Alison Cassy

My approach is psychodynamic and as such I believe that our internalised early experiences can form an unconscious blueprint for the way we “do” life. Through becoming aware of our more negative, stuck patterns and how these may be influencing key areas of our life, we can initiate change, make better choices and ultimately feel more in control. According to your particular goals in therapy, I may also incorporate elements of other therapies such as CBT and Mindfulness.

I am experienced in a wide range of issues, supporting individual and couple clients aged 14- late 80s, having worked for the NHS,  ]in private practice and for voluntary organisations. I have specific training to work safely with survivors and the trauma arising from sexual abuse, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and work for a local Charity supporting survivors as therapist and Assessor.

My couple counselling work is integrative and I offer a relational approach to support clients in healing from affairs and betrayal, exploring communication issues, or perhaps finding ways to manage difficult decisions such as separation and divorce.

I am currently in training as a Psychosexual Therapist and am offering reduced rates to support issues such as premature ejaculation, ED, painful sex and vaginismus, low libido.

My specialties are in therapy for compulsive and out of control sex and pornography issues, offering an integrative, relational approach to help clients manage their behaviours and reclaim a healthy sex life.  I am registered with ATSAC and support clients with these sensitive but very common issues of compulsivity and addiction that are affecting many people today. 

I also provide therapy for people convicted of sexual misconduct or who are at risk of sexual offending: I am a registered StopSO therapist and have specialist training to support therapeutic work with offending and non-offending paedophiles and internet offenders with a focus on safeguarding and managing future risk.  

Having a “neutral” person to talk to, someone who won’t criticise or give advice but instead will listen and help you find your way when life feels stuck or overwhelming, can be very helpful. This is where effective counselling, tailored to the individual’s needs, has its place. I offer a quiet, confidential space where you can be yourself and I will support you in exploring whatever anxieties and issues you need to bring, safely and without fear of judgment. 

Clients will have an initial assessment appointment where we talk about your needs in counselling, check these are areas I can support you with and see how you feel talking with me. If you feel comfortable we would then book further sessions as agreed. 

Flexible day/evening appointments are available in Chichester.

I hold full indemnity insurance and current DBS certificate and undergo regular approved supervision and CPD training in line with BACP guidelines. I try to answer enquiries within 48 hours.