Alistair
Holistic Psychodynamic Therapist
Alistair is a holistic psychodynamic therapist working in West Wales and via zoom. Alistair’s objective is to assist his clients in the journey of growth to fulfil their true potential and embrace their authentic selves
Who is Alistair?
As a certified, fully insured, and accredited hypnotherapist and counsellor, I work holistically to support your mental and emotional well-being. Drawing on years of experience in person-centred, motivational, and personal development counselling, I offer a compassionate and tailored approach to therapy.
I utilise a variety of tools, including Hypnotherapy, Regression, Rewind, Family Constellation Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness Coaching, and Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversities theory. These methods help address issues stemming from adverse childhood events, life experiences, and trauma, aiming to reduce their impact and improve self-image.
I work compassionately and confidently with queer, gender-questioning, and trans issues, drawing on both lived and professional experience in LGBTQ+ communities, polyamory and ENM, kink, neurodivergence, and alternative lifestyles. I have also completed the Pink Therapy trainer’s course on Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversities (GSRD) therapy.
While many of my clients come from these backgrounds, I am equally committed to helping anyone explore their unique therapeutic needs. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space informed by my lived experience in these communities, ensuring you feel understood and supported.
My goal is to help you start loving yourself the way you were always meant to. I will support you every step of the way on your journey to healing and self-acceptance.
the way you were always meant to…
I am committed to continuous learning and personal growth to provide the best possible support to my clients. While I am already a qualified and accredited Hypnotherapist and hold a Level 4 qualification in Counselling, I have pursued further studies to deepen my expertise. I have completed a BACP-accredited degree-level qualification in counselling, aligning with the highest standards of practice, and am currently awaiting graduation.
With 9 years of experience in hypnotherapy and counselling, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. My dedication to ongoing education ensures that I work safely, ethically, and effectively within the UK Hypnotherapy and Counselling Society frameworks.
As I await my graduation, I am currently classed as a student counsellor to comply with BACP guidelines. Rest assured, this status does not diminish my extensive experience and commitment to your well-being.
I am here to support you on your journey to healing and growth.
In addition to my counselling practice, I am a trained GSRD (Gender, Sex, Relationship Diversities) trainer, having completed specialised training with Pink Therapies. I bring compassion and confidence to my work with LGBTQ+ individuals, those in alternative relationship models (such as ENM and polyamory), gender-questioning and trans clients, as well as those in kink and power exchange relationships. My approach is rooted in providing a safe, non-judgmental space, enriched by my lived experience within these communities and relationship styles. I understand the unique challenges and dynamics you face and am here to support you with empathy and respect.
Individual Therapy and Coaching
How long?
I offer a free 20-minute assessment to determine if we’re a good fit for therapy, understand your needs and aims, and create a personalised therapy plan. Following this, we can schedule regular sessions in person or via Zoom as needed. Individual sessions are typically 1 hour but can be longer based on therapeutic need and presenting issues. The cost is £60 per hour, pro rata. Concessions are available for low-income clients and those experiencing hardship—please enquire if you are on a low income or receive UC/benefits.
Where?
I can provide one-to-one hypnotherapy and counselling, either in person in West Wales, or anywhere online, wherever you are, and also I can provide family constellations group sessions in person, location to be agreed between us. Currently, I work safely, and almost exclusively, on zoom and telephone. I am covid conscious and can align with your needs for safety in an in-person setting.
What past clients say…
“I thought I understood what I was going to get out of therapy when I first approached Alistair. But he, very gently and respectfully, blew my expectations away. He supported me totally and completely, whilst at the same time, challenging me when he knew I needed it”
S, Client for 10 months who came for help navigating their mental wellbeing and emotional dysregulation
“I’m now at a point where I don’t need my past destructive behaviours as coping strategies but I have enough self-respect now to know I deserve better. I’m proud of myself, and I am happy. Properly happy. Not in a manic intense trauma-bonded way or in a way that relies on another human or an orgasm or 6 beers. I’m peacefully content and happy within myself and my life and I never thought I’d ever say that“
R, Long-term client. Help with neurodivergence, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem and creating healthy polyamorous relationships
“He [Alistair] is a very skilled communicator. I will forever be incredibly grateful for Alistair, his infinite patience and his guidance. He provided me with the skills to change my own life for the better and to find a peace within myself that I’ve never known before.”
V, Long term client