Alexander Greig

Alexander Greig works primarily as an integrative Counsellor who is a registered member with the BACP. He trained at Southbank Colleges and obtained a level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. In turn he has been awarded the BACP Certificate of Proficiency, this shows that he has the right knowledge and abilities to work as a Counsellor. He has gained experience working at schools working with teenagers and in turn has helped adults. Alex works at The Awareness Centre as a private practice Counsellor. 

Are you finding life hard to navigate at the moment? Do you often feel that you are lost and that you are your own harshest critic? Life can be hard and challenging and with the right tools we can move forward positively. Counselling seeks to help clients to find clarity and learn how to deal with our emotions and lead happier lives. Counselling provides a safe space for clients to explore their feelings and thoughts without any fear of judgment and aims to provide a space to facilitate positive change in clients lives.

Alex understands that starting counselling for some can be a daunting feeling that can bring out a variety of different emotions in individuals. He work’s mainly as an integrative counsellor; this approach seeks to draw on a variety of techniques and approaches in order to tailor the correct approach for clients. His approach ensures all his clients feel physically comfortable and safe. In turn he can utilise CBT which seeks to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, this process can help clients alter their behaviours and improve their emotional state.

He has gained experience helping clients with a variety of presenting issues such as, Anxiety, Bullying, Depression & Self- Esteem. He work’s predominantly with adults & Teenagers facing a variety of challenges in life and understands that clients’ needs and issues can change throughout the therapeutic process. He wants to assure you that he will support you through your counselling journey and your journey of self- exploration.  If you are looking for a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings, please contact the reception team to book a session with Alex.