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Alex Stiles Integrative Therapist hackney London E8Alex Stiles:

Trainee Integrative Therapist (BACP student member)

Hi, my name is Alex Stiles and I’m a trainee integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working in the low-cost therapy and counselling service at HQ Therapy Rooms.

I offer a supportive approach in which to feel safe in exploring concerns or feelings that may be affecting you. There might be a recent event or trauma that is having a negative impact on your day-to-day life.

You may be facing challenges around relationships, your identity or questioning your life choices. Perhaps you are struggling with issues of low self-esteem, loneliness, anxiety or feeling lost or confused.

I work with compassion and sensitivity to build an environment where I hope you’ll be comfortable in discovering more about who you are, your situation and how you see the world.

I consider therapy as an opportunity to become truthful with who we are and to live more deliberately. I believe it can provide a sense of clarity and acceptance about our limitations and our possibilities which we don’t always have the capacity to consider in daily life.

I’m here to support you in whatever you bring to each session and to work with you to find ways to enhance your experience of life. In our sessions together we might be looking to identify patterns of behaviour that are causing you pain; exploring ways to improve self-esteem; questioning old narratives that no longer serve you or finding tools to help manage uncomfortable feelings or situations.

My Approach:
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all all approach when it comes to human experience. Therefore, I work with an integrative approach which means I combine different types of therapy to support a client’s individual needs and circumstances.

I like this way of working because it recognises each person’s uniqueness and allows us to work together to find an approach that works for you.

About me:

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Alex Stiles – Working Hours

Tuesday – 10:00 – 14:00

Wednesday – 13:00 – 17:00

Clients Alex Stiles Works With

Client Issues Alex Deals With

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Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

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Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

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Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

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Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Gender Identity Issues

Giving you a safe space to explore & express your feelings without judgement.

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

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Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

Therapy Modalities Alex uses With Clients

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Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Develop self-awareness & understanding of past influences on present behaviour.

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Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

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Person-Centred Therapy

Guiding you to seek & tackle your own natural self-healing process.

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What Is Counselling?

Allowing you to discuss problems & difficult feelings in a safe environment.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Securing attachments to help rebuild emotionally secure relationships.

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Family & Systemic Psychotherapy

Addressing inter-family issues by reducing distress & conflict between individuals.

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Existential Psychotherapy

Guiding people to try & find meaning & purpose in their everyday lives.

Mindfulness Therapy & Counselling

Mindfulness

Helping to control your thoughts & feelings, rather than be controlled by them.

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What Is Psychotherapy?

Dealing with past events that make you feel unsafe, helpless or vulnerable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the low-cost help and advice form and one of our fully qualified therapists can work with you to make sure you get the right advice you need in order to receive the correct low-cost therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

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<<< If you are ready to begin therapy, click the low-cost assessment button to start your therapeutic journey. If you still feel a bit unsure about taking those first steps then don’t hesitate to contact us for some help. >>>

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