Alexandra Barnett
Counselling Psychologist
Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
MSc in Forensic Psychology.
BSc in Psychology with Criminology
Alexandra is a Chartered member of the BPS and registered Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC. She has many years experience working within the NHS and private sector across a wide range of settings. Alexandra has also worked within the New Zealand Department of Corrections and mental health services. She has worked with adults, young people, children and families with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Alexandra is an integrative practitioner who tailors treatment to a clients personal values, beliefs and goals. She has a particular interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has received additional training in schema focused therapy, motivational interviewing, family focused therapy and solution focused therapy.
Alexandra is compassionate and non-judgemental in her approach. She creates a therapeutic environment where people feel safe to explore and understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Alexandra has experience working with;
Depression
Low Self Esteem/Low Self Confidence
Anxiety (GAD/Social/Health)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Traumatic Life Experiences
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Eating Disorders including Anorexia, binge-eating, bulimia nervosa.
Family Difficulties
Post natal anxiety/depression
Relationship Difficulties
Child related difficulties
Grief / Bereavement
Stress (including work related stressors)
Anger
Personality disorders
Alexandra also has a background in sport and has recently completed workshops with different sporting teams/clubs focusing on developing mindset within a sporting environment and goal setting.
Feedback about Alexandra’s online therapy.
“It was extremely helpful to be able to talk freely about the things that have affected my mood, and to be given explanations as to their origins. A very helpful experience, without any feeling of pressure” Sue
“It has been incredibly transformative to my mental health and wellbeing. I have processed events in a safe and supportive environment and worked alongside my therapist to develop solid coping tools for the future. Having the space to express my worries and anxieties, and to be heard without judgement has been incredibly healing for me.
Being able to fully address the root causes of my anxieties and low mood, and beginning to take steps to re-wire the thought patterns that were maintaining these mental states, has changed my whole perspective. I feel thoroughly empowered and uplifted, and equipped with the tools and knowledge to better maintain my mental health going forwards.” Iona
“I would like to express a strong endorsement of Alexandra as a therapist. She offers a very calm and relaxed environment to talk through problems and made me feel extremely supported in every one of our sessions. I can't thank her enough for the positive reinforcement and confidence she has helped to instil over the past six months.’ Annonymous
“Alex was wonderful, I was very comfortable talking through the issues I had. She showed a lot of understanding and patience but very quickly was able to challenge me in regards to the way I have been thinking about my trauma over the years. And really helped me break out of that cycle I’ve been in. Her techniques were very effective in-spite of my own thoughts that this would not work. She also showed a lot of grace in understanding any cultural undertones to my issues.
I left feeling a lot better, and better equipped to keep on working on myself so I don’t fall back into those bad habits. So overall a positive experience and I wish I had sought help sooner.” Anonymous
Articles written by Alexandra
Models and approaches Alexandra is trained to use:
Family Therapy Training
Self Harm and suicide
Enhanced CBT for Eating Disorders
CBT for Depression
CBT for Obsessions
CBT for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Compassion focused therapy (CFT)
Humanistic therapies
Solution focused brief therapy
Schema Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Group Work Skills
Alexandra’s training & credentials
Dr / Practitioner Doctorate in Counselling Psychology - University of Wolverhampton
MSc Forensic Psychology - University of Central Lancashire
BSc Psychology with Criminology - University of Central Lancashire
Registered with HCPC (HCPC registration - PYL27673) and BPS