Alice Jelinek

Alice Jelinek

Person-centred counsellor offering in-person and online therapy in Teddington and Brighton, specialising in open relationships, LGBTQ+ and transgender clients.

Provider type Psychologist
Location United Kingdom
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Overview

Alice Jelinek is a person-centred counsellor and MBACP member who offers both in-person and online therapy. Her work emphasises a warm, non-judgemental and egalitarian therapeutic relationship, with particular experience supporting neurodivergent clients, people in open and non-monogamous relationships, and LGBTQ+ and transgender communities. Alice combines humanistic and integrative approaches to create a collaborative space for exploring personal difficulties.

Best for

This practitioner is best suited for individuals seeking a person-centred, inclusive therapy approach, especially those navigating open relationships, non-monogamy, gender and sexual diversity, or neurodiversity. They also work with common concerns such as anxiety and the effects of trauma.

  • People exploring open or non-monogamous relationships
  • LGBTQ+ and transgender clients
  • Clients experiencing anxiety, stress or trauma-related difficulties

Approach

Alice’s approach is primarily person-centred and relational, informed by humanistic and integrative practices. She emphasises an authentic therapeutic relationship in which the client’s experiences and needs guide the work. The practitioner describes collaborative sessions that explore what helps or hinders the client.

Treatment typically involves regular one-to-one sessions; the practitioner is comfortable working flexibly with neurodivergent needs and with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. They invite questions about therapeutic methods and encourage an open dialogue about different forms of therapy.

Education and Training

Alice Jelinek is a verified member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP) and is listed on Psychology Today.

Support

The practice emphasises safety, confidentiality and inclusivity. They note experience supporting clients across gender and relationship diversities, and maintain an explicitly trans allied and kink-friendly stance. Clients are offered preparatory and exploratory conversations (including a free 15-minute online consultation) to establish fit and boundaries before ongoing work begins.

Support includes practical arrangements around sessions and a respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic environment; the practitioner encourages communication about accessibility and individual needs.

Practical details

Sessions are offered both in-person and online (hybrid model). Primary location is Teddington (TW11) with an additional location in Brighton (BN2). Individual sessions are charged at £70 and payment by bank transfer is indicated. Booking is via email through the Psychology Today contact form or by direct email if provided.

  • Format: In-person and online (hybrid)
  • Primary city: Teddington (TW11); additional location: Brighton (BN2)
  • Fee: £70 per individual session; payment by bank transfer
  • Languages: English

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.

Languages

English

Fees & Insurance

No Insurance Accepted

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