Alison Clist BSc MBACP

I’m posting a little earlier this month as I don’t want to clash with New Years. December has been a month of change for me, I suppose the whole of 2019 has been really! The last six months or so have felt like I’ve been setting myself up for a more stable 2020, which is…

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Leaving Mental Health Charity, Second Step… Today was my last working day working as Second Step’s Reflective Practitioner and Psychological Therapist for PIE (Psychologically Informed Environments). It’s been a pleasure working along side such a dedicated group of people and although, for me it’s the right time to move on to the next challenge. It’s…

Within my clinical practice, this is one of the most commonly asked questions.  It’s not too difficult for most of us to identify that a lack of self confidence or self esteem can make life more challenging.  It’s not hard to decide we want to build our self confidence.  So why is it that what…

Autumn walks are one of my favorite things, crunchy leaves, warm oranges and yellows, fresh air and the sound of water… what’s not to love?!

I love a good podcast. It’s great to stick headphones on to take my mind off of things, to ground myself… or just to kill time on a boring commute. Here are a few of my current favourites with a theme around mental well-being; How to Fail with Elizabeth Day This is a podcast that…