Al Wilkinson

Are you looking for change, but you’re not sure where to start?

​​I am a registered Psychotherapist, working with individuals and couples from all walks of life to identify what is causing distress, and how to remove obstacles to growth.

I work with both short term and ongoing clients, depending on your needs and goals.

​​​​​​​​​​​​Whether you come with a specific issue, or a generalised sense that life could be better, I welcome your inquiry. 

How does it work?

First, we’ll meet to discuss your goals. I’ll ask some questions and you can do the same. Then I suggest you have a think about whether I’m the right fit for you. If, for any reason, I think another therapist would be better for you, I will let you know.

​​​​​​​Once we agree to work together, we’ll find a regular weekly 50 minute slot, which I will set aside specifically for you. ​​

Short term therapy

In short term therapy we set a timeframe (between 6 and 8 sessions) to work through a specific issue or life event. During our work together we will unpack the issue at hand, explore the feelings that come up and understand their origins. Short term therapy can be particularly helpful during a time of intense stress, such as a relationship breakup, a redundancy or any other significant loss.

On-going therapy

On-going therapy provides the space to understand and process deep-rooted negative feelings which get in the way of a fulfilling life. ​​​​​​​​

During the first few sessions, I will ask questions about what life is like for you now, and how it’s been in the past.​​​​ As our work progresses, I will ask you to bring whatever comes to mind. I will not, however, push you to discuss anything you’re not ready to explore.

​​​​​​​​​​​I will listen closely to get a sense of your experience. As the work deepens, with your permission, I will use “here and now” feedback to compassionately share emotional responses. This will unlock opportunities for you to see things from different perspectives and consider new ways of being in the world.

How long does it take?

​​​​​​​​​​​​​The simple answer is that you will be the judge. We can talk about this at the beginning, and again throughout our working relationship.