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About
Allison has worked psychotherapeutically with diverse individuals and couples since 2005. Her clinical experience includes but is not restricted to emotional estrangement, intimacy issues, financial disparities, communication differences and connections, conflict resolution, divorce, separation, depression and differing parenting styles.
Allison also offers counselling to those who are struggling to come to terms with the loss of a relationship and struggling to move forward with their life as a single person. Many people come to therapy to work through these issues in a non-judgmental space, independent of family and friends. Allison provides a safe space where clients can uncover their own strengths and resources to deal with life’s many challenges.
Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Approach
Allison is relationship focused when working with clients. She and her clients work together to explore the potential and possibilities of their relationships. The aim of the therapeutic space is to work collaboratively to attempt to co-create a framework in which the clients can thrive, grow, and reach their life goals.
This is an approach which is positive, forward thinking, and creative. It is a warm, empathic approach that helps clients explore blocks to progress and uncover ways, specific to them to get past these blocks. Allison’s approach is a solution focused one which is realistic and pragmatic, helping clients to overcome seemingly intractable problems and to move towards successful coupledom.
In cases where a couple’s relationship is no longer useful for one or both clients. Allison’s work with her clients moves into dealing with the practical and emotional aspects of parting. It is here that the therapeutic space is one of bereavement, practicality and hopefully a look towards a positive and regenerative future for both parties.
Psychology and Psychotherapy Training and Accreditation
Allison holds Degree in Psychology from the Open University. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Couples and Relationships) and a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy (Couples and Relationships) from Dublin City University.
Allison holds various certificates and qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Human Resources Management and has undergone extensive training around Safe Relationships.
She is a fully accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and is a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Issues I work with
Solution-focused brief therapy
Can Assist with
Financial StressFamily communication issuesBlended families issuesGrief and LossChronic illness or disability Divorce or separationParenting chalengesMarital or Couples ConflictRelationship and Family IssuesStress and CopingAcademic Pressure Crisis InterventionWork Related StressCoping with life transitions (e.g., relocation, career changes)Suicidal ideation or self-harm Emotional breakdowns Immediate trauma responseSudden Loss or Bereavement
Insurance
Brian Mullins
LAYA, VHI, IRISH LIFE
Qualifications & Experience
Qualification M.Sc. Counselling & Psychotherapy : Counselling, 08/2009 – 05/2012
Dublin City University – Dublin (Deferred Dissertation)
20 In house certification courses completed with New Life Counselling Belfast for
schools-based therapy delivery for CPD
Post Graduate Diploma Counselling Psychotherapy, 08/2006 – 05/2007
Dublin City University – Dublin
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, 08/2000 – 05/2004
The Open University – Milton Keynes, MIK – Distinction
Experience
10++ years in Couple Therapy
Allison M.Sc. B.Sc. (Psych) MIACP is a strongly accredited psychotherapist with MInd and Body Works with 26 years experience of working with couples and individuals. Works mainly with individuals dealing with depression and couples negotiating their relationships. Allison is a Crowther Fund Award winner with a top class honours psychology degree. Is noted in academic journals and has a media presence
Approach I work with couples on a short-term, focussed basis, helping them to understand what is happening between them and find practical ways forward.
My approach is warm, respectful and non-judgemental. Neither partner is treated as 'the problem', and there is no taking sides and deciding who is right or wrong. Instead, we look together at the patterns the couple have developed and how these patterns can sometimes leave both people feeling stuck.
The couples are the experts in their own relationship. My role is to create a calm, safe and relaxed space where both partners can speak honestly, listen to each other and use their own knowledge and experience to work things out together.
Sessions are practical as well as reflective. Depending on what the couple needs, we might work on communication, managing conflict, sharing responsibilities, repairing difficulties or finding new ways of responding to one another. The aim is to develop approaches that make sense for them and can actually be used in everyday life outside the therapy room.
I dont work with couples indefinitely, I offer short term work with the aim of helping couples develop a greater understanding, better way of communicating and practical tools they can continue to use for themselves.
Fees & Availability
Standard 60-minute sessions are €90.
Location
3-4 Lower Main Street, Dundrum, Dublin 14, D14 KC90
FAQs
How much is it?
90 euro for an hour couples work
80 euro for an hour individual work
Where is it?
I work out of Mind and Body Works in 3 Lower Main Street, Dundrum, near the Luas Bridge. There is parking there. It is a purpose built facility with professional receptionist staff, beautiful therapy rooms and rest rooms. The offices are bright and airy with art and beautiful lighting. All staff working with Mind and Body Works are at the top of their profession and accredited and go through rigorous selection process to be an associate.
When is it?
Allison works 3-10 pm on Wednesday evenings and 3-10 pm on Friday evenings for face to face sessions in Room 8. This is for the full 55 minute session. Client wait in the spacious and comfortable reception area for the therapist to come down and bring them to the therapy roomm
Allison also takes some online sessions on a Monday and a Tuesday evening via Teams. This is for the full 55 minute session.
By appointment Allison can offer Pre-Marriage/Commitment Programme on a Sunday morning - this is 3.5 hours long and involves pre-preparation for the couple, snacks, coffee and break time. Demonstrates a commitment to the process for marriage including and welcoming same sex couples.
How long is it?
Each session, irrespective of whether it is online or in person is 55 minutes in duration.
How confidential is it?
All therapy sessions are confidential. There are three breaches to confidentiality which all clients should know about:
1. If a client says they want to do harm to themselves or another.
2. Random acts of terrorism or drug trafficking
3. The emotional, sexual, physical abuse or neglect of children
In all the above cases the therapist cannot keep this content confidential and will work with the client in order to seek outside assistance in this matter.
All notes are kept in a clincial management system which has several passwords and is not available to anyone outside. The notes taken are objective and factual and follow a clinical progression. They are available to the clients should they wish it. They are archived within the same system for the time specified by the IACP current rules.
What if a relationship is not safe?
Therapist only works with unsafe relationships after both have signed and adhered to an agreed
Safety Contract. Any breach of this Contract means the end of the therapy arrangement.
