My name is Alena Quartermaine, Human Givens therapist based in Shepperton, Surrey.

Prior to qualifying as a Human Givens (HG) therapist, I have been practicing as an integrative counsellor for over 17 years.

I had worked as a volunteer counsellor at the Fenix Centre (formerly known as the Open door) in Feltham, counselling self and GP's referred clients.

At the present, apart from working privately using HG approach.  I am also an affiliated counsellor using brief, solution focused therapy for Health Assured, UK’s and Ireland’s leading EAP and wellbeing provider.

I also work as a sessional, integrative psychotherapist for Priory Hospital Woking. Should you wish to receive an integrative approach to therapy and get your counselling funded by your private medical insurance (Axa, Bupa...), please feel free to contact Priory Hospital Woking on 01483 489 211.  https://www.priorygroup.com/consultants/alena-quartermaine

I hold an Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, NCFE Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Counselling Skills and Theory and the Professional Diploma in Human Givens therapy.

As an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a registered member of the Human Givens Institