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I provide in person face-to-face appointments in central Ayr as well as UK-Wide online or telephone sessions for adults, children and young people.

I offer a free 15 minute consult telephone call . This allows you to ask any questions you may have about how I work, get a feel for if you feel comfortable with me and allows me to better understand your needs.

Fees and payment information:

Face to face sessions are between £50-£70 which we discuss at intake.

Online  and telephone sessions for £50

Sessions are 45  minutes  or less for children and young people dependent on needs and from 50 minutes for adults.

 Hello i'm Alex, a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, fully qualified integrative counsellor, registered with the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø.

It can be hard to find the words to say how we are feeling or what we are thinking whether it be related to our past or present. With me, you can come as you are, with or without a diagnosis and with no pressure or expectation just to experience affirming therapy.

No topic is off limit, no matter how embarrassing or shameful it may feel. I strive to create a space to foster emotional understanding.

I have a professional background supporting those in distress for over 20 years and have worked as a counsellor within addiction support and grief and loss charities before moving to private practice.

You may be experiencing, low mood, stress, anxiety, loneliness, a lack of confidence, bullying, low self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss, anger issues, feeling lost or stuck, pet loss, shame, alcohol misuse, family issues, life transitions, relationship issues, parental issues and more.

I have particular interest with neurodiversity. Working frequently with social interactions, sensory sensitivities, executive functioning, emotional regulation, demand avoidance, rejection sensitivity disorder (RSD), overwhelm and burnout. I work  to celebrate and respect neurological difference. To find strategies that actually align with your natural cognitive style, rather than forcing you to fit into neuro-typical boxes, to find tools to apply to aide daily life or those who support neuro-diverse individuals.

I incorporate creativity, or regulation tools to help you feel more comfortable and reduce anxiety. We may mix sessions up a bit, incorporating music or using creative tools like drawing or crafts to enhance your experience.

In our sessions, we can explore what is affecting you, explore patterns that have developed over time, and consider what might help you feel more supported, understood, and able to move forward in a way that feels right for you.

I work with adults of all ages (18-180) and children and young people (10-18). 

I aim to help you reduce discomfort and better understand yourself, to find clarity and empower you to make meaningful, positive changes in your life, completely at a pace directed by you. 

There is no push to explore something you aren't ready to share. 

Speaking with a counsellor who offers impartial support can help you navigate personal challenges and discover lasting solutions.

I will guide you to understand and manage your emotions and behaviours more constructively hopefully allowing you to take greater control of your life. 

Each counselling session is tailored to your individual needs and therapeutic goals, ensuring a bespoke approach that suits you.

Working together we can explore whatever you are wanting to address, past issues, your current goals or perhaps whatever you feel is holding you back.

I have experience working with individuals who have experienced a wide range of challenges.

• Abuse

• Addictions

• Anxiety

• Depression

• High pressure careers and burnout

• Life transitions

• Loneliness and isolation

• Low self-esteem

• Loss, grief and bereavement (including non-death loss) and pet       loss

• Menopause and perimenopause

• Neurodiversity within the family

• Neurodiversity and late diagnosis

• Parental and caring challenges

• Relationship issues

• Trauma

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more or schedule a session or a free 15 minute chat.

My goal in our first booked intake session will be to make you feel comfortable and understand your reasons for seeking therapy. We might explore how your situation is affecting you, and what you hope to achieve from our sessions.

 We will discuss the practical aspects, such as session times, frequency and payment arrangements. Additionally, we’ll discuss confidentiality and the boundaries of our professional relationship, ensuring you feel safe and supported throughout our work together.

From there we will begin to explore and work together towards your future.

I provide in person  face-to-face appointments in central Ayr as well as UK-Wide online and  telephone for adults, children and young people.

I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation.

This  allows you to ask any questions you may have about how I work and allows me to better understand your needs and get a feel for how we might work together.

Fees and payment information:

Face to face sessions are between £50 and £70 and agreed at enquiry.

Online and telephone sessions are £50

Single sessions are 45 minutes for children and young people, 50 minutes for adults.

My name is Alex and I am an integrative counsellor. I am a member of ÌÇÐĹÙÍø (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

My aim is to listen and provide a warm, compassionate, supportive therapeutic space for you. Whether you are struggling, feeling lost, stuck, burnt out or overwhelmed. We can work together to help you figure it out.

With me you can explore your feelings without the fear of judgement, reduce anxiety, gain clarity, and work towards  healing and personal growth. I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey at a pace that suits you.

I work in a neuro affirming way, where I prioritise understanding your unique experiences and aspirations, guiding you through transformative processes that hopefully lead to positive change and fulfilment. 

I believe that when we understand  ourselves and our life situations we can begin to shift the discomfort of emotionally distressing times.

 Introducing  new ways to cope and self care can build our confidence in taking one small step at a time to change our current situations. The relationship we can build will hopefully enable you to begin to explore what's keeping you stuck, what's driving it and ways that you can unlock yourself from past thinking and behaviours that you no longer feel comfortable with. In essence, you learn to become your own therapist.

If this sounds like the kind of support you need feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more or schedule a session.

I aim to help you find clarity in your situation and empower you to make meaningful, positive changes in your life.

Speaking with a counsellor who offers impartial support can help you navigate personal challenges and discover lasting solutions. Instead of providing direct advice, I  will guide you towards your own answers, empowering you to manage your emotions and behaviours more constructively. This approach allows you to take greater control of your life.

Drawing from various therapeutic techniques and theories each counselling session is tailored to your individual needs and therapeutic goals, ensuring a bespoke approach that suits you.

Working  together we can explore whatever you are wanting to address, past issues, your current goals or perhaps whatever you feel is holding you back.

I have experience working with individuals who have experienced a range of experiences.

• Abuse

• Addictions

• Anxiety

• Depression

• High pressure careers and burnout

• Life transitions

• Loneliness and isolation

• Low self-esteem

• Loss, grief and bereavement (including non-death loss)

• Menopause and perimenopause

• Neurodiversity within the family

• Neurodiversity and late diagnosis

• Parental and caring challenges

• Relationship issues

• Trauma

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more or schedule a session.

My goal in our first session will be to help you feel comfortable, listen and understand your reasons for seeking therapy, how your situation is affecting you, and what you hope to achieve from our sessions.

We’ll also agree on the practical aspects, such as session times, frequency and payment arrangements. Additionally, we’ll discuss confidentiality and the boundaries of our professional relationship, ensuring you feel safe and supported throughout our work together.

From here we will move forward to navigate whatever your need is from seeking counselling support, working collaboratively to support your needs.