Alice Head
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About me
Welcome to Your Journey Towards Personal Growth and Healing!
In life, we all face moments where things don't seem to be working the way we want them to. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, addiction, flashbacks, or simply a lingering feeling that life could be better, counselling can be a transformative step. I provide a secure and empathetic environment where we can explore these challenges together.
How I Can Help You: As a Registered Accredited Counsellor with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapists (BACP) and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, I am committed to offering a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgemental space. Here, you can freely express your thoughts and feelings, explore your past and present experiences, and start to uncover the underlying causes of your distress. Together, we will work not only to heal past hurts but also to develop the tools you need to face the future with confidence.
My Approach: My counselling practice is integratively based, meaning that I draw from multiple therapeutic models to best meet your unique needs. My approach combines the insights of Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gestalt Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Additionally, I integrate creative work to facilitate a deeper expression of feelings and foster a positive journey towards improved mental health and well-being.
What You Can Expect:
- Sessions are 50 minutes, typically held weekly.
- Both short-term and open-ended therapy options are available, tailored to your needs.
- A holistic focus aimed at enhancing your quality of life, mental resilience, well-being, and the authenticity of your relationships.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, faiths, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations.
Initial Consultation: Choosing the right therapist is crucial. I offer an initial assessment—either by a brief chat by telephone or an initial face-to-face session—to discuss your goals and see if my approach feels right for you. This session is an opportunity for you to experience how counselling works and to ensure we feel comfortable working together. There is no obligation; finding the right fit is essential for effective therapy.
Take the First Step: If you are ready to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are impacting your life, and if you are looking for a supportive partner in your journey towards self-discovery and growth, please contact me to schedule your initial assessment.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited Diploma Course)
- Accreditated Registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Enhanced DBS Certificate & Professional Indemnity Insurance
- I have worked with Adults within the NHS and have over 2 years experience working for a hospice. These clients experience life changing diagnosis or under palliative care. I also work family members & friends who are experiencing a loved one going through this.
- In addition to working with Adults, I have had experience working in a college with young people (16-18 year olds). Working with many issues that can affect life during adolescence including depression, anxiety and trauma.
- Offer the facility of Virtual Sessions via Whereby & Teams and other platforms
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Working Creatively together - Sand Tray, Drawing, Modelling Clay, Collage, Imagery work & Vision Boards
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual one to one Sessions - £60 per 50 minute session.
I have an allocation for reduced rate for Students, NHS Staff or low income individuals on request.
When I work
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Tuesday AM, Thursday AM & PM, Friday AM/PM & Saturday AM. Please note the demand for client availability is high for Saturday AM & evenings.
