Alexandra Barrett
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Ruislip and Online
Welcome, I’m Alexandra and I’m pleased you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to work things out alone. I offer a calm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore whatever has brought you here, at your own pace.
If I seem like a good fit for you, I offer a free 20-minute online consultation so we can talk about what has brought you here and whether we feel like the right fit to work together.
My approach
My work is grounded in a person-centred, pluralistic approach. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on what matters most to you. I aim to offer a safe, respectful relationship where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences openly, without judgement.
Alongside talking therapy, I may draw on creative approaches, mindfulness and other evidence-informed ways of working where these feel helpful and appropriate for an individual.
Some things may be very hard to talk about, and at times, it can take a great deal of bravery to seek support. There is never an expectation to share more than feels comfortable, and this is an important part of working together, we go at your pace.
What I can support with
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You might have a clear sense of what you’d like to talk about, or just a sense that things aren’t quite right. Either way is fine and we will work at your pace and with whatever you bring to the counselling space. I have extensive experience of helping people with a wide range of issues.
- Anxiety or feeling overwhelmed
- Neurodiversity
- Low mood or depression
- Relationship difficulties
- Communication issues
- Feelings of loneliness
- Grief or loss
- Boundaries
- Adjusting to change
- Self-esteem, self-worth or feeling unsure of yourself
- Coming to terms with life transitions or feeling “stuck”
- Stress, burnout or finding it hard to relax
- Holding things together on the outside, but struggling underneath
- Overthinking or finding it hard to switch off
- Wanting to understand yourself more deeply
There is no pressure to have everything worked out in advance, and no expectation to share more than feels comfortable.
If you’re interested in counselling, you are more than welcome to get in touch to arrange a free 20-minute consultation or see the FAQs for more details.
Quiet Space Counselling Room. Sessions take place in a quiet, comfortable counselling room in Ruislip, designed to offer a calm and welcoming environment.
