Alexa Ensom MBACP

11 Catharine Place Bath BA1 2PR View map	Manu Centre 38 Bath Road Bradford On Avon Wiltshire BA15 1SR View map
07988735895 Click here to Email me

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I offer Integrative Counselling in Bath and Bradford on Avon to adults, and to children and young people aged 11 and over (I hold an enhanced CRB disclosure). I work both short and long term, with a positive, calm and non-judgemental approach, adapting the counselling to best suit each person individually, so it will be specifically tailored to meet your needs, and your unique set of circumstances. 

Throughout my life I have seen the importance of enabling and encouraging someone to gain a feeling of empowerment by allowing them the space and time to make decisions and take steps at their own pace, and that feel right for them.  This is something that underpins all my work, and can be of special importance when working with younger clients.

People of all ages and backgrounds seek counselling during times of difficulty, emotional turbulence, or uncertainty.  It may be that you are experiencing a troubling time in your life, or you may be repeating patterns of unhelpful thinking or behaviour.  Perhaps you are simply looking for someone to talk to, and listen to you.  I believe that therapy can help in all of these situations, and I offer a safe, private and relaxed space for you to explore any aspect of your life.

I follow the Humanistic belief that each person had the potential to heal, change, or achieve goals by using their own internal resources.  Through life’s ups and downs these resources can become hidden, forgotten, or may simply be unrecognised.  As an integrative counsellor, I work with a range of models of therapy to help you unlock the answers, and regain the skills you need to be able to cope with difficulties.  I may also use creative methods, having studied aspects of Art Therapy, and the use of creative materials, which can enhance understanding, and access different memories and emotions.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Post graduate Diploma in Counselling, University of Bristol
BA (Hons) English/Psychology, Bath Spa University
Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Enhanced CRB disclosure
Safeguarding training

I have experience of counselling children, young people and adults, and most recently I worked as a counsellor at Off The Record, a Bath based young people's charity.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Adoption Issues
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Career Counselling
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Family Issues
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Learning Difficulties
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Physical Abuse
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Self Harm
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Tourettes Syndrome
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling
  - Transactional Analysis

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative
  - Art Therapy/Art Psychotherapy

Fees

I offer an initial 30 minute meeting for £15. After that, sessions are £35/£40 for 50 minutes, depending on location. Some concessions may be available, including a student rate for those registered on counselling courses.

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