Andrea Alcorn
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About me
Let me introduce myself and True North Counselling, where I offer individual and couples counselling, as well as clinical supervision. My approach is integrative, blending different counselling methods to suit the unique needs of each client. By using different techniques I have supported clients with a range of issues including bereavement, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relational problems. My aim is to work at your pace to empower you to explore your current situation, understand how you got there, and find new ways to meet your challenges. My practice is based on authenticity and acceptance with an emphasis on providing you with a warm and understanding environment to let a therapeutic relationship to be formed and enhance your mental well-being. In couples therapy, the focus is on helping both parties reconnect emotionally, listen differently and communicate more effectively to create a healthier relationship.
Training, qualifications & experience
As an integrative counsellor I have supported clients with different issues including domestic abuse, narcissistic relationships, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-confidence, unhelpful thinking patterns and relationship breakdowns. I have also completed training with CRUSE Bereavement Care and have supported clients through grief. I will integrate CBT, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches and mindfulness techniques into counselling depending on your need.
I completed the following qualifications:
Foundation Degree in Counselling
Certificate in Couples Counselling
Certificate I Clinical Supervision
Accredited member with BACP.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Narcissistic Relationships
Couples Counselling
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Concession fees available - this can be discussed in our initial telephone call.
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Other sessions may become available and can be discussed at our initial telephone call.
Further information
I provide short and long term counselling, depending on your need. I work on a one to one basis with adults and adolescents and couples in therapy. I can offer face to face, telephone or online counselling depending on your circumstances. I can offer face to face appointments in Coleraine.
Therapy for some may feel daunting but I will offer you a 10 minute free telephone consultation to see if we are a good match. This gives us an opportunity to discuss briefly what may be going on for you and answer any questions you may have about the therapy process. If my availability or skills do not match your requirements i will be able to make recommendations for a different counsellor within the team.
I will respond to your enquiry within 48 hours of receipt of enquiry.
