Alex Archer, Registered MBACP, Dip.Couns, Therapeutic Counsellor.

About me

Thank you for visiting my profile. People often seek a counsellor when something affects their mental or emotional wellbeing such as anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement etc. Whatever the reason you are seeking help, I offer sensitive understanding, respect, empathy and integrity. In our sessions together you have a confidential and safe space to explore your situation and feelings.

I appreciate that making contact can feel daunting. I welcome an initial phone enquiry and this often results in clients feeling more relaxed and enabled to make the decision to try counselling. I've created an introductory video - scroll down towards the bottom of this page to watch this brief (under 2 minute) video. My intention is that you find this reassuring and helpful in your choice of counsellor.

I am by nature a good listener, compassionate and don't tend to judge. Finding the right counsellor for you is an important first step towards healing. I offer a free initial session. This first session gives the opportunity to look at how we can work together and explore the reasons that have brought you to counselling. We look at what you want to achieve from counselling. Scroll down to check out the "what happens in the first session video" - its under two minutes and you may find it helpful to get an idea of what to expect at our first meeting.

You can find out more information about my counselling practice - Green Lodge Counselling by following the above link to my Green Lodge Counselling website. Based in Wembdon Village on the outskirts of Bridgwater, Green Lodge Counselling is a short drive from Bridgwater Town Centre and also J23 of M5. I offer one to one counselling to adults.

Professional, qualified and insured, holding a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, I am also a registered member of the BACP. My approach is Person Centred. I have a down to earth style and jargon free way of working. In the simplest sense I walk besides you in a journey of healing.

Counselling is a rare vocation where all of life's experience - the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, the pleasurable and painful, the births and the deaths, good health and bad health, successes and challenges - is relevant and can inform the counsellor in his work with clients. In addition to the formal counselling qualifications I have a wealth of life experience - this helps me in seeing things from the clients point of view.