Alice Seferiades

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Psychotherapist & Supervisor (UKCP Reg.), PCE-CfD & DIT
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, in the NHS and in private practice. I have over 16 years of experience of helping adults find their way through a wide range emotional difficulties. I provide a safe, calm and respectful therapeutic space where we work at your pace towards your goals.

​Training
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I have trained in the main theoretical models (Psychodynamic, Person Centred, CBT and Existential). I am drawn to psychodynamic and attachment theories, which guide my understanding of psychological distress and how to support clients. I have done further training in Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) through the NHS and Integrative supervision. 

​In practice
Individual psychotherapy is about creating a relationship where you, the client, can feel safe enough to express and explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences. Some of these may be very painful and difficult and others might even be outside your everyday awareness. You will choose what you want the focus of our work to be. I will listen and then help you explore, link and make sense of experiences and feelings. In my experience, this process brings emotional relief, clarity and makes change possible.

My clinical experience
I have experience of working successfully with adults of different ages, cultural background and sexual orientation, who are experiencing distressing emotions, manifesting as depression and anxiety.

For some, a recent event may be a trigger, e.g.

  • relationship breakdown
  • bereavement
  • loss of a job
  • illness or accident
  • life stage transition

For others, these feelings are linked to old experiences or traumas, e.g.

  • relationships with parents
  • childhood abuse (verbal, physical, sexual, neglect)
  • sexuality
  • race & cultural differences
  • domestic violence
  • low self-esteem and low self confidence.

Our first meeting
At our first meeting you can tell me a bit about what has brought you to therapy and how you hope therapy and I can help, and ask me any questions you may have. Most importantly, you will get a sense of me and what it would be like working with me. You will then be better able to decide if I’m the right psychotherapist for you.

If you decide to continue working with me, we will discuss fees and appointments, which usually take place weekly at the same time.

​Languages
I am bilingual in English and Greek and work in both languages.

Video & Telephone sessions
Currently all my sessions are offered either via video or phone. In our first sessions we would think about what suits you best and explore the pros and cons of this arrangement.

Contact me
If you think you would like to work with me, you can call me (07780586315) or send me an email. I will call you for a short conversation to discuss any questions you might have and arrange a first appointment, if that is what you decide.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

  • MA in Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling (City University & Regent's University)
  • Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Regent's University)
  • Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) (NICE NHS approved training, Metanoia)
  • Diploma in Integrative Supervision (The Minster Centre)
  • Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) (NICE NHS approved training, Anna Freud Institute)

Professional Registration

I am registered with the UKCP, national register of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. This means that I meet their exacting standards, training requirements and agree to abide by their ethical standards.

The UKCP register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, meeting the Authority’s demanding standards in: governance, setting standards, education and training, managing the register, providing information and complaints handling.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Fees

£75.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

I offer therapy and clinical supervision on Tuesday mornings, 8:00am - 3pm and Friday mornings. Please call me to arrange a convenient time to meet.

Further information

Please visit my website for further information.

Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19

Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults
Older Adults

Key details

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Additional languages

Greek

Online platforms

Zoom

Supervision

Online
Phone

I am an experienced Integrative Supervisor offering supervision to counsellors & psychotherapists, including trainees.

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Alice Seferiades
Alice Seferiades