Dandelion Counselling
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Ailsa Smith Thompson
BSc (Hons), PGCE, DPC.
Registered Member MBACP (Accred) 378198
Working across the North East & Cumbria.
Dandelion Counselling offers a creative, safe and containing space to explore thoughts and feelings. As an integrative psychotherapeutic therapist, my practice is based on the relationship with the client. The approach centres on creating a therapeutic relationship that meets clients where they are in life, through gentle and empathetic engagement.
My practice strives to be neuro affirming.​​
Trained to work face to face, walk & talk ecotherapy and online / telephone.​​
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Warm Wishes
Ailsa
@Dandelion Counselling
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I offer a bespoke provision supporting people who work within the creative industries- Evenflow Therapy
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Commitment to Professional Development
Dandelion Counselling
Sessions take place at the Dandelion Counselling therapy room;
a safe and welcoming space based in the heart of Ouesburn, Newcastle.
The room is a bespoke space, tailored for both adults and young people.
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The Cluny Works,
36 Lime Street
Ouesburn
Newcastle
NE1 2PQ
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Sessions can also be tailored and delivered:
- Into schools and workplaces.
- For home based provision
- Via telephone or online (Zoom/Teams platform)
- Walk & Talk Therapy
Relationship, peer and school difficulties, school avoidance, separation and divorce, low self esteem & confidence, anxiety, sleep problems, loss & bereavement, stress, self-harm. Extensive experience of working with learning difficulties/disabilities and Neurodiversity.
Dandelion Counselling has a specialist interest in working with Developmental Trauma, ACEs and associated attachment & interpersonal neurobiological affects.
(This is not an exhaustive list)
Dandelion Counselling is committed to protecting the welfare of clients. Whilst confidentiality is fundamental in order to build a trusting relationship, I work to clear safeguarding practices and will take appropriate action if a client discloses
- DPC qualified
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Comprehensively insured
- Registered with the Information Commissioners Office and compliant with GDPR
- Accredited Member with British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)