Clarity • Wholeness • Presence

• Are you exhausted from holding everything together?

• From carrying emotions that don’t quite fit into words?

• From doing your best – yet sensing something still isn’t right?

Many people I work with feel this way: capable on the outside but disconnected or overwhelmed inside. They often arrive not because everything is falling apart, but because something within them is asking for attention.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Therapy can be a space to slow down and feel met — without judgement, without needing the “right” words. A place where you can stop trying to be okay and begin listening to what’s really going on.

About Me

I’m Alessandra

A warm welcome.

I am an accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, with additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR.

At the heart of my work is Psychosynthesis, a psychospiritual approach that recognises we are more than our struggles, symptoms, or circumstances. Alongside this deeper work, I also offer CBT for short-term, goal-focused support and EMDR for trauma and distressing life experiences.

I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, burnt out, or at a crossroads in life.

Perhaps you’re coping on the outside whilst feeling lost, exhausted, stuck, or uncertain on the inside.

Or perhaps there is simply a quiet voice within saying:

“Something needs to change.”

If that resonates, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Realigning life with heart and purpose

I grew up in Brazil and have lived in London since 1999. My path hasn’t been linear. I changed careers in midlife, and chose a slower, more values-led way of living.

Turning difference into strength

Living with ADHD and dyslexia has taught me a lot about difference, creativity, and resilience, and about what it means to feel misunderstood. It also shapes how I work: with patience, flexibility, and genuine respect for how each person experiences the world.

Therapy for the whole person

Alongside private practice, I’ve worked in the NHS, education, and mental health charities. I continue to train and learn, because I believe therapy should be both grounded and alive, informed by knowledge, and led by presence.

Blending science and soul

My work is informed by a therapeutic approach developed by Italian psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli. At its core is the belief that we are more than our difficulties, that within each of us exists a deeper Self, a source of wisdom, love, and inner direction. Therapy becomes a space to reconnect with that centre and live from it more fully.

My Approach

Every person is different, which is why I offer a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs, goals, and circumstances.

Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy

At the heart of my work is Psychosynthesis, a psychospiritual approach that supports not only healing and self-understanding but also personal growth, meaning, and purpose. Together, we explore deeper patterns, relationships, life experiences, and the parts of yourself that may have been overlooked or lost along the way.

This approach is particularly helpful if you’re seeking deeper self-exploration, navigating life transitions, questioning your direction, or wanting to live in a way that feels more authentic and aligned with who you are.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It can be especially effective for anxiety, stress, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, and specific challenges where you are looking for practical tools and strategies.

CBT is often suited to short-term, goal-focused work, helping you develop skills that can support positive change in everyday life.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a specialist therapy designed to help people process traumatic experiences, distressing memories, and events that continue to impact them in the present.

EMDR can be effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, phobias, childhood experiences, and situations where you feel stuck despite understanding things intellectually. Rather than focusing solely on discussing the problem, EMDR helps the brain process and integrate difficult experiences differently.

Finding the Right Approach

Some clients come specifically for Psychosynthesis psychotherapy, others seek CBT for focused support, and some benefit from EMDR to process traumatic experiences.

Together, we can discuss what feels most appropriate for you and create a therapeutic approach that best supports your needs and goals.

Psychosynthesis: A Psychology of the Soul

My work is deeply influenced by the pioneering work of Roberto Assagioli, the Italian psychiatrist who developed Psychosynthesis in the early twentieth century.
Whilst acknowledging the importance of understanding psychological difficulties and emotional wounds, Assagioli believed that therapy should go beyond symptom reduction alone. He recognised that each person possesses not only fears, struggles, and limitations, but also inner resources, creativity, wisdom, purpose, and the capacity for growth.
Psychosynthesis explores the whole person — mind, body, emotions, relationships, and the deeper dimensions of human experience. It invites us to understand who we are, heal what has been wounded, and reconnect with our authentic selves.
Rather than asking only "What is wrong?", Psychosynthesis also asks: "Who am I becoming?"
It is a therapeutic approach that supports healing, self-discovery, meaning, and personal transformation.

How I Can Help

Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy

Psychosynthesis may be right for you if you’re looking for deeper self-understanding and personal growth.

People often seek Psychosynthesis when they are:

• Questioning their identity, purpose, or direction in life
• Navigating life transitions, loss, or significant change
• Feeling disconnected from themselves or others
• Exploring recurring relationship patterns
• Seeking greater meaning, authenticity, and fulfilment
• Interested in personal, emotional, or spiritual growth

Psychosynthesis is not only about healing what hurts, but also about discovering who you are becoming.

Therapy isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about coming back to yourself. People come to me for many reasons. You might recognise yourself in some of these.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a structured, practical, and evidence-based approach that focuses on current difficulties and developing effective coping strategies.

People often seek CBT for:

• Anxiety and excessive worry
• Stress and burnout
• Low mood and depression
• Panic attacks and health anxiety
• Low self-esteem and self-confidence
• Managing unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns

CBT can be particularly effective for short-term, goal-focused work.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR helps the brain process distressing experiences that may continue to affect your life in the present.

