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Dr
Dr Alison Chivers
Psychology
English
9,736+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Psychology
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,160 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,150 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,166 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 457 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB
DOI: 10.9829/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35473612 · cited by 192
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
DOI: 10.9633/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31483761 · cited by 162
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Long-term follow-up of Psychology across GB
DOI: 10.7723/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30401197 · cited by 28
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
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 · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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
