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Dr. Alison Chivers

Psychology Reading

Dr. Alison Chivers

2 years of experience

9,736+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Alison Chivers at a glance

Dr. Alison Chivers is a Psychology practitioner based in Reading, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Reading, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Alison Chivers is a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and improve their emotional well-being. With extensive experience in both NHS and private practice, she provides evidence-based, personalised therapy to support clients with a wide range of psychological difficulties.

Dr. Chivers creates a warm, non-judgemental, and collaborative environment where individuals can safely explore their thoughts and emotions. Her integrative approach draws from multiple therapeutic modalities, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals. She has vast experience working with concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, emotional regulation difficulties, and relationship issues. She also has a specialist interest in complex psychological trauma, helping individuals process their experiences and develop effective coping strategies.

Additionally, Dr. Chivers works with those undergoing significant life transitions or struggling with the long-term impact of past experiences. Her approach emphasises fostering self-compassion and resilience, ensuring that clients feel heard and empowered in their healing journey.

Her therapeutic approach includes:


Relational Therapy: Focusing on how relationships and interpersonal dynamics shape emotional experiences.

Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring unconscious patterns and past experiences that influence current behaviours and emotions.

Person-Centred Therapy: Providing a supportive and non-directive space for clients to find their own solutions.

Systemic Therapy: Addressing relational patterns within families and social networks.

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT): Developing self-compassion and reducing self-criticism to enhance emotional well-being.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing): A structured approach to processing trauma and distressing memories.


Dr. Chivers works collaboratively with clients to ensure therapy is tailored to their specific needs, strengths, and aspirations. Her aim is to help individuals understand their experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and achieve meaningful change in their lives. In her NHS role, she works as a Specialist Locality Lead Counselling Psychologist within a Specialist Community Mental Health Team, providing integrative psychotherapy and psychoeducational interventions. She has also worked with individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and neurodiversity.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Alison Chivers

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Reading (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Reading (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-825275 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-BA8EEC37 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,160
Annual physical exam 99395 2,150
Vaccination administration 90471 1,166
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 457

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Alison Chivers in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alison Chivers with the team
WITH TEAM
Alison Chivers at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Alison Chivers

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB
    Alison Chivers, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9829/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35473612 · cited by 192
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Alison Chivers, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9633/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31483761 · cited by 162
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB
    Alison Chivers, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7723/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30401197 · cited by 28
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Alison Chivers, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4208/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34104691 · cited by 86

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychology European Annual Congress (Psychology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychology National Society Meeting · Reading · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Reading · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alison.chivers@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Alison Chivers's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Alison Chivers treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Reading matters

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  • What does Alison Chivers specialise in?

    Alison Chivers specialises in Psychology in Reading, GB. 13 years of clinical experience.

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    Alison Chivers treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alison Chivers practise?

    Alison Chivers practises in Reading, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Alison Chivers speaks English.

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