Alexandra Thomson
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About me
Helping You Navigate Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem & Complex Life Experiences
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, or disconnected from yourself? You’re not alone, and you deserve to be supported.
I offer integrative counselling that combines practical tools for managing anxiety and low self-esteem with a deeper, compassionate approach to healing. Whether you’re navigating daily stress, long-standing relationship patterns, or complex past experiences, I provide a personalised path to emotional wellbeing.
My Approach
I’m a trauma-informed, person-centred counsellor with a strong focus on nervous system regulation and mind-body connection. My work supports clients in understanding and managing their symptoms while addressing the deeper roots of emotional distress.
Together, we’ll build a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and collaboration, where you can:
- Calm anxious thoughts and reduce overwhelm using grounding and regulation techniques
- Rebuild self-confidence and challenge inner criticism
- Explore difficult life experiences in a safe, non-judgemental space
- Work at your own pace, with clear goals and support every step of the way
I have particular experience supporting individuals who have lived through:
- Anxiety and chronic stress
- Low self-worth or people-pleasing patterns
- Physical, emotional, or psychological abuse
- Childhood neglect or abandonment
- Identity struggles and marginalisation
Whether your challenges are rooted in the past or part of your current reality, we’ll work together to make sense of your experience and move towards meaningful change.
How We Can Work Together
You can choose a setting that suits your lifestyle and comfort:
- Online Therapy – Flexible, secure Zoom sessions from your own space. Ideal for busy schedules or those who feel more at ease at home.
- In-person sessions at peaceful natural locations like The Ash Tree CIC.
No matter the format, you’ll receive compassionate, focused support with a clear structure for growth and healing.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- PG Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling.
- Qualified Trauma Centre, Trauma Sensitive Yoga facilitator (TCTSY).
- Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance with over 500 hours training (RYT500).
- PG Certificate in Evidence Based Psychological Therapies (NHS IAPT Pathway).
- Continuing Professional Development Trainings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Therapy & Nervous System Regulation.
- MSc in Mental Health and Psychological Therapies.
- Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology (Research Specialist Designation).
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
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a sliding scale to make therapy accessible to a wider range of people, acknowledging that financial circumstances vary. This system is based on trust and self-assessment, allowing you to choose a fee that aligns with both your ability to pay and the value you place on therapy.
The sliding scale ranges from £50- £70 per session. If you are in a position to pay closer to the upper end of the scale, your contribution helps to support others who may need to pay less. This community-minded approach ensures that therapy remains available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
When selecting your fee, please consider your financial resources, such as income, expenses, and other commitments. If you’re unsure where you fall on the scale, I’d be happy to discuss it with you to find a fair and sustainable arrangement.
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