Alex Reid
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About me
I am an experienced counsellor who places great importance on developing a kind, warm, accepting and non-judgmental relationship with you, so you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, experiences and perceptions. My approach is down to earth and informal.
I believe the key to having a positive and successful counselling experience is down to whether you connect well with your counsellor, and the strength of your relationship with them. It is not my job to tell you what you should do, or who you should be as, but instead I will help you gain a greater sense of self-awareness, that will lead you to either accept what is, or make positive changes.
I can offer you the time and space to be seen and heard. I do not believe that one approach works for everyone, so I will work with you as an individual, taking into account your own circumstances and wishes. I draw on different therapeutic approaches to help you to explore the problems you are facing in a way that works for you.
I have worked with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, unresolved past trauma, loneliness, relationship difficulties, sexual identity, ADHD.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- CPCAB Certificate Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Certificate Counselling Skills
- NCFE Certificate in Wellbeing
- CPD Working with Anxiety
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Certificate prevent terrorism
- Certificate (0SCB) Awareness of child abuse and neglect
I initially entered the world of counselling as a 1:1 counsellor at an addiction treatment centre, working with adult clients, which was hugely diverse. Often the work involved exploring both past and present events in the clients life. While working there I helped clients with various compulsive, addictive behaviours, as well as co-dependency and activity addictions such as gambling and sex.
I also worked as a counsellor for many years at a Secondary school in Oxfordshire, with years 7 - 13, I counselled students struggling with social anxiety and exam pressure; family and relationship issues; depression; self-esteem; sexual identity; risky behaviours; bullying and bereavement.
Since starting my Private Practice I have really enjoyed working with both young people and Adults. I am passionate and dedicated to helping people fulfil their potential and have the utmost respect for the individuals I have worked with who turn up and face the real difficulties and challenges in their lives.
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.
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Fees
Free initial telephone session
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Additional information
An initial telephone consultation for 25 minutes is free. After that you can choose to have either face to face, online or telephone counselling that is offered at £55 per 50 minute session.
Payment is by bank transfer or cash at the end of each session.
I offer a limited number of concession rate sessions which we can discuss in the initial phone call.
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Further information
I believe the key to having a positive and successful counselling experience is down to whether you connect well with your counsellor, and the strength of your relationship with them. I place great importance on developing a kind, warm, accepting and non-judgmental relationship with you, so you can safely explore your feelings, thoughts, experiences and perceptions.
My approach is down to earth and informal. It is not my job to tell you what you should do, or who you should be, but instead I will help you gain a greater sense of self-awareness, that will lead you to either accept what is, or make positive changes.
