About me
HUMANISTIC INTEGRATIVE COUNSELLING & PSYCHOSEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
ABOUT ME
Hello, I am Alessandra. I am a bilingual Italian - English Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, currently expanding my professional training in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and groups to explore emotional, relational and sexual challenges.
MY APPROACH
I believe that every individual has the capacity to live a meaningful and fulfilling life. Yet at times, certain experiences or learned patterns can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected from ourselves and others. We might yearn for change but not know where to start.
At other times, these difficulties can show up in our intimate relationships or sex lives, affecting our confidence, intimacy, and sense of belonging. Though often invisible, these struggles can profoundly affect our well-being and lead to feelings of shame, isolation, or hopelessness. Talking about such experiences can feel daunting, but doing so in a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic space, can bring about meaningful change and greater sexual and relational well-being (whatever that looks like for you). I believe that change is possible, and that therapy can open new ways of feeling, connecting, and living fully.
As a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, I take a holistic approach, grounded in empathy and curiosity. This means that I invite clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations, drawing connections between them. I integrate a range of therapeutic models and tailor each session to meet the unique needs of my clients. Creativity is a key part of my practice and when appropriate, I integrate art, drawing, bodywork, dream exploration, and other creative techniques into the therapeutic process.
As a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist (in training), I view sexual and relational difficulties within their broader context. I use a biopsychosocial lens to understand how biological, psychological, and social factors shape sexual and relational challenges. I work with individuals, couples and multi-partnered people on issues such as sexual function difficulties (erectile or ejaculation difficulties, orgasmic problems, vaginismus, genital pain and pain during sex), low and loss of desire, compulsive sexual behaviours, infidelity and conflict. I also offer a safe space for individuals wishing to explore their gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship styles.
My practice is sex-positive, inclusive, and affirming of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship types.
I offer in-person and online sessions via Zoom, both short and long term. A free 15-minute phone consultation is available to understand if we are a good fit. Please feel free to contact me on 07838 340527 (or via email) to ask questions or arrange a first session.
AREAS OF WORK
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Addictions and Compulsions
- Trauma
- Anger and anger management
- Self Esteem and Self-Worth
- Relationship issues (e.g. conflict / affairs / communication)
- Family issues
- Grief, Loss and Bereavement
- Sexual Abuse and Physical violence in childhood
- Trauma
- Work/Life balance issues
- Sexuality, gender and relationship questioning
- Sexual compulsive behaviour
- Low sexual desire
- Orgasm problems
- Vaginismus
- Genital pain and Pain during sex
- Erectile and Ejaculation difficulties
Training, qualifications & experience
- Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills from the Gestalt Centre (London).
- Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPPD London (Centre for Personal and Professional Development).
- Certificate in Working with Couples and Other Relationships from The Centre for Psychosexual Health.
- Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy (in training) at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS)
- EMDR Therapy (in training) at EMDR Centre London.
As an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
As a Student Member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), I act in accordance with its Code of Ethics and Practice.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Sexual Function Problems
Compulsive Sexual Behaviour
Issues around Gender, sex and relationship diversity (GSRD)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £100.00
Additional information
Individual: £80 per 50 minute session.
Couples: £100 per 60 minute session.
I offer discounted fees for individual clients, couples and groups presenting with psychosexual issues.
When I work
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Further information
I am bilingual and I offer sessions in Italian and English.
