Business Details
Bournemouth Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), with over a decade of practice in agencies, organisations, and private settings. My approach is rooted in relational psychodynamic theory, complemented by insights from attachment theory and Jungian psychology. I specialise in helping adults over 18 explore their inner worlds, understand relationship patterns, and address challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.My practice integrates contemporary neuroscience, recognising the brain's capacity for change through self-awareness and retraining neural pathways. I prioritise creating a safe, confidential space for clients to engage in deep self-exploration, fostering self-acceptance, emotional resilience, and authentic living. My consulting room in Bournemouth offers accessible support for individuals from surrounding areas, including Christchurch, Ringwood, and Ferndown.
Services
Individual Counselling
Psychotherapy
Anxiety Management
Depression Support
Relationship Therapy
Grief Counselling
Work-related Stress
Self-esteem Development
Attachment-based Therapy
Neuroscience-informed Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of experience in psychodynamic therapy and attachment-based approaches.
- Our practice integrates cutting-edge neuroscience insights for deeper self-understanding.
- We provide a safe, confidential space for exploring complex emotional and relational challenges.
- Our consulting room is accessible from Bournemouth and surrounding areas including Christchurch.
- We specialise in helping clients build self-esteem and navigate life transitions effectively.
Associations and certifications
- British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored short-term or long-term therapy for adults over 18 addressing specific issues like relationship challenges, anxiety, or life transitions. Utilises psychodynamic principles to uncover underlying patterns affecting current behaviour. Clients gain self-awareness and develop healthier coping strategies through structured sessions in a supportive environment.
Psychotherapy
Exploratory therapy focusing on deep-seated emotional patterns and unconscious processes. Integrates attachment theory to examine how early relationships shape current behaviours. Combines Jungian concepts and neuroscience insights to facilitate neural pathway retraining. Designed for clients seeking profound personal transformation and lasting psychological change through regular, sustained sessions.
Anxiety Management
Specialised support for anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions. Addresses work-related stress, social anxiety, and panic disorders through psychodynamic exploration of root causes. Teaches emotional regulation techniques and mindfulness practices. Helps clients develop personalised coping mechanisms to reduce anxiety's impact on daily life and relationships.
Relationship Therapy
Therapy focusing on interpersonal dynamics and relationship patterns. Examines how early attachment experiences influence current relationships. Addresses family conflicts, partnership difficulties, and communication challenges. Helps clients develop healthier relational boundaries and improve emotional connection with others through self-reflection and behavioural insights.
Self-esteem Development
Therapeutic approach targeting low self-worth and confidence issues. Explores childhood experiences that shape self-perception. Combines psychodynamic analysis with practical exercises to challenge negative self-beliefs. Supports clients in developing self-acceptance, assertiveness, and the ability to make life-affirming choices that enhance personal well-being.
People
Alexandra Peet
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
BPC-accredited psychotherapist with over 10 years' experience in private practice and organisational settings. Specialises in relational psychodynamic therapy, integrating attachment theory and neuroscience insights. Helps clients explore emotional patterns to achieve lasting personal growth and improved mental well-being.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use relational psychodynamic therapy, incorporating attachment theory, Jungian concepts, and neuroscience insights to address emotional and behavioural patterns.
Do you offer short-term or long-term therapy?
Both options are available. Short-term therapy focuses on specific issues, while long-term therapy explores deeper psychological patterns over extended sessions.
What issues do you commonly work with?
I specialise in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem challenges, grief, work-related stress, and family dynamics.
Where is your practice located?
My consulting room is based in Bournemouth, easily accessible from Christchurch, Ringwood, Ferndown, and surrounding areas.
How can I book an appointment?
Contact me via phone at 07964 220 879 or through the website contact form to discuss your needs and schedule initial sessions.
