Alex Keane

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In life we experience many different changes such as divorce, bereavement, work, relationship and family issues that we feel we should manage.   Within these times we tend to 'cope', feeling family and friends provide us with enough support.  Changes, difference and upset may have caused you to feel a sense of sadness, sometimes when you may not know why.

Within the safe relationship of counselling, we can look at these different feelings and where they may come from.  You can talk openly and honestly about how you feel.  In time we can together explore your inner strengths and weaknesses, allowing growth, understanding and acceptance of your 'self'.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling; Certificate in an Introduction to the Social Sciencies: understanding social change; Diploma in the Application of Psychodynamics Theory to the Principles of Counselling; Certificate in Counselling Skills

Over the last 8 years I have worked in various mental health settings including forensic, addictions and general psychiatry.  I have many years experience working with eating disorders.  I have worked within the NHS setting with those coming to terms with terminal illness.  I also work at the Chelmsford Counselling Foundation specialising in a number of mental illnesses, these include post-natal depression, loss, bereavement and low self-esteem, as well as other psychological issues.  My experience also includes working with a varied number of clients with mental health issues within a GP setting, (both short and long term), pallative care and working in the community.  I also work with couples.

I am the Independent Advisor to Felsted School.

I am also based in Southend for specialist eating disorder services. www.adolescentsupportclinic.co.uk

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Gender Identity
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I am a Specialist in eating disorders.  I also work with couples.

Therapies Offered

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

Fees

£50.00 for individual
£60.00 for couples
Lower fees and student rates are available.

Further Information

Counselling is on an ongoing weekly basis.

You are able to contact me via the mobile number and arrange an initial meeting to see and feel if this type of counselling is helpful for you.  I am based 2 minutes from Brentwood Town Centre and parking is available.

I also work within a clinic in Southend specialising in Eating Disorders.  (ASC*ED - Adolescent Support Clinic & Eating Disorders).

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and follow the BACP Ethical Framework for good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a member of Beat (Beating Eating Disorders).

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