Adjustment difficulties
Alcohol misuse
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Burnout
Career development
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
End of relationship difficulties
Gaming disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Job challenges
Opioid misuse
Other addiction
Other mental health concern
Other substance use disorder
Panic disorder
Parenting
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Women's health
Dr

Alison Downes

 
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Clinical Psychologist

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Ali’s approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate, providing a safe space for people to work on their difficulties.

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Insurers

Axa
Vitality
Cigna
Zurich
Travelers
Case Managers

Languages

English

About me

Ali is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, having completed her clinical training in 2009, with the University of Manchester. She has experience of working with adults, as well as children and young people in a variety of settings, including inpatient services, physical health (diabetes clinic), community mental health and independent practice. Ali’s approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate, providing a safe space for people to work on their difficulties. She mainly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT) as a way of working flexibly with young people who are experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as general stress and overwhelm. ACT is an approach which combines learning practical strategies for dealing with difficulties, with action focused towards living the life you want. As well as being a Clinical Psychologist, Alison is also a yoga & mindfulness teacher and children's yoga therapist. She often draws on her knowledge in this area to give a holistic understanding of well-being, as well as using her skills to work with the body, mind and heart to optimise this. She also has an interest in the healing effects of connecting with nature.

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Alcohol misuse
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Burnout
Career development
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
End of relationship difficulties
Gaming disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Job challenges
Opioid misuse
Other addiction
Other mental health concern
Other substance use disorder
Panic disorder
Parenting
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Women's health

Types of therapy I offer

Mindfulness Based Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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