Alex Orchard

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

My particular interests include depression, relationship patterns, sexual abuse, neurodivergence, men's issues, kink affirming therapy and codependency, but I am also experienced in other areas. I am also trained in DIT therapy which is 16 sessions of psychodynamic therapy which can be beneficial for those on a low income.

I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This is very important to you, as it means that I adhere to their ethical frameworks, ensuring safe and confidential practice.

Sexual identity:

Gay
Queer

Gender identity: Male

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: Yes

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: Yes

Personal pronouns: He

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Tavistock. Couple Therapy for Depression IAPT Practitioner training. 2023 -2024.

Anna Freud Centre. Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) course. 2020-2021.

Academy for Online Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Certificate in Online Counselling & Psychotherapy. 2018.

CPTA, Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Integrative. 2015-2017.

CPTA, Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies. 2015.

CPTA, Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. 2014-2015.

NCPS number: NCS21-01347 Accredited Professional Registrant, Annual Renewal due before: 28/06/2025

BACP Membership number: 00882217

BACP Membership category: Registered Member MBACP

Expiry date: 7 December 2025

BACP Register number 350336

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Experience and approach:

For LGBTQIA+ clients, growing up feeling different can be traumatic. Our adult lives can feel really challenging but therapy is also about celebrating our wealth of diverse experiences and our place in the world should be explored with compassion and curiosity.

Humanistic counselling accepts you, the client unconditionally, so you can be the best you can be. I aim to help you realize your full potential in a warm, engaging manner.

I also use the Psychodynamic theory to help you get to your core, looking at the impact of your childhood on your adult life, and at unconscious processes that are influencing how you behave now.

Empathy and acceptance heals us. So I work in a warm, empathic, non-judgemental, empowering and boundaried way. You might feel deep-seated feelings of worthlessness, anxiety or shame. You might wonder why you seem to repeat the same old patterns in life. Or maybe you are at a cross-roads and don’t know where to turn. These are universal emotions that many of us feel. Over time, we build up defences and avoidances. I believe good therapy is about you getting in touch with who you really are and learning to love and respect yourself.

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