Mr Alex Macfarlane
Counselor
“Online Private practice, Individual Therapeutic Counselling Service. Based in Brighton & Hove area. Providing Online counselling sessions.”
About Me
Approach
Alex Macfarlane practices as a Person-Centred counsellor. This is approach is a Humanistic Therapeutic approach that places the clients person at the centre of therapy. What this means is that the counsellor is not the expert, you the client are the expert on you. A Person-Centred counsellors job through empathy, understanding, active listening and non-judgement, is to get to know you and form a strong, trusting, helping relationship. Where from this you the client, will be able to explore, unpack, focus and share on your life and happenings with the support and facilitation from the counsellor.
In this way of therapeutic working then, the counselling relationship yourself and the counsellor are able to to develop between you, is a central axis for the rest of the therapeutic work. This is why initial consultations, and 'auditioning' a few counsellors to begin with can be a good idea. So that you as a client can get a feel for who you think you can work closely and well with.
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Services
Alex Macfarlane specialises in two main areas, Trauma work and LGBT+/sexuality & gender.
Trauma can consist of one-off event/experiences (death, loss, life events or sudden change etc), or cumulative and prolonged experiences (bullying, physical/emotional abuse, dysfunctional intimate relationships etc). Trauma is also subjective, what is traumatic for one person, may not be for another and vice versa.
LGBT+/Sexuality & Gender issues, are experiences that we all have in some form or another. Having an affirming, open, safe and confidential space to explore our sexuality & gender experiences is crucial.
For more information on Alex Macfarlanes therapeutic ways of working in these areas go to www.macfarlanetherapy.com
Services Offered:
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:
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Counselor
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.
Qualifications
University of Brighton
Registrations
British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
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