Alison Brake
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work or family life, constantly on edge, or struggling with unhelpful patterns in your relationships? Perhaps you are navigating a major life transition, processing a late identification of ADHD or autism, or experiencing the identity shifts of midlife and menopause. Sometimes we can’t pinpoint a single cause—we just feel stuck, burnt out, or disconnected from who we really are.
Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you don’t have to adjust or mask to be understood.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, relational, and neuro-affirming. I blend humanistic care with an understanding of nervous system regulation and attachment patterns. Rather than trying to “fix” you, I work collaboratively with you to make sense of difficult experiences, unpack societal and family conditioning, and develop self-compassion and healthy ways of relating.
My Areas of Expertise:
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Neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism): Neuro-affirming support for late-identified adults, unmasking, executive dysfunction, and managing burnout.
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Midlife & Menopause Transitions: Navigating identity shifts, changing physical capacities, and hidden grief.
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Workplace Stress & Executive Burnout: Drawing on 20 years in the corporate sector, I have first-hand understanding of high-pressure environments, professional expectations, and work-related anxiety.
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Anxiety & Nervous System Regulation: Understanding chronic threat responses, overthinking, and building somatic safety.
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Relationship & Couples Counselling: Helping partners break negative cycles, communicate authentically, acknowledge each other’s needs, and rebuild connection.
Practical Information: I offer face-to-face sessions as well as online sessions via Zoom.
I offer an initial brief phone chat followed by a reduced-rate (£30) initial session to discuss what brings you to therapy and see if we are a good fit.
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Individual Therapy: £70 per 50-minute session
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Couples Counselling: £90 per 50-minute session
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Private Insurance: Recognised provider with Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality Health, and Aviva.
Please get in touch via email or phone to arrange an initial discussion.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.
