Belonging is everything to us.
We have a vision.
We want to live in a world where we can all feel confident in our whole-selves and where we can support others to do the same.
Because we know that when we build connection with ourselves, and with others, we are able to achieve true belonging.
We have learnt from
Being considered “different” and questioning where and how she and those around her fit, compelled Unique & Loved Founder, Alison to explore, examine and challenge barriers to belonging.
The process lead her to truly believe she was more than the labels she, and others, had given her.
This learning encouraged her to see herself and others from a new perspective. It enabled her to feel she belonged. It changed her life for the better and had a positive impact on the people around her.
'Wanting this learning to be universal inspired the creation of Unique & Loved and is the passion that drives it every day.'
Alison Thomas, Unique & Loved Founder
We are unique.
Meet the Founder...
Alison is a self-described funny, thoughtful, anxious, extrovert who loves to be on the dancefloor. She is a quietly competitive, vegetarian with wrinkles who loves surfing, but is scared of open water.
Alison loves to connect with people and has supported and nurtured clients and colleagues throughout her career within the housing and domestic abuse sectors.
Cheered on by her supportive family, Alison has been a confident, trusted, engaging professional speaker and workshop facilitator since 2009.
We are driven.
Our work is underpinned by our values of being…
Uplifting
REAL
PASSIONATE
Looking to empower people to belong? You’re in the right place.
'you’re amazing, ceep up the good work' [sic]
Year 6 Pupil
'It made me feel good about myself'
Year 6 Pupil
'It really boosted my self-esteem.'
Year 6 Pupil