Dr Alexandra Rhodes
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About me
Counselling Psychologist, Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can explore whatever’s on your mind - whether that’s stress, relationships, or deeper challenges. Therapy shouldn’t be a luxury, and I’m committed to making it accessible to those who need it most. If you’re feeling stuck, let’s talk and find a way forward together.
I’m an integrative therapist with over 10 years of experience working in both NHS and private sector services. My extensive training spans humanistic, psychodynamic, trauma-focused, and cognitive-behavioural approaches, which means I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Instead, I tailor our work to suit you - your experiences, your challenges, and what you want from life.
I primarily work with adults facing a range of difficulties - whether that’s stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or self-doubt. Often, the challenges we experience in the present have deeper roots in our past. Therapy offers a chance to uncover these patterns, understand them, and create lasting change.
Above all, I see therapy as a collaborative process. It’s a space where we can think together about what’s going on in your life right now while also making room to explore what’s underneath. My approach is grounded in curiosity and compassion, helping you navigate the unknowns, fears, or sadness that may arise along the way.
Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. If any of this resonates with you, I’d be happy to explore how we can work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training, qualifications and experience are as follows:
Training
- BSc Psychology, University of Exeter
- Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Practice in Psychological Wellbeing, University of Surrey
- PsychD Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, University of Roehampton
Experience
- I have worked across community and inpatient settings for a number of NHS Trusts including Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, Surrey & Borders NHS Foundation Trust, Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust and South West London and St George's NHS Foundation Trust.
- I have extensive experience working with children, young people and adults within both primary and secondary care settings, specifically working with individuals with complex, severe and enduring difficulties with their mental health.
- Notably, I completed a specialist training placement at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust within their Trauma Unit situated within the Adult Complex Needs Directorate.
Expertise
I work primarily with adults across all phases of the life span. I have significant experience working with people struggling with the below areas:
- Anxiety & Panic
- OCD
- Depression
- Adverse Childhood Experiences & Childhood Trauma
- Adulthood Trauma
- PTSD & C-PTSD
- Dissociation
- Relationship Difficulties
- Divorce and Separation
- Mothers and Fathers in the Perinatal period
I specialise in working with adults who have experienced trauma. I also have a special interest in working with people who have experienced intimate partner violence and also with mothers and fathers during pregnancy, birth and in the postnatal period.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Further information
Location
Address:
Therapy Spaces Putney, Second Floor, 100-104 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 2SP
Getting Here:
My therapy room is located within a 2 minute walk of East Putney Station
The building is accessed via a blue door positioned between East Putney Tavern and Putney Wine Bar
