Alexander Lajer
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About me
I am an integrative psychotherapist with extensive experience working with both adults and young people, my approach focuses on exploring the unconscious processes and early experiences that may influence current thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Through this therapeutic lens, I help clients gain insight into how past experiences, often from childhood, shape their present-day lives. By building a trusting relationship, I provide a safe space for individuals to reflect on these patterns and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. This process allows for emotional healing and personal growth, enabling clients to make meaningful changes and move forward with greater self-awareness and confidence. My aim is to foster a sense of understanding and empowerment, helping each client to resolve internal conflicts and improve their emotional well-being.
Therapy for young people much like adult therapy, offers a safe space to explore and understand difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. I believe everyone has a voice, and my role is simply to listen—regardless of your age, culture, gender, or beliefs. Although sharing your innermost thoughts and feelings may feel intimidating, bringing light to uncomfortable or painful moments in your life can be a courageous and healing step.
I can also use creative techniques, such as art materials, sand trays, and clay, when appropriate, and only if you feel comfortable with them. At times, creative expression can provide a deeper understanding, especially if talking about things becomes challenging for any reason. The more insight you gain, the greater your potential for change and progress.
Additionally, I work alongside Mr. Fonzie, a therapy dog, who can help ease feelings of self-consciousness, creating a more comfortable environment for open conversation about what’s troubling you.
Training, qualifications & experience
A fully Qualified Therapist Alex (MBACP) is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling - Richmond Adult Community College.
Place2Be: https://www.place2be.org.uk/
3 Years As a volunteer Therapist for Place2Be working with 5-12year olds in weekly play therapy in Viking primary school.
I hold an enhanced DBS for working with Vulnerable Adults and children.
Portobello Behavioural health: https://portobellobh.com/
2018-current working as a Behavioural coach, with young people and adults who suffer with complexed mental health and substance misuse.
2022-24 Portobello Behavioural Health Integrative Psychotherapist working with Children and Adolescents
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£90.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The initial phone consultation is complimentary
I work short term and open ended with clients.
£90 per session
Each Therapeutic session lasts for 50 minutes and will be delivered weekly on the same day and time that we have agreed upon.
A sliding scale is available, places are limited.
When I work
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Further information
Golders Hill Health Centre.
Tuesdays-Fridays: 1pm-8pm
Saturday mornings: 10am-1pm
I do offer online session via zoom.
