Alexandra Weir

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Therapeutic Counsellor, Psychotherapist Dip. Couns, MBACP
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About me

Hello, I am Alex, an accredited therapeutic counsellor and I can work with you, online, or in-person. I am located in New Eltham and Sidcup, in Southeast London. I work with adults both in person and online that are struggling with all kinds of difficulties; however I specialise in working with anxiety. 

I know that anxiety can feel overwhelming. It can affect your thoughts, emotions, and even your ability to enjoy everyday life. Whether it’s a constant sense of unease, racing thoughts, or physical symptoms like tension and restlessness, you don’t have to face it alone. As a therapist, I’m here to help you understand your anxiety, explore its root causes, and develop effective strategies to manage it.

Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where you can express your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Using evidence-based techniques, I’ll guide you toward regaining a sense of calm and control. Anxiety doesn’t have to define your life. With the right support, you can learn to navigate challenges, build resilience, and rediscover peace and confidence. I’m here to help you take that first step toward a life with less worry and more balance.

Counselling might feel difficult at first, but I’d encourage you to reach out and we can have an informal chat about what it is that you're going through. Therapy isn't formal, it is just about two people having a conversation.  

 I am an accredited member of the with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and I use an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy and this means that I will draw upon more than one theory throughout our work together.   The integrative model of counselling allows therapy to be flexible and adaptable and tailored to you as the individual.  

You might find integrative therapy beneficial in the following ways:

  • you can begin to understand more clearly what causes you to feel challenged in life,
  • you can learn to recognise what triggers you into unhelpful behaviours and be supported in trying new, more productive ones, 
  • you can begin to recognise limitations you’ve set on yourself and find ways to move beyond them,
  • you can integrate all the different aspects of yourself (mind, body, emotions, social skills)
  • you can set goals that lead you toward the life you feel happy about,
  • you can begin to face your life in a more open, and authentic way.

Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, the relationship between two people is paramount. I would encourage you to contact me and we can have an initial chat so that you can decide whether I am the right therapist for you.  

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP (Accred). 

I am qualified in the following:

  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, CPCAB
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling, CPCAB
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling, CPCAB
  • Certificate of Proficiency BACP

Member organisations

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Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I offer counselling sessions online using Zoom which are set at £65 per 50 minutes session.

I have a confidential therapy room available in Sidcup on Mondays for in-person sessions and I charge £65 per 50 minutes.  

I also have a confidential therapy space in New Eltham, which I am based at Tuesday -Thursdays. 

I do not work Fridays. 

I can offer concessionary rates for a limited number of trainee counsellors. Please contact me to discuss availability. 

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
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Please contact me to discuss availability, especially if you are seeking Zoom sessions as I can be flexible.  

Further information

I have had all three of the Covid-19 vaccinations.

I can also offer online sessions using Zoom. Please do get in contact to discuss availability as this can change.  

1 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, DA14 4BH

78 Felhampton Road, London, Greater London, SE9 3NX

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

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Online platforms

Zoom

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