Alya Alyassen
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About me
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, and finding the words to explain what you're going through isn't always easy. You might be experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, anger, or struggling to make sense of difficult emotions. Perhaps you're navigating relationship or family difficulties, coping with bereavement, experiencing homesickness, or facing cultural challenges that leave you feeling misunderstood or disconnected. Whatever you're going through, you deserve a space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement.
I am a counsellor currently undertaking a Doctorate, further developing my knowledge and understanding of psychological wellbeing, emotional difficulties, and the complexities of human experiences.
My therapeutic approach draws on person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused techniques. I recognise that everyone's experiences, backgrounds, and needs are different, which is why I tailor my approach to you rather than expecting you to fit into a particular way of working.
I believe counselling is not about changing who you are, but about helping you understand yourself more deeply. Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, recognise patterns that may be contributing to your difficulties, and develop healthier ways of coping with life's challenges.
I also recognise how our cultural backgrounds, family expectations, relationships, and personal experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. I offer counselling in English, Arabic, and Swedish, allowing you to express yourself in whichever language feels most natural and comfortable.
Whether you're hoping to process past experiences, navigate current difficulties, or gain a greater sense of clarity and direction, my aim is to build a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel comfortable exploring what matters most to you.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, but you don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call, giving us the opportunity to discuss your needs, ask questions, and explore whether working together feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor currently undertaking a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. My training includes person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused approaches.
My academic training and practical experience have strengthened my understanding of psychological difficulties, emotional wellbeing, and the importance of providing culturally sensitive, individualised support.
I have experience supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, bereavement, relationship and family difficulties, and other emotional challenges.
I am committed to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and providing a safe, ethical, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
Sessions are generally held once a week, 50 minutes, but we can also meet twice a week or fortnightly if that suits your needs. I offer flexibility because everyone’s challenges and circumstances are unique.
