08/08/2025
Meet the Minds
Name Alison
Role CYP Counsellor
Who she works with Children and young people aged 3 to 18 at Stable Minds CYP
Alison is trained as both an adult and child/young person’s counsellor, holding a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Certificate in CYP Counselling. Alongside her work with children and young people here at Stable Minds, Alison brings years of experience from previous roles supporting adults, including counselling for survivors of domestic abuse.
Before qualifying as a counsellor, Alison spent many years working in education as a secondary school teacher, pastoral support worker, education welfare officer and one-to-one tutor. This rich background gives her a deep understanding of the challenges young people face both in and out of school.
What she brings to Stable Minds
Alison offers a calm, understanding space where children and young people feel safe to talk openly about their thoughts and feelings. With her broad experience, she can adapt her approach to meet each person where they are, helping them to feel heard and supported.
Why she does this work
“My main passion in life is to support others. Being a counsellor allows me to truly be there for children and young people when they need someone to listen and walk alongside them.”
Something you might not know
Before becoming a counsellor, Alison spent many years as a secondary school teacher and 1-to-1 tutor. She says those experiences taught her the importance of listening beyond the words and understanding the bigger picture in a young person’s life.
