About Alison

With over thirty years of experience, Alison establishes safe and brave spaces for individuals, teams, and communities to reflect, transform, and celebrate life's essential thresholds.

The philosophy of generous attention

French philosopher Simone Weil wrote that "attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity." That belief sits at the very heart of Held Spaces. Alison offers deep, generous attention so that you, in turn, can develop generosity towards yourself. Whether in  supervision or in creating a ceremony, being truly heard opens up possibilities.

Collaborative and courageous spaces

Working together so that each setting becomes exactly what you need it to be is Alison's greatest joy. Over three decades facilitating groups, guiding organisational reviews, and crafting ceremonies, she has learned that true transformation occurs when you feel  safe enough to be honest and brave enough to explore what lies ahead.

Curiosity that leads to flourishing

People arrive at Held Spaces at turning points in their lives and work: seeking l supervision, planning a wedding, marking a farewell at a funeral, or navigating complex team dynamics. Paying attention and remaining curious about your current situation naturally leads to flourishing. To begin a conversation, you are warmly invited to contact Alison directly at alison@heldspaces@gmail.com

"Working with you so that the space is what you need it to be is a great joy. Together we create the moments you need."

Alison, founder of Held Spaces