Alex Archer, Registered MBACP, Dip.Couns, Therapeutic Counsellor.
Email meAbout me
I am a person centred counsellor working with adults (18+) on a one to one basis. I counsel men and women and offer understanding, respect and empathy. In our sessions together you have a confidential and safe space to talk through your experiences and feelings.
I am by nature a good listener, compassionate and don't judge. I believe its essential 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. I want you to know that 'I'm not here to fix you, I'm here to help you fix yourself.' In our sessions together you choose what you want to talk about. I'll support you to find the right way forward in your situation, develop emotional resilience, resolve inner conflict, overcome obstacles and be able to cope better.
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 feeling overwhelmed, anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, loneliness, work, stress, health, self esteem, being stuck, relationships etc. Counselling gives you an opportunity to explore those issues causing you distress and help you find resolution.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Counselling
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling skills
ASSIST suicide intervention Training
Mental Health First Aid Course
I have held various supportive roles with adults with multiple and complex needs such as homelessness and rough sleeping, addiction and mental health issues.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Career counselling
- Carer support
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sex problems
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Men's issues
- Counselling for men
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Fees
Sessions last for 50 minutes and the first session is free. Subsequent counselling is £50 per session, usually on a weekly basis.
I offer a student rate of £25 per session.
Limited spaces may be available at concessionary rates under certain circumstances. Please get in contact for further details.
Further information
Counselling for Men
I counsel women and men. Its widely recognised that women are better at discussing their problems and getting help and support when they need it. Anecdotally, I get more enquiries from women looking for counselling. Additionally, I occasionally get a call from a mum worried about her son, or a woman concerned for her partner.
It's a good thing that women are more proactive in getting the help they need. If only men could do the same! With suicide being the main cause of death for men under the age of 50 in the UK, I wanted to highlight that part of my practice is dedicated to supporting men's mental health and emotional well-being. If men have an outlet to discuss their feelings earlier, it stands to reason that less men would get to the point where they would feel suicidal. Research shows that early intervention and support for anyone facing mental health issues is often most beneficial. My website has a page dedicated to men's counselling www.greenlodgecounselling.com
Getting the Counselling Help You Need:
Whether you are a woman or a man I'm here to help. I welcome an initial phone or e mail enquiry. This first step may put you more at ease about getting the counselling help you need. If I didn't think I could help you, I would look to signpost you onwards.
Maps & Directions
Bridgwater, TA6 7RN
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
My therapy room is on the ground floor. There is a 6" step and a gravel drive.
Availability
Daytime and some evenings - please get in touch for current availability
Types of client
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
