Alka Sridhar

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In person and online Counsellor (MNCPS Accred)
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

location_on Nottingham NG2 & NG9
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

As there are many ways of working or ‘modalities’ in counselling and psychotherapy, my modalities in counselling are Integrative Therapy and applying different therapies according to each client case. Mostly I have integrated CBT therapy which is most widely-used therapy for anxiety disorders and is effective in the treatment of panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder among many other conditions. 

A am qualified counsellor/psychotherapist with proven experience supporting clients and committed to delivering client-centered support that gradually empowers individuals to make informed decisions. Possesses detailed understanding of National Counselling Psychotherapy Society Professional Conduct and Ethical Framework and applies such standards in interaction with clients.

Sound knowledge and experience of theoretical counselling approaches and their application in real-world settings. Having a special interest in Integrative Counselling, Person Centered Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Humanistic Approach, Psychodynamic Approach and Gestalt Therapy.

I have special interest in Loss and Bereavement.

Training, qualifications & experience

Graduate with Professional Dip Level 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice, Accredited Professional Therapy Training.

Advanced Dip Level 4 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Accredited Professional Therapy Training.

Counselling Dip 4 in Skills and Theory. Accredited Professional Therapy Training.

Counselling Dip Level 3 Certificate in Integrative Counselling Skills, Training Qualifications UK.

ABC Level 2 attended 30 hours at The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training institute.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£55.00 - £75.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

Cost per session; £50-£65

Sliding Scale- Yes

Pay by: Bank Transfer, Cash

Couples per Session £75

Further information

Able to work with clients/patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups. Also provide counselling in English, Hindi and Punjabi as well.

 I can accommodate counselling sessions online or by phone as well. Please note, I only provide Face2Face sessions from NG2 

West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

Punjabi
Urdu

Hindi and English

Online platforms

Zoom