Counsellor profile
Alice Howard, NCPS
Counsellor - Addictions and trauma
See online counselling options- Addictions
- Typo) LGBT support
- CBT and ACT
About Alice
Counsellor and member of NCPS, Alice Howard has 16 years of practice supporting people in the United Kingdom with addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating difficulties. She writes plainly and works in a way that centres what each person brings to sessions. Alice emphasises listening and practical steps rather than jargon.
Alice believes people know their own lives best and that therapy is a collaborative effort. She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based methods. Sessions often involve talking through difficult memories, noticing patterns of behaviour, and practising small changes between meetings.
Her work also covers related areas such as abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and codependency. She can also support people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer, and communication problems in relationships. These topics often overlap and are welcomed into short-term or longer work.
Alice favours direct, readable explanations and concrete tools that can be tried outside sessions. She may use exercises from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings in relationships, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help clients notice what matters to them and act on those values.
People can expect a steady pace and attention to practical change. Alice accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Before booking, readers should check current session formats and scheduling options.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Alice commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to take small actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. She also works with Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships affect current connections. This can help when trust, closeness or repeated relational patterns are a focus of the work. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they will decide which methods to try and adjust them as the work progresses. Confirm the session formats before booking as the biography does not specify which online options are used. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins where needed. Many people find that remote sessions make it simpler to keep continuity while juggling everyday commitments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What type of problems does she help with?
Alice helps with addictions, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, grief, and eating concerns. She also works with issues such as body image, codependency and communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based methods. Sessions focus on practical steps, talking through issues and exercises to try between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That span covers roles in counselling and therapeutic support.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with NCPS. The profile lists NCPS as her credential.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. No other languages are listed.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking. The biography does not list specific formats, so check the platform options when you book.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact rates are provided during booking.
How do I begin a therapy process with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of arranging meetings.
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