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

About me

Thank you for visiting my profile. Life can 'knock us sideways' . Sometimes we just can't make sense of it. Consequently our emotional well being and mental health can suffer. What ever the reason you are seeking help, I counsel adults and offer understanding, respect and empathy. In our sessions together you have a confidential and safe space to explore your situation and feelings.

I am by nature a good listener, compassionate and don't judge. I think it very important that you feel supported, heard and understood.

Finding the right counsellor for you is an important first step towards healing. This is a reason why 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.

Being a counselling professional I am a registered member of the BACP. My approach is Person Centred . I work one to one and face to face. 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.

We all have our unique story and experiences. Additionally, I have often found themes come up in the therapy room that may have affected many of us at one point or another - for example issues around anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, loneliness, work, stress, health, self esteem, being stuck, social anxiety, relationships. Relationship issues often are a reoccurring theme. This could be the relationship we have with ourselves, our partner or the relationship we have with family members, money, alcohol, work, sex, food, authority etc...

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.

Counselling is a rare space where all of life's experiences - our relationships, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad, the births and deaths, our health, successes and challenges - can be relevant and be put to good use. In addition to the formal counselling qualifications I have a wealth of life experience - This helps me in a better understanding of life from your perspective.