Alexandra Bacon MBACP. Child-Parent, Depression & Anxiety Specialist

Kings Chambers First Floor, 34 Queen Street Derby Derbyshire DE1 3DS View map	Legion House South Street Ashby-de-la-zouch Leicestershire LE65 1BQ View map
01629 825968 / 07950 568635 http://www.lotusheal.co.uk Click here to Email me

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I specialise in working with relationship, Child-Parent & Young people's issues, Depression & Anxiety disorders, though I am experienced in working with a wide range of clients, with a proven track record of success (see my client testimonials below). I am a fully qualified and insured, BACP registered counsellor, offering brief and long term therapy. I follow an integrative, humanistic approach to working with clients based on their individual needs.

I am also trained as a NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Coach, Bach Therapy Practitioner and am an Advanced Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner and have trained in EMDR. I offer a confidential service to adults, young people and children in Derbyshire, Derby and Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, following the ethical guidelines of the BACP, and am fully CRB checked.

I am also a member of The Stress Management Society, The Complementary Therapy Association (CThA) and Embody Professionals. My business was recently nominated for the Barclays Trading Places award for excellence as a top 100 business in the UK and I am featured regularly in the media in national publications such as Woman, Easy Living, Natural Health and The International Therapist magazine. I also speak as an expert on BBC Radio Derby.

With every client, I work with them to identify the number and frequency of sessions they need in order to resolve their individual challenge. The aim of counselling is to give you the space to explore your feelings and concerns in a safe environment; discover what your core issues might be and clarify ways of resolving these and moving towards a greater sense of well-being.

Counselling can offer the chance to explore your present and past experiences and how they may be affecting your life now. Although you can't change what has past, reflecting on your issues and feelings can enable you to discover recurring life patterns and what is behind them.

I have practices in Ashby de la zouch, Leicestershire, Derby and Cromford, near Matlock in Derbyshire. I provide one-to-one, confidential consultations that last between 60-90 minutes. In most circumstances these take place face to face or on telephone or Skype. In every case, I offer a free 20 minute consultation to give you the opportunity to explore the best way forward for you.

My blog is: http://lotusevolution.blogspot.com/

What clients say about me:

"I cannot recommend Alex enough, she has helped my daughter manage her panic attacks...she is a happier, more confident person and that is all thanks to Alex." AC, Derbys

“I would like to strongly recommend Alex’s services. I started with Alex a shadow of my former self and left feeling back to being ‘me’. Alex made me feel extremely comfortable from the very start and I opened up to her about issues I would have never dream't of even speaking out loud to myself, never mind a stranger. She has not only changed my life, but also my partner’s. Even though he did not attend the sessions, it has proven that my positive energy and change of thought processing has had a massive effect on him too. I cannot stress enough how much I would recommend this service to anyone with an issue, big or small.
Thankyou Alex – You not only brought ‘me’ back, but saved my relationship.” Kate S, Derbys

"Mentally, I was in a very dark place when I went to see Alex. Having suffered a bereavement some two years prior, I thought that I had managed to overcome most of the associated problems on my own, but there were latent issues which were having a detrimental affect on my emotional responses. It took a crisis to make me realise that I did need outside help to address these. I had never used a counselling service before, so I was initially wondering if it would prove to be right for me. However, through her natural intuition and professional caring approach, Alex provided the tools and techniques that I needed to enable me to move on and progress. I can honestly say that I now feel much calmer, happier and able to meet and deal with all that life offers, on my own terms."
Steve, Derbys

"I was suffering from a great deal of anxiety from personal and work realated issues, which had manifested in OCD to help me "control" my life. Or so I thought... The first few sessions really helped me deal with some long standing personal issues and using EFT and visualing to deal with these issues I was able to clear my head and forgive myself. From this we tackeled the OCD element which we did in a logical manner, using Alex's methodology and good humour. I was able to see that what I tought were important tasks that needed to be done to bring me luck and stop bad things happening, were not real and gave no benefit. I am glad to say that my OCD has now gone for good! Finally Alex helped me through tough times at work, from a job and people that really got me down, I was able to deal with my fears which enabled me to move on in my career to bigger and better things. I really cannot thank Alex enough, for really listening and helping me see the wood for the trees!"
IB, Leics

