ABOUT ME | Bath, UK | Ali Hender Counselling

MY PRACTICE

I work in Bath, both in person and online. I have a particular expertise in working with people with health challenges and young adults at university.

I have worked with clients, aged 18 to 80, across a broad range of struggles including: anxiety and depression, neurodivergence, bereavement, self-harming, identity and relationship issues, long-term health problems and trauma.

I have supported vulnerable individuals for over thirty years in different sectors, both in the UK and overseas. As a former physiotherapist I'm interested in how the body and mind work together, and this often informs our work together.

My life experience, coupled with my personal recovery journey, has given me insight into how difficult life can be at times and how helpful therapy is.

Being a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor means that I have trained in a number of different approaches, so I can tailor my way of working to meet your specific needs and help you meet your desired outcome. Talking to a professional can really help.

If you would like to have an exploratory discussion, with no obligation, please call me on 07970647204 or fill in the contact form below requesting a call back.

Experience

I trained at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC), where the training is accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapists and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. (see useful links for more information). Throughout the foundation and diploma training I attended personal therapy and as an advocate of value of therapy, I return to personal therapy to support myself and my work as I feel helpful.

As a member of BACP, I work to their ethical code, undertake regular supervision and continuous training, allowing me to provide a professional service.

Counselling adults at Cotswold Counselling, Cirencester and Focus Counselling, Bath.

Victim Support volunteer and Citizens Advice volunteer, Wiltshire. My background is Physiotherapy and I have a MSc in Health Psychology.