Alan Crawford, Liverpool Counselling, Psychotherapy & Meditation

I'm here to support you. To help you better understand yourself, heal old wounds and grow towards your full potential as a human being. Be the truest, best version of yourself, with a life that is meaningful and fulfilling.

The Counselling Process: Understand | Heal | Grow

I hope to offer you an opportunity to explore your concerns in an atmosphere of trust and support with a caring professional with the right training and experience to hold space for you and facilitate you in exploring and resolving your struggles, find your own answers and way forward.

Together, as you get things off your chest (sometimes for the first time! ) and take stock of your experiences and how you feel, we can begin to support you to understand, heal and grow…

- to understand is to bring an open, kind curiosity to what is going on for you and the struggles you are facing so that you can come to better understand yourself, your patterns and the reasons you feel and act the way that you do. Together, we can learn from your experiences and gain deeper insight, giving you the choice and power to make the changes you want to.

- to heal is to work together to bring compassion, empathy and acceptance to the "unfaced and unfelt" parts of ourselves that lie beneath our struggles. . . the psychological wounds or scars that are picked up as part of being human. Part of the healing process is building a healthier relationship with yourself and your experiences, re-connecting with your inherent wholeness and worth.

- to grow is to make empowering, positive, life-changing choices that move you in the direction of your goals and the life you wish to create for yourself, moving from a place of stuckness, confusion and inner conflict to a place of clarity, authenticity and wholeness. Working together to remove the obstacles to growth, we can help you to re-connect with your core values, let go of old habits (and addictions) and become the best, truest version of yourself, living the life you wish to live - a life that is connected, meaningful, fulfilling and authentic.

“The purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free” (Rollo May)

In short, working together, we can discover who you are and how you want to spend your time on this earth.

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I am a real, genuine and down to earth human being with my own lived experience of life's struggles. I understand how difficult it may feel to consider exploring your feelings and experiences with a stranger and can assure you that if you choose to work with me, I will walk your path with you with the greatest care, heartfelt compassion, understanding and importantly, at your own pace.

I would love to hear from you if you are ready to take the first steps towards positive change.

https://alancrawfordcounselling. co. uk /

Call or Text me now: 07305746740

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I've been there too

Life can feel hard sometimes, and it can be a struggle to cope. The pressures on us can feel overwhelming and leave us feeling stuck. I know what that feels like.

I'm a real person, like you who has struggled with dark periods in my own life, with depression, anxiety, addictions, a lack of self-worth and wondering, 'what is the point? I don't know where I would be without the help of therapy and the journey of personal growth that it facilitated.

It gives me a great sense of satisfaction and gratitude to be able to help you to facilitate your own journey of healing and growth, to walk alongside you as a compassionate companion and guide on your journey. That's why I became a therapist.

My purpose is to support you in creating a life that feels fulfilling and authentic; to help you awaken to your potential so you can experience a life in which you feel good, connected and alive.

https://alancrawfordcounselling. co. uk /

Call or Text me now: 07305746740

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Why work with Alan?

I strive to offer you a powerful and potent experience of deepest respect, empathy and trust, to empower you to make the changes that you wish to make.

My clients, friends and colleagues tell us that I have a naturally calm, gentle, compassionate and 'in the moment' presence that helps them to feel safe, valued, cared for, heard and understood. I have been told that I have a way of getting to the heart of things, to what really matters.
I have a non-judgemental, understanding and down-to-earth approach which is born of my own lived-experience of what it is like to go through dark and difficult times, as well as over 12 years professional experience working with individuals and groups in the criminal justice, addiction and mental health fields before moving into private practice.

With me, counselling is a natural conversation with a caring, understanding and encouraging person who can help you to process your feelings, get a fresh perspective on your situation and make the changes you wish to make in your life.
There are no props or flipcharts and I don't tell you how to think or what to do. We simply sit opposite each other in comfortable chairs and talk about whatever is going on for you in a natural, engaged and honest way. Nor am I a passive, 'nodding dog' therapist - I work in a way that is active and engaged, questioning, challenging you and offering you feedback.

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I am also flexible, creative and open-minded in the way I work, thinking outside of the box (but within the guidelines! ).

Whilst the traditional therapy room remains the best choice for many, you might want to work with me outside whilst enjoying the natural environment in 'Walk & Talk' therapy.

Or we have the option of working together via Skype or Email.

Home Visits may also be available on request in certain circumstances.

I even offer Unlimited Messaging Therapy where you can pay a weekly subscription to have regular contact via message - write whenever you want and I will respond regularly.

Contact me to discuss which of these various options is the best fit for you and your circumstances.

https://alancrawfordcounselling. co. uk /

Call or Text me now: 07305746740

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Next Steps

I remember how daunting it can be to take the first steps, to send that first email or pick up the phone. I want you to know that I get it, and will make every effort to make it as easy and stress-free as possible for you to get in touch and begin your therapy.

I genuinely admire and respect anyone brave enough to start the inner work of counselling and psychotherapy.

You can contact me in complete confidence and ask me any questions via a free telephone consultation or you might prefer to exchange some emails with me to discuss your precise needs.

I welcome enquiries so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask and, after chatting or exchanging emails, there is no obligation to book a session if you don't feel ready, or you don't think we are a good fit.

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I respond to all inquiries promptly - If you send me an email, a text or leave me a voicemail I will usually get back to you within 24 hours, often much sooner.

Email: alankaishincrawford@gmail.com

Tel: 07305746740

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