Alyss Thomas, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Alyss Thomas

Plymouth PL3 English
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Alyss Thomas, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Alyss Thomas

Plymouth PL3 English
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My Approach

I take an integrative approach based on what I have learned over 30 years in practice - no two people are alike and I like to learn from each client what is the best approach for you.

About Me

I welcome all kinds of people to my practice, and I have considerable experience of many different client issues. Please see my website to find out more about my approach, and also some articles with my thoughts and ideas about psychotherapy. I offer online sessions, and also face to face sessions in Plymouth. I offer a warm supportive relationship, and I work with each client as a unique individual. I work with individuals, couples and groups. It can feel a bit strange starting therapy, but I will help you feel at ease enough so we can get to work with what's most important for you, and make the changes you need to make.

I work with

  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

life affects us very differently according to where we are in the life cycle, and understanding this can make transitions easier and more graceful
Whatever is happening in your relationship, a three way conversation in a balanced and safely held setting can help you move forwards
Depression is a word that includes many dfferent issues; tihe way I see it is that there is always an opening, an opportunity, something new to learn and it is possible to change things around so you feel renewed and hopeful
If you are looking for a warm, responsive, and experienced senior psychotherapist, please text me 07825284160 or visit my website to see if my approach appeals to you. I am a psychospiritual practitioner. I am based in Plymouth and North Devon and also work online.
I offer contemplative supervision, or mindfulness-based supervision. This fresh approach to supervision of clinical practice shows the importance of close and attentive observation of our clients, and this is even more important when we are working online. I also emphasise support for the supervisee so you are held while you are doing your valuable work. The contemplative supervision model does not require any specialist language or knowledge beyond an appreciation of the fundamentals of mindfulness in psychotherapy and counselling. It is a helpful model to use when the supervisee wishes to explore parallel process, countertransference, or subliminal field effects, when they feel stuck, or when something feels overwhelming or confusing in the client’s experience. The contemplative supervision method works well in group supervision, as having further witnesses can amplify its invigorating effects. It is a powerful resource in supervision and counselling training, as it removes the need for the supervisee to be an “expert” or to rely upon interpretation. The discipline of this model requires that when the client’s presenting issues first arise in the session, we refrain from any attempt to solve their problems, or to apply our expertise, and we just remain present and attentive. This is a method for training you to get out of the way of your clients, and to be able to be present with who and how they are without judgement. It is your aware, accepting presence that provides the environment where your client can find themselves, and learn to stabilise and find resilience. The intention is to help the supervisee relate to their client in a fuller and deeper way, yet without struggle or effort.It enables us to identify, understand and process the wealth of material that is always available in any therapeutic relationship. We often do not notice most of this rich material, because we can be too preoccupied, or we are eager to get to the main issue and address the urgent problems the client may be experiencing. In my experience, this style of supervision has an immediate impact upon the supervisee-client dyad, and the work is freed up to move on to its next phase.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Core Process Psychotherapist
  • Group Analyst

What I can help with

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Age-related Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Bullying
  • Chronic Illness
  • Couple Issues
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Employment Difficulties
  • Gender
  • Identity Problems
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Online Counselling
  • Parents
  • Post-Traumatic Stress
  • Private Practice Issues
  • Race Issues
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Supervision
  • Training
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Counselling

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy

Plymouth Office

7 Whiteford Road
Plymouth PL3 5LU
UK

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Cost:

£65-£85

UKCP College

  • Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC)
Alyss Thomas

Alyss Thomas

Plymouth PL3
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