Andrew Alexander

I work in a confidential space when working online , and I have a safe space at Broadmead Community Church, Broadmead Ave, NN3 2QY where I see clients in person in Northampton.

Due to Work commitments at present I can do Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and  Friday's  between 4.30pm to 8.00pm.

Note I only work on a 1 to 1 basis no couples.

My approach; it's about keeping it real, honest with genuine empathy. As a Person-Centred Therapist, I focus on the presenting issues and work through them together with you unpicking unresolved blocks from life those experiences. To do this I make sure we have safe space where there is mutual trust and respect, sometimes using play and humour to unpick those difficult issues together. I offer telephone and online sessions as well as in-person sessions at Broadmead Community Church, Northampton NN3 2QY.

I have worked in residential care for over 27 years and provided high-quality living standards for young people in care aged 8 to 25. I have supported neurodivergent young adults with various challenges such as mental health difficulties, dual diagnosis, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and learning difficulties. As bank staff, I still support young people in this role from time to time and acknowledge how important it is.

I have provided Therapeutic Counselling around Grief with Children and Young People working through their bereavement for 4 Years, and at present my full time role is working for Charity Counselling Children and Young people from the ages of 8 to 25.

I feel privileged to have been in these roles and feel this has enabled to be the best version of myself. These experiences have enhanced my ability to think therapeutically and very much value what I do.

In addition to my organisational roles, I maintain a private practice where I work with a wide range of individuals, children, young people, and adults.

The private practice has risen out of wealth of experience I have gained over the years, enabling me to provide you with an therapeutic experience, opening doors to change and understand.

Note I only work on a 1 to 1, basis no couples

The Core Principles I Hold Close Are;

Unconditional Positive Regard

I feel it is essential to meet each person with openness, gentleness, and a genuine absence of judgment. Valuing their inherent worth and unique story helps create a space where they can express themselves freely, without fear of criticism or misunderstanding. This kind of acceptance can be deeply grounding and reassuring.

Empathy

To me, empathy is the act of truly listening — not only to someone’s words, but to the emotions and meanings beneath them. By doing my best to understand their world from their perspective, I hope to help them feel recognised, supported, and less alone in their experience. This shared understanding often becomes a powerful foundation for healing.

Congruence

Authenticity matters to me. I believe that being genuine and transparent, while still sensitive to the other person’s feelings, helps build trust and mutual respect. When I show up as my real self, it invites others to do the same, creating a relationship where honesty and openness can flourish

Fee:

The cost for each 60-minute session, is £55.00, payable via BACS or in cash during the appointment. Please use your initials as the reference. Fees are reviewed annually.

Students requiring a counsellor working in person-centred modality are charged at a rate of £40.00 per session (evidence from your training provider will secure this lower rate).

Cancellation Policy:

If I am unwell or need to schedule a break in our work, I will provide as much notice as possible. If I cancel an appointment at short notice, there will be no charge, and I will reschedule it. If you do not attend a session without providing notice, the full fee will still apply.

Providing 7 days' notice allows the community centre to arrange the weekly room plan and gives us time to reschedule without charge. However, if cancellation occurs less than 48 hours before the appointment, you will generally be charged for the session. If you miss any two appointments without prior notice, it will be assumed that you no longer wish to continue, and our sessions will be brought to a close. In case of technical issues during an online session, we will seek alternative ways to contact you (e.g., a phone call). If the session cannot proceed due to technical reasons, we will reschedule it without any charge.

Counselling session times and dates will be agreed upon with you, and a 48-hour notice period is required for cancellation; otherwise, you will be charged for the session. It is advisable to keep a note of the dates and times of your agreed counselling sessions.

Missing 2 or more sessions without informing the Counsellor will result in the termination of the counselling process.

Before the first session, you need to complete an assessment sheet which I can email. I hope all of the above information is helpful.