Alex Drummond Counselling Caerphilly Glamorgan

Areas Of Speciality

My training is as a Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist and this is a model with proven efficacy in dealing with common emotional health issues such as anxiety and depression.  Over the years I have developed particular specialism in:

• Helping people with work related stress
• Helping people with sexual and gender minority identities (LGBT clients)
• Helping people with Adult ADHD

How Can Counselling Help Me?
You, the client will describe what you as see the problem. The therapist is there to listen, understand and to explore aspects of the problem that are not immediately obvious. Therapy offers a safe place to say things others might not be able to hear and for you to develop new perspectives on situations that might not have been apparent to you before.  Through this insight, positive change can then occur.


What makes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy different to other types?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a much more focussed and cost effective model than many others.  CBT when well administered can bring about positive and effective change within relatively short time frames and aims to give you coping strategies, tools and insights which can continue to help you in the future.  The primary focus of the work is to help you return to well-being as quickly as possible and unlike other modes, the therapist works actively with you to help you achieve this. 



What To Expect
Session normally take place once a week. Generally speaking, this is regarded as the most effective frequency as time is allowed for deeper understanding and insights.


Couple’s Work
Counselling can help your and your partner find a way forward when your intimate relationship is in difficulty. It provides a useful space to help overcome the blocks of communication you are facing. As a couple you can work together in a neutral space with an impartial facilitator to identify the issues and explore the options for change.
   
   
Sexuality
I have a specialism in the field of sexuality and gender identity as an accredited Sexual Minority therapist (Pink Therapy). Some clients often want to come to better terms with their gender identity and sexuality. Whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or part of the kink community, you will receive a non-judgemental and non-pathologising approach.


About Me
I have worked full time as a therapist in private practice for many years now and can draw on a long bank of experience of helping other people just like you.  I have Senior Accredited status with BACP and am also accredited as a Sexual Minority therapist with Pink Therapy. Please visit my website for further information to find out more about my work, the areas I can help with, including articles, and other information.


Costs
Assessment up to 1 hour - £25
Sessional fee paid one week in advance 1 hour duration - £48 Five one hour sessions paid in advance £200

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