Alice Stanley
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
🌿 Hi and welcome here!🌿
Are you tired of battling anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, low self-esteem, or managing other emotions also due to ADHD or other mental or health issue that are overpowering you?
Does it feel like no matter what you do, no matter how many strategies you try, anxiety or depression still sneaks up on you when you least expect it? You’re not alone.
Many people find themselves stuck in this cycle - struggling, frustrated, and feeling like they’ve tried everything with little to no relief. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be this way.
Whether your anxiety, depression or low self-esteem has been a lifelong challenge or it’s something you’ve only recently started grappling with, change is possible. Even if it feels like anxiety or depression, low self-esteem or ADHD issues are “wired” into you, or that you’re simply too tired or overwhelmed to try yet another approach—there are tools, techniques, and methods that can make a lasting difference, often in a surprisingly short amount of time.
Imagine...
• Waking up without the weight of anxious / depressing thoughts
• Feeling confident and in control, no matter the situation
• Breaking free from the mental fog and constant overthinking
• Truly enjoying life without the fear of “what if”
It may seem like a dream now, but it’s more attainable than you think.
I can help you understand why you’re feeling anxious or depressed and teach you how to manage those feelings, so you can move toward a life filled with greater contentment and peace.
Together, we’ll go at your pace, helping you grow in confidence, manage your emotions, and build a life that feels less overwhelming and more fulfilling.
I am deeply committed to providing transformational support for people on their personal growth and / or healing journeys, no matter someone’s background or challenges, having a compassionate and solution-oriented approach.
I offer an initial
🌻HALF – PRICE for the FIRST session🌻
to provide you with the opportunity to explore how counselling can work for you.
🌿MY APPROACH TO THERAPY🌿
Personal, flexible, and focused on you.
Therapy is a personal journey, and my role is to support you at your own pace. Each session is tailored to what you need in the moment, whether it’s exploring a difficult situation or uncovering deeper patterns of behaviour. I aim to honour your unique process, creating a safe and compassionate environment where you feel heard and understood.
But sometimes, we all need a gentle nudge. When I sense that you’re ready to challenge yourself and move beyond limiting beliefs or behaviours, I will guide and encourage you—always in a supportive, non-judgmental way.
Integrative Approach: Combining the Best of Therapeutic Models
As an integrative counsellor, I use various therapeutic methods depending on your individual needs. These include:
• Person-Centred Therapy: Putting you, and your experience, at the heart of therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Working to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours
• Transactional Analysis (TA): Understanding the patterns and dynamics in your relationships
• Creative Therapy: Using creativity to explore emotions in ways that words sometimes can’t
Together, we’ll discover what works best for you and adapt the approach as we go.
SPECIALISATION:
I have extensive experience working with:
• Anxiety and stress
• Depression, bereavement
• Low self-esteem
• Trauma and PTSD
• Neurodivergence, including ADHD
Therapy can help you develop new tools, strategies, and insights to manage the challenges of everyday life, whether you’re seeking support for yourself or trying to better understand a loved one. I also offer guidance to families who want to support a neurodivergent family member.
To stay safe, I am fully insured and engaged in regular supervision and CPD - continuous professional development.
No matter what brings you to therapy, I believe it can be the foundation for living a life that feels more balanced and manageable.
🌻Reach out today to start your journey toward a happier, more fulfilling life.🌻
FIRST SESSION
If you're ready to explore therapy or have any questions, you can reach me by email or phone. I typically respond within 24 hours to schedule your first session, which is offered at half price.
🌿 What to Expect in the First Session🌿
This initial session gives us the chance to meet—either in person or online. You can ask any questions you have about the counselling process, and we can discuss what brings you here. We’ll also go over important details, such as session structure and what you can expect from our time together.
If you decide to continue, we can book further sessions, usually within a week. Every client’s journey is unique, so the number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you’d like to address and the goals you wish to achieve.
🌻Client Success Stories🌻
I’m grateful for the trust my clients place in me, and I’m proud of the progress they make. Here’s what some have shared about their experience:
"Alice helped me during one of the most challenging periods of my life. Her compassionate, thoughtful approach allowed me to connect with emotions I had been avoiding for a long time. I would recommend her to anyone going through difficult times."
– December 2023 (therapy for depression, addiction, grief, and career difficulties)
"Alice has a unique ability to listen and truly understand what I'm going through. After a few months of therapy, I feel more confident, more in control of my emotions, and better equipped to handle difficult situations. I’m so thankful for the difference she’s made in my life!"
– April 2024 (therapy for anxiety, stress, family conflicts, and ADHD)
"Alice’s calm presence and creative methods helped me explore trauma and grief in ways I never thought possible. Her approach has allowed me to gain new insights and coping strategies that are transforming the way I see myself and my relationships."
– July 2024 (therapy for trauma, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem)
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 5
- Certificate in Counselling Children Level 4
- MBACP member
- Further Courses:
- Using Neuroscience in Counselling Practice
- Relational Methods in TA
- Polyvagal Theory and Counselling
- Managing Stress & Anxiety
- The Nature of Grief - Bereavement Counselling
- Attachment Theory and its use in relationships
- Exploring techniques of dealing with Trauma
- and many more, I ca
I studied and had placements in London, now I live in Leigh-on-Sea. As I hold my sessions almost solely online, the location doesn't matter. But I do see face-to-face clients as well if some prefer that.
Most of my experience consists of working with the adults, in different settings.
Areas of counselling the adults I am particularly experienced in:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress (work related or other)
- ADHD and other neurodivergence
- Low self-esteem
- Redundancy, Career and life choices
- Unresolved trauma and PTSD
- Bereavement & loss
- Anger management
- Addiction or Eating disorders
- Panic attacks and OCD
- Family concerns and Relationship issues and more.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Besides my vast experience in helping people with issues of anxiety, feeling low, depression, low self esteem, bereavement etc. I also have long experience with neurodiversity (ADHD, Asperger, AS). The sessions are helpful for those with diagnosis as well as for their partners, relatives, carers and close friends.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees are £55 per 50 minute session, but I offer concessions, depending on your income. Concessionary rates can be negotiated for those with lower income/ or unemployed, students, people on retirement etc. Feel free to get in touch to discuss
When I work
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Mostly - Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm.