People often seek EMDR for:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Childhood experiences that still feel emotionally painful
• Anxiety linked to past events
• Phobias and fears
• Distressing memories
• Experiences that feel “stuck” despite talking about them

You feel anxious, burnt out, or constantly “in your head”

You’re struggling with low mood, shame, or harsh self-criticism

Relationships feel confusing, painful, or lonely

You’re carrying grief, loss, or unresolved past experiences

You’re questioning who you are - or who you’re becoming

Life has changed, and you’re not sure how to find your footing again

You live with neurodiversity and have always felt a bit “different”

Or maybe there’s just a quiet inner voice saying: something needs to change

Therapy Terms & Agreements

Sessions

I offer therapy online and in person from my practice in Enfield and Palmers Green, North London.

Psychosynthesis Counselling & Psychotherapy

50-minute session

Online: £85
In-person: £100

Psychosynthesis is generally a longer-term therapeutic approach, supporting deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, personal growth, and meaningful change. It can be particularly helpful during life transitions, periods of uncertainty, relationship difficulties, or when exploring recurring patterns and challenges in greater depth.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

50-minute session

Online: £95
In-person: £110

CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that typically takes place over 6–12 sessions. It focuses on understanding the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, helping you develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, and other current challenges.

EMDR Therapy

90-minute session

Online: £140
In-person: £160

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a specialist trauma-focused therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences and memories. It can be offered as a short-term intervention or as part of longer-term therapeutic work, depending on your needs and goals.

EMDR can be particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, childhood experiences, and memories that continue to feel emotionally unresolved.

Cancellations

Sessions must be cancelled at least two full working days in advance to avoid being charged.
Late cancellations and no-show sessions will be charged at the full fee.

Holidays & Breaks

Therapy is most effective when held regularly.
Planned breaks — both yours and mine — will be discussed in advance.

Ending Therapy

Therapy is a personal journey, and there is no fixed timeframe for our work together unless we decided to work with CBT and EMDR which a short term.

Should you decide to end therapy, I kindly ask for at least one week’s notice. This gives us the opportunity to reflect on the progress you have made, acknowledge what has been meaningful, and bring our work together to a thoughtful and supportive close.

Confidentiality

Your sessions are held in strict confidence. What you share is protected by law, ethical standards, and my own deep commitment to providing a safe, non-judgemental space.

However, there are some legal and ethical exceptions where confidentiality may need to be broken:

If there is a risk of serious harm to yourself or others
If you disclose physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect
If there is life-threatening self-harm or severe substance misuse
If information is required by law or is in the public interest

Wherever possible, I will aim to discuss this with you before sharing information with other professionals.

Health Insurance

I am registered with the following health insurers:
Axa, Aviva, Bupa, Allianz, Healix Health, Vitality Health, and WPA.

If you’re claiming through insurance, please ensure you have your authorisation code in place prior to the session.

Languages

Sessions are available in English and Portuguese.

Professional Standards & Accreditation

Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MBACP Accred)
HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
UKCP Trainee Psychotherapist | BABCP Member
MSc, MA, PGDip, PGCert (CBT – University of Oxford), BSc (Hons)

I am committed to providing therapy that is ethical, professional, evidence-based, and grounded in ongoing learning and reflective practice.

As an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), my work has been independently assessed and recognised as meeting nationally recognised standards of professional competence and ethical practice.

I am also a HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist, a Trainee Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and a Member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

My professional training includes Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Occupational Therapy, and Psychology, enabling me to offer a holistic and integrative approach tailored to each client’s individual needs.

To ensure safe and effective practice, I:

Work in accordance with the ethical frameworks of the BACP, UKCP, HCPC, and BABCP.
Attend regular clinical supervision.
Undertake ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Maintain professional registration, accreditation, and insurance.
Keep client information secure in accordance with GDPR and ICO requirements.

These professional registrations and accreditations provide reassurance that my practice is accountable, regularly reviewed, and committed to the highest standards of care.

Getting Started

Thinking about taking the first step?

You might be wondering:

Will I know what to say?
What if I don’t know where to start?
What if I’m not sure this is for me?

All of that is okay.

You’re welcome to contact me with any questions, or simply to say you’re curious. I’ll respond within 24 hours, and we can arrange a brief initial conversation to see whether working together feels right.

No pressure.
Just a first step.

Testimonials

My experience with Alessandra was flawless. She's always been accommodating, very tactful and extremely professional. Her advices and guidance were crucial for my therapeutic journey. I strongly recommend Alessadra to anyone.

Alessandra is very professional, kind, and empathetic. She really cares about what's going on with my physical well-being and my mental health. I will highly recommend Alessandra.

I'm feeling a lot more confident about myself since I started working with Alessandra and I like the BetterHelp platform so far.

I would highly recommend alessandra She is a very compassionate person she always very encouraging and engaging You turly feel the support from her She just has a way of making you feel powerful and makes you yes I have got this I can do this.

Reflections

This blog is a place where I share reflections from my work and my life – written with care, honesty, and curiosity. There are no fixes here, just space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what feels meaningful.

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