Alan Archibald
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About me
The counselling I offer is called psycho-dynamic psychotherapy. It centers on early life experiences and how they affect your relationships, behaviors and feelings now. My approach allows for a space to be able to think together about these things and what impacts on them and makes them more challenging. We can work together to find patterns and life experiences, in the moment, that will give us answers as to why. The therapy I give allows you to find clarity in the confusion and provide a space for us to face this challenge together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Are you seeking a therapist with extensive experience and specialized training? With 24 years of service in the NHS mental health sector and a decade focused on psycho-dynamic therapy, I bring a wealth of expertise to our sessions. As a fully qualified intercultural psycho-dynamic psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council and a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, you can trust in my professionalism and dedication to your well-being. My training at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, coupled with four years as a specialist practitioner in psychoanalytical psychotherapy, underscores my commitment to addressing early trauma and attachment issues. Transitioning to the private sector three years ago, I have continued to provide compassionate and effective therapy tailored to your needs. Let's embark on this journey together toward healing and personal growth.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
General life dissatisfaction and unhappiness. Relational difficulties.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £85.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Please feel free to inquire about fees, as they are flexible based on your individual circumstances and the personalized services I provide, ensuring accessibility and affordability for all.
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I currently have limited availability
Further information
I chose psycho-dynamic psychotherapy because it offers a profound understanding of individuals and their challenges. This approach fosters creativity and a shared journey within a safe, supportive space, allowing clients to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions with confidence. By delving into the past in a dynamic manner, real-time history unfolds in the therapeutic setting, leading to deeper insights and meaningful connections. I believe in the power of human connection, and online therapy offers a unique opportunity to cultivate it, making healing accessible to all.
