Thinking about therapy?
We usually think about having therapy when life is feeling difficult, when we're a bit stuck or something has happened and we need some help to understand it and make sense of how we feel. It might be that we've been living with mental health issues for some time and need support to feel we're moving forwards again.
People come to therapy for lots of different reasons, for some it may be anxiety and stress, low mood, loss and grief, relationship and family issues, difficulties at work. For others it may be because of a trauma, life changing illness, dysregulation or attachment issues.
Some people might start therapy because they want to make specific changes and think about the future, for others it might be about making sense of the past, or simply wanting a space to talk.
If you're unsure about whether therapy is right for you I'll be happy to talk to you about the process and how it might help.
How I work: what type of therapy is it?
I am an Integrative Therapist which means that I am trained to use a number of different types of therapy together, meaning I can offer a responsive therapy that is bespoke to you to meet your current needs.
If you'd like more detail...
The main types of approaches I use are Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. My work is trauma-informed, as well as being informed by Internal Family Systems (Parts work), Polyvagal Theory. I also have real interest in evolutionary and existential perspectives. Essentially, my work acknowledges the many layers of the human experience.
It's also about human connection. Research shows that a big part of what makes therapy work is having a really good trusted, attuned human relationship. This is equally as important as the different therapy frameworks. These days AI apps can be really helpful with supportive perspectives and problem solving but it doesn't compare to a real, present and highly responsive human connection. And I really will fully accept you as you are, I won't judge you and my intention is always to fully understand you and your experiences with interest, care and curiosity.
So what does all this actually look like in a session? This is a talking therapy, so the two of us will listen together to what you bring to the session, and I will help to guide you, reflect with you, as well as adding my own questions, prompts, insights and ideas. The work usually involves balancing an exploration of the past with a look at current day thoughts, feelings, relationships and behaviours, all the time holding in mind your personal therapy aims and future hopes.
Everyone is welcome here. I only speak one language (English) but of course welcome people from all nationalities as well as people from the LGBTQI+ community and all gender identities and religious identities. Simply put, everyone is welcome!
Please get in touch if you would like to talk about whether this type of therapy might work for you.
Therapy Sessions
In-Person Sessions
If you prefer sessions to be face-to-face in a neutral, private space then you might like in-person therapy sessions.
In-person sessions are offered at two locations:
Haggerston, East London
Norwich, Norfolk
Online Sessions
Online sessions work well for people who travel a lot, work abroad, or for people living overseas who would like a UK based therapist. Equally it works well for people who prefer to have sessions from the comfort of their own home.
Cost
London based and overseas clients £80
Norwich based £70
About Me
I have worked in private practice for several years. Before qualifying as a Counsellor & Psychotherapist I worked for many years both within the NHS and the Charity Sector. I have worked with many people experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, grief, relational issues, long-term conditions, trauma and childhood difficulties, addiction, cognitive issues, obsessions/compulsions and traumatic brain injury.
Having had therapy myself I know what it can be like to search for the right therapist and to start the therapy process, taking a step into the unknown. I'm more than happy to discuss anything about getting started and what to expect.
Training & Qualifications:
PGDip Counselling & Psychotherapy
MSc Cognitive Neuropsychology
BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology
Certificate in Coaching
Alice Everett
Registered Member of the British Association of
Counselling and Psychotherapy MBACP (Accred)
Registration No. 379068