A safe space to heal and grow
Welcome to Gentle Bond Counselling. I’m glad you’ve found your way here. If life has been feeling heavy, confusing, or simply too much lately, you’re not alone.
I offer a steady, compassionate space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying. We move at your pace, with warmth and curiosity, so you can feel supported as you find your way forward. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a difficult time, or simply needing someone to talk to, you don’t have to do it alone.
Together, we can work gently toward clarity, healing and emotional wellbeing.
I provide compassion, confidentiality and professional therapy that is tailored to support your emotional well-being and personal journey. Based in Southport, Merseyside, postcode PR8.
Everyone faces challenges differently. I offer individualised therapeutic support designed to help you navigate life's complexities with clarity, resilience, and compassion.
Anxiety and stress
Learn practical strategies and develop deeper understanding to ease overwhelming feelings and restore calmness.
Depression and mood
Work through feelings of persistent sadness, low energy, and hopelessness in a non-judgemental environment.
Relationship dynamics
Explore interpersonal difficulties, communication barriers, and build healthier boundaries with loved ones.
Grief and loss
Find compassionate guidance to navigate the emotional pain of significant loss, bereavement, or life transition.
About Gentle Bond Counselling
Gentle Bond Counselling was founded with the belief that genuine empathy and collaborative therapy foster real, enduring change. Based in Southport, Merseyside, my practice combines a warm and welcoming presence with dedicated clinical integrity, ensuring you always feel respected and heard. Gentle bond encompasses counselling that offers gentleness, connection, and a steady presence when life feels overwhelming.
Hello, I'm Alison. I am a qualified counsellor based in the North West, offering both face-to-face and online therapy sessions. My practice, Gentle Bond Counselling, was created out of a commitment to provide a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
Life brings seasons of anxiety, grief, relationship changes, and uncertainty. Whatever you are carrying, I work collaboratively alongside you to help bring clarity, emotional resilience, and gentle healing. Being a person centred counsellor, I offer a warm and steady presence where you can feel heard and supported. My approach is gentle, relational and grounded in empathy. I won't rush you or tell you what to do; we'll explore things together, at your pace. There is no judgement, pressure or expectation. My approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection when we feel safe enough to be ourselves. I will walk beside you, helping you to make sense of your feelings and experiences with care.
I understand how difficult it is to reach out for support, it can feel like one of the hardest steps, especially if you're used to carrying things on your own, and I hold that with care. My role isn’t to tell you what to do, it is to walk beside you, helping you to make sense of your experiences and reconnect with your own inner wisdom.
I have a particular interest in emotional awareness, self-understanding, and the gentle unfolding of the inner self. I'm passionate about creating a space where you feel valued and understood.
If you choose to work with me, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you. your story matters, and I'm here to support you as you grow, heal and rediscover your sense of self.
I work with many different issues people may have; I have further training experience in domestic abuse, bereavement and relationship issues. I have also had many years of experience in care for disabled and elderly.
Beginning counselling can feel like a daunting step. Here is what you can anticipate from our initial conversation through to regular sessions, ensuring you feel supported and heard every step of the way.
My practice is grounded in a person-centred, relational approach where empathy, acceptance, and gentle presence lead the way. In our sessions, there is no pressure to have everything figured out or to perform. I pay attention to what is felt as well as what is said, including things that are sometimes difficult to put into words. Therapy isn't a program that I apply, it's a relationship we build together, giving your feelings and thoughts room to breathe and unfold naturally.
Rather than offering quick fixes or giving advice, I walk alongside you as a steady companion. Together, we gently explore whatever you are carrying—uncovering clarity, restoring emotional resilience, and reconnecting with your own inner wisdom. Whether we meet face-to-face in Southport or online, each session is tailored with care to support your personal journey.
My practice is supported by regular clinical supervision, along with ongoing learning and professional development. This helps me to continue developing as a therapist and make sure the way I practice remains thoughtful and ethical.
I am MBACP registered.
A collaborative therapeutic process
Therapy works best when you feel safe to share openly. We focus on building a trusted partnership, pacing each session according to your comfort and specific goals.
"The guidance and coping techniques I learned have truly transformed how I handle anxiety and stress in everyday life."
Client feedback
Taking your first step
Reaching out for help is a sign of courage. Discover more about session fees, practical details, and answers to common queries to help you decide if we are the right fit for you.
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Gentle Bond Counselling
Southport, United Kingdom
Email: gentlebondcounselling@gmail.com
Phone: 07703661917
Transparent and straightforward pricing to help you access the support you need, whether online or in person.
Initial consultation
Introductory call
Free (20 mins)
A gentle, no-obligation conversation by phone or video to discuss what brings you to therapy and ensure we are the right fit.
Individual counselling
Face-to-face or online
£50.00 per session
A dedicated 60-minute personal therapy session in a warm, confidential environment designed around your specific emotional needs.
Concessionary rate
Students and low income
£40.00 per session
Subsidised 60-minute counselling sessions to ensure compassionate, professional mental health support remains accessible.
Gentle Bond Counselling
Offering gentle counselling in Southport and online across the UK. Providing a warm, confidential, and welcoming space to help you navigate life's challenges at your own pace.