About me
You may be seeking therapy because the familiar ways of coping have stopped working.
I understand what it is like to feel you do not quite fit, whether that is between cultures, in a mind that works a little differently, or in a life that doesn't feel like your own. I also know how hard it can be to ask for help. If your usual ways of coping - keeping busy, holding it in, pushing through - have stopped working, you do not have to figure it out alone. It makes sense that you are looking for help.
Who I Am & How I Work
I am a Psychosynthesis counsellor who works with adults, with a particular focus on complex and early relational trauma (C-PTSD), autism, ADHD and neurodivergence, and questions of culture, identity and belonging. I also work with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, abuse and the life transitions that impact us.
A central part of our work is getting to know the different parts of you, with curiosity rather than judgement, honouring how they once kept you safe while making room for a more authentic self to emerge. My approach can be playful and creative: alongside talking, and only when it feels right, I may invite guided imagery, give voice to different aspects of your experience, or draw attention to what your body is saying.
My practice is trauma-informed and neurodivergence-affirming, and I bring my own experience of living between cultures. I meet you as you are in a co-created space, safe enough to go where you need to. For me, therapy is the process of becoming more alive: not a life without discomfort or pain, but becoming more able and steady enough to meet it.
Practicalities & Next Steps
Sessions are 50 minutes, weekly, in person in London or online (in English only). Send an enquiry to alpay@enliventherapy.co.uk if you'd like to book a session. If you would like to find out more, head over to https://enliventherapy.co.uk/.
I offer an optional free 15-minute phone call before we begin, so you can get a sense of me and I can understand what you are looking for. It is not a therapy session and there is no commitment attached. Whatever brings you here, you do not need the right words for what is wrong to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip, Level 7) in Psychosynthesis Counselling from the Psychosynthesis Trust, and I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP - Membership No. 421190).
Since 2024, I have worked with trauma, grief, anxiety, identity and neurodivergence. I regularly assist on a counselling training course and am part of a trauma-informed supervision group.
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
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Fees
£65.00 per session
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Additional information
I charge £65 per 50-minute weekly session. I also understand that therapy is a significant investment, and I welcome you to enquire about my low-cost slots.
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Further information
If we go forward with an initial assessment session, it will last 50 minutes and cost £65. This session gives us a chance to explore what brings you to therapy, as well as gather important information about your current situation and past history. You'll also get a chance to see how I work and ask any questions you may have.
After this, we can decide together if we want to continue working together for regular weekly sessions.
