ALESSANDRA PALAZETTI (she/her)

BA (Hons), Adv.Dip Humanistic Integrative Counselling, MBACP (Accred), COSRT (Student Member)

Humanistic Integrative Counselling &Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy

About Me

Hi, I am Alessandra. I am a bilingual English-Italian Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, currently expanding my professional training in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. I work with individuals, couples and groups to explore emotional, relational and sexual challenges.

MY APPROACH

  • Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPPD London (Centre for Personal and Professional Development). 

  • Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills from the Gestalt Centre (London).  

  • Certificate in Working with Couples and Other Relationships from The Centre for Psychosexual Health.

  • Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) – in training.

  • EMDR Therapy at EMDR Centre London – in training.

As an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

As a Student Member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), I act in accordance with its Code of Ethics and Practice.

TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  •  Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPPD London (Centre for Personal and Professional Development). 
  •  Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills from the Gestalt Centre (London).  
  •  Certificate in Working with Couples and Other Relationships from The Centre for Psychosexual Health. 
  •  Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) – in training.
  •  EMDR Therapy at EMDR Centre London – in training.

As an Accredited Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.

As a Student Member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), I act in accordance with its Code of Ethics and Practice.

AREAS OF WORK
  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Eating Disorders

  • Addictions and Compulsions

  • Trauma

  • Anger and anger management

  • Self Esteem and Self-Worth

  • Relationship issues (e.g. conflict / affairs / communication)

  • Family issues

  • Grief, Loss and Bereavement

  • Sexual Abuse and Physical violence in childhood

  • Trauma

  •  Work/Life balance issues

  • Dating

  • Sexual, gender and relationships

  • Compulsive sexual behaviour (e.g problematic porn use, use of sex workers, etc…)

  • Low sexual desire

  • Orgasm problems

  • Vaginismus

  • Genital pain and Pain during sex

  • Erectile and Ejaculation difficulties

SESSIONS

I offer in-person and online sessions via Zoom, both short and long term. A free 15-minute phone consultation is available to understand if we are a good fit. Please feel free to contact me on 07838 340527 or via email at apalazzetti.therapy@gmail.com to ask questions or arrange a first session.

I aim to respond within 48 hours and all communication between us will be strictly confidential, and so will be the content of our sessions. I look forward to hearing from you.

RATES

Individual: £80 per 50-minute session

Couples and groups: £100 per 60-minute session

*I offer discounted fees for clients, couples and groups who wish to explore psychosexual issues*