Ailsa Smith Thompson
BSc(Hons), PGCE, DPC.
Registered Member MBACP (Accred) 378198
Working across the North East & Cumbria.
Dandelion Counselling offers a creative, safe and containing space to explore thoughts and feelings.
My practice rests on the relationship between myself and client... my belief is that to be effective, it is not about what I 'do', but, what I can 'be', meeting wherever you may be in life and gently & empathically co-creating a therapeutic relationship.
I am trained in integrative psychotherapeutic counselling with an interest in attachment and developmental trauma. Through the lens of trauma-informed practice and with understanding of how the autonomic nervous system works we can gain insight into what is happening in our brains and bodies supporting a shift to a life where we 'respond' rather than 'react'.
I also have an interest in working with adults who are seeking to unlock, rekindle or grow their creativity.
My practice strives to be neuro affirming.
"We need to stop just pulling people out of the river.
We need to go find out why they're falling in." Desmond Tutu
Trained to work face to face and online / telephone.
Warm Wishes
Ailsa
@Dandelion Counselling
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Dandelion Counselling
Sessions can be held at the Dandelion Counselling Room;
a safe and welcoming space based in Ellington, Northumberland.
The room is a bespoke space, tailored for both adults and young people.
(Ellington is a small village on the coast of
Northumberland,
4 miles (6 km) from Ashington, 6 miles (10 km) from
Morpeth and 20 miles (32 km) north of Newcastle upon
Tyne.)
Sessions can also be tailored and delivered:
- Into schools and workplaces.
- For home based provision
- Via telephone or online (Zoom platform)
For Your information...
School & relationship problems, school refusal, separation and divorce, bullying, low self esteem & confidence, anxiety, sleep problems, loss & bereavement, stress, self-harm, learning difficulties and Autisic Spectrum Disorder.
Dandelion Counselling has a specialist interest in working with Developmental Trauma, ACEs and associated attachment & interpersonal neurobiological affects.
(This is not an exhaustive list)
This awareness can support them to reach their potential. The model of counselling is non-judgmental, focused on seeing things from the client's point of view.
- DPC qualified (Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling; Children & Young People specialist)
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Comprehensively insured
- Registered with the Information Commissioners Office and compliant with GDPR
- Registered Member with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)- working towards accreditation.
Dandelion Counselling is committed to protecting the welfare of clients. Whilst confidentiality is fundamental in order to build a trusting relationship, I work to clear safeguarding practices and will take appropriate action if a client discloses