Alison Chesney

I began my counselling studies in 2006 following a career in Nursing.

I qualified as a counsellor in 2010 and became an Accredited Member of The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists in 2012.

Since then I have worked as a counsellor in the public and voluntary sector. I have experience in working with adults and children and young people. I have particular interest in trauma recovery and relationship issues.

I provide my clients with a warm, supportive, open and trusting therapeutic relationship and a safe
space in which to share, in confidence, whatever is causing you difficulties in your life.

Throughout the past 10+ years I have witnessed the positive change in the public’s perception, recognition and acceptance of the benefits of “talking therapies” and  I seek to encourage people to see counselling/therapy as a life enhancing process and a commitment to ourselves that we avail of throughout our lives in order to achieve a life well lived.

As a society we are beginning to understand the far reaching impacts of adverse/traumatic/negative events in our lives and the benefits to be had from seeking help in order to come to a place of understanding allowing us to live more positively.

My hope is that you will acquire a deeper understanding of yourself and others as a result and discover a greater capacity for making choices in your life.

My private practice is based close to Banbridge, on the edge of Scarva village. I can offer privacy, convenient parking and flexible appointments.