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Maria Alexander

Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP

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16 Cinderpath Way, Great Bentley, Colchester CO7
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16 Cinderpath Way Great Bentley Colchester CO7
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Modern life can be very challenging. Sometimes the world can feel too hectic and noisy. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgmental space for thinking about how we are feeling. The first step is being able to recognise that we might need the help of a professional therapist to help identify what is weighing heavily on us and how we could embark upon a talking and, ultimately a healing journey. Speaking with a therapist about what worries us, what is confusing and why it hurts can bring about transformative change and understanding. No problem is too big or too small.
I have worked as a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for twenty years originally in North London, now in Essex. I have worked with Men and Women from many ethnic and religious backgrounds along with varied lifestyles and sexual orientation. I have professional experience with: feelings of loss and depression; grief; addiction recovery and divorce.
I encourage you to take a deep breath, prioritise yourself and take the first step towards a deeper understanding of yourself. You deserve the opportunity to both be heard and to hear yourself speak.
Call or Maria Alexander now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01255 442246

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

16 Cinderpath Way

Great Bentley

Colchester CO7 map

01255 442246
My website
I offer both in-person psychotherapy at my office in Great Bentley, as well as Zoom or telephone therapy. Weekdays, evenings, Saturdays.
£65 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect 01255 442246
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

16 Cinderpath Way

Great Bentley

Colchester CO7 map

01255 442246
My website
I offer both in-person psychotherapy at my office in Great Bentley, as well as Zoom or telephone therapy. Weekdays, evenings, Saturdays.
£65 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £65
  • Couple Sessions £110
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Wire
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After an initial assessment session of 90 minutes with a fee of £110 we will move onto once weekly sessions at £65. Payments weekly or monthly. I do not accept insurance.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01255 442246
"
After an initial assessment session of 90 minutes with a fee of £110 we will move onto once weekly sessions at £65. Payments weekly or monthly. I do not accept insurance.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01255 442246

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Maria Alexander
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • I am a licensed Psychodamic Psychotherapist trained at WPF Therapy, Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Studies, Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Southern California
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I graduated with a BA in English from the University of Southern California; I am also a qualified teacher, earning a PGCE from Middlesex University.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01255 442246
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I graduated with a BA in English from the University of Southern California; I am also a qualified teacher, earning a PGCE from Middlesex University.
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Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01255 442246

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Hoarding
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Women's Issues
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Within a safe space we will explore feelings of loss, depression along with the state of being stuck. Through exploration of relationships through childhood and beyond we can identify unhealthy, reoccurring patterns and seek out alternative coping mechanisms. With talking therapy we will work together to break free from destructive thoughts and behaviour and move towards a more resilient future.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01255 442246
"
Within a safe space we will explore feelings of loss, depression along with the state of being stuck. Through exploration of relationships through childhood and beyond we can identify unhealthy, reoccurring patterns and seek out alternative coping mechanisms. With talking therapy we will work together to break free from destructive thoughts and behaviour and move towards a more resilient future.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01255 442246

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
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We will sit together, once weekly and think about what you have brought to the session. I will encourage you to speak about whatever you have experienced, thought of and dreamt about since our last session. Through this free association we will work together to identify and untangle uncomfortable patterns of thought and think, together, about how these patterns serve you and how they came to be.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01255 442246
"
We will sit together, once weekly and think about what you have brought to the session. I will encourage you to speak about whatever you have experienced, thought of and dreamt about since our last session. Through this free association we will work together to identify and untangle uncomfortable patterns of thought and think, together, about how these patterns serve you and how they came to be.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01255 442246

Location

Primary Location

16 Cinderpath Way

Great Bentley

Colchester CO7

01255 442246

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Counties

Postcodes

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I offer both in-person psychotherapy at my office in Great Bentley, as well as Zoom or telephone therapy. Weekdays, evenings, Saturdays.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01255 442246
"
I offer both in-person psychotherapy at my office in Great Bentley, as well as Zoom or telephone therapy. Weekdays, evenings, Saturdays.
Photo of Maria Alexander, Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maria Alexander
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01255 442246