Alexander England

I offer sessions online and face-to-face in Manchester City centre. 

I am a trauma-focused therapist working with adults who are experiencing ongoing emotional difficulties linked to past or recent trauma. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before and are looking for something that feels more focused and effective.

Alongside my private practice, I work within the NHS as a counsellor and EMDR therapist. My background includes specialist work in domestic abuse services, substance misuse, and sexual trauma, which has shaped a careful, trauma-informed approach to therapy.

I aim to provide a space that feels safe, collaborative, and containing, while also keeping therapy purposeful. We work to understand how patterns developed and what might help them begin to shift, rather than simply managing symptoms week to week.

I work best with clients who are ready to engage actively in the therapeutic process and who value depth, honesty, and reflection. If this sounds like the kind of work you are looking for, you are welcome to get in touch to see whether we might be a good fit.

The first session is an opportunity for us to begin understanding what has brought you to therapy and to consider whether the way I work feels like a good fit for you. During the session, we will explore your current difficulties, relevant experiences, and what you are hoping for from therapy, and I will explain how I work, including how trauma-informed therapy and EMDR may be used. There is no expectation to go into anything in depth before you feel ready. My aim is for you a clear sense of how we might work together and whether this feels right for you.