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Anxiety that won’t switch off
Overthinking, a racing heart, replaying conversations and thoughts spiralling. You’ve tried to be logical, but it doesn’t work.
Registered & certified
A safe, unhurried space to understand what happened to you and to change what happens next.
Overthinking, a racing heart, replaying conversations and thoughts spiralling. You’ve tried to be logical, but it doesn’t work.
Childhood experiences, a controlling or narcissistic relationship, a loss you never got to grieve. It was years ago, and you may question why this continues to happen now.
You know exactly what you do. People-pleasing, shutting down, choosing the same kind of person. Knowing hasn’t been enough to change it.
There is nothing wrong with you. You are someone who adapted and survived.
Let’s talk, no pressure
Trauma-informed means I never ask “what’s wrong with you?”. I ask what happened, and how your mind and body learned to keep you safe.
From there we work at your pace, giving you autonomy, creating safety, building upon your strengths and ways to support your emotional dysregulation.
I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor and BACP Registered Member based in Plymouth. I’ve spent years working with people carrying anxiety, trauma and the after-effects of harmful relationships.
I have learnt that when we feel safe enough to explore what has caused hurt and harm, with someone who can hold it, we can change and develop a greater understanding of our thoughts, behaviours and responses. I offer a space to be able to do this safely and compassionately.
Trained in a range of approaches, so the work can be shaped around you.
Shared by past clients. Names withheld for confidentiality.
“Alicia was with me every step of the way, even on the worst days. She gave me hope that I would feel different about my life. By the end of our sessions, I smiled again.
“She was so warm and accepting, I knew I had come to the right person. I felt safe to open up about some very difficult events, which has created really positive change in my life.
“Alicia has really helped me see things in a different way. I have put myself first. This has been a first for me and it feels really good.
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Both are fine. Leave a message if I’m in session and I’ll come back to you as soon as I can.
07871 482 338 info@oceancitycounselling.co.ukMy room is at Mount Wise House in Devonport, Plymouth. Online sessions work just as well if travel isn’t easy.
Mount Wise House 1 Discovery Road, Plymouth PL1 4QU