Welcome to Alice Davies Counselling
A confidential and reflective space offered on-line and face to face
My name is Alice Davies and I am a counsellor offering face-to-face and online counselling in the Somerset area.
Counselling and therapy in a safe, comfortable and private setting
Modern life can bring with it many stresses, pressures, and challenges and at times we can feel overwhelmed. Together we can look at who you are and the impact of what is going on for you, helping you to develop your self-awareness and to think about the changes you would like to make.
Often our difficulties may have developed from problematic relationships from our past which we continue to unconsciously play out in ways which may be unhelpful. Counselling can allow you to develop better understanding of yourself and your relationships.
Click here to see the issues I can help with.
What I offer...
Speak in Confidence
I offer a confidential, calm space free from judgement and expectations. I provide warmth and sensitivity, aiming to walk alongside you and enter into your world to help you discover what’s really going on for you.
A problem shared...
It may be difficult to talk to those around you about your thoughts and feelings and to be honest about what’s really going on for you. Unshared feelings can feel like a burden and can lead to us feeling isolated and alone. My aim is to help you express these feelings and allow you to re-evaluate your life and to move towards a fresh sense of self. I’ll gently encourage you to step out of your busy life and to stop and reflect.
Change and growth...
I work in a collaborative way placing emphasis on our working relationship where the assumption is always that you are the expert on you. Such a therapeutic relationship over time can enable you to begin to question some of your beliefs and assumptions about yourself, develop self-awareness, value yourself and free you up to lead a fuller and more complete life by enabling positive change and growth.
What issues I can help with
Although this list is not exhaustive, as each individual will bring their own unique issues and experiences, here are a few of the common difficulties I can help support you with through counselling:
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bereavement
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Education and Learning Disabilities
Family Conflict
Infertility
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
My Experience
I am a BACP registered counsellor offering face-to-face and online counselling in the Taunton area. I work integratively which means I bring together a range of therapeutic knowledge and understanding to suit your needs. Before qualifying as a counsellor I worked in various areas of Social Work including working with those with Mental Health needs, those with long term physical conditions and in a hospice setting. More recently I have worked as a Pyschological Wellbeing Practitioner with the NHS using CBT techniques. I have also worked as a volunteer counsellor in a charitable organisation working with carers, and I currently volunteer for a non-profit counselling centre in Taunton alongside my work in private practice.
Throughout my working life I have met many different people, heard people’s unique life stories and have come to passionately believe in the value of supporting people therapeutically with their emotional and mental health.
I am a registered member of the BACP and hold public liability insurance. I am committed to working ethically, in an accountable and professional way. I keep my skills up to date by attending regular training courses.
My location
My private practice is located in the centre of Taunton, TA14BH for face to face counselling sessions.
Contact me for directions and parking.
I also offer UK wide online services via Zoom.
Contact me to find out more about how online therapy works.
Fees & availability
It is important to find the right counsellor for you and I offer a free 30 minute no obligation session to talk about what you are looking for and for you to see whether you feel you could work with me.
If you choose to proceed sessions last for 50 minutes and take place on a weekly basis at a fixed cost of £45 per session. Sessions can be on-line (via Zoom) or face to face. I accept payment by bank transfer.
Please note that if you wish to cancel a session I require 48 hours notice.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07760161126 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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