Alex Mulliner
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients and may not respond to general enquiries at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients and may not respond to general enquiries at this time.
About me
Are you looking for someone to talk to?
Who allows you to feel heard and tell your story?
Who is non-judgemental and creates a safe space to talk?
Has a kind and gentle approach?
Hello, I'm Alex. I'm an experienced MBACP accredited Counsellor based in Burslem, Stoke-on-trent. Over the past six years, I have worked within the NHS IAPT service and private sectors including employee assistance programmes. I am trained in a few different approaches including;
- Person Centred Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
I believe that there should not be a 'one size fits all' approach to therapy. We are all human with different sets of challenges and strengths. My aim in session is to provide a safe space, whereby you feel you can show up as your true self and listen to your intuition. I can guide and support you to build a 'tool kit' of different skills to aid change for personal growth.
What can you expect from therapy?
- Slowly building a good therapeutic relationship.
- Unpacking things that you have never addressed before.
- Learning to look at things from a different perspective.
- Learning new skills & understanding new things about yourself.
- Setting boundaries and learning how to put yourself first.
I am frequently asked by new clients if I have a specialist area in which I work with. I believe that when I enter a therapy room, I do not meet an issue or a problem. I meet a human being who deep down knows themselves best. I believe I specialise in being fully present for the person in my therapy room. Listening deeply and with full attention to what is being shared with me. However, there are certain areas in which I do have particular experience in.
- People with highly sensitive personality traits.
- People who have anxiety difficulties or imposter syndrome.
- People who are neurodivergent or are exploring the possibility of seeking a diagnosis of ADHD and Autism. Please be mindful that I am not qualified to make diagnoses. I sit with people who wish to talk more about their symptoms and explore possible traits. I am on the spectrum myself and although our experiences may not be the same, you may find it helpful to work with an Neurodivergent Counsellor.
- People who find themselves feeling resentful and exhausted when in the company of others.
For in person sessions, my office is based at The Enterprise Centre in Burslem.
There is free parking on site.
I also offer sessions via phone call, should you feel more comfortable in your own safe space.
Feedback from previous clients.
"I wasn't sure about therapy at first, is it worth it, would it help etc. I can say that yes it absolutely was worth it and has helped me so much after only a few sessions but I feel that's down to Alex who I was assigned and I'm so grateful she was. Alex listens and gives brilliant advice, I feel like I can open up about anything in confidence and without fear of judgement. Our sessions are a highlight in my week and I couldn't thank or recommend her enough. Truly a lovely person"
"Alex understood all the complexities of what I had experienced and used her expertise to support me and provide me with resources to help me process it. She gets it and I knew she was the right therapist for me from Day 1. I have experienced many different therapists and therapies and I would recommend her services to anyone in need of therapy when life gets tough. There was a noticeable and recognizable improvement within me because of the work I did with her and I am beyond thankful".
"Alex is a fantastic therapist who is empathetic, caring and non-judgemental. She’s a great listener who takes sessions at my pace and helps me to see situations in different lights. I feel very comfortable talking to her and am very lucky that my first experience of counselling is with her - thank you!"
Training, qualifications & experience
- MBACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist
- Diploma in Counselling Skills 2016
- MSc in Counselling Psychology 2018
- Certificate in Mindfulness based CBT 2020
- Certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 2020
- Diploma in Advanced Autism Awareness 2022
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation to anyone interested in pursuing counselling sessions with myself.
All first initial sessions will cost £30 and will last for 50 minutes. This will be the full initial assessment, whereby we will discuss what your aims for counselling are, and explore goals and expectations. This will give you the opportunity to gain a 'feel' for counselling and decide if you feel comfortable working with myself.
Providing you are happy to work with me after the initial assessment - all sessions after the first appointment are £45 per 50 minute appointment. Appointments can be completed via the telephone or in person.
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