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Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.

Alison Ryan

Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych. (she, her)

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St Albans Rooms, 21 Victoria, St Albans AL1
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Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want? It can be difficult to make positive changes sometimes. You know you would like things to be different, but it's hard to know where to start. I offer a warm, compassionate, and open approach to understand what you would like to be different. and what is keeping things stuck. Working together with you, I use a range of evidence based approaches to help you move forwards in living the life you want.
I work with people who have a wide range of adjustment issues in life, whether it be anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic illness or self esteem issues. I also work with people with acquired brain injury.
It can be a difficult step to choose a therapist or to contemplate starting therapy. If you are wondering whether we might work well together, or you have questions about the process, you are welcome to email me. I will quickly arrange a time that works for you to speak together in a free 15 minute call, have a chat and answer any questions you might have.
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My Practice at a Glance

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St Albans Rooms

21 Victoria

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I am working both online, using a range of platforms, and also offer sessions-in-person, in central St Albans.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 
£130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Alison Ryan
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

St Albans Rooms

21 Victoria

St Albans AL1 map

I am working both online, using a range of platforms, and also offer sessions-in-person, in central St Albans.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 
£130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £130

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aviva
  • AXA PPP
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Freedom Healthnet
  • Geo-Blue
  • PHC
  • Saga
  • Vitality
  • WPA
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I work with a number of health insurance providers (listed on my profile and website). If you are self-funding, the invoice for each session is paid by you by direct bank transfer, or arrangements can be made to suit you if you prefer to pay by cheque.
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with a number of health insurance providers (listed on my profile and website). If you are self-funding, the invoice for each session is paid by you by direct bank transfer, or arrangements can be made to suit you if you prefer to pay by cheque.
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health & Care Professions Council Alison Ryan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 38 years
  • Training in Clinical Psychology and further training in Clinical Neuropsychology , Masters of Psychology (Clinical), Graduated 1986
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Masters degree in Psychology (Clinical), MBA, BPS Chartered Member of both Division of Clinical Psychology and of Clinical Neuropsychology
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Masters degree in Psychology (Clinical), MBA, BPS Chartered Member of both Division of Clinical Psychology and of Clinical Neuropsychology
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Expertise

  • Armed Forces
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Women's Issues
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Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Do these issues align with your needs?
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Do these issues align with your needs?

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Cognitve remediation for dementia
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Neurorehabilitation for brain injury
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My website describes in more detail the range of therapy approaches I use. All the approaches I would suggest are evidence-based. The type of therapy that I would suggest will depend on what is happening for you. If you have already tried some therapy, I will look with you at what has worked and what has not, so that we can work more effectively towards the life you want.
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My website describes in more detail the range of therapy approaches I use. All the approaches I would suggest are evidence-based. The type of therapy that I would suggest will depend on what is happening for you. If you have already tried some therapy, I will look with you at what has worked and what has not, so that we can work more effectively towards the life you want.
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

St Albans Rooms

21 Victoria

St Albans AL1

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I am working both online, using a range of platforms, and also offer sessions-in-person, in central St Albans.
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
"
I am working both online, using a range of platforms, and also offer sessions-in-person, in central St Albans.
Photo of Alison Ryan, Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Alison Ryan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.