Associate practitioner
Alison Barton
Specialist Psychological Therapist
I'm a BACP-registered CBT Therapist specialising in anxiety, OCD and depression. Supporting adult individuals, including seniors, online and in the North East
Clinical profile
About Alison
Hello, I’m Alison Barton, a CBT Therapist with a broad life experience across education and training, performance, and business.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can speak and be heard.
My approach is collaborative and educational – always from a person centred position. You (the client) and I work together – I learn about your experience whilst sharing the tools and techniques of CBT. Together we figure out how to improve your outcomes, and help you feel better and more like your authentic self again.
Following a career in the performing arts and education, in mid-life, I completed an honours degree in psychology, followed by a certificate in counselling skills and a graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I have lectured in Cognitive Behavioural Theory and practiced as a therapist in Further Education and private practice.
I work with adult individuals, including seniors. I have a special interest in occupation, vocation, employment, and later life.
If you are looking for specific help with addiction or you are seeking help as a couple, or for a child, I may not be the best fit for you.
In our first session together, you can expect to be held without judgement while we learn about what is going on for you, and what early steps can be taken to begin the process of positive change. From there, we figure out the best ways to help you make positive changes which produce measurable results.
I firmly believe that everyone deserves to be happy, and that beneficial change is not only possible but achievable.
Asking for help isn’t always easy, but it can be the first step to a happier, more positive experience.
I look forward to meeting you and exploring how we can work together.
How Alison can help
Specialisms and therapies
Specialisms
Therapies offered
Specialist areas
Where Alison may be a good fit.
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Living with anxiety or constant worry
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Managing intrusive thoughts or OCD
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Struggling with persistent low mood or depression
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Occupation, employment, vocation, performance
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Stress and workplace stress
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Bereavement and grief
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Major life transitions and adjustment
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Struggling with low self-esteem or self-confidence
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Experiencing self-criticism and shame
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Workplace and leadership coaching
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Cancer and its psychological impact
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Looking to overcome a specific phobia
Therapeutic approach
Flexible, evidence-based and formulation-led
Together you build an understanding of what is happening, what is maintaining it, and what will help.
Not sure if Alison is the right fit?
Let the Pathway Team make the match
Tell us what you are looking for. If Alison is suitable and available, the team can route you to them. If another associate or provider is a better fit, they will guide you there.
Get in touch
Ready to feel heard?
Leave your details and a member of our Pathway Team will be in touch, usually within one working day. Or call us directly on 0191 258 0008.
- Confidential and judgement-free
- No obligation, no pressure to book
- No GP referral needed
How can we help?
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