Alix McDonagh
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About me
I have over 14 years experience, and hold an MSc in Developmental Psychology and a BA in Counselling.
I am an integrative Person-Centred therapist with experience working with both adults and children from the age of five. I work supporting adults with difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, trauma, loss and life changes.
My approach is collaborative and curious. I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and what may be underlying the difficulties you are experiencing. Together, we can explore the patterns and experiences that shape how you feel and relate to others. As an integrative therapist, I adapt how I work to you, while allowing you the space and time to find a way forward.
I have a particular interest in attachment theory and how our early relationships and experiences can influence the way we understand ourselves, relate to others and navigate relationships throughout our lives.
I’m a committed advocate for transgender rights, striving to create an inclusive, affirming environment for all my clients.
I’m a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and follow their ethical framework to ensure a safe, respectful, and professional space for therapeutic work.
If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial phone call. This gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have and for me to understand a little more about your situation and what you are looking for from therapy. It also gives us a chance to see whether working together feels like the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
MSc Developmental Psychology
Bachelor of Arts with honours in Counselling
Further Training
Attachment & Mentalisation
Existential Therapy – Existential Courage: Antidote to Existential Anxiety, Emmy van Deurzen
Relational Depth – training with Professor Mick Cooper
Domestic Violence
Suicide awareness (BACP)
Working Alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People (Gendered Intelligence)
Gender Variant Children and Trans Adolescents
Working with Couples
Working Therapeutically with Children (Place2be)
Working effectively with trauma in healthcare settings (BACP)
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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