Alex Davies-Walsh

I currently have some space available for new clients during some week days. 

I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. 

I am a Level 7, Masters qualified therapist based in the Bristol/Bath area. I am a professional member of the BACP and fully insured in private practice.

I have a background in trauma, with almost a decade of experience of working in the VAWG sector, with female survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, so have a deep understanding of the dynamics of emotional/physical abuse and coercive control. 

I have also worked with female users of self-injury, and have undertaken training to work in a size-inclusive (HAES) manner with issues around body image, as well as 2.5 years experience working for a general accessible counselling service, covering a wide range of subjects. 

My counselling style is integrative, meaning I draw from different therapy theories within my client work. The main theories I work with are Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt and Existential. You can learn more about different therapy styles here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/

The foundation of my counselling style is to offer non-judgemental empathy, to be led by you, the client, and to honour difference and diversity.

I understand that our social, cultural and economical backgrounds impact our life experiences and I believe in working in an inclusive and intersectional way.

Empowerment is an important element of the therapeutic journey for me, and I come from a liberal perspective in my work with clients. 

Prior to our first session I offer a free introductory phone call to gather some information about your needs and goals for counselling, and for you to ask me any questions you may have to determine if we are a good fit. 

If we choose to go ahead with working together I will send some intake forms to fill in before our first session. 

Sessions can be online or in-person and they are 50 minutes in duration.