Alex Neumann (PGDip Gestalt Psychotherapy, BSc Psychology, MBACP)

About me

Challenging transitions, difficulties in forming or maintaining relationships of any kind, anxiety, depression or feeling isolated-these are only a few of the experiences people come to me with.

I offer a warm, personable and creative approach to counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples on a short-term or long-term basis.

Whether it is personal growth, long-standing difficulties or a specific short-term goal you want to work on, we can explore the options and arrangement that will work for you.

About the therapy process

It is a big step to come for counselling or therapy - it is often the most difficult part of the process to make this decision. You may have no idea where to begin, what to expect or what may be going on for you, or you might have quite a clear sense of what you are looking for or even have previous experiences of therapy. Any place is a good place to start from, and your questions, doubts or reservations are very welcome.

I would like to invite you for an initial consultation without further commitment, in which we can discuss your reasons for coming, what you are looking for and get to know each other a little. This will help both of us decide if and how we want to work together and for you to decide whether therapy in general and with me in particular is what you want to commit to at this time in your life.

About my approach

The therapy I offer will be slightly different with each person; you will get me, responding to you, rather than a fixed school of thought or technique. However, my main training background is in Gestalt therapy, which is a relational approach that focuses mainly on here-and-now experiences. You can read a bit more about this approach on my website (link above).

We will be thinking and working creatively together, to find new solutions, different ways of being and new awareness in a way that feels both challenging and supportive for you.