Team
Alka Maher
Psychologist / Counsellor
Nationality: British
Areas of Specialisation:
Alka is an experienced Pyschological Counsellor with over 18 years of experience supporting children (aged 2+), adolescents and adults. She works with a wide range of emotional & psychological challenges including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship challenges and life transitions.
Alka adopts an integrative therapeutic approach, combining elements of Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Therapy. She is committed to creating a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, build self-awareness and work towards meaningful, positive change. Alka has recently trained in EMDR and also supports other clinicians as a clinical supervisor.
Professional Qualifications and Registrations:
- Accredited member, British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Undergraduate Degree in Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University
- Master’s Degree in Integrative Counselling, University of Manchester
- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision, University of Derby
- EMDR Accredited Training, EMDR Academy
- Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology, University of Wrexham
Previous Experience:
Alka has extensive clinical experience, including six years working within the NHS as a Clinical Counsellor, where she provided therapeutic support for individuals experiencing anxiety & depression.
She has also served as a School Counsellor & Designated Safeguarding Lead at a prominent private International School where, in this capacity, she provided support for students aged 3 to 18 while working closely with families and school staff to ensure their wellbeing and safety.
