Our Lead Therapist

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Alison Edwards FMBPsS, is a qualified Psychologist who completed her Masters of Science qualification in Psychological Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 2008, at the University of Dundee Medical School.

Prior to setting up her private practice, she worked full-time in the NHS for 6 and a half years. She also holds a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, with expertise and experience in supporting individuals and their families with ADHD, autism or an Aspergers diagnosis.

In order to have a well-rounded training background, Alison also gained a counselling qualification accredited with the counselling professional body COSCA, and she has provided part-time counselling for charitable organisations for over 9 years.

Alison has worked therapeutically with clients who have various mental health concerns. She has experience of tailoring therapy for neurodivergent individuals who have dyslexia, ADHD or autism.

Alison is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), and the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).

She is a qualified clinical supervisor, and is experienced in mentoring and coaching. She is currently working towards accreditation as a specialist therapist in the field of GSRD - gender, sexuality and relationship diversities.

Lead Therapist CV

BPS-Approved Certificate in Clinical supervision (2023), with eligibility to join the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS)
Clinical supervision training (2011), Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London

MSc Psychological Therapy (2008), accredited by the British Psychological Society,
University of Dundee Medical School, including 12 month NHS clinical placement and granting Full Membership of the British Psychological Society

Certificate (HNC) in Counselling Skills (2006), accredited by COSCA

MSc Clinical Psychology (2005)
University of Bangor

MA Honours degree Psychology (2003), accredited by the BPS,
with Graduate basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society,
University of St Andrews

Our admin support team have undertaken a recent criminal record check, as well as training in safeguarding and confidentiality.

If you have any questions about Alison's therapy work, please get in touch.