Ally Stott

Welcome, My Psychotherapy and Craniosacral Therapy practice offers a compassionately held space to explore what matters.

In these times of great change, challenge and opportunity we can benefit from a sensitive and skilled person to be alongside us as we explore the layers of our experiences. It is within the safety, containment and spaciousness of the therapeutic relationship that we can heartfully inquire, without judgement or agenda what matters to you. What we call suffering appears in many forms in life; we may know it as grief and loss, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, relationship challenges, serious illness, addiction, climate concerns. It is by turning towards ourselves with kindness and curiosity that the distress or uncertainty we feel can become a doorway for healing to happen. Through this process we can gain insight, find new perspectives and
re connect with our inherent health and wisdom.

The wisdom of the body can be easily overlooked in our mind-focused culture. Craniosacral Therapy is a restorative practice that happens through sensitive touch to your fully clothed body. Craniosacral Therapy can rebalance a stressed digestive and nervous system, support healing from injury and surgery and reconnect you to your inner well-spring of vitality and calm. There is a short video above created by the Craniosacral Therapy Association that gives further information about this healing therapy.

Background & Qualifications

I am an experienced UKCP registered psychotherapist (MA), with a transpersonal, integrative, mindfulness-based approach, and a Craniosacral Therapist registered with the Craniosacral Therapy Association.
For over a decade I have worked with people living with serious illness, including being part of the team at the Maggie's Cancer Care Center in Oxford.
Alongside the usual setting of the indoor therapy room, I also work outside in nature with people when this is appropriate. This is sometimes referred to as nature therapy or Ecopsychology.

I have a background as an artist and have been a foster carer for many years.
I have additional training in shamanic practice with Northern Drum

For further information see www.allystott.co.uk

My Specialisms

For over 20 years I have been engaged in meditation practice and this embodied, contemplative approach informs my life and work.

I have a particular interest in supporting women of all ages through times of change and transition. I have created a body of work called Reclaiming the Wise Woman, which happens over a cycle of 8 one and a half hour sessions. Through this healing work we will explore your meeting and deepening relationship with the Wise Woman in ways that speak to you including a combination of; meditation, river walks, drum journey, craniosacral therapy, creating simple ceremony and reflective conversation.

Approach to Therapy & How I Work

My approach is based on respect, deep listening and appreciating diversity.
I work within the ethical frameworks of my professional bodies.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	In Person	Please Call
Counselling	In Person	Please Call
Craniosacral Therapy	In Person	Please Call
Mindfulness	In Person	Please Call
Meditation	In Person	Please Call
Tension and Trauma Releasing	In Person	Please Call
Healing	In Person	Please Call

Additional Rate Information

I have a sliding scale for session costs where people place themselves on the scale, this is between £55-£65. In addition there are some concessionary priced places in my practice, please inquire.