Hi, my name is Ali and I am an experienced counsellor and believe wholeheartedly that the space created in counselling can facilitate understanding, healing and change. I will work with whatever issue you bring. Perhaps you are struggling with low mood, anxiety, relational difficulties or loss or maybe you are dissatisfied with the life you find yourself leading and you just want some time and help to think things through. My concern is to offer a safe space where it is ok to ‘feel’ your feelings – where you can ‘be’ and ‘become’. It takes courage to come to counselling but it can be truly transformative.  I will walk beside you as you take a step towards who you long to be and if you don’t know who that person is, we can work it out together.

I work in a psychodynamic way which means that I am interested in our habitual ways of behaving and being and how our history can sometimes play out in our present. While our past shapes us it does not need to determine who we are. I will draw on a range of theoretical frameworks and tools, including creative, body work and mindfulness. Sometimes simply having the space and time to share your story without judgment results in freedom and growth.

As a registered member of the BACP, I comply with their ethical framework for good practice, which means I have regular supervision and attend on-going training. I am also fully DBS checked. I enjoy working face to face but can also work online if that is your preference.