Alex Archer

If you need to talk I’m here to listen. I’m a friendly and approachable Person Centred counsellor. If you are facing issues you can't resolve on your own, it may help to talk with an experienced counselling professional. How can I help you? 

Please note I work individually with adult clients. 

Counselling professional :

I’m a qualified Person Centred counsellor with over six years full-time experience & a good track record of success. Additionally, I am registered with the BACP - a professional body for UK counsellors. I am committed to working ethically to provide the highest standards of therapy for clients. 

Your choice :

You have the choice of having sessions via Zoom, phone or face to face. More recently I've noticed the majority of my clients prefer online counselling. Of course, if you are in the  Bridgwater area you also have the option of face to face sessions.

My values and character - I’ve always had a strong drive to help and heal people. I hate seeing any living creature in pain. It’s very rewarding to see clients making progress and having successful therapeutic outcomes. Its great to see someone smile again. I’m naturally empathic and genuine. 

Supportive session atmosphere :

The atmosphere of our counselling sessions is friendly and informal. You’ll have a confidential & safe space where you can feel valued, heard, understood & accepted. You choose what you want to discuss. You choose how much you want to share. We work at your pace. I usually suggest trying a session and see how it feels. If it feels right for you we can book in further sessions. There is no obligation to continue if you didn’t think I was the right counsellor for you. 

Is this the right therapy for you?

Is Person Centred therapy right for you?  - Person Centred therapy can be highly effective for a client who wants to discuss, explore and understand. I believe that we all have great potential and more inner resources than we realise, but it can often be difficult to access this by ourselves. Person Centred therapy can help you gain new insights into your problems and how to solve them. I aim to help clients develop the ability to withstand adversity, effect positive change and bounce back from difficult life events. Clients often say they feel so much better to be able to offload - I wonder if you feel like that?

Uniqueness and shared experience :

We all have our own unique story and experiences. Indeed, Person Centred therapy comes from a humanistic tradition which values each of us as the unique individuals we are. Additionally, I have often found common themes come up in the therapy room that may have affected many of us at one point or another - for example issues around feeling overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, loneliness, work, stress, health, self esteem, being stuck, relationships etc.  Counselling gives you an opportunity to explore what is causing you distress and help you find resolution. Clients often report feeling better when they recognise: 

· A sense of progress

· Feeling heard and understood

· They work well with their therapist 

· Gaining new coping skills

· Starting to experience positive changes in their life

· Feeling better able to manage their emotions and behaviour

· Feeling empowered and more in control of their life

I often hear clients say its good to talk someone who is not family or friends.

Getting started:

We get a chance to meet each other in our first session. It's a great opportunity to see how we feel about taking a therapeutic journey together. Collaboratively we'll look at how we work together - things like appointment times, how frequently you would like sessions, fees and confidentiality. I'd like to hear about what has brought you to counselling, and what you would like from counselling. 

Getting in touch, Session Calendar and online booking:

You can book sessions online via my session availability calendar on my website. You can email me at greenlodgecounselling@gmail.com or phone me on 07824112573. I welcome any questions, and I look forward to hearing from you.