Alexandra Barrett
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Ruislip and Online
Welcome, I’m Aly, Registered Counsellor in Ruislip and Online,
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, entirely at your own pace.
As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), I provide professional counselling and psychotherapy tailored to your individual needs. Whether you are navigating severe anxiety, processing past trauma, adjusting to a major life change, or holding things together on the outside while struggling underneath, we will work collaboratively to help you find clarity and balance.
Ways we can work together
Every individual is unique, which is why my practice adapts to the environment where you feel most comfortable and secure:
- In-Person Counselling in Ruislip: Meet face-to-face in a quiet, comfortable, and purpose-built therapy room—Quiet Space Counselling. Located in a private, discrete side-extension of my home near Ruislip High Street (HA4), it offers a calm and welcoming environment away from the demands of daily life.
- Secure Online Counselling Across the UK: Experience the flexibility and convenience of therapy from the comfort of your own home via a highly secure, encrypted video platform.
- Walk & Talk Outdoor Counselling: If sitting face-to-face feels too intense, we can combine gentle movement and nature. Sessions take place in carefully selected, peaceful green spaces in and around Ruislip.
My approach
My work is grounded in a warm, person-centred, and pluralistic framework. This means we focus on what matters most to you, choosing together whether to explore specific goals or simply see what arises naturally in the room. Alongside traditional talking therapy, I am able to draw on creative tools, mindfulness, and the therapeutic use of sand where these feel helpful.
A Safe Approach to Trauma Recovery
In addition to creative and mindfulness approaches, my practice is deeply informed by my current post-qualification training in Somatic Trauma Therapy under the advanced frameworks of Babette Rothschild (author of The Body Remembers). This focus allows me to integrate safe nervous system regulation and stabilization into our work, ensuring we can support your trauma recovery safely, gently, and without you feeling overwhelmed or flooded.
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 quickly, or more than feels comfortable, and this is an important part of working together, we go at your pace.
What I can support with
I have extensive experience supporting adults with a wide range of life challenges, including:
- Anxiety, overthinking, or feeling overwhelmed
- Trauma, chronic stress, or burnout
- Low mood, depression, or feelings of loneliness
- Neurodiversity and navigating life transitions
- Relationship difficulties and communication issues
- Grief, loss, and establishing personal boundaries
Please note: I currently work exclusively with adults (aged 18 and over). However, I am currently undertaking advanced post-qualification training in working with Children and Young People (CYP) and look forward to welcoming clients aged 11 upwards once this specialization is complete.
Fees & Investment
- Initial Consultation: Free (20-minute online or phone call).
- Standard Session Fee: £75 per 50-minute session. This flat rate applies equally across all formats, including In-Person, Online, and outdoor Walk and Talk sessions.
- Universal Credit Concession: £40 per 50-minute session. I am deeply committed to making high-quality, specialist care accessible. I hold a dedicated number of spaces at a lower cost for individuals currently in receipt of Universal Credit. Please let me know during your initial inquiry if you require one of these slots. For more information see FAQs.
Ready to begin?
Choosing a counsellor is an important decision. If you would like to explore working together, please get in touch today to arrange your free introductory call.
To learn more about confidentiality boundaries, travel directions, or what to expect in your first session, please visit the full Frequently Asked Questions page.
Quiet Space Counselling Room. Sessions take place in a quiet, comfortable counselling room in Ruislip, designed to offer a calm and welcoming environment.
