Allison Withers
Registered Member M网爆门
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07795846964
Therapist - Rochester
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I offer counselling in Rochester for adults, young people (10+), and couples. Whether you鈥檙e navigating relationship challenges, managing stress or anxiety, supporting a teenager through a difficult time, or simply feeling 鈥渟tuck,鈥 I provide a calm and supportive space where you can talk openly and find a way forward.
I believe counselling is about creating a space where you can truly be heard, without judgement. Life can bring unexpected changes, pressures, and challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of where to turn. My aim is to help you explore what鈥檚 happening, understand yourself more deeply, and discover new ways of coping and connecting.
I work with individuals seeking greater clarity, confidence, and balance; with couples who want to rebuild communication, reconnect, or navigate separation; and with young people who need a space to express themselves freely. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to each person or relationship I work with.
Practice description
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic models to meet your individual needs.
With couples, I often use Imago relationship therapy and conflict-resolution approaches to support honest communication and help you understand each other more deeply.
With individuals, I work primarily in a person-centred way, integrating CBT techniques to help you develop new perspectives and coping tools.
With children and adolescents, I use creative and play-based methods to help younger clients express themselves safely, and I build trust and understanding through conversation with teens. I also acknowledge the important role of parents and carers, offering feedback or guidance when appropriate while maintaining the young person鈥檚 confidentiality.
Across all my work, I aim to offer a calm, respectful and balanced space where you can explore challenges safely, gain insight, and move towards meaningful change.
What I can help with
My first session
Before we begin, I offer a complimentary introductory phone call to help you ask questions, share what has brought you to therapy, and get a sense of how I work. There鈥檚 no pressure or obligation; it鈥檚 simply a chance to see if we鈥檙e a good fit.
Our first session is a relaxed opportunity to get to know each other and discuss what you鈥檇 like from counseling. For couples, we鈥檒l look at what each of you hopes to achieve; for individuals and young people, we鈥檒l explore what feels most important to you right now. Together, we鈥檒l discuss what you can expect from me and what I鈥檒l ask from you as we begin working together.
My aim is to create a safe, welcoming environment where you feel respected, supported, and free to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Everything shared in sessions is treated with the utmost confidentiality, in line with 网爆门 ethical guidelines. I may discuss aspects of my work in professional supervision, but clients鈥 identities are never disclosed. For younger clients, I maintain confidentiality while keeping parents appropriately informed of progress and safeguarding matters.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Loss, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self-harm, Trauma
Types of therapy
CBT, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited