Sarah Allison Counselling

Creative Counselling in Torquay, Devon

My name is Sarah Allison and I am a Humanistic, integrative counsellor and supervisor. In broad terms this means I believe in the intrinsic worth of each individual. I value their unique experience of life and how they relate to each other during everyday living, both as a counsellor and supervisor.

Sometimes, during periods of distress we run out of ways of coping and can feel lost when faced with uncertainty. I believe I can provide people with a solid foundation on which to build new ways of relating to the world around them. Consequently, anxiety and depression are reduced when change occurs. Optimism and hope form part of my philosophy of life. The following short poem by Grace Nichols (Short And Sweet, 1999) highlights life and renewal.

Epilogue

I have crossed an ocean
I have lost my tongue
from the root of the old one
a new one has sprung.

My practice is in Torre, a few minutes walk from Torquay Town Centre, Torre Train Station and The Coach Station, Lymington Road. The ring road provides easy access from Paignton, Totnes, Newton Abbot and Brixham. Torquay can be easily reached from most parts of the South West via the M5, A38 and A380.

I have experience of working with and offer sessions for:

* Loss and Bereavement ( I am an accredited loss and bereavement counsellor)
* Anxiety and Depression
* Low Self Esteem
* Work Related Stress
* Addictions
* Trauma
* Panic Attacks
* Personal Development

I am also available to discuss any issue during my initial free consultation (usually 30 minutes). This time will enable you to see if counselling is right for you.

As a supervisor I work with the process model; the cyclical model and am rooted in the working alliance.