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Contact Us on 07936 714259 or email referrals@htcounselling.co.uk
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Alex Newman - HTC

Alex Newman

PERSON-CENTRED EXPERIENTIAL COUNSELLOR
(In-Person & Online)
Registered BACP Member

About me

Hi, I’m Alex, a Person-Centred Experiential counsellor working with adults facing a wide range of life’s challenges, including anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, addiction, and childhood trauma.

My passion for counselling comes from my own life-changing experience with therapy, and I now offer that same safe, non-judgmental space to others. I’ll support you in exploring your emotions, gaining deeper self-understanding, and building confidence to face life’s difficulties.

While I take the work seriously, I also believe in the power of humour and creating a space where you can be fully yourself. Therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time.

Alongside my private practice, I work full-time in an addiction rehab centre, where I support individuals on their journeys to recovery—an experience that continually strengthens my belief in the resilience of the human spirit.

If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I’d love to have an open, pressure-free chat about how we might work together.

Individual work

As a Person-Centred Experiential Psychotherapist, my approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for your unique experiences. Our work together is not about giving advice or telling you what to do—it’s about creating a space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely, at your own pace.

I will support you in:

  • Exploring your experiences of the world and your current situation to uncover underlying, sometimes unpleasant emotions
  • Gaining awareness of these emotions and patterns, helping you develop a clearer understanding of yourself
  • Processing and working through these experiences so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence

While my core approach is person-centred, I also incorporate elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help develop practical coping techniques. These approaches can offer:

  • Skills to manage distress and regulate emotions
  • Techniques to challenge unhelpful thought patterns
  • A focus on solutions and strengths, helping you take meaningful steps forward

This approach is not about quick fixes but about meaningful, lasting change. By deepening your self-awareness and emotional understanding, you’ll be better equipped to navigate life’s challenges—not just now, but in the future.

Clients I work with

I work with Adults (16+ ) in individual counselling

How I deliver therapy

Person-centred counselling is a talking therapy that focuses on creating a safe, empathetic, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. My goal is not to give advice or direct the session, but instead support you to connect with your own inner resources and make sense of your experiences. It’s a collaborative process that trusts in your ability to find your own answers and path forward.

Therapy approaches

Person-Centred Experiential

What I can help with

I work with many of life’s difficulties, including:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem
  • Trauma
  • Stress
  • Resentments
  • Addiction
  • Low mood
  • And many more...

Ethical practice

I am a member of the Member of British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP). I follow the BACP’s Ethical Framework which ensures I am working safely with clients and always in their best interests.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Update Service – registered to work with Adult and Young People.

Qualifications/CPD

Experience
  • Addiction Rehabilitation centre counsellor
  • Low-cost counselling charity counselling service
  • Community interest charity supporting adults and family members of individuals in Addiction
Qualifications
  • Level 6 BA(hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Level 7 MSc In Psychology (completed in June 2025)
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My therapist was brilliant at listening and supporting me through the counselling process. She was professional but warm and approachable and it felt very natural talking to her. I would certainly go back to see her again.
~ Client
Counselling has really helped me through a difficult time after experiencing challenges. I feel the sessions have helped me get back to my old self and I am feeling much more positive about the future and my journey ahead.
~ Client
It is continuing to make a difference to me. I am still processing the ways in which Debbie supported me to begin to face things in my own way and dare to try and make decisions I needed to make, including facing my fears and not allowing them to overwhelm me.
~ Client
Emma worked so well with my son and helped him to cope so much better with a very difficult year. She listened and gave practical advice, which was just what he needed.
~ Client
Exemplary - so supportive. Client centred, compassionate and attentive. Built a strong trusting relationship. Responsive to when/what I was struggling with and the emotional states I brought to sessions. I felt safe and secure very quickly.
~ Client
The therapist was very professional and understanding to my situation and provided a safe space for me to express my feelings. I feel in a better place after having sessions.
~ Client
As someone who had never had counselling sessions before I was sceptical if it was going to be beneficial to me, however after having some sessions with Kerry I was able to unload my thoughts which has greatly eased my situation and thoughts.
~ Client
Really supportive, positive, helpful and it had a huge impact on my life. Thanks again to Klaudia, she was amazing.
~ Client
Using the strategies you have taught me and understanding where my anger is coming from, has really helped me to become a better person to be around. I’m no longer angry all the time!
~ Client
Your counselling sessions really helped to get me through a difficult period and I now feel in a much better place and able to think about moving on with my life.
~ Client
Thank you so much again for all the help you gave me, it gave me the ability to figure out how to fix my issues by myself, which takes a big weight off my shoulders.
~ Client
I've shared things with you that i had never shared with anyone - testament to your unconditional acceptance of me.​
~ Client
There have been some hard times in the months since we ended counselling, but I remembered the things we discussed and I got through lots of different challenges thanks to you.
~ Client
Thank you so much for all your hard work and support these past two years. It is so greatly appreciated.
~ Client
Accessible, supportive, compassionate and wise service which responded to me when I needed to be heard and has helped me find the way forward. Thank you!
~ Client
Counselling has helped me control anger linked to anxiety, focus in self care and helped strengthen my relationship with my children.
~ Client
I'm so glad I have you to come to as a supervisor. You help me trust in my processes and I trust your judgment of them! A great big thank you! You are a real steadfast influence on my practice.
~ Supervisee