Ali Bushell: Integrative Therapist, London, E1
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Ali Bushell

Integrative therapist
London E1
Verified
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About Me

Deciding whether you can work with someone in an intimate and vulnerable relationship like that of the client / therapist is something that needs to be considered and must feel right to you. Having had eight years of therapy myself with several counsellors and psychotherapists I definitely appreciate being apprehensive of contacting someone for the first time, and wanting someone to help me soon. I know what it’s like to be in your shoes.

So what can I say to help put you at ease? What kind of person am I? The easiest way to describe it would be to simply say that I’m a good listener - people feel like they can talk to me, but also that they want to. I’m non-judgemental, curious and interested to know what is happening for my clients and I don’t look to place labels on them or pathologise their behaviour. I’m highly able to understand and connect with the emotions of others, I’m open and transparent in my approach but also able to be analytical about what is happening too.

I also think it’s important for clients to have a space where they can simply be, to express their fears or other feelings they don’t believe can be shown elsewhere. Sometimes people just need to be able to take off whatever mask they feel they need to wear in the world so that they can be seen, accepted and understood. I do my best to make my clients feel comfortable so that when they are challenged it feels like someone trying to help them, not like they are being criticised, judged or attacked. 

My approach has been very helpful to previous clients that have dealt with issues such as: 

Addiction

Trauma

Negative self belief

Fear and hopelessness

Domestic violence

Anxiety

Depression

Anger

Male identity/issues related to male gender expectations

Sex and sexuality

Non-traditional relationship types 

Just generally not feeling happy and not knowing why

 

I’m also experienced in the modality of Internal Family Systems therapy which is particularly useful for individuals with trauma or difficulties from earlier in life that they want to address.

If I seem like someone you would like to work you can book a free 10 minute telephone consultation in my diary through this site, or you can book a trial session at a reduced rate of £20 to see how we fit (I'll follow up to ask if you want the phone consulation or trial session). There is no commitment to further sessions after that - just tell me what you want help with and you’ll know if I’m the right person for you.

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Locations

View practice address
First Practice
Address
Plumbers Row
London
London
E1 1EP

Issues often worked with

Addiction
Anger
Anxiety
Cultural issues
Depression
Interpersonal relationships
Sexual abuse
Trauma

Therapy offered

In person
On video

Client groups

Adult
Adolescents

Fees

Initial telephone consultation

10 minutes - free

 

Individuals face to face

First session - £20 / hour

Follow up sessions - £65 / hour

Discounted daytime rate £55 / hour (10am to 5pm)

Students - £30 / hour (only valid with an NUS card, I have limited number of student appointments)

Online (for clients I have worked with face to face previously only)
£50 / hour

Training and qualifications

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (integrative)

CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in counselling skills

CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in counselling skills

Verified professional membership