Alice Whittle

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PGT Psychotherapy & Counselling, BSc Hons, MBACP
Halifax HX1 & Manchester M1

About me

Through warmth and respect, we will build a therapeutic relationship together. One where you will feel safe to share your world with me. I am a person-centred therapist who offers a judgement-free space to empower your curiosity, while promoting resilience and self-compassion. With reflection and honesty, we can find ways to rebuild supportive structures and to reconnect with ourselves and others.

As a person-centred therapist, the relationship we build is at the heart of the work. I’ll provide you with a confidential space in which you’ll have the freedom to explore the roots of your emotions and experiences. A large part of my psychotherapeutic experience is working with clients who have unresolved trauma.

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience therapy and have a space that is just for them. I work with individuals who may feel lost, stuck or anxious, and may be questioning who they are and where they belong. Sometimes this involves addressing challenging feelings and returning to difficult experiences. I offer a safe space for people to explore changes in their sense of purpose, identity, and life stage. My goal is to galvanise my clients to reduce their distress; to clarify past and current perspectives; and to understand how they can use this knowledge to find a new way forward.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Psychotherapy and Counselling Postgraduate Diploma.
  • I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy abiding by their ethical framework, and have clinical supervision and ongoing training to support my work.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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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

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Refugees

Additional information

Ongoing sessions are £50 for 50 minutes. I have a limited number of concession spaces available, but there may be a waitlist for these. Please get in touch if you have any questions about this.

When I work

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Further information

I understand that reaching out can be daunting, especially if you’re already feeling overwhelmed. After you initially reach out, I will be in touch to arrange an introductory chat, which is free and no-strings-attached. You must find a therapist who is the best fit for you. During this 30-minute conversation, we can discuss what you are looking for in therapy, and you can get a sense of how I work. From here, we would arrange our first session.

I currently work face-to-face in the centre of Halifax and Manchester, as well as remote sessions.

St James Tower, 7 Charlotte Street, Manchester, M1 4DZ

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Alice Whittle
Alice Whittle