Alice Howard, NCPS - Therapist in United Kingdom

Addictions support
Trauma and abuse
Grief and loss

About Alice

Alice Howard is a counsellor registered with NCPS with 16 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are coping with addictions, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and eating issues. Alice uses direct, practical conversation to help people make sense of what they are facing and take small steps forward.

Alice believes people know important things about their own lives and brings that into each session. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people try out different ways of thinking and acting. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the client and to build skills for managing difficult feelings and situations.

Her work draws on several established approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and test unhelpful thoughts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to work with uncomfortable feelings without getting stuck in them. Attachment-based ideas help look at patterns in relationships that affect current problems.

Alice has supported people with a wide range of life challenges beyond her main areas, including body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems. She also has experience with adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and relationship-related concerns such as commitment and codependency.

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients can be seen. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Alice commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises, which can include short at-home tasks and structured discussion during sessions. ACT helps people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance, and it often uses simple mindfulness and values-based exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alice will discuss what feels most useful and try different methods together, making adjustments based on needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what a person can manage.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also recommend brief activities to practise between sessions so progress continues outside meeting times.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse GriefEating disorders

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Alice works with addictions, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and eating concerns, plus a range of related life challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses practical conversation informed by CBT, ACT, attachment approaches and emotion-focused ideas to help people notice patterns and try new responses.

How much experience does she have?

Alice has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on the issues listed in her profile.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first appointment.