Alex King

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MBACP (Registered)
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Bristol, BS1 5UW
Available for new clients
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This professional is available for new clients.

About me

BACKGROUND

I have experience  of working  with and relating to many diverse groups of people. Acting and the creative arts have played a significant part in my life during the last three decades.

Currently I am involved with charity and community based organisations.

https://youtheducation service.org.uk

In recent years I have been involved with the Tall Ships as a member of the leadership team, acting as the mentor, as well as being a sailing instructor, for the troubled or disadvantaged crews.

Commercially and before my counselling career I worked with professionals at all levels from the commercial and the entertainment world.

This wide back ground together with a sound education in counselling has well equipped me to understand my clients’ anxieties and, to be able to help them

Do let me help you!

GETTING STARTED:

Taking the first step for counselling can often be daunting and no doubt you will want to meet me as your counsellor before deciding to go ahead.

If you would like to contact me by email, then click on the email box and tell me briefly what concerns you.

I will reply within 48 hours with an offer of times for our first introductory meeting.

You will confirm a time and so we are now ready to meet and to consider the start of our relationship /your therapy.

Alternatively you can phone me for a chat prior to arranging your first introductory visit.

AT OUR FIRST MEETING

This is the start of getting to know each other, and building our therapeutic relationship.   At this our first meeting we will briefly look at the presenting problems that are concerning you.    We will discuss your expectations and any anxieties or concerns that you may have and I will tell you something of the different styles of therapy and consider which one may be the most appropriate for you to start with. You of course will be free to ask any questions that you may have.

If we are comfortable and feel that we can work with each other we will then discuss how we are going to proceed.

HOW I WORK

I am an experienced counsellor and I use in the main, the Humanistic Model of Counselling with an integrative approach. In non-professional speak this means that I use the Humanistic modern development of counselling as the foundation for our therapy. Here you are respected as an individual and your thoughts are listened to with total respect. I will not give you specific advice but will encourage you to talk about your issues in a relaxed environment, so that you start to see things differently and so move towards finding your own management styles and solutions.

Additionally I am always ready to use, ‘or integrate’, tools from other styles of counselling if thought appropriate, as often they are!

Gestalt for example means looking at past distressing issues in the ‘here and now’ and so enables us to manage those issues.  It can be a useful and enlightening tool!

Initially I plan for six sessions, and much can be achieved during this time, however many clients feel the need for further sessions and the programme is constantly tailored to suit your needs.

CLIENTS HELPED

Bristol is a University town and I regularly counsel undergraduates and staff for a mixture of problems including: relationships, insecurity, lack of self esteem, anger management, drugs and alcohol, bullying, personal development, and more!

Additionally my clientele comprise professional executives from varying backgrounds. They too have many of the problems listed above

I feel that no matter what your background and history, I am a well experienced and perceptive counsellor and, I know that I will be able to offer you help with issues that you may have.

Training, qualifications & experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

I qualified from the University of the West of England with a diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling.

I have the certificate for Counselling Skills from Southwark College, London.

I am registered as an approved adoption counsellor

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP).and a committee member of the Bristol group. I attend post graduate training courses and undertake regular supervision for my private practice to ensure that I am providing the best care for my clients.

As a member of MBACP I follow their ethical frame work for good practice.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Other areas of counselling I deal with

DYSLEXIA

I am very experienced with dyslexia and facilitate numerous courses in Bristol and Bath.

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Students

Additional information

My initial 50 minute consultation is £30. During this time you tell me something about yourself, and you will be able to ask me questions.  If we decide to proceed with counselling sessions you will be charged at £60 per 50 minute session.

I do have some limited reserved sessions at a concessionary rate for students, or exceptionally for those who have limited income. If money is difficult please ask if concessionary rates are available.

When I work

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Mondays to Friday-Limited Saturday mornings

Further information

MEETING ROOMS  AND CONFIDENTIALITY

I have specialists consulting rooms at:  139 St George’s Road. BS1 5UW.

It is on the roundabout at the junction of: St. George’s Rd, Jacob Wells Rd and Anchor Rd.

My room is used solely for counselling and is very welcoming. It is a safe place which means that you, and only me, your therapist, will ever be present. You will be encouraged to discuss any topic that concerns you and anything discussed or divulged here remains absolutely confidential between you and me. Nothing is off limits  and no information is ever given to family or friends. I am always non-judgmental and you will be given total regard as a person with your views always being respected.   It is a very safe place!

139 St. Georges Road, Bristol, BS1 5UW

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people
Adults
Older Adults
Groups
Employee Assistance Programme

Online platforms

Skype
Whatsapp

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