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Dr. Alison Chivers

Psychologie Reading

Dr. Alison Chivers

2 jaar ervaring

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 Psychologie practitioner based in Reading, Verenigd Koninkrijk, 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, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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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

Opleiding & training

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

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Psychologie
#EB-BA8EEC37 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

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

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

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Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 5 · i10: 15

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

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychologie 2026-03-14 · 9 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a psychologie? 2026-01-14 · 6 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · alison.chivers@euroclinics.example

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    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 Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Psychologie

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Reading matters

Medical practice in Verenigd Koninkrijk is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigd Koninkrijk medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Reading carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Alison Chivers specialise in?

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

  • What conditions does Alison Chivers treat?

    Alison Chivers treats conditions within Psychologie. 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.

  • What languages does Alison Chivers speak?

    Alison Chivers speaks English.

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