Chartered Clinical Psychologist in Guildford

Alison Lane CPsychol, MSc, BA (Hons)

About me

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, qualified since 1992, offering therapy sessions in Guildford for individuals aged 18 and over. My training spans various therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Compassion Focussed Therapy, (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy. I take an integrative approach, tailoring treatment by drawing on different therapies to provide an individualised and effective approach.

With empathy and a non-judgmental stance, I aim to create a safe and supportive space where we can explore the challenges you’re facing. Together, we will work toward gaining a deeper understanding of your situation, while developing practical strategies, techniques, and behavioral changes to enhance your psychological well-being.

Clinical Psychology draws on different therapeutic models to develop a treatment approach that best complement an individual’s own skills to help reach their goals, focussing on evidenced-based, focused approaches.

I work with clients from Guildford, Woking, West Byfleet, Weybridge, Chertsey, Walton on Thames, Surbiton, Chobham, Bagshot, Ash Godalming, Cranleigh, Chiddingfold and Dorking.

Psychological Treatments and Therapies

I work from the belief that we are all doing our best to cope in any given moment. The coping strategies we develop in response to past adversities can sometimes leave us feeling stuck or caught in patterns of distress. Unprocessed challenges or traumas from the past can trigger us in the present. My role is to help you gain insight into these triggers and patterns, fostering a deeper understanding, while learning new strategies and behaviors that can empower you to move forward in a more constructive way.

I help people with

  • Anxiety, stress, worry

  • Low mood

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Sexual health and functioning

  • OCD, intrusive thinking

  • Phobias

  • Distressing thoughts or emotions

  • Panic attacks

  • Reactions to stressful life circumstances

I’m a Clinical Psychologist working in Guildford

About Me

I am registered and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (https://www.hcpc-uk.org), the British Psychological Society (https://www.bps.org.uk/ ) and a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists (https://acpuk.org.uk).

All Clinical Psychologists must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are regulated according to professional standards. The HCPC ensures that only practitioners with accredited qualifications who meet the standards of proficiency and professional conduct can practice under the title of “Psychologist.” Additionally, the British Psychological Society (BPS) serves as the professional body that oversees the work of qualified psychologists, setting benchmarks for standards in psychological knowledge and expertise.

Clinical Psychologists will only draw from approaches which are evidence-based and backed by national guidelines and research. Details and the code of practice and ethics to which I adhere may be viewed on the BPS website www.bps.org.uk and the www.hcpc-uk.org. 

HCPC Registration: PYL16067

BPS 36006

ACP-UK 2652


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Clinical Experience

I have a wide range of experience helping adults with their general psychological health and well-being. I can also advise on how to help manage the psychological and emotional challenges that accompany physical health conditions as I have specialist training and experience working in pain management, sexual health and physical health conditions.

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

Clinical Psychologists have a first degree in Psychology, undertake work experience in relevant fields and then postgraduate clinicial training to doctoral level. This extensive training means we are are able to assess and treat a range of difficulties drawing on multiple models and approaches. This enables us to develop treatment approaches tailored to your needs. We work collaboratively and in partnership with you to reduce distress and enhance and promote psychological well-being.