Individual shadow work sessions
Individual shadow work sessions
What issues can I bring?
What issues can I bring?
Alasdair Kirk
Shadow Work, Counselling &
Experiential Psychotherapeutic Process
Contact & booking
Take the next step...
During this initial session we'll have an opportunity to connect and settle gently into a conversation to explore what is happening for you and what is bringing you to this work. We will explore the changes that you are looking for and how we can get there in a way and at a pace that is right for you. This is a great place to begin if you are wanting a stepping stone prior to a shadow work session.
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Please email me to schedule an initial 90-minute session.
"I really valued the work we did together in my sessions and want to say a massive thank you for creating a space where I felt comfortable to work through some of my most personal experiences."
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Laura - East Sussex
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"I feel so very grateful and privileged to have been able to work with Ali. With great skill and regard he created space for me where I could meet and accept parts of myself that I had previously rejected and denied. This has allowed me to enjoy greater love and compassion for myself and given me tools to continue to explore that inner landscape without fear, feeling defensive or otherwise. Whilst Ali is passionate about working with men I, identifying as a woman, felt fully met on that deep soulful, non-judgemental, humane, non binary level. Working with Ali was a a gift of life to myself and I hope that many more benefit from working with Ali."
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Janet - Bristol
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Throughout the session I felt a very good sense of safety, like I could be free in that holding. Ali midwifed an excellent process, with much depth and tender enquiry and I felt moved by that. I am cogitating and settling into the depth of what was generously facilitated for me. I really think it was a beautiful piece of work, gratitude and celebration all round. I got clearer in bringing home an exquisite part of myself."
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"It was profoundly useful and I am full of gratitude. There's so much deeper gold in what we uncovered. I do feel I am relating differently… and am letting that come into integration."
"It was a deep session."
Debra - Stroud
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"I felt safe and held.I liked how much Ali let me lead what happened whilst also gently but firmly guiding me."
"The session was very powerful and enabled me to experience myself and my wounds differently..."
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Jessica - Somerset
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"Thanks for my session this week. There is a subtle shift in me since and I'm very happy! Throughout I felt safe and held, and when I didn't (just part of my process) it was easy to say and for Ali to reassure me. I was impressed with Ali's probing questions and allowing holding. The session was so useful... particularly the bit where Ali questioned me gently, hanging out with me as a six year old. Something in that experience feels enduringly healing."
"The session definitely met and exceeded my expectations."
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Clare - Somerset
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"I felt heard and Ali kept checking in with me and adjusting his approach in response to my answers. I felt we did the process together, in partnership. It wasn't 'done to me'. I was safely guided through."
James - Somerset
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"I have only good things to say about Ali. There was a sense of calm in the room when I arrived and I felt a warm welcome with ease. I felt I could just talk and ramble on about how I was feeling. He let me do this until it became obvious what I wanted to happen in the space. He listened with empathy and I felt heard and understood."
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""When we moved to the carpet, he guided me through relationship with my inner critic with her nagging voice. It was very helpful to have this personified, listening both as a little girl and as The Queen I am today. We also explored the role of my Warrior, which in desperate need for rest, could act more as a boundary keeper to make time for myself, rather than fighting through life."
"I felt lighter after the session with more permission to follow my creative urges."
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Bonny - Somerset
An opportunity for us to connect and a space for you to ask any questions you may have before working together. This conversation can be via phone or zoom.
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Please click here to schedule a free 20-minute call.
How often do I need to come?
I work one-to-one on a short term or long term basis both in-person and online.
People use this work in a variety of ways. Some people come for a one off session to work on something quite boundaried and specific. Other people make a commitment to a series of sessions, maybe 5 or 6 sessions spaced fortnightly or monthly in order to work through challenging patterns and to make that significant shift into a new way of being. I find that many clients continue to use the work in an ongoing way, scheduling sessions when needed to support their healing and personal development.
Before we start to work together we will discuss your expectations and how you'd like this work to best support you.
Fees & terms
My practice hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Fees for one-to-one work are calculated using an hourly rate. I offer a sliding scale of £70 - £100 per hour based on your ability to pay. On booking I ask that you choose the hourly rate that is appropriate for you at this time: no questions are asked.
There is a place on the confidential form that you will complete prior to your first session for you to indicate the amount you have chosen to pay. For guidance on choosing your place on the scale click here.
If this price scale is prohibitive for you please get in touch to start a conversation.
Location
I am based in the Welsh Borders, and offer face to face sessions in Hereford (HR2 8SF) and Abergavenny (NP7 5RF).
I also offer shadow work sessions online via Zoom.
Dive in to a 5 hour session. Click here for more information about one-to-one shadow work and here for What to expect in shadow work sessions.
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Please email me to schedule a shadow work session.
I take a deposit on booking of £100 for all sessions and workshops. The deposit is to be paid within 24 hours of booking and is non-refundable. The remaining balance is due two weeks before an individual session takes place or four weeks before a workshop. From this point onwards the balance is non refundable and non transferable.
Code of ethics & insurance
I carry full professional insurance as a therapist for Shadow Work, Group Shadow Work and Deep Process Psychotherapy.
My work with clients is bound by a code of ethics.
I undertake regular supervision (both professional and peer led) and I am fully engaged in my own personal and professional development.
Emergencies
Please note, I do not offer a crisis service. The contact you have with me will be limited to your allocated session time. I only respond to emails or telephone calls between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
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In case of emergencies, I would encourage you to contact NHS Choices on 111, your GP, or to attend your local A&E service for crisis support and advice.
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For guidance please find additional information here: NHS mental health advice.