Maybe we should talk
Welcome to Alison Fernandes Therapy. Whether you’re new to therapy or seeking it as your trusted tool for personal growth, With more than a decade as a therapist, I provide a range of therapy services, including hypnotherapy, BWRT, EMDR and counselling, to clients in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Bristol, Reading, and further afield online. Please see my appointments page for details of the centres I practice from
Wherever you are on your life path, what matters most is your journey toward meaningful and lasting change. I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges and achieve the positive change you’re seeking.
You can see what some of my clients have to say about their experience working with me on my testimonials page.
Therapy could be your road to a calmer, happier, more relaxed, fulfilled and confident life. I’m happy to hear from you if you have questions about any of the therapies I offer, and I’ll respond to any message just as soon as I am free to do so. Why not take time to have a no-obligation call to discuss your needs.
It would be my privilege to be a part of your journey.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a guided therapeutic approach that uses deep relaxation and focused attention to help people access their subconscious mind. In this calm, receptive state, a trained therapist can help clients explore patterns, emotions, and beliefs, making it easier to create positive change in areas like anxiety, habits, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps the brain process and release distressing memories. By using bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, EMDR supports the nervous system in reprocessing past experiences so they feel less intense and no longer interfere with everyday life.
BWRT®
BWRT (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy) is a fast, structured therapeutic approach that works with the brain’s natural response patterns. It helps interrupt automatic emotional reactions to past experiences before they fully activate, allowing distressing triggers to lose their impact without needing to revisit or relive the original events.
Rewind
The Rewind Technique is a gentle therapeutic approach used to help reduce the emotional impact of traumatic or distressing memories. By safely revisiting an event in a controlled and detached way, the brain can reprocess it so the memory remains, but the intense emotional response is significantly reduced.
Counselling
Counselling is a talking therapy that provides a safe, confidential space to explore thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. With the support of a trained counsellor, clients can gain insight, develop coping strategies, and work towards greater clarity, emotional balance, and wellbeing.
Find Calm, Confidence, and Clarity
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of stress, anxious thoughts, trauma, or self-doubt? Are you searching for ways to break through, and:
- Overcome trauma (including PTSD or CPTSD)?
- Ease stress, anxiety, fears or phobias?
- Build confidence, set boundaries, or find your voice?
- Navigate relationship challenges or emotional struggles?
- Your Healing Journey
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