Alison

Alison Clist

Registered Counselor

“Experienced Integrative and Relational Counsellor, Accredited Member of the BACP.”

About Me

As an experienced integrative and relational counsellor, I offer a warm, safe space. Here, we can explore what’s troubling you at your own pace. I blend different therapeutic approaches, tailoring our work to your unique needs. We’ll build a trusting relationship, recognising how this connection can illuminate your patterns. This collaborative style suits those ready for a deeply personal journey towards lasting change.

Approach

Together we begin by mapping what feels most urgent and what feels manageable, using relational dialogue and techniques matched to how you prefer to work. In Bristol or online and in English, sessions are steady and paced to suit children, adolescents, adults or groups, and we may agree gentle tasks between meetings to notice moments of change. I draw on attuned listening, reflective questions and grounding practices to address trauma, shame, relationship strain and low self-worth, adapting as you grow in confidence. This way of working often helps those seeking steady, collaborative change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Training

    Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor

Qualifications

Network Counseling

Strode College

University of Plymouth

Service Areas

South Bristol

In-person & Online

Bristol, Bristol

United Kingdom

Bristol, United Kingdom