Alexandra Allen

I understand that beginning therapy can be anxiety provoking. I am a warm and gentle practitioner. I have found that a compassionate approach enables people to start finding their own compassion within and this starts the healing process. please read testimonials on my website.

I have been working for an NHS Neuro-developmental Service for 15 years as well as having my own private practise since 1997. I work with individuals and offer consultancy and training in relation to developing counselling skills in the workplace. I work with organisations through their Employment Assistance schemes, primarily The Home Office as well as television companies who provide aftercare for viewers participating in shows. 

I can work effectively with people who have Autism and Asperger Syndrome using humanistic and applied cognitive behavioural therapy procedures and have been pro-active in expanding counselling services for People with Learning Disabilities. 

I work with other Therapists at the Hudson Centre, Oxford Street, London and this is an expansion of an established practise I have which is based in Hounslow (Whitton). The centre is convenient for those working in London. 

The Hudson Centre is a beautiful traditional building with comfortable and quiet rooms, providing an excellent venue to escape the “hustle and “bustle” of London when clients can reflect and relax. It is very near Oxford Street Underground Station.

I recommend an initial therapy meeting in order to discuss the main issues of concern. I will then be able to recommend the direction of work entailed. I have many years of experience in providing both short term and long term therapy. This May be helpful to know for those who are supported to attend therapy by their employers for the usual 6 sessions or who are supported by their Health Insurance Companies for 10 sessions.

I understand that beginning therapy can be anxiety provoking for people. I am a warm, compassionate and gentle practitioner. Colleagues and clients confirm that I achieve these standards in my approach to therapy. 

 I have been working for an N.H.S. Neuro-Developmental Service for  15 years and now work privately having commenced my practise in psychotherapy and counselling in 1993. I work with individuals and offer consultancy and training. Please see my website for more details. I work with organisations through their Employment Assistance Programmes (E.A.P.) as well as television companies who provide counselling in their aftercare packages. 

I  can work effectively with People who have  Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome using humanistic and applied cognitive behavioural procedures and have been pro-active in expanding counselling services for people through my work in the NHS and also within my own private practise.

 I recommend an initial Therapy Assessment in order to discuss the main issues of concern. I will then be able to recommend a direction in which to work. Assessment and Therapy sessions are usually held for 60 to 90 minutes. 

 My Therapy Clinic is held in Twickenham/Hounslow border. There is free off road parking immediately outside the venue. The 281 bus stop is a 3 minute walk and Hounslow mainline station is a 5 minute walk. 

 I can offer reduced rates for students and people who receive welfare benefits.

Acutely listening to individuals and tailoring an approach that enables development according to goals that clients would like to achieve is a priority for each session. Please refer to my website for information about how I work. 

Please e mail me initially if you would like a free 30 minute consultation to see how I may be of help to you. 

I am a warm, compassionate and gentle practitioner. Having worked as a Specialist Counsellor within a Neurodevelopment Service for 15 years, I was able to offer Psychotherapy to people with Mental Health Health Issues, Learning Disability and Autism. I also provided Supervision for Trainee Therapists as well as training for organisations supporting People with Learning Disability and Autism. Since 2018 I have been working privately as a Counsellor /Psychotherapist and Supervisor of Integrative Counselling. 

I am experienced in providing Supervision for Counsellors who work with clients having experienced trauma. I am one of few Practitioners who understands how to work with People who have Learning Disability and Autism including those using non verbal communication.

Having worked within an NHS Multidisciplinary Team for many years I understand the particular issues Therapists have in providing Counselling with the general public and the role of supervision in this process. I am experienced in supporting Trainee Counsellors become Accredited Registered Practitioners.

I provide  a free 30 minute  consultation meeting as this gives individuals the opportunity to see if my Supervision style feels comfortable and helpful.