Alexandra MacLeish, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Alexandra MacLeish

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Alexandra MacLeish, UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist

Alexandra MacLeish

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My Approach

I am trained in Transpersonal Integrative Psychotherapy, which covers a range of approaches including Psychodynamic, CBT, Gestalt, Existentialism and Transactional Analysis.

The Transpersonal approach to therapy holds the belief that you, the client, already possess the inner resources needed to create meaningful change in your life and realise your full potential. It invites growth and explores existential themes, expanding the scope of therapy to include creative work. This way of working aims to support deep healing, personal transformation, and a sense of meaning and connectedness beyond the self.

While I work traditionally through talking therapy, I also enjoy working creatively using art, drawing, inner child work, sandtray, dream work, and visualisation where appropriate.

About Me

If you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or just need someone who will really listen, I’m here to help you move towards a life that feels more balanced and meaningful.

I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist offering online and in-person sessions in Essex and London. My approach is warm, grounded, and compassionate, and I aim to create a safe space where you can talk openly about the issues impacting your life and relationships.

I often work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, bereavement, big life changes, climate-related worry, or the complexities of polyamory and open relationships. Together we’ll explore what you’re feeling, make sense of the patterns that might be keeping you stuck, and help you reconnect with your strengths, your voice, and the parts of yourself that might have gone quiet.

Starting therapy can be scary - that’s completely normal. I’ll take things at your pace, explain how it all works, and support you as we build a trusting relationship where real change can happen.

I work with

  • Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

I am passionate about helping clients with anxiety to find peace, balance and stability. I have a particular interest in climate anxiety, and how the climate crisis is impacting our mental health.
I understand how difficult and scary the grieving process can be. I can help you to process your grief, including any feelings of anger and depression that may arise. I have particular experience in bereavement from suicide.
I have worked extensively with clients experiencing depression, including clients who are feeling suicidal. Whether your depression is mild or severe, I can help you to explore your feelings and find meaning in your life.
I am trained as a Transpersonal Psychotherapist, which has a strong focus on spirituality. Together we can explore your essential self, and the tools that you have within you to affect meaningful change in your life.
As part of my training, I worked at The Maytree, a sanctuary for the suicidal. I have spoken to many people experiencing suicidal ideation and have sat with them in their pain. Suicidal thoughts can be extremely scary - I can help you to explore and understand what is coming up for you in your darkest moments.

Types of Therapies Offered

  • Transpersonal Psychotherapist

What I can help with

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Online Counselling
  • Relationships
  • Spirituality
  • Step Families
  • Suicide

Types of sessions

  • Face to Face - Long Term
  • Face to Face - Short Term
  • Online Therapy

Office

The Henry Centre
The Old Station House
Station Road
SS0 7SB
United Kingdom (UK)

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Cost:

£55

London Office

Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education
Beauchamp Lodge
2 Warwick Crescent
London W2 6NE
United Kingdom

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Cost:

£75

UKCP College

  • Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy College (HIPC)
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