Lindsay Allott (She/her)
BSc Hons, PGCE, Dip Counselling MBACPLindsay@AllottCC.co.uk07392 576858 (text)
I use creative methods to help you to gently explore your thoughts and feelings and behaviors to understand yourself better.
If you decide you want to make changes in your life, we can work together to identify them, and I will support you as you take those positive steps forward.
I provide a nonjudgmental environment in which you feel you can safely share. I pride myself on being inclusive and enjoy working with people in all their diversities.
I use therapeutic techniques like mindfulness, breathing and meditation to help to increase your healthy coping strategies and to enhance your mental well-being.
We will regularly review our work together and I hope you will feel able to honestly tell me what is working (or not) for you. I have an open-ended time frame and can offer you the number of sessions you feel you need.
If you would like to see my dedicated and private counselling space in Old Glossop I offer a free 30 minute introductory session. In that session we can discuss your reason for thinking about counselling and whether we might be able to work together.
My therapy space is calm and quiet and free from interruptions; however, I know that different people might need sensory or physical adjustments to make them feel comfortable and safe. We can discuss any changes that would meet your needs when we first meet.
The entrance is on one level and accessible, toilet access is via a short flight of stairs.
Areas of experience
- Impacts of trauma
- Understanding relationships
- Workplace issues
- Anxiety and stress
- Loss and grief
- Pet bereavement
- Understanding self
- Impact of late diagnosis of autism and other neurodivergence
- Challenges of being a carer
- Impacts of long-term health conditions
- Domestic abuse
- Depression
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor accredited by the University of Derby. I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to their ethical and professional standards. My approach is to help people uncover the unconscious reasons behind the difficulties they may face in life.
I have been a primary teacher and SENCO. I have experience working in the voluntary sector supporting people with long term mental and physical health challenges. I also have professional training and lived experience of supporting Autistic people.
My rates are £45 per 50 minute session although I do offer a reduced rate of £35 for concessions including carers and students.
Please contact me by email, or text and we can arrange a time to meet.