Ailsa Lamont (she/her)
supporting growth and change
UKCP accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor
altherapy.org ailsalamont1@gmail.com 07547898342
I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist and supervisor (UKCP accredited) based in Lewes and also practicing online.
Psychotherapy can support you to make changes in your life, to understand yourself more fully and to heal from trauma and difficult experiences from the past and present. Psychotherapy is a relational process, as we work togther collaboratively. I offer a safe, non judgemental space to explore issues with you to support your growth and change. My theoretical approach is based on relational psychodynamic theory in combination with somatic approaches and understandings from neuroscience. This takes account of how we are shaped by our past and current lives, relationships and the wider field of our experiences. I have experience of working with people with a wide range of issues including trauma, loss, bereavement, differently abled, acute and chronic health issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship issues and other issues. My approach takes account of intersectionality and I am LGBTQI+ and neurodiverse affirmative and aware of my white privelege. I have regular supervision and attend training to support my practice.​​
Psychotherapy fees are £75 for 50 minutes. I have a limited number of reduced fee spaces.
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​​My qualifications are: MSc Integrative Psychotherapy (UPCA,UKCP), Supervision diploma (HIPC,UKCP), Parent Infant psychotherapy diploma (OXPIP, APCIOS), MA Social Work, BSc (hons) Psychology and Anthropology, Infant observation and psychoanalytic studies diploma (M7), Foundation training group analysis (IGA).
​​I am fully insured and registered with the ICO.
​My memberships are: UPCA, UKCP and Psychotherapy Sussex.
​My experience includes working as a university counsellor for students and staff and as a psychotherapist in the voluntary sector. I have worked for Parent Infant Partnerships (PIPS), offering psychotherapy for parents and babies together and in therapy groups. Following my initial training in social work, I worked for many years in the NHS child and adolescent mental health services and in a specialist therapy service for looked after children and their foster carers and adoptive parents.
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Location​​​
My in-person office is located in the centre of Lewes, with nearby parking and links to public transport.
Psychotherapy and counselling for people becoming parents
Becoming a parent can present unexpected challenges.
I have specialist training and experience as a parent infant psychotherapist.
Parent infant psychotherapy can help you during pregnancy and until your baby is 2 years old. Issues may include: ante and postnatal depression; miscarriage; birth trauma;unresolved issues from your past;difficult feelings about becoming a parent; baby has difficulties such as feeding, sleeping, crying that are not easily resolved;other issues.
Supervision
I have a postgraduate qualification in supervision(HIPC,UKCP). My approach is collaborative and provides a safe space where the supervisee can be open about their work , build on their strengths and explore what is a growing edge, without fear of judgement. Supervision can provide a unique space to be vulnerable and feel safe to explore new options and gain insights. My approach is creative and can involve using art materials and objects to explore issues that may be difficult to formulate in words, if that feels interesting to the supervisee. I am committed to anti- oppressive practice.
I offer supervisees a safe, collaborative setting to grow.
I welcome psychotherapists and counsellors at all stages of their journey, whether you are just starting out or are an experienced practitioner. ​
My supervision fee is £60 for 50 minutes.
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