Ailsa Smith Thompson
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07971380087
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Available for home visits
Availability
I currently have availability on Monday and Friday afternoons for face-to-face sessions. I have greater flexibility for online/telephone sessions.
About me and my therapy practice
"Be like a Dandelion. Whenever they fall apart, they start up again. Have hope."
I am a BACP registered (Accredited) experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, working with adults, children and young people. My practice centres on building strong therapeutic relationships, supported by an empathetic approach, within a creative, safe, and secure environment. As an integrative therapist, my approach is flexible and bespoke; we are all unique, tailoring the therapeutic approach honours and respects this.
Sessions take place at the Dandelion Counselling therapy room, based in the heart of Ouseburn, the creative quarter of Newcastle. I also offer online provision and walk & talk therapy. I offer both short-term and long-term provision.
I invite you to go to the website to find out more about my provision- https://www.dandelioncounselling.online//
Reach out to ask anything further you would like to know.
Warm Wishes
Ailsa
Founder of Dandelion Counselling
Practice description
As an integrative counsellor, I tailor my approach to your individual needs. This may involve addressing past experiences, focusing on specific issues, or simply providing a listening ear. Building a strong relationship with you is essential, and I am dedicated to supporting your goals in therapy.
To enhance our sessions, I draw on various approaches, including creative methods. These techniques can help you express yourself in different ways, gain new insights, and develop coping strategies. By combining traditional counselling with these creative and innovative approaches, we can work together to explore and address your unique challenges.
I am also deeply curious about understanding what lies beneath the surface of your experiences. This therapeutic process can help us uncover deeper insights and foster personal growth. Rest assured, this will be done with empathy and respect for your boundaries, ensuring a supportive environment where you feel heard and understood.
My first session
Choosing a therapist you feel comfortable with is crucial. I provide a 15-minute phone consultation to see if you feel at ease, and if everything feels right, we can schedule our first session to explore your goals and objectives and then plan next steps.
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, Creative therapy, Eclectic, EMDR, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Single session therapy (SST), Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited