Alison Caisley - Psychodynamic Integrative Therapist
Meet Alison Caisley – Online Psychodynamic and Integrative Therapist
Alison Caisley
Psychodynamic Integrative Therapist
Pronouns: She/Her
About Alison
I am a BACP-accredited psychodynamic and integrative therapist with more than 20 years’ experience supporting adults and older adolescents through emotional difficulties, relationship problems and significant life changes.
I offer a warm, compassionate and confidential space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard. I work collaboratively, adapting therapy to your individual needs, experiences and goals. I particularly enjoy working with young adults as they navigate relationships, identity, independence and changes in their personal or professional lives.
You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, relationship problems, loss or a sense of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You may also have noticed patterns in your relationships or emotional responses that you would like to understand and change.
Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and relationships may be influencing the way you feel, behave and relate to others today. Developing a deeper understanding of these patterns can help you make more conscious choices, improve your relationships and move forward with greater confidence.
As an integrative therapist, I also draw upon person-centred therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural techniques. This allows me to tailor our work to you rather than expecting you to fit into one fixed form of therapy.
I see therapy as something we do together, at a pace that feels manageable for you. My aim is to help you understand yourself more deeply, feel more confident in your choices and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Alongside private practice, my previous experience includes working with Mind and Bupa. If you feel I may be the right therapist for you, I would be very happy to meet you for an initial conversation.
Conditions & Difficulties Treated
Specialist Areas
Anxiety and stress
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Stress
Death anxiety
Health anxiety
Performance anxiety
Separation anxiety
Social anxiety
Fear of abandonment
Relationship difficulties
Attachment issues
Codependency
Communication difficulties
Doubt in relationships
Infidelity, affairs and betrayal
Intimacy issues
Separation and divorce
Parenting
Parenting issuesOthers Areas Alison can work with
Anxiety and related difficulties
Agoraphobia
Panic and panic attacks
Phobias
Emetophobia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Perfectionism
Procrastination
Depression and emotional wellbeing
Depression and low mood
Major depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Emotional regulation
Self-harm
Low self-esteem
Loneliness
Anger
Trauma and loss
Childhood trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex PTSD
Dissociation
Road-traffic-accident trauma
Rape and sexual-assault trauma
Grief, bereavement and loss
Miscarriage
Neurodiversity and communication
ADHD
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Alexithymia
Eating and body-image difficulties
Anorexia and bulimia
Overeating and weight loss
Body image problems
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Relationships, family and identity
Adoption
Blended-family issues
Family conflict
LGBTQI+ related issues
Infertility
Pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum issues
Menopause
Menstrual health
Personality and behavioural difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Personality disorders
Problems with telling lies
Substance addiction
Hoarding
Physical health
Chronic Fatigue/ME
Acute and long-term health conditions
Pain management
Work and life changes
Life transitions
General work problems
Workplace bullying
Redundancy
Work-related stress
Therapeutic Approaches & Models
Integrative Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness
Alison works with:
Adults (18-65 Years)
Adolescents (16 - 18 Years)
Health Insurance Alison is registered with:
BUPA
Professional Training & Accreditations
BACP Accredited Therapist
MA in Contemporary Therapeutic Studies, 2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Therapeutic Studies, 2011
Diploma in Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, 2015
FAQs
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Psychodynamic therapy explores how earlier experiences and relationships may be affecting your emotions, behaviour and relationships today. By recognising recurring patterns and understanding where they come from, you can begin to respond differently and make more conscious choices.
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Integrative therapy brings together ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches. Alison adapts the way she works to suit your individual difficulties, personality and goals rather than applying one fixed method to every client.
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Counselling and psychodynamic therapy often provide space to explore emotions, relationships and underlying patterns in greater depth. CBT usually focuses more directly on the relationship between current thoughts, feelings and behaviours. As an integrative therapist, Alison can draw upon relevant cognitive behavioural techniques while maintaining a broader relational approach.
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Alison is registered with Bupa. Your policy may cover some or all of the cost of therapy, but you should contact Bupa before starting to confirm your cover, obtain authorisation and check whether any excess applies.
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Alison works online with older adolescents aged 16–18, as well as adults. The matching team will consider the young person’s age, needs and circumstances when deciding whether Alison is an appropriate match.
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The length of therapy varies depending on your difficulties, circumstances and goals. Some clients benefit from focused, shorter-term therapy, while others choose longer-term work to explore more established emotional or relationship patterns. Alison will discuss this with you and review your progress regularly.