Alison Brake, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Alison Brake

Twickenham TW1
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Alison Brake, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Alison Brake

Twickenham TW1
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My Approach

Life transitions, workplace demands, and unhelpful internal narratives can leave us feeling disconnected from who we really are. In my practice, I offer a collaborative, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming space where you don't have to adjust or mask to be understood.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and relational, blending humanistic care with an understanding of nervous system regulation and attachment patterns. I pay close attention to the impact of early family conditioning, societal expectations, and hidden grief—helping you develop self-compassion, reframe shame, and navigate life's complexities with greater clarity.

I work extensively with professionals, adults navigating late-identified neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), women experiencing the profound identity shifts of midlife and menopause, and individuals struggling with chronic anxiety or relational burnout. Together, we work to cultivate curiosity, care, and practical strategies for meaningful, lasting change.

Practical Information & Fees
I work with individuals and couples, both face-to-face in Twickenham and online. I offer an initial brief phone chat followed by a reduced-rate (£30) initial session to talk about what brings you to therapy and start building a picture of how we might work together, allowing you to make an informed decision about whether I am the right therapist for you.

Session Fees:
Individual Therapy: £70 per 50-minute session
Couples Counselling: £90 per 50-minute session

I am an approved provider with major private health insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality Health, and Aviva.

About Me

I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist offering warm, neuro-affirming, and relational therapy in Twickenham and online. I specialize in supporting adults navigating ADHD, autism, midlife and menopause transitions, career or life shifts, and anxiety—helping you move from feeling overwhelmed to living and working authentically.

Prior to retraining as a psychotherapist, I spent 20 years in the corporate sector. Having experienced first-hand the fast-paced, high-pressure environments of the corporate world, I understand the realities of work-related stress, executive burnout, career transitions, and the toll of masking neurodivergence in professional roles.

I work with

  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Private healthcare referrals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Navigating adult ADHD—whether formally diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring a potential late identification—often involves processing years of masking, executive dysfunction, and internalised shame. My practice is explicitly neuro-affirming. I help ADHD adults unpick the "shoulds" imposed by a neurotypical world, understand their unique brain wiring, and build gentle, personalised strategies that respect their energy, focus, and authentic self.
Midlife and the perimenopause/menopause transition involve much more than physical symptoms—they frequently trigger profound shifts in identity, physical capacity, relationships, and self-perception. I provide dedicated therapeutic support for the hidden grief and emotional complexity of midlife. Together, we navigate these hormonal and psychological shifts, helping you grieve lost capacities, process changing roles, and reclaim your voice and agency.
Chronic anxiety, overthinking, and feeling perpetually "on edge" are often the nervous system's response to overwhelm, unprocessed loss, or long-term masking. Drawing on nervous system regulation and attachment principles, I help you understand why your body and mind respond with anxiety. Rather than just managing symptoms, we work to cultivate somatic safety, soothe overactive threat responses, and break cycles of rumination and self-doubt.
Many autistic adults, particularly women and those identified later in life, spend decades suppressing their natural traits to fit in, leading to profound exhaustion, anxiety, and burnout. I offer a safe, validating space to explore your autistic identity without judgment. Together, we work on unmasking, processing historical misunderstandings, establishing sensory and emotional boundaries, and honoring your needs.
Identity is not static; it evolves through major life shifts, cultural expectations, family conditioning, and personal realisation. If you are questioning who you are outside of your roles, recovering from people-pleasing, or untangling complex family dynamics, I provide a reflective space to explore your core values. We work together to unpack old narratives and build a grounded, authentic sense of self.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist

What I can help with

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Depression
  • Identity Problems
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy
  • Telephone Therapy

Twickenham Office

7 Upper Grotto Road
Twickenham TW1 4NG
United Kingdom

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Cost:

£70 per 50 minute session

Concession:

Discounted rates available for low income clients and students, subject to availability.

Twickenham Office

7 Upper Grotto Road
Twickenham TW1 4NG
United Kingdom

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Cost:

£70 per 50 minute session

Concession:

Discounted rates available for low income clients and students, subject to availability.

Twickenham Office

The Practice Rooms
20, The Green
Twickenham TW2 5AB
United Kingdom

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UKCP College

  • Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC)
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