Alice Bradford

I currently work Monday to Friday between 9.30am - 2.30pm and 5.30pm - 8pm.

I offer individual therapy, couples therapy and reflective written therapy.

Based in Leamington Spa, I provide a confidential, supportive space where you can slow down, make sense of what is happening in your life, and feel truly heard. My approach is gentle, collaborative and rooted in the belief that lasting change comes through deeper self-understanding rather than being told what to do.

I work with individuals and couples experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, uncertainty and life transitions. I also have a particular interest in supporting women in midlife who are exploring questions of identity, purpose and what feels authentic at this stage of life.

Individual Therapy

Our work focuses on you鈥攜our needs, your pace and your inner wisdom. I believe each person has the capacity for healing and clarity, and my role is to create the conditions where this can emerge.

Couples Therapy

Relationships can be challenging. I offer a supportive space for both partners to improve communication, work through conflict and rebuild connection. Whether you're facing a crisis or simply want to strengthen your relationship, therapy can help you move forward together.

Reflective Written Therapy

If speaking feels difficult, reflective written therapy offers a thoughtful alternative. Instead of live sessions, you write to me once a week and I respond with a carefully considered therapeutic reflection, helping you gain insight, recognise patterns and move forward.

This may suit you if you find it easier to write than talk, need time to process your thoughts, have a busy schedule, prefer asynchronous therapy, or enjoy a quieter, reflective approach.

Each week you send one written reflection (up to an agreed word limit), and I reply within our agreed timeframe. My responses are thoughtful and considered, offering observations, questions and gentle challenges to support your therapeutic journey.

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My approach is rooted in empathy, professionalism and the belief that effective therapy fosters healing and personal growth.

I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can bring whatever feels heavy, confusing, or uncertain in your life. My way of working is person-centred, which simply means that I see you as the expert on your own experience. My role isn鈥檛 to give advice or tell you what to do, but to walk alongside you 鈥� to really listen, understand and help you connect with the parts of yourself that already know what you need.

I鈥檓 also interested in how our bodies carry and express what we鈥檝e been through. Sometimes our minds are saying one thing, but our bodies tell a different story. Bringing gentle awareness to sensations, breath, and posture 鈥� what鈥檚 often called somatic work 鈥� can help us understand emotions and patterns that words can鈥檛 always reach.

Another influence in my work is Internal Family Systems (IFS). It鈥檚 based on the idea that we all have different 鈥減arts鈥� inside us 鈥� like the anxious part, the part that wants to please others, or the part that just wants to hide. When we get to know these parts with curiosity and care, we often discover they鈥檝e been trying to protect us, even if their ways don鈥檛 always serve us anymore. Learning to listen to them can bring a surprising sense of relief and wholeness.

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It is important you feel comfortable working with me and I encourage you to trust your instinct on first meeting me. To help with this process, you can book an initial 30 minute session before you commit to working with me longer term. This also provides the opportunity to discuss whether talking or written therapy is the best approach for you. (Charged at 拢35 for individuals and 拢45 for couples).

If you choose to work with me, there is a contract to sign and for couples, there is a short questionnaire to complete after the initial session.