Alison Ballantyne

I am available Monday to Thursday and I offer daytime and evening appointments.  Please note that I offer remote appointments only in this location.  Please email or telephone for availability.  

I am a BACP Registered, Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist and offer a safe, confidential and relaxed space within my established (20 years) Private Practice. I work using a conversational and holistic approach and have extensive experience in a wide range of emotional/relationship problems. Working integratively, I draw on different approaches and techniques and work at a pace that best suits your needs. I have a passion for wellbeing . My holistic approach means that we would look at not only how your past experiences have shaped you but also how your lifestyle impacts your life today. My aim is to help empower you and provide a sense of agency to make the changes you want to to your life. I can work with you either in the short or long term, as required.

I have a business background and have many years experience of providing counselling within a Occupational Health setting, and am affiliated to a number of healthcare providers Including BUPA AXA PPP, AVIVA and CIGNA.

Having been trained by Barnados, I also provide Adoption Counselling. In addition , I am also trained and experienced in Eating Disorders and Obesity.

I offer staff counselling and training. This can be on site by arrangement.

Please see my website www.talkingheals.co.uk for more information or feel free to call or message me. 

I have been fortunate to have worked with a diverse range of clients. This includes ethnicity, culture, jobs/professions and issues they have brought. I enjoy working with difference and use a conversational approach .

I have a passion for Wellbeing- emotional, physical and spiritual. Therefore work in a holistic way. We will not only discuss how your past experiences have shaped you but also how your lifestyle maybe impacting your Wellbeing today. We would then look at how changes can be made so that you can feel that you have aq sense of agency over your life. Obviously we cannot change what has happened in the past. However, we can change the way we feel about it. Research has revealed that the gut and brain are linked and therefore making changes in our lifestyle can not only help the way we feel physically, but emotionally too

I am aware that starting counselling can be a daunting experience . However, my aim as to make the process as comfortable for you as possible. Many find that just having that first session can alleviate much of the discomfort it may bring and often feel a relief from making that first step.

The first session is an opportunity for us to identify whether we are the 'right fit.' This means you can establish whether you feel I am the right Therapist for you, and for me to get to know you and to see if and how I can help. We usually discuss what brings you to therapy, your lifestyle and what life has been like for you up until now.  

I aim to be flexible appointments but work during the day and evening Monday to Thursday.   

BACP Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist and also approved by BUPA, AVIVA, AXA PPP, CIGNA, Barnados and the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I offer a safe, confidential and relaxed space within my established (over 20 years) Private Practice.  I work using a conversational and holistic approach and have extensive experience in a wide range of emotional/relationship problems. Working integratively, I draw on different approaches and techniques and work at a pace that best suits your needs.  I have a  passion for wellbeing .  My holistic approach means that we would look at not only how your past experiences have shaped you but also how your lifestyle impacts your life today. My aim is to help empower you and provide a sense of agency to make the changes you want to to your life.   I can work with you either in the short or long term, as required.

I have a business background and have many years experience of providing counselling within a Occupational Health setting.

Having been trained by Barnados, I also provide Adoption Counselling.  

In addition I am also trained and experienced in Eating Disorders and Obesity Counselling.  

I offer organisational counselling and training.  This can be on site by arrangement. 

Free car parking is available. The nearest train stations are Crawley and Three Bridges which are a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk. 

 Please see my website www.talkingheals.co.uk for further information or feel free to call or message me.

I have been fortunate to have worked with a diverse range of clients.   This includes ethnicity, culture, jobs/professions/Industries and issues they have brought.  I enjoy working with difference and use a conversational approach . 

I have a passion for wellbeing- emotional, physical and spiritual.  Therefore work in a holistic way.  We can not only discuss how your past experiences have shaped you but also how your lifestyle maybe impacting  your wellbeing today.  We can then look at how changes can be made so you feel that you have a sense of agency over your life.  Obviously we cannot change what has happened in the past.  However, we can change the way we feel about it.  Research has revealed that the gut and brain are linked and therefore making changes in our lifestyle can not only help the way we feel physically, but emotionally too.

I am aware that starting counselling can be a daunting .  However, my aim as to make the process as comfortable for you as possible.  Many find that just having that first session can alleviate much of the discomfort it may bring and often feel a relief from making that first step. 

The first session is an opportunity for us to identify whether we are the 'right fit.' This means you can establish whether you feel I am the right Therapist for you, and for me to get to know you and to see if and how I can help. We usually discuss what brings you to therapy, your lifestyle and what life has been like for you up until now.  

I am a BACP Registered, Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist and offer a safe, confidential and relaxed space within my established (20 years) Private Practice. I work using a conversational and holistic approach and have extensive experience in a wide range of emotional/relationship problems. Working integratively, I draw on different approaches and techniques and work at a pace that best suits your needs. I have a passion for wellbeing . My holistic approach means that we would look at not only how your past experiences have shaped you but also how your lifestyle impacts your life today. My aim is to help empower you and provide a sense of agency to make the changes you want to to your life. I can work with you either in the short or long term, as required.

I have a business background and have many years experience of providing counselling within a Occupational Health setting, and am affiliated to a number of healthcare providers Including BUPA, AXA, AVIVA and CIGNA.

Having been trained by Barnados, I also provide Adoption Counselling. In addition , I am also trained and experienced in Eating Disorders and Obesity.

I offer staff counselling and training.  This can be on site by arrangement. 

My Practice  is 2 minutes walk from London Bridge mainline station.

Please see my website www.talkingheals.co.uk for more information or feel free to call or message me. 

I have been fortunate to have worked with a diverse range of clients. This includes ethnicity, culture, jobs/professions?Industries and issues they have brought. I enjoy working with difference and use a conversational approach .

I have a passion for Wellbeing- emotional, physical and spiritual. Therefore work in a holistic way. We will not only discuss how your past experiences have shaped you but also how your lifestyle maybe impacting your Wellbeing today. We would then look at how changes can be made so that you feel that you have a sense of agency over your life. . Obviously we cannot change what has happened in the past. However, we can change the way we feel about it. Research has revealed that the gut and brain are linked and therefore making changes in our lifestyle can not only help the way we feel physically, but emotionally too

I am aware that starting counselling can be a daunting experience . However, my aim as to make the process as comfortable for you as possible. Many find that just having that first session can alleviate much of the discomfort it may bring and often feel a relief from making that first step.

The first session is an opportunity for us to identify whether we are the 'right fit.' This means you can establish whether you feel I am the right Therapist for you, and for me to get to know you and to see if and how I can help. We usually discuss what brings you to therapy, your lifestyle and what life has been like for you up until now.