Online Psychotherapy, Counselling & Understanding Trauma

Ground - Empower - Thrive

Ground

Stabilise anxiety, dissociation and feelings of hopelessness in the present with simple, but effective techniques and skills.

Empower

Understand the impacts of trauma on the body and mind whilst working with Alex to nurture your own recovery and to safely process the past.

Thrive

A focus on post-traumatic growth and a future with pleasure. Looking at self-esteem, self-confidence and living the right life for you. Develop a positive relationship with yourself and others.

Why Choose G.E.T. Therapy?

Treatment Focus

I specialise in working with adults who are struggling after one or more traumatic experiences, including those with Complex PTSD, in a safe manner that avoids re-traumatisation.

Your priorities may include: ‘putting the past in the past’; coming to terms with your past; managing triggers, flashbacks and nightmares; exploring relationships with others (past and present); managing shame, anger, anxiety, depression and feeling overwhelmed; building confidence in yourself to make decisions; becoming more sociable and living your authentic life.

A Different Approach

I use a safe, trauma-aware, pragmatic, educational, empowering and solution-focused approach.

Alone, traditional talking therapies can lead to re-traumatisation and trigger intensely uncomfortable states.

Gentle, but powerfully effective, trauma-aware practices will mean you can heal without ever needing to go into the details of your trauma(s).

As an ‘Integrative’ therapist I draw on various disciplines to suit your needs. These may include Somatic Trauma Therapy, Positive Psychology, CBT, Yoga Therapy and Neurobiology, however, the underlying approaches are Humanistic and Person-Centred. I will also advise on practical Personal Safety measures if relevant.

Confidentiality

Your privacy and confidentiality is of the utmost importance. I aim to protect this where possible with:

Up-to-date, market-leading, professional-body-approved, fit-for-purpose conference and security software.

Dedicated office and privacy booth.

Unsure if online therapy is for you?

About Alex

Ways of Working

I am a strong believer in team work and that together we will work out the best way for you to meet your therapy goals; safely, effectively and at your pace.

I am pragmatic, empathetic, tenacious, motivating and on your team. I can help raise and calm the energy levels as needed.

My aim is to empower you with knowledge and practical skills so that you will no longer need my support.

I am also a counsellor and trainer at Greater Manchester Rape Crisis which offers free counselling for women who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Education & Areas of Study

I am fully qualified & registered with:

National Counselling Society (NCS) & Association of Counsellors & Therapy Online (ACTO)

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Qualifications:

Positive Psychology Fundamentals Diploma (L5&L7) – Positive Psychology Guild

Certified Clinical Trauma Practitioner

Certified Online & Telephone Counsellor

Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

Self-Defence Instructor Certificate – Combat Academy

Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

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Examples of other professional training:

Malignant Narcissism: Exploring the Sub-Spectrum of Power and Pain – Dr Gwen Adshead, Dr Jan MacGregor Hepburn

Help for the Helper – Babette Rothschild

Somatic Trauma Training – Babette Rothschild

Healing Sexual Trauma: a Somatic & Attachment Approach – Peter Levine & Diane Poole Heller

Working with Nightmares & Dreams (PTSD) – Complex Trauma Therapists’ Network (CTTN)

DID & Perpetrator Introject – Theres Fickl

More than Words: Bringing the Body into Therapy- Yoga Therapy Manchester

Working with Self-Harm & Suicide – Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors (PODS)

Working with Complex Trauma – CTTN

Working with Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice – PODS

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Queer Allied, All Races & Religions Welcome

please note this shows allyship not specialisation

Contact

Enquiries

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G.E.T. Therapy Ltd.

Email: gettherapy@protonmail.com (encrypted)

Mobile: +44 (0)7397 945 000 (text is best as my phone is mostly off due to client work)

International clients are welcome.