The Brentwood Clinic of Complementary Medicine

01277 210664 (please check individual practitioners for direct lines)

31 Shenfield Road

Brentwood

Essex. CM15 8AG

Alex Keane MBACP. Working with young people, individuals and couples.

Psychodynamic Counselling

Over the last 8 years I have worked in various mental health settings including forensic, addictions and general psychiatry. In the last 5 years I have specialised in eating disorders within the Priory Hospital. I have worked within the NHS setting with those coming to terms with terminal illness. I am an Associate Counsellor for Chelmsford Counselling Foundation specialising in a number of mental illnesses. These include post-natal depression, loss, bereavement and low self-esteem, as well as other psychological issues. My experience also includes working with a varied number of clients with mental health issues within a GP setting, both short and long term. I am also the Independent Advisor to Felsted School. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and Beat (Beating Eating Disorders).

Psychodynamic Counselling

In life we experience many different changes such as divorce, bereavement, work, relationship and family issues that we feel we should manage. Within these times we tend to 'cope', feeling family and friends provide us with enough support. Changes, difference and upset may cause a sense of feeling low or sad and unable to understand why. There may be feelings of being misunderstood, unheard or alone and a sense of shame or embarrassment of feeling unable to cope.

Within the safe relationship of counselling, talking in confidence to an experienced individual outside of family or friends, can allow individuals to explore these feelings. There may be possible patterns, or a sense of repeating certain behaviours through life to protect ourselves from painful emotions. Being open and honest can allow the individual to find their inner strengths and weaknesses, allowing growth, understanding and acceptance of your 'self'.

With commitment of ongoing weekly counselling within a contained, reflective and boundaried environment, impact of past relationships on our present relationships are explored. Over time, the unconscious begins to become more conscious, allowing discovery of our own individual uniqueness, allowing the strengthening of future relationships.

The counselling relationship is one of mutual respect and honesty. To ask for help or someone to talk to, shows strength and a sense of courage.

Alex Keane: 07707 602167