Allison Ross (she/her) offers integrative counselling and psychotherapy for adult individuals and couples. Her approach is trauma-informed, somatic, and deeply experiential, helping clients connect with their bodies as a guide to self-exploration and healing. She empowers clients to engage in therapy in a way that remains true to themselves, fostering experiences of self-acceptance, belonging, and the building of emotional capacity. Allison believes that therapy is not about changing who you are but about becoming more of who you are.
Her therapy style incorporates Experiential Focusing-Oriented Therapy (FOT), a deeply somatic approach that helps clients engage with their inner experiences through bodily awareness. FOT encourages direct engagement with sensations as they arise, allowing for a more intuitive and embodied path to self-discovery and healing. A powerful alternative to Internal Family Systems (IFS), FOT offers a similarly deep and transformative process however places greater emphasis on the felt sense in the body rather than labelling distinct parts of the self. This approach supports emotional shifts in a way that feels natural and empowering.
Allison draws on many therapeutic models and theories that she incorporates in a bespoke manner. Some of those includes:
• Attachment theory• Neuroscience• Differentiation theory• Existential philosophy• Emotion Focused Therapy• Feminist theory• Somatic psychotherapy• Transpersonal and person-centred (Rogerian) therapy• Gestalt/Phenomenology• The Circular model of Sex• Psychodynamic therapy
Specialisations and Areas of Interest
Allison has a special interest in working with:
• Couples where one or both partners are neurodivergent• Couples who are parents of neurodivergent children• Young couples starting their journey together• Couples navigating parenthood or planning for children• Long-term couples transitioning through life stages• Individuals recovering from breakups• Individuals and couples dealing with infidelity and betrayal• Couples where a partner is in addiction recovery• Individuals healing from childhood trauma• Couples seeking to improve communication and negotiationskills• Couples working on deepening sexual and emotional intimacy• Couples and individuals wanting to explore their sexual expression• Couples wanting to learn consent processes that support authentic conversations• Couples looking to identify unhelpful relationship patterns and safely unpack difficult histories• Couples wanting to learn new approaches to conflict that foster deeper empathic connection• Couples wanting to create a balanced approach to domestic and emotional labour• Couples interested in designing their unique relationship model• Individuals and couples seeking to adopt a growth andlearning mindset in their personal development
Allison’s work is trauma-informed, meaning she prioritises holding a safe therapeutic container that minimises re-traumatisation, nurtures inner strength and resourcefulness, and encourages clients in processing and integrating their past experiences at their own pace.
She treats every individual with respect and unconditional positive regard, providing a space that is free of judgement, embracing differences and diversity. As a therapist experienced in working with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and polyamorous individuals and couples, she fosters an inclusive and affirming environment.
Her approach encourages client autonomy and emotional growth by helping clients give voice to their innermost feelings. Through empathy and self-compassion, clients can develop the ability to advocate for themselves and feel empowered in the world as their authentic selves.
Allison's Personal Story and Philosophy
Allison values authenticity and independent thinking. Her personal experiences as a highly sensitive and creative individual allows her to deeply empathise with clients who feel like they don’t quite fit in. She understands the importance of having an ally in navigating the world as someone who experiences life differently. Her ability to honour uniqueness while offering support helps clients feel truly seen and validated.
If you're ready to explore therapy and deepen your connection with yourself or your partner, Allison invites you to book a free 15-minute introductory consultation to begin your journey.
