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Hello, I'm Alex (she/her), a Level 7 Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in the Bristol/Bath area. I hold an MA (Distinction) in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am a professional member of the BACP.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent nine years working with women affected by domestic and sexual abuse. This experience gave me a deep understanding of the impact of abuse and trauma, including coercive control, emotional and physical abuse, sexual violence and the ways these experiences can affect how we see ourselves, our relationships and the world around us.
This remains a central part of my therapeutic practice. I have a particular interest in working with trauma and with women who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, including those who may be dealing with shame, self-blame, anxiety, difficulties with relationships, boundaries, self-esteem or a sense of feeling lost.
My Approach
My Approach
I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you. My work is primarily person-centred and psychodynamic.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative process. You are the expert in your own experience, and my role is to offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space in which we can explore what has brought you to therapy at your own pace.
I have undertaken additional training in trauma and work from a trauma-informed perspective. When working with traumatic experiences, I take a gentle approach and draw on the Three Stage Recovery model, with an emphasis on safety, stabilisation and empowerment.
My practice is rooted in an intersectional feminist perspective, and I aim to work in a way that recognises the impact of social context, power, identity and inequality on our experiences.
Alongside my specialist trauma work, I have experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including self-injury, body image, relationships, identity, depression, anxiety, grief and other life difficulties.
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