervision - Leeds Centre for Psychological Development
• Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist - Awarded by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Certificate in Working with Couples (Leeds Centre for Psychological Develoment)
• CTI Level 2 Counselling Training Programme (Joseph Priestley College)
• Openings: Living in a Changing Society (The Open University)
• Certificate In The Social Sciences (The Open University)
• Degree level modules on psychological interactions: bullying, harrassment, ethics

I hold a full Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate

I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance Cover

Training and Experience

My background experience includes working in the NHS for the past 10 years, alongside in the Higher Education Sector. Presently I provide Counselling and Psychotherapy to adopted clients for Leeds City Council.

My experience in the Voluntary Sector includes:

• Home-Start, Leeds 
• Noah's Ark Adults and Childrens Counselling Centre, Halifax  
• Bradford Bereavement Support 

I attend regular Clinical Supervision and I am committed to my own Continuing Professional Development, attending relevant training and courses.

Face to Face, Online & Telephone Supervision

I offer Relational Integrative Clinical Supervision.  Please contact me if you have any questions regarding Supervision

I realise taking the first steps to seek help can be difficult, please contact me with any questions you may have.

BACP Accredited, Highly qualified, Relational Integrative  Psychotherapist &Supervisor. PGDIP,  BSC (HONS) DEGREE PSYCHOLOGY, PGCERT (UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS & LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY). Helping you develop ability & confidence as a practitioner

As a Relational Integrative Clinical Supervisor my intention is to create an interpersonally focused relationship that facilitates the development of you ability and confidence as a Practitioner.

If you are looking for Clinical Supervision with a very experienced Relational Integrative Supervisor please feel free to get in touch.

I have a wealth of experience working short and long term in a variety of settings. My academic background includes

•  First Class Honours BSC (HONs) Degree in Psychology (Open University. Accredited by the British Psychological Society)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory (University of Leeds. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy  (Leeds Beckett University. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) 
• Post Graduate Certificate in Working with Couples  (Leeds Centre for Psychological Development)
• BACP Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist. Awarded by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Therefore gaining in depth knowledge of psychological processes and extensive theoretical knowledge 
• Competence and skills to assist Supervisees with different learning needs e.g. ethics, assignments, case studies of taped work and report writing.

Training: Accredited Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision - Leeds Centre for Psychological Development

I believe that Supervision needs to take place in an environment of openness, warmth, trust, genuiness and respect, allowing a safe space for Supervisees to explore their client work and how this impacts upon the self.

How can I support you?

• Help to gain reflexive insight into your work
• Understand your client better via exploring reactions and responses
• Exploration of your interventions, strategies and how your client responded
• Develop your ability and confidence as a practitioner
• Assist with different learning needs e.g. ethics, assignment writing, case studies
• Aid the understanding of psychological methodologies and application to work

My Supervision style

My Supervision training is predominantly based on the Hawkins and Shohet Seven Eyed Model. This model incorporates the relational and systemic aspects of supervision, which complements my training as a Relational Therapist.  Additionally, illuminating the dynamics between the therapeutic relationship.  This model provides a framework to consider practice from numerous perspectives and a system that can assist preparation for supervision

My Supervisory roles and responsibilities

As a supervisor I aim to create a reflexive, curious and containing space that enables supervisees to explore all aspects of their client work and the impact upon self

• My aim is to encourage the development of therapeutic confidence; building skills, knowledge, self awareness and judgment within a co created, intersubjective supervisor relationship

• By monitoring ethical and professional practice I aim to safeguard both client and counsellor; ensuring therapists work effectively, safely and as ethically as possible with clients

• I further monitor my own supervisory practice, attending regular supervision and am committed to my ongoing personal self development, further promoting and developing mechanisms for self care

Availability: Daytime and evenings

I offer Supervision for Counsellors & Psychotherapists from different theoretical modalities

Face to Face, Online & Telephone Supervision available

Please feel free to contact me to arrange an initial meeting where we can, together, explore your Supervisory needs