Alice Howard , NCPS

Alice Howard is a UK-licensed therapist with 16 years of professional experience who supports people managing addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and difficulties with eating. She works from a strengths-based perspective, believing that clients are the experts in their own stories and already possess abilities and resources that can help them navigate change. Alice holds the NCPS credential, a professional-level qualification in counselling and psychotherapy, which she uses to inform practical, person-focused work tailored to each individual's needs.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Alice frames her role as a supportive partner throughout the therapeutic journey. She collaborates with clients to build understanding, set achievable goals, and develop coping strategies that promote greater balance and wellbeing. Her approach aims to honor each person’s experience and identity while amplifying strengths to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Alice draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor online work to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people learn to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to meaningful action aligned with their values - this can be helpful for anxiety, addictive patterns, and persistent worry. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships and helps people explore how those patterns affect current connections and emotional safety - it can be useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration so that clients lead the pace and direction of treatment, supporting self-discovery and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alice works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods fit best for a person's goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while receiving professional support.