Alpa Joshi

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, practising in from London, UK and I have extensive training and experience in approaches to overcome trauma such as  EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy and Somatic Therapy for adults and children. I also have specialist training in the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal family systems (IFS) and Schema therapy to support adults and children who, during sessions are identified as having  severe attachment and/or childhood trauma.

Over the years I have trained with and learned from some of the world’s leading experts in attachment, trauma and neuroscience. This experience allows me to draw from a broad and dynamic skillset to offer treatment that is both tailored and targeted, enabling  deep healing and meaningful change.

My approach has been described as warm, personable and focused. My practice is inclusive, culturally sensitive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and neuro affirmative. I strive to cultivate a therapeutic space where clients of all ages feel safe, heard, supported and not judged.

I endeavour to offer care that is responsive, respectful and attuned to the full complexity of each person’s lived experience.

Qualifications

  • MSc in Psychology (British Psychological Society)
  • BSc in Science (first class)
  • Advanced Diploma in Integrative CBT (with distinction, accredited by the NCPS)
  • Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy (with distinction, accredited by the NHS)
  • International and Europe accredited EMDR Practitioner (both Adult & Child and Adolescent)
  • Bio Medical Scientist in Cell Pathology (St. Georges’ Medical School, London, UK)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education, PGCE in Secondary Science

Additional Training & Certification in:

  • Individual Schema Therapy from International Society of Schema Therapy, ISST
  • Trauma Informed Therapy with Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk
  • Internal Family System with Dr. Richard C. Schwartz
  • Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
  • ACT for adult ADHD with Dr Russ Harris
  • EMDR & Trauma healing with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
  • ACT for Depression with Dr Rus Harris
  • Mindfulness based CBT with Mindfulness centre, London
  • ACT at workplace – Training Facilitator course with Ross McIntosh
  • Self-Talk and Psycholinguistics Skills for working with Hypnotherapy Clients
  • Single session REBT with Dr. Windy Drayden
  • Poly Vagal Theory with Deb Dana
  • Yoga Teacher Training

Memberships

  • Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
  • Accredited Member of National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
  • Accredited Member of National Hypnotherapy Society (NHS)
  • Accredited Practitioner Member of EMDR Association UK & Europe
  • Member of British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Therapies ( BABCP)

Testimonials

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - ACT

I wasn’t where I wanted to be in life, so I decided to try ACT. Alpa was amazing. I don’t feel stuck anymore, and I feel like I have the tools I need to move on to the next step in my life.

JH Client  from Wimbledon

Integrative psychotherapy & Counselling

I went from a very depressed people pleaser to someone who could pull herself out of the darkness, working with Alpa is what got me there. Her warmth, wisdom and kindness.

HB Client  from Putney

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT

I will use what Alpa has shown me for the rest of my life. I can now confidently say that I can handle my anxiety using her methods, and for that I am so utterly grateful.

OD Client  from Esher

Integrative psychotherapy & Counselling

Alpa supported me in disentangling the diverse threads of stress and tackling them through techniques that proved to be useful in helping me cope. Thank you Alpa.

Integrative psychotherapy & Counselling

I found Alpa really easy to talk to. Alpa helped me to break the cycle of negative thoughts. Her encouragement was invaluable.

DM Client  from Brixton

Integrative psychotherapy & Counselling

Alpa offers counselling in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment. I now feel better equipped to respond and handle challenges, conflicts and curveballs life throws my way.

MA Client  from Wimbledon

Integrative psychotherapy & Counselling

Having completed my therapy with Alpa, I am able to shift my attention to the present moment reality and feel empowered to let go of my past and look forward to the future.

IB Client   from New Malden

Integrative psychotherapy & Counselling

Alpa is a good listener, friendly and skilled in her work. Her aim of helping me to help myself and holistic sensitivity were of particular interest to me. Thank you!

HJ Client   from Cheam

Integrative psychotherapy & Counselling

Alpa's friendly, engaging and open personality made me feel more able to talk about my feelings with her, than most other therapists. Thank you!

KB Client   from South London

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT

I found CBT sessions with Alpa incredibly helpful. I feel less anxious now and better equipped to deal with my stressful and demanding job.

PD Client   from Teddington

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT

Having done CBT with Alpa, I feel like a different person. I feel much calmer and positive, ready to deal with life's' challenges.

AB Client   from New Malden

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT

Before I stared CBT with Alpa, I didn't know what it was like to live without anxiety. This therapy has shown me a different way to live and it's so simple.

TA Client   from Wimbledon Park

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT

CBT declutters my mind and helps me think more rationally, I no longer feel overwhelmed by anxiety and am incredibly excited about the future. I highly recommend Alpa.

DK Client   from Wimbledon

Mindfulness based CBT - MCBT

Through MCBT, Alpa has shown me how I can respond to the difficult situations in my life rather than to react to them.

AJ Client   from Wimbledon
AJ accreditations (4)