Alexandra Doucy
Individual and Couple Psychotherapist in East London and Online.
Welcome
Life can feel difficult at times, and there are moments when having a space to think, reflect and feel understood can make a real difference. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to understand yourself and your relationships more deeply, therapy can offer a space to explore what is happening and what may lie beneath it.
Please feel free to explore the website to learn more about how I work. If you have any questions, or would like to arrange an initial consultation, you are very welcome to get in touch.
About Me
My name is Alexandra Doucy. I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist working with individuals and couples, with particular experience in relationship difficulties, including communication, intimacy, conflict, betrayal and affairs, separation, and recurring relational patterns.
I also work with individuals and couples facing health-related concerns, including the emotional and relational impact of a diagnosis, serious or ongoing illness, changes in health, and the uncertainty these experiences can bring.
I have a particular interest in fertility challenges and reproductive difficulties, including the emotional toll of investigations and treatment, repeated disappointment or loss, uncertainty, and the impact these experiences can have on identity, relationships, intimacy and communication.
My approach is psychodynamic and relational, offering a confidential space to explore both current difficulties and the ways in which past experiences and relationships may continue to influence how we feel, relate to others and understand ourselves.
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Qualifications and Training
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MSc Psychology, University of East London (ongoing)
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BICA Foundation and Advanced Course in Fertility Counselling
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MA, Individual and Couple Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Tavistock Relationships & University of East London, United Kingdom
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Further Counselling Training at Webster University, Geneva, Switzerland
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Cert HE, Counselling and Counselling Skills, Birkbeck University, United Kingdom
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MA, European Union Studies, Leiden University, The Netherlands
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BA, Politics and History, Monash University, Australia
Other Information
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I am fully insured.
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I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP).
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I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) for data protection.
My Approach
My background is in psychodynamic psychotherapy, a talking therapy that explores both current difficulties and the ways in which past experiences and relationships may continue to influence how you feel, think and relate to others.
Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is central to my work. I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and explore thoughts, feelings and patterns that may be difficult to understand or change.
I work collaboratively with my clients, taking time to understand what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from it. I may ask questions, offer observations and reflect on patterns that emerge, with the aim of helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
In couples work, we may look at recurring patterns between you, difficulties with communication, and the feelings or expectations that sit beneath conflict. We may also explore childhood experiences and family relationships where these appear relevant to understanding how the past may be shaping the present.
I am committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming therapeutic space and to working respectfully with people of all backgrounds, identities, sexual orientations, cultures and relationship structures.
Contact Me
If you would like to schedule an introductory call or appointment please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Sessions are available online or in person from consulting rooms in Buckhurst Hill (IG9) and Highams Park (E4).
Email: adoucy@tutanota.com