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Alessia Vignali Integrative Counsellor and CoachAlessia Vignali

Integrative Counsellor & Coach (MBACP)

My name is Alessia Vignali and I am an Integrative Counsellor & Coach working from HQ Therapy Rooms Haggerston E8. I offer Integrative Counselling drawing on multiple approaches to provide the best fit for each client’s needs and issues in a confidential, non-judgemental space where to feel safe and contained whilst being listened to.

I work with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties, aiming through our working collaboration to increase your self-awareness, explore surfacing themes, arrive at deeper reflections, assist in reaching your own solutions or a more functional appraisal to any situation, resulting in a decrease in distress and anxiety, an increase in resilience and coping mechanisms ultimately conducive to improved relationships with oneself and others.

My perspective is that a person’s life cannot be compartmentalised but rather addressed holistically in terms of thoughts, feelings and behaviours whilst at the same time considering goals, dreams and aspirations as in these lies the ultimate power to motivate and facilitate change.

Therefore, I will address past issues or trauma that keep you stuck by working on acceptance and reframing, conducive to better functioning in the present but also explore hopes and future goals to assist you in working towards the life you aspire to live.

I believe in a sex-positive culture, un-shaming and empowering, and I have trained in Psychosexual Therapy with the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS); I work with sexual issues such as low/high desire, compulsive behaviours, porn, trauma, kink, fetish, gender issues, coming out, dysphoria, transitioning, erections issues, menopause.

I also trained in Contemporary Intimate Partners Therapy at CICS, and offer Couples Therapy, a space for couples to work on relationships difficulties, aiming to lessen conflict, improve communication and find resolutions on issues such as infidelity, affairs, separation, divorce, desire discrepancy, Kink, Open Relationships, Poly’s, family issues.

 

My background:

  • I have over 16 years experience of working within the addiction field employed by the NHS.
  • I am a qualified Children’s Counsellor using a combination of child-centred, psychodynamic and play-therapy approaches to enable children to express hidden feelings and have their voices heard.

 

Other Areas I work with are:

 

Education:

  • PGDip Integrative Counselling & Coaching UEL University, CICS Certificate Contemporary Intimate Partners Therapy, CICS Certificate Psychosexual Therapy, CPCAB NVQ4 Certificate Counselling Children, BSc’s Hons Psychology & Criminology, NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care, CBT Training (APT).
  • MBACP Accredited Member 00893321.

 

Sessions fees (50 minutes):

  • Individual Counselling is £60 or £55 online.
  • Couples: First Session 1 1/2 hours £120 then £80 for 50m session.
  • Psychosexual Therapy £70.
  • Low-cost for low incomes/students is £40 depending on availability and online only.
  • I can offer you a free initial telephone consultation after which you can decide if you’d like to continue working together. I am available on Mondays and potentially Tuesday afternoons.

You can call me on 07880 990066 or email me at [email protected]

 

***If you are in need of more information and guidance about therapy, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page.***

Alessia Vignali – Working Hours

Monday N/A Thursday 09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday N/A Friday N/A
Wednesday N/A Sat-Sun N/A

Contact Details

Alessia Vignali, Integrative Counsellor and Coach can be reached using the following:
Mobile: 07880 990066
Email: [email protected]

Offers client Sessions In Languages Other Than English

Italian

Clients Alessia Works With

Client Issues Alessia Deals With

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Substance Abuse & Addiction

Helping you to explore the underlying causes of your addiction issues.

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Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

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Sexuality & Sexual Health

Helping you deal with the psychological aspects of sexual health & wellbeing.

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Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

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Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

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Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

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Anger Management

Managing the symptoms of your anger issues & controlling your reactions.

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Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

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Eating Disorders

When your relationship to food is complicated or beyond your control.

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Bipolar & Mood Disorders

Managing your symptoms & helping you to let go of internalised stigma.

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

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Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Career Counselling & Coaching

Offering people guidance with choosing, building or changing their career path.

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Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

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Learning Difficulties & Disabilities

Helping people manage the psychological impact of these & other issues

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

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Bullying

A repeated characteristic pattern of behaviour directed towards it's victims.

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Gender Identity Issues

Giving you a safe space to explore & express your feelings without judgement.

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Overcoming extreme emotional issues.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Sex & Intimacy Issues

Addressing sexual & intimacy issues to make your sex life more pleasurable.

Therapy Modalities Alessia uses With Clients

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Existential Psychotherapy

Guiding people to try & find meaning & purpose in their everyday lives.

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Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Understanding the agenda of your mind.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Securing attachments to help rebuild emotionally secure relationships.

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Life Coaching

Helping you to addresses specific issues & finding strategies to achieve your goals.

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Person-Centred Therapy

Guiding you to seek & tackle your own natural self-healing process.

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Taking action for your personal growth.

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Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Strengthening motivation & commitment to specific behavioural changes.

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Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

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Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply fill out the form below in confidence, and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored for the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy, to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.