Alyss

Ms Alyss Thomas

Psychotherapist (Registered)

A mature and experienced psychotherapist,who will encourage you to grow, develop and meet your potential. Perhaps it’s time to get some help with whatever is making your life stressful and difficult- that is what psychotherapy is for.

About Me

This experienced psychotherapist offers a supportive space to explore what feels stressful or difficult in your life. With a mature approach, they guide you through challenges, helping you understand their roots and develop new ways forward. Sessions aim to foster personal growth, allowing you to unlock your true potential. This is a good match for anyone seeking a path to greater well-being and resilience.

Approach

You’ll find a calm, confidential place to look at what’s making life feel stressful and to consider new directions with steady support. In Plymouth or online, in English, sessions are paced to your needs—sometimes quiet and reflective, sometimes focused and practical—with space between meetings for gentle reflection. Working psychodynamically, I help you notice patterns from loss, transitions or past hurt and translate insight into manageable steps that fit your life. This way suits anyone wanting thoughtful, steady change.
Contact Alyss

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

Services


Individual self development, empowerment and recovery including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life stage challenges, career development. Sessions are mostly online, and I have developed a unique journalling process you can undertake to support your session work and make it quicker and more effective.

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

    Learn more about Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy
  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Parents
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

    Learn more about Life Transitions
  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

    Learn more about Grief & Loss
  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Forgiveness

    The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.

  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Burnout

    A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, characterised by detachment, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.

    Learn more about Burnout
  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications


University of Bristol, Institute of Group Analysis, Karuna Institute

Registrations


UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Psychotherapist

Registration: 00933842

Service Area


Plymouth and North Devon

In-person & Online

Mannamead

Plymouth, Devon

United Kingdom