Alison Dale

I have availability

I am a fully qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist offering once weekly online only (video or audio) psychotherapy sessions for adults (in London, Tooting Broadway, SW17) who are looking for help with emotional and psychological problems

(I also see clients online and face to face at my private practice in Christchurch Dorset)

Sometimes we face problems in our lives which seem difficult to get through on our own. Friends and family can be helpful but often it feels as though they are too near to us or the issue. We need to speak to someone whom we don`t know but someone who is understanding, empathic and supportive. Someone who is skilled at listening; someone who does not judge or advise but gives us time and space to explore those very issues that are troubling us. This is where a trained and qualified psychotherapist and counsellor can be of assistance

Perhaps you`re currently suffering from anxiety; maybe you`ve got depression; perhaps you`re experiencing problems in your relationships or with family members; or you`re stressed out at work; or you`ve got issues with addictions or obsessions. Maybe something has suddenly changed for you in your life and you are not sure how to deal with it, not sure where to go ..........then how about setting up an initial meeting with me to see if psychotherapy is for you?

The first session lasts the usual 50 mins and it is a chance for us both to meet each other and for me to ask you a little more about why you are seeking therapy at this time.   Probably one of the most important factor when you are looking for the right therapist is whether you feel comfortable with talking with him/her. So it`s important there is a chance for you to meet me before you embark on regular sessions 

The payment for the initial meeting/consultation is £50 

If we think some sessions would be useful for you, we would agree the regular day and time of the week for our subsequent sessions 

I have availability

I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

My first appointment is at 07.00 and my last at 20.00 

When you`re worried, anxious or down, it can be just at those times when it feels so difficult to reach out and ask for help. Talking regularly in a confidential setting with a qualified therapist might just be of value to you

Regular once weekly sessions with a counsellor offers you a chance to talk through your worries; think about where you are right now; find out more about yourself and, over time, give you more choices about your future

My name is Alison Dale. I am a fully qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist

I offer once weekly face to face AND online psychotherapy sessions for adults who are looking for help with emotional and psychological problems

My consulting rooms for psychotherapy and counselling are in Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23

I work from a consultation room in a private house in Mudeford, Christchurch. Initially we will talk together about why you are looking for help at this time and often decide a focus for our sessions together

The regular weekly sessions at the same time and day of the week will give you time and space to talk about your present difficulties and past experiences. Often we find that past experiences sometimes follow us into the present and make it difficult for us to feel happy in our lives in the present day. We can`t change the past but we can, overtime explore and hopefully come to terms with it, so that we can leave it behind and move on 

With my help hopefully you will find different options to deal with your current difficulties eg with family; relationships;  your feelings about yourself (self esteem/shame/feelings about your body etc); your purpose; your fears and dilemmas  ........

It is often daunting to make contact with a counsellor but why don`t you pick up the phone or send me a text?

I offer a free (10-15min) tel call when you can talk to me about the way I work and any other questions you might have about the type of counselling I offer

 If after that you think you might like to go ahead I will offer you a 50 min consultation session (£50) at my rooms. This is so you can meet me in person and I can ask you a few more questions about why you are seeking counselling at this time

It is often the case that if you feel you can "get on" with the counsellor and feel comfortable to talk, this is one of the most important criteria for successful therapy. So that is why it`s important for you and I to meet in the first instance 

After the consultation if we both think that some sessions would be useful we would confirm the date and time and cost at that point