About Me 

Thanks for taking the time to visit my website.

I'm an experienced psychotherapist and supervisor, based in Manchester. I'm passionate about the transformative potential of therapy and I consider it a privilege to work with adults and young people to make sense of things, overcome their obstacles and move forward with greater awareness, flexibility and optimism.

Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy or supervision, I'll be committed to supporting you with warmth, acceptance and compassion. We'll work together as a team to make sense of things. Above all, my aim is to be transparent and authentic, so that we can establish a positive relationship, built on openness and trust.

"Alex glows with positivity and has provided a space which is non-judgemental and always supportive"

Jess - CBT Therapist and Person Centred Counsellor

My Skills and Experience

I've spent many years supporting adults, children and young people to understand and overcome a wide range of difficulties including Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD), social anxiety, trauma and PTSD, phobias, chronic worry and depression. 

I specialise in working with OCD and other common anxiety disorders, plus I have additional qualifications and experience working with younger clients and their families. I've provided CBT in a range of health and social care settings, including the NHS and charity sector. I also have a Diploma in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). I work integratively, meaning that I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches in my work, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).  

As well as providing therapy, I have extensive experience as a manager, clinical supervisor and trainer, in a range of private, NHS and voluntary sector settings.

In previous roles, I've managed a Counselling and Therapy service at an award winning young people's mental health charity. I've also provided teaching and supervision on the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT at the GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre. I currently work as an associate therapist for a specialist OCD centre. 

I attend regular training and I'm committed to keeping up with the latest research and developments in the field of CBT, CFT, and clinical supervision.

Click on the link below to find out more about my approach and some of the common difficulties I can help you with.

Qualifications and Accreditations

The British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies:

BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

BABCP Accredited CBT Supervisor

Social Work England:

Registered Social Worker

2024 | Diploma in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)  BPS Approved / Compassionate Mind Foundation 

2021 | PG Cert Supervision Skills | University of Manchester / GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre 

2014 | PG Dip CBT / Evidence Based Therapies for Children and Young People (BABCP Level 2 Accredited) | University of Manchester / GMMH Psychological Therapies Training Centre

2011 | Masters in Social Work (MSW) | University of Manchester 

2007 | BSocSc Criminology and Social Policy | University of Manchester