Alexandra Noël
I am a therapist working face-to-face from North London. I also offer online sessions via Zoom for those living across the UK and Europe.
I trained at The Minster Centre, one of the UK’s leading training institutes, in integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and hold a Diploma in Integrative Counselling (a Level 7 BACP Accredited qualification). I also have an MSc in Mental Health Psychology and am a BAATN anti-oppression trainer.
I am in the process of completing an advanced diploma in integrative counselling and psychotherapy, also at the Minster Centre, which is accredited by Middlesex University.
As a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), I follow their ethical principles, values and good practice standards. This includes having regular supervision with a UKCP registered and BACP registered supervisor and undertaking ongoing additional professional training.
I am a proud Black non-binary lesbian woman with Epilepsy, an invisible disability and I believe everybody deserves therapy, especially if you are Black, a person of Colour, disabled, and identify as LGBTQIA+. And even more so if you hold those identities intersectionally.
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Attachment Trauma, Bereavement and Loss, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Complex Post-traumatic stress, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Domestic abuse, Eating disorders, Financial issues, Gender Identity, Health related issues, Homophobia, Identity issues, Loss, Neurodivergence, Post-traumatic stress, Racism (internalised and external), Relationships, Self-esteem, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Transphobia, Trauma, Women’s issues, Work related issues, Xenophobia.
Types of therapy
I work Integratively, using a combination of the following therapy styles:
Attachment
Body
Existential
Gestalt and Humanistic
Person-centred
Psychodynamic
Relational
Transpersonal
I work from an integrative perspective because I believe that no two human beings are the same, and therefore one therapeutic approach cannot work for all. I believe within a strong, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship, we can work together to raise an unconscious process into conscious awareness.
From an existential perspective, I work with my clients non-judgementally and empathically, not assuming anything about their experiences while making space for them to find their life meaning.
From a psychoanalytic and humanistic perspective, I use attachment theory to understand how my client’s early trauma may have affected their relationships with others. I feel the therapeutic relationship is important for modelling healthy and secure attachments in the here-and-now.
From a transpersonal and embodied perspective, I like to work as two human bodies in a room together, carrying generations of life experience and oppression. I am also a published writer and use poet and prose as a form of expression and narrative therapy.
Clients I work with
16+
Adults
Trainees
Organisations
What happens first?
We will arrange a short introductory call, free of charge to talk about what you are looking for in therapy.
How I deliver therapy
I am currently not taking any more clients. However, I can refer you to some of my colleagues if you get in touch with me.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapy is a different experience to talking with friends or family members. Exploring your experiences with a qualified professional supports you to understand yourself and your emotions better and to develop new ways of being in the world. It can be helpful with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems and self-worth.
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I am an integrative therapist which means I’ve trained in a number of different approaches and work in a way that is uniquely tailored to you as an individual. I will invite you to tell me what brings you to therapy and together we’ll decide on a way forward. As an integrative therapist practicing relationally, I see therapy as a collaborative process with you in the driving seat and me alongside.
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Traditionally, therapy sessions take place weekly, for 50 minutes, at the same agreed time. Regular sessions allow you to build a strong trust with your therapist, while regularly exploring your thoughts and emotions together. Meeting regularly and consistently helps you to fully engage with the therapeutic process and make progress towards your goals.
However, some people prefer to have therapy on a bi-weekly basis.
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When choosing a therapist it’s important to find someone that you feel you can connect with. This can mean contacting a few therapists before deciding who you want to work with. I offer a free 15-minute telephone call prior to a first session so that we can discuss any initial questions or concerns you may have.
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Everything you say is confidential. The only exception to this would be if I have a concern that you are a threat to yourself or the safety of anyone else, or if I’m required to by law. If this becomes necessary, I will endeavour to discuss it with you first.
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The therapeutic process is individual, so there isn’t a set answer to this. Some people may come for a short period, such as 6 to 12 sessions, while others may continue coming for months or even years. When we start working together we will usually agree an initial number of sessions and then informally review how things are going. Endings are an important part of therapy so this is something that we will hold in mind throughout our time together.