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Alice Howard

Therapist · United Kingdom

Practical, strengths-based support for change

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Alice Howard
Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom · AH00P16
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • 16 years experience
  • Values-led approach
  • Works in English

About Alice

Alice Howard offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling stuck or overwhelmed. She makes space to hear whatever brought someone to therapy and helps them name practical next steps. She starts by listening and works at a pace the client finds manageable.

Alice believes people carry strengths they can use to change what is no longer working. She encourages clients to build on those strengths while facing difficult feelings. Sessions aim to break down big problems into small, doable tasks that fit day-to-day life.

With 16 years of professional experience, Alice has worked with people coping with addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and eating concerns. She also supports people dealing with codependency, attachment issues and communication problems, among other areas. Her work is grounded in practical therapy approaches rather than abstract theory.

Alice draws on a mix of methods to suit each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take value-led action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, and Attachment-Based ideas to look at relational patterns and safety in relationships.

People can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space to talk through what matters to them. Alice encourages collaboration on goals and checks in about what is and is not helpful as therapy progresses. This keeps the work focused and relevant to everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Alice frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stuckness and motivation issues. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns with other people affect current relationships, helping clients build safer ways of relating and clearer boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Alice aims to work with clients to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. She will discuss options, review how things are going, and adapt the plan collaboratively as therapy proceeds.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also mean being able to keep therapy going when someone is living abroad, since international clients are accepted. Discuss practical arrangements when you book to ensure sessions work with your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Listed on profile

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Alice commonly help with?

Alice works with people facing addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and eating issues. She also supports people with codependency, attachment and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps set small practical goals and adjusts methods to what the person prefers.

What is her experience in the field?

Alice has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of challenges and life transitions.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Alice accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with Alice?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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