About me
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress or life challenges? Do you often feel a constant knot in your stomach that just won't go away? Do you struggle with anxiety that makes your mind race, wishing you could just turn it off?
When you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or past trauma, the effects can ripple outwards, damaging your relationships and self-esteem. This internal struggle often shows up physically, too, through uncomfortable bodily sensations. If you find your mind rushing due to stress, anxiety, or difficult life transitions, I want you to know you don't have to navigate this journey alone.
My name is Alexandra. As an Integrative Counsellor for adults, I have a special interest in supporting clients with stress, anxiety and burnout, though I also work with those experiencing depression, relationship difficulties, workplace problems, and low self-esteem.
My therapeutic approach is integrative. Using a tailored approach that draws from a range of evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, I’ll help you gain insight into your thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll explore the patterns that are holding you back, helping you develop practical coping strategies and a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships. My goal is to empower you with the confidence and resilience you need to face life’s challenges, including practising self-care. I also work in a holistic way, recognising that you are a whole person. I'll consider the connections between your mind, body, and relationships to achieve comprehensive well-being.
My therapeutic work is built on a strong academic and professional foundation. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Health Psychology, which, alongside my counselling training, gives me a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour, mental well-being, and the stress-body connection.
I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing, and I am passionate about supporting my clients on their journey towards greater well-being.
If you're ready to take the next step, please email me to schedule a free 20-minute consultation (phone or online). This is a pressure-free opportunity for us to connect and see if we're a good fit.
I am currently offering face-to-face sessions in Weymouth, Dorset and online video sessions across the UK.
Please look around my website for further information!
Training, qualifications & experience
I bring a wealth of practical experience, gained through years of working in adult health and social care, including time spent with a local drug and alcohol agency. Starting my counselling journey, I trained and worked with Redlands Counselling & Training. I now work in private practice (offering online and face-to-face sessions) and for several Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs).
I am trained to offer sessions face-to-face, as well as online and via telephone, providing flexibility to suit your needs. I am committed to continually enhancing my skills to best support my clients. My current focus is on stress, anxiety and burnout.
Qualifications
- Clinical Supervision
- Level 5 Diploma in CBT (in training)
- MSc Health Psychology
- Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- BSc Psychology (Hon)
Courses & Training:
- Navigating the menopausal mind
- Telephone and Online Counselling Certificate
- Mother-daughter relationship
- Working with trauma memories
- Working with trauma triggers and flashbacks
- Unravelling complex trauma: navigating healing and resilience
- Exploring anxiety
- Dealing with distress: working with self-harm and suicide
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual counselling session (18+): £55 (50 mins)
Reduced rate for trainee counsellors (Diploma Level 4 or equivalent) - subject to availability
I provide a free 20-minute initial consultation online or via phone, where we can explore what you are looking for, what brings you to therapy, how I work and what I can offer.
If you're interested, please email me, and we can discuss it further
When I work
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Further information
Free parking on-site - subject to availability
CCTV in place
I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), hold an enhanced DBS check, and maintain full professional indemnity insurance.
