Alex Macauley

I am currently training as a humanistic integrative counsellor at CPPD counselling school where I completed the diploma and now studying at the advanced diploma level. Previous to this I completed 2 years counselling training at Birkbeck University. The course I am studying is BACP accredited, which means that I am held to a high ethical standard in regards to my practice.

Coming from a mixed heritage background myself I am deeply committed to working with an intersectional lens that honours difference and diversity. I recognise that your background, culture, identity, and lived experiences may be central to your narrative. My practice is dedicated to being an inclusive, culturally humble space where every aspect of who you are is welcomed and respected. Before, and during the development of my counselling practice, I have been working in the field of substance misuse and have gained some knowledge of addiction. If these issues are relevant to your situation, I am open to discuss and explore them with you.

From a humanistic perspective, I view you as the expert on your own life. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, emotions, and personal goals, trusting in your inherent capacity for growth. Alongside this, I utilize psychodynamic insights to help us look beneath the surface. Together, we can gently explore some of the possible origins of your difficulties, tracing how early experiences, ingrained patterns, and past relationships may be shaping your present-day thoughts and behaviours. By uncovering these underlying dynamics, we can work toward breaking unhelpful cycles and developing lasting self-awareness.

Whether you are seeking support for a specific life challenge or are interested in deeper personal exploration, I am here to walk alongside you. My goal is to help you feel truly heard and empowered as you move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of living.