Alex Anderson
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About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed, suffering with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem? Perhaps you are feeling ‘stuck’, and uncertain what to do next. This is where counselling can help you make the changes to move forward. I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor, offering both in-person and online individual therapy for adults and students 18+ and together we can explore what’s going on for you.
How counselling can help you
You may be struggling with a specific life event such as a relationship breakdown or you may not be able to pinpoint what is wrong, but know you do not feel like ‘yourself’. I am experienced in working with a range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, self-harm, loss and bereavement, relationship issues, and feelings of being overwhelmed or ‘stuck’. Counselling provides the time and space to focus on your thoughts and feelings in a non-judgemental environment.
My approach is person-centred and humanistic - I will listen and reflect with acceptance and understanding. It is important that you feel comfortable to talk freely, so you can make sense of your feelings and perhaps come to an understanding of how you can move forward in life. It can be difficult to be open with our friends or family about our innermost thoughts or worries, as we may feel that we do not want to burden or worry them.
My aim is to support you and to encourage your personal growth.
I also work with counselling students who are embarking on their learning journey.
What happens next
I offer a free 20-minute consultation over the phone or on Zoom. This initial session gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and more importantly to see if you would feel comfortable working with me. We can discuss your initial reasons for seeking counselling and any thoughts and expectations you may have. If you feel that you would like to proceed, we can then set a day and time for us to meet on a weekly basis, either in person in Guildford or online, which can fit in around your lifestyle. Online counselling can offer a degree of flexibility around your work and home schedule. We can work at your pace, either short or long term.
As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I undertake regular supervision and adhere to their code of ethics. I regularly take part in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to enhance my skills and knowledge about different issues and ways of working. I also work as a counselling manager at a mental health charity, and support trainee counsellors during their placement.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MBACP Accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Online and Telephone counselling
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- NCFE Cache Level 3 Award in Counselling skills and theory
- NCFE Cache Level 2 Award in Helping skills
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Interpersonal skills
- BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management Information Studies
- Mental Health First Aid trained
- NHS Trauma informed training
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The initial 20-minute phone or online consultation is free.
£60 per 50-minute weekly session.
Counselling students concessions
Payment via BACS, Bank card, Apple Pay, or cash on or before the session.
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I can work with you to find a time that suits us both. When working online, we can be more flexible, which may be suitable if you are a shift worker or student.
Further information
In addition to private practice, I work as the Counselling Service Manager at Oakleaf Enterprise – a mental health charity. I offer concessions to counselling students.
