Alexandra Haynes
MSc PGDip

I’m Alexandra Haynes, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over a decade of clinical experience. My work is grounded in evidence-based practice, compassion, and a belief in people’s capacity to grow, adapt, and thrive. 

 

Therapy with me is collaborative and person-centred. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and actively involved in shaping your progress. Sessions are structured and goal-focused, but always tailored to your individual needs, strengths, and lived experience. I have particular expertise in supporting people living with long-term health conditions, helping them navigate the emotional and practical challenges that can arise. 

BABCP Accredited Therapist

Therapeutic Approach

  • Evidence-based and person-centred
  • Collaborative and empowering
  • Tailored to neurodiversity and chronic health challenges
  • Structured, goal-oriented, and grounded in compassion

To help with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Low self-esteem / Self-criticism
  • Stress
  • Illness anxiety (also: Health Anxiety)
  • OCD
  • Panic
  • Phobias
  • Adjustment to long-term health conditions
  • Overwhelm and burnout

Therapies I draw from:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Imagery-based techniques

Specialist Training:

  • CBT for Long-Term Health Conditions 
  • CBT for Irritable Bowel Syndrome 
  • Delivering Clinical Supervision
  • Suicide Awareness Training
  • Using Imagery in CBT
  • Working with Dissociation 
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

Qualifications:

  • BSc Psychology – University of Nottingham 
  • MSc Mental Health Research – University of Nottingham
  • PGCert Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Low Intensity) – University of Essex
  • PGDip Evidence-Based CBT (High Intensity) – University of East Anglia

Academic Research Contributions:

My academic background includes contributions to peer-reviewed publications and national conferences, including: 

  • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
  • Schizophrenia Bulletin 
  • CANDAL Annual Conference 
  • BPS East of England Conference 
  • IAPT Showcasing Conference
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