Alex Monteith

As an Integrative counsellor, I use a variety of different theories and approaches to counselling. I will be by your side whilst you explore your issues, helping you to examine your thoughts, through gently challenging and supporting you. I take a relational approach in my sessions, so we might have a conversation about what you're feeling being in the space with me, as well as other feelings you are experiencing. As a counsellor, I am not here to advise you on what to do, or how to be, but to simply accept you as you are. 

I am here to offer you empathy, acceptance and care as you explore yourself and the world around you. I am interested in you as an individual, how you think and feel, and I am here to try to understand the world through your eyes.

As a counsellor, I am not here to advise you on what to do, or how to be, but to simply accept you as you are. 

I work with many different clients, from a variety of backgrounds, sexualities, and gender identities. I have had training around kink/BDSM and non-monogamy and welcome individual clients who wish to bring this to sessions - I am kink aware and affirming within the stance of safe and consensual. 

Alongside my work within the LGBTQ+ community, I have worked with a variety of issues, including low mood, anxiety, grief/bereavement, low self-confidence and low self-esteem. I also have experience in working with neurodiverse clients (e.g. ADHD/Autism) and can help with issues that may come along with these labels. 

I offer both short-term (12 sessions minimum) and long-term weekly/fortnightly therapy which will be discussed at consultation to determine what you feel you need.