"I saw Alex details on the website when I was in a crisis following the death of my dear mother. I thought a few sessions for grief counselling would soon have me on my way and back to work. With Alex's support, coaching and facilitation i soon realised that the crisis was just a catalyst for the many issues I had. Over a period of time these issues were explored and brought to the surface. Alex taught me lots of techniques to aid my recovery including learning how to enjoy doing things for myself. With Alex's support I learned how to value myself, spend time enjoying myself and to focus on the things that are important to me. Alex assisted me to balance the challenges life brings whilst enjoying things as they happen. I feel very positive about life now and this has had a positive impact on my husband, children and our family life. I have ended my employment after 27 years and with Alex's support I have learnt the art of acceptance and rekindled my creative side to enjoy my new life at home developing the things that are important to me.I could never have imagined being a full time mother and a wife but I am loving it. I am enjoying spending time spoiling myself and developing the many interests that have been dormant for several years. I could not have made these changes in my life without the excellent support and facilitation from Alex and would recommend Alex to you."
SB Leicestershire

"I suffered with depression, anxiety and panic attacks for over ten years. I always felt that these were caused by growing up in a violent household. I was scared of everything and life had become a difficult chore, rather than a pleasure. I was completely lost and had no confidence in myself or my ability to achieve anything.
I found Alex's website and i thought i'd give it a go! I was a little apprehensive as i'd seen other therapists in the past who weren't able to help me. I'm pleased to say, Alex was the total opposite! She was very, very understanding and calming. I was completely myself with her and found for the first time in my life I could talk about what had distressed me for years. Alex helped me to understand myself and move forward through a combination of Emotional Freedom Technique and talking therapies. I felt better and better after every appointment with Alex and I was really suprised at how quickly I noticed changes in myself. I now feel like the old me; confident, out going, and happy. I've said goodbye to anxiety and panic attacks and I no longer feel down about my life. I am up beat and always see the positive rather the negative.
I genuinely thought there was no hope for me, but I was very wrong. I would highly recommend Alex and her range of therapies." Hannah B, Derbyshire

"I have been overwhelmed with how effective and how I've responded to the NLP sessions. Alex is an extremely good listener and a very talented professional. She has been very adaptive to my needs, in just 6 sessions the difference in my wellbeing has been remarkable.
I would recommend Alex without any hesitation. The Bach's remedies are well worth a try too!" Kate Derbyshire

"I write this letter to say that I would and have, recommended Alex Bacon to my friends. The first session was amazing, what came up from the depths of my being; I am 68 years old and through the patience and knowledge of Alex, was able to release things that traumatised me from the age of 3 to 68, so much so it has helped me to move forward in my life.
I have had 5 sessions, each one worth its weight in gold."
K Skinner, Burton on trent

"Alex is a naturally gifted therapist with great insights into the full workings of the unconscious mind. She has helped me enormously on my own path to health and happiness and I have recommended her on many occasions and continue to do so. Her NLP and EFT skills, encompassed with her extensive background and experience in counselling make her unique in being able to deliver results in a relatively short timeframe. If you really are committed to change, then I would highly encourage you to invest a course of sessions with her."
Daniel Hill, Kidderminster

"EFT helped me a lot , firstly giving confidence in myself and also helping me accept who I was and understand anxiety more too.
After having several sessions I started to make progress and started to use the Bach. I am now a lot more relaxed and comfortable in meetings at work and eating infront of people. Also I have been going out in busy pubs.
I use EFT everyday (mostly in the morning) and I feel that I have control of my anxiety rather than it over taking me. Thank you very much Alex!!"
K Fern, Leicestershire

"Alex's approach helped immensely with my son Matthew, who following my divorce being increasingly depressed and withdrawn. Since the sessions with Alex, he is back to his old self and much happier both at school and at home, and his performance in all his subjects has improved. Thankyou."
Ms M, Derby- Parent

Training, Qualifications & Experience

CBT Post Graduate certificate

CPCAB Advanced Diploma in Counselling

CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies

NLP Coaching Diploma

EMDR Certificate

Advanced EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner

Bach Flower therapy Practitioner (BFRP)

Experience: I worked for 2 years as a counsellor in secondary education; within a domestic violence charity as counsellor and within a Mental Health charity with clients with severe depression and anxiety disorders as a counsellor. I now work in private practice as a Counsellor and therapist, as well as doing EAP work with companies.

I currently work with a range of clients: privately, in Government, Voluntary and Corporate based organisations, delivering therapy, coaching and training sessions.