About Me

Hi, I’m Alana.

I’m an existential psychotherapist currently in doctoral training. I tend to work in a way that is reflective, open, and led by your experience, rather than following a fixed or prescriptive approach.

Alongside my clinical work, I have a background in psychological and social research, which shapes how I think about people, context, and the wider influences on how we experience our lives. I’m particularly interested in how social, cultural, and relational factors shape our sense of self and the way we move through the world. I also have a personal interest in meditation and mindfulness, which can inform the way we explore thoughts, feelings, and experience where it feels relevant to you.

Qualifications & training

  • PhD Existential Psychotherapy (in prog, currently in Year 3)

  • MSc Psychological Research

  • BSc Psychology

My training is ongoing and forms an important part of my development as a therapist.

Professional membership

  • Trainee Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

  • Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

I work under regular supervision in line with professional and ethical guidelines.

My approach

My approach is grounded in existential psychotherapy, which focuses on understanding your experience in depth rather than trying to offer quick fixes or predefined solutions.

I work in a way that is reflective and exploratory, staying close to your experience and what feels most meaningful to you. Rather than fitting things into a particular model, we take time to understand how things are for you, in your own context.

I also take an integrative approach, drawing on different ways of working where helpful. This can include gently exploring different parts of yourself, paying attention to how experiences are felt in the body, and, where it feels relevant, incorporating mindfulness or meditation.

The focus is always on creating a space that feels open, thoughtful, and attuned to you, so that you can begin to make sense of things in your own way.

A final note

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. If you’d like, we can begin with a brief 10–15 minute phone call, to get a sense of whether working together feels right.

You’re welcome to get in touch using the email button below or the contact page, and I aim to respond within 5 working days.

Please note that this service is not suitable for urgent or crisis support. If you are in immediate distress, it’s important to contact your GP, NHS 111, or emergency services.