Meet Alison

Hello, my name is Alison, I am a qualified counsellor and an accredited member of BACP and I adhere to their code of ethics. Time For You counselling can offer short or long term therapy in the form of face to face counselling. I can also offer telephone or zoom counselling if you are unable for any reason to attend sessions. I am married with 5 children and 9 grandchildren currently! My husband and I were emergency and short-term foster carers for several years having 7 different foster children in our home which was a humbling and very rewarding experience. This experience opened my eyes to the many challenges that our young people and children come up against in today’s world.
 

I have worked in both a voluntary and paid capacity for a variety of organisations such as Praxis Mental Health, Samaritans, Crossroads Young Carers, Nexus Institute and most recently as a Co-Director of Counselling 4 Youth from 2002-2019. I have worked in schools counselling since 2002 providing support to young people within the 11-19 age range and I currently work alongside adults in a private capacity. I have always had a heart for people and love nothing more than walking alongside them in life’s journey.

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I work with a broad range of issues including:- Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Aspergers, Bereavement, Career Counselling, Christian Counselling, Chronic Impulsivity, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Job Loss, Marital and Premarital, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sleep or Insomnia, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder & Weight Issues.

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I have specialist training & knowledge in many of the above issues.

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My office is situated a few miles outside Hillsborough and easily accessible from Lisburn, Belfast and surrounding areas. It offers privacy and parking is available.

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Please get in touch with me if you would like to make an appointment for counselling.

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Alison

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