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alicestanley.counselling.online

Phone

07973519117

Email

alice.stanley.counselling@gmail.com

About me and my practice

My name is Alice and I work as an integrative counsellor. That means I combine several therapeutic approaches rather than one model, enabling me to offer counselling best suited to you and every person I talk to.
From my own experience, therapy has helped me tremendously through my own hardships in life, in times of anxiety, depression and especially through difficulties in the relationships with my closest ones.
It can be overwhelming to not be living a life that seems truly yours, emotionally resulting in anxiety, depression and/or other difficult emotions.
Exploring how we truly feel and think about our experiences can provide us with great insight towards ourselves, our behaviours, and our responses to the unpredictable nature of life and our relationship with ourselves and others.
Counselling sessions with me can help you with some of the following (although there is so much more):

Greater sense of self-worth and self-awareness
Increased confidence and self-esteem
Feeling calmer and more relaxed
Better communication skills
More intimate and satisfying relationships
Develop healthier patterns of relating to others

My style is personal - every session is about you. Whatever you want to bring to the session and whatever pace you want to go, I will honour that, although if I feel you are ready, I can help you with a supportive challenge as well.

I'll work with you to develop self-awareness and understanding of your behaviours, that might have the same patterns, and help you to find the way out by exploring where some of these issues might stem from, as I believe these are important factors when we want to make positive changes in our lives.

As we all are different, every session is tailored to the needs of individual clients. Approach can be changed as we move on in our sessions and maybe get into a different issue to explore. Whatever the issues might be, I am confident the therapy can help anyone to live richer, fuller and more satisfying life

Experience

I studied and had placements in London (The Awareness centre plus schools placements), now I live in Leigh-on-Sea.

As I hold my sessions almost solely online, the location doesn't matter. Online therapy is convenient and flexible, meaning people dont have to travel anywhere to get the support they need, and its saving time, money and energy. It is also helpful if someones mental health, mobility or other issues make it difficult to leave the house, or if they live in a remote area.

I support people with a wide range of concerns and of all ages, from diverse backgrounds. I provide culturally sensitive counselling as I have experienced myself how important it is not to judge and understand equality in our diverse society.

I also have experience working with the creative and performing arts community as well as people in senior leadership roles.

Areas of counselling the adults I am particularly experienced in:
Anxiety and Stress (work related or other)
Depression and Feeling sad & low
Neurodivergence and ADHD
Unresolved trauma
Anger management
Self-esteem
Addiction / Eating disorders
Panic attacks and OCD
Bereavement & loss
Redundancy, Career and life choices

In creating a safe and supportive space for people I talk to we explore their emotions and find solutions. I help people to discover their strengths and resources and develop new tools, skills and strategies to cope with their difficulties.

What people said testimonials:
I am very grateful to Alice for her compassion and expertise. She helped me get in touch with difficult feelings and find a way to manage them when I was going through a period of acute personal and professional stress. I would recommend her to anyone who needs an experienced, thoughtful professional to help them through a difficult time.
May 31, 2023

Alice is brilliant, she's really helped me put things into perspective. It's really helped me with controlling my emotions and the situations I face.
Jan 27, 2024

Qualifications

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 5
Certificate in Counselling Children Level 4
MBACP member

Further Courses:
Using Neuroscience in Counselling Practice
How to Thrive with ADHD - Childhood to Adulthood
Coping skills for Stress and Depression
Exploring techniques of dealing with Trauma
Anger management
Relational Methods in TA
Polyvagal Theory and Counselling
Managing Stress & Anxiety
The Nature of Grief - Bereavement Counselling
PTSD and treatment
Exploring techniques of dealing with Trauma
Bereavement Counselling
Attachment Theory and its use in relationships
Burnout Prevention and Stress Management
Parenting a Child with ADHD and/or Autism
Healing From Co-dependency
The Traumatised Inner child and ways of healing
Understanding Procrastination
Narcissistic personality disorder

More than 7 years of experience in person, online and telephone counselling. My work is fully insured and professionally supervised.

Additional Information

Apart above mentioned issues
I am experienced in working with ADHD and other neurodivergent clients which can be helpful not only for those with diagnosis but for their family members as well.

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Initial Consultation

The first initial session is HALF PRICE and gives you the opportunity to explain your situation and to ask any questions you might have regarding counselling process.

We will cover points like:
Whats brought you to therapy
Your background
Your aims and hopes for attending therapy
Our working agreement

If you decide to continue, we can arrange further session usually within a week. The number of sessions varies and depends on the issues you bring, and on your needs and wants.
I can understand that it can feel difficult to begin therapy for the first time so it is important for me to make it as comfortable for you as possible.

Fees

My fees are £50 per 50-minute session.
Bank transfers are my preferred payment methods.

I offer reduced rates for people on lower income or unemployed, home stay mothers, students, people on retirement etc.
Please contact me to enquire about availability.

I generally try to accommodate as many people as possible in need of therapy so that they can afford emotional support they deserve.

When I Work

My working hours usually are:

Mon: 12pm 8pm
Tues: 9am 7pm
Wed: 9am 8pm
Thurs: 9am 6pm
Fri: 9am - 1pm

Saturday: at times mornings as one off
Sunday: Closed

Do enquire about availability as these times can change over the time or can be adjusted to the needs.

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative

Video Platforms

Zoom, Facetime, of your choice

Area

Essex

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alicestanley.counselling.online

Phone

07973519117

Email

alice.stanley.counselling@gmail.com