Alia Nessa

I am available to work some weekdays, as well as evenings and weekends. I will respond to enquiries within 24 hours

Monday               - 7-8 pm

Wednesday        - 6-8 pm

Thursday             - 6-8 pm

Friday                   - 9-6 pm   

Saturday              - 9am-12pm

Following the completion of my professional postgraduate training in integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. I dedicated 23 years to the charity sector. Throughout this period, I acquired extensive experience in advocating for and supporting vulnerable and deprived individuals and communities facing various challenges.  

I strongly believe that the counselling process has the transformative power to empower individuals by providing them with the necessary tools to navigate and overcome life stressors. By working with a skilled counsellor, individuals can effectively address the impact of anxiety and depression, thereby enhancing their overall well-being. Additionally, counselling can be pivotal in improving an individual's self-esteem, fostering a positive self-image, and promoting personal growth and development. 

As a qualified culturally competent integrative therapist, I combine various psychological therapeutic modalities to create a tailored approach that meets your needs.

Through collaborative efforts with clients, I aim to deepen their understanding of their perceptions and be approachable to overcome challenges. This process can empower them to make substantial, long-lasting changes that foster positive outcomes and contribute to their overall healing.

I offer integrative counselling, and coaching to support you in processing your experiences.

During our sessions, I will listen attentively and empathetically, not just to what you say, but also to what remains unspoken. You will have a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, identify challenges, and work through them at your own pace.

Counselling

I draw on several therapy approaches such as:

-Humanistic

-Psychodynamic

-Solution Focussed Therapy

-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

I can adapt my counselling approach to best meet your needs. 

In my private practice, I focus on clients dealing with workplace stress, anxiety, burnout, and loss due to bereavement. 

I work with Young people 18+,  Adults, Older people

I offer face-to-face, Online Therapy, Telephone Therapy, Outdoor Therapy 

I provide short-term counselling as well as long-term psychotherapy, which involves a more in-depth exploration of clients' lives, including their experiences during childhood and the adversities they have faced. 

Initial consultation session:£55 per 50 minute session.

Weekends: £60 per 50 minute session.

Embarking on counselling can be challenging. I provide a safe space to explore this challenge, from understanding what led you to seek help to recognising your needs, hopes, and goals.

All potential clients will be offered an initial clinical assessment and we will review the contract agreement together. 

-Introduce myself and my way of working

-Discuss what has brought you to therapy

-Discuss what you would like to achieve from the sessions

Qualifications/Training

-Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy

- Trauma-Informed Training

- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills

- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts

- Health coaching for Behaviour Change

- Mental First Aid

-Youth Mental Health First Aid

Professional Development I have completed

-First Steps CBT

-Cognitive behavioural therapy for Challenging problems

- Coercive Control- Recognise and manage change

- Workplace Suicide

- Working with Anxiety and Depression

- Polyvagal Training 1 & 2

- Releasing Trauma & Chronic Stress in the Body

- Working with difference, diversity & inclusion using anti-oppressive practice

- Working with Diversity- An Anti-oppressive model for therapeutic practice

- 5 Ways to Decolonise Your Mental Health

- Using Mindfulness in the Therapy Room

- The use of Imagery and Metaphor in Therapy

- How to use Creative Counselling Interventions-

- Level 3 Online Safeguarding Refresher Training