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Available both in-person and online
Bishop's Stortford CM23
Individual & couple’s counsellor. Do you feel stuck in an unhealthy place in your relationship or life? If so, with supportive counselling, both individuals can start to feel heard & understood. Together the couple can start to shape their future with the goals &values they want for their relationship. I also work with individuals suffering with anxiety or depression. As a compassionate, experienced counsellor, I provide a space where you can talk openly about what you’re going through. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, thoughts, & emotion that may be holding you back & work toward ways to restore balance & connection in life.
Improve communication: Learn healthier ways to express needs, set boundaries, & resolve conflict. Manage anxiety & stress: Develop practical coping strategies, grounding techniques, & emotional regulation skills. Work through low mood: Identify underlying causes, rebuild motivation & create meaningful life changes. Increase self-awareness & confidence.
It can feel daunting to take the first step and begin counselling. Reaching out is a powerful act of commitment to yourself, and those that surround you. I invite you to book an initial session where we can talk through your concerns and explore how we can work together.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bishop's Stortford CM23

01279 744401
I am offering therapy in Bishop's Stortford or online. We can discuss & then you choose which option suits your schedule & preference.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Parenting and ADHD 
£75 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please do get in contact for a free 15 minute consultation to see whether we can work together. We can have zoom or in person sessions.
Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Let's Connect 01279 744401
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bishop's Stortford CM23

01279 744401
I am offering therapy in Bishop's Stortford or online. We can discuss & then you choose which option suits your schedule & preference.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Parenting and ADHD 
£75 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please do get in contact for a free 15 minute consultation to see whether we can work together. We can have zoom or in person sessions.
Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £75
  • Couple Sessions £85

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque
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Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
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Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relationship and couples therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Master's in Counselling, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from South Bank University in PGCE (PGCE) Post Graduate Certificate in Education / 2005
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Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
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Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01279 744401
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Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
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Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01279 744401

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Parenting
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Career Guidance
  • Family Conflict
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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2 Endorsements

Emma Lambert
Emma Lambert
CounsellorMAMBACP
Alex has been a massive support for me over the past year. She is supportive and nurturing with her clients, and would move mountains to get them where they want to be in life. She is a warm and compassionate counsellor, and I highly recommend her.
Kelly Thatcher She-Her
Kelly Thatcher She-Her
CounsellorMBACP
Alexandra is a deeply empathetic and dedicated professional with a wealth of experience. Her passion, energy, and commitment to helping others is an integral part of her identity.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Family / Marital
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
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Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or 01279 744401

Location

Primary Location

Bishop's Stortford CM23

01279 744401

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I am offering therapy in Bishop's Stortford or online. We can discuss & then you choose which option suits your schedule & preference.
Photo of Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01279 744401
"
I am offering therapy in Bishop's Stortford or online. We can discuss & then you choose which option suits your schedule & preference.
Photo of Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane, Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Alex (Alexandra) Macfarlane
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01279 744401