Angie Alderman
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About me
There is only one corner of the universe you can be sure of improving: yourself - Huxley.
By providing you with the time and space to understand yourself, I can support you in making better decisions and enjoying improved relationships so that you can curate the life you want by creating sustainable, lasting changes.
As an integrative counsellor, I combine narrative therapy and somatic approaches. This means I holistically work with you, engaging the relationship between your mind, body, and behaviour. I use psychotherapy and solution-focused therapy to explore surface-level and deeper-rooted issues that get in the way of being the best version of yourself. Together we can explore any psychological barriers that may prevent you from achieving what you want to have happen.
When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand -Menninger.
By providing you with a supportive space to talk candidly about those things you don't fully understand or feel unable to change, you, too, will be able to gain new perspectives and feel a sense of harmonisation and development.
My experience includes supporting neurotypical and neurodiverse adults and adolescents. Working through the impact of the challenges often imposed by societal norms that manifest in depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviours and relationship difficulties.
What happens next?
I offer an initial twenty-minute complimentary phone call to learn more about what areas of support you are looking for and discuss any questions about counselling.
Finding the right therapist can be challenging and daunting, so having this chat helps you see if you feel comfortable talking with me and learning more about how I work.
How many sessions will I need?
I offer both time-limited sessions and longer-term therapy. Depending on your needs, short-term therapy runs between six to twelve weeks weekly. Longer-term work is ongoing weekly. You decide how long you wish to continue.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Master of Science (MSc) in Integrative Counselling and Coaching, University of East London.
- PG Dip, Integrative Counselling, University of East London (BACP)
- Advanced Diploma, Coaching Psychology accredited by the Association for Coaching, ILM approved.
- Certificate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, British Psychological Society approved (BPS).
- Enhanced DBS
- Experience includes NHS Talking Therapies, Lambeth.
- Member of the advisory team for a social justice community interest company providing coaching and training about inclusion and neurodiversity.
- Wellbeing and Psychological Safety Advisor for a new development theatre play previewed in London Riverside before Edinburgh Festival.
- Counsellor and Wellbeing Advisor on a BAFTA-funded project with Oxford University on Hamlet and suicidal ideation and neurodivergence.
- 1:1 Executive Coaching for the Women Empowerment programme for AstraZeneca exploring overcoming workplace imposter syndrome.
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.
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Additional information
How long is a session? A standard counselling session is 50 minutes.
How frequently do I need to attend? Depending on your needs, I offer weekly short-term counselling and open-ended long-term therapy.
When do I pay? Payment is required 2 working days before the day of the session.
Cancellation policy: Notice given in less than 48 hours means the session becomes non-changeable and non-refundable.
Ethics: I am committed to working within the BACP code of ethics.
When I work
I see clients between 8am to 7pm UK time, Monday to Thursday. The best way to secure your preferred day and times is to email me outlining what works best for you.
Further information
In addition to counselling, I am an accredited executive coach and Fellow of the Association for Coaching. I follow the personal consultancy model, combining counselling and coaching models and interventions. Typically, I work with individuals in private practice and within organisations offering 1:1 sessions, management, group and team coaching, and training and facilitation.
Counselling or Coaching?
If you are unsure whether you would benefit from coaching or counselling, I offer a complimentary phone call to discuss your needs.
My communication preference is to receive an email in the first instance to arrange a time to speak with you.
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