Alex — Therapist & School Guidance Counsellor

Working with teenagers (12 yrs – 18 yrs) – as a teacher and school Guidance Counsellor, I am aware of the extra challenges that school brings to on-going adolescence issues. I can support your teen in coping with these challenges, including friendships, family dynamics, as well as managing school and exam situations. I can also help them with learning to express themselves amongst peers, learn about and manage their feelings and gain self-confidence. All these are achievable through simple and easy daily tools and ideas to use.

Supporting adults - I wish to establish a strong and positive bond that we can travel your journey together and face the hardships. As your "fellow traveller", we can learn about self-care, confidence, improving well-being, becoming happier once again. This first step of gaining a better mental health space, is essential to meet and manage your surrounding issues. And I will always be by your side.

My approach is integrative in its nature and focused on the Here and Now issues, with a holistic and humanistic approach. I draw tools and techniques from different theories and approaches (Reality Therapy, Gestalt, CBT). I also add to my approach my experience and interest in sports, Psychology, Philosophy and Tai Chi. These have been very worthwhile in promoting and improving wellbeing and self-care, leading to better mental health.

As a qualified therapist, I always aim to guarantee a warm, personal, non-judgmental and supporting approach to the client’s personal needs. I am there for you and I listen to your story. I consider myself as an honoured “Fellow Traveller” (Yalom), accompanying you throughout your therapy journey and beyond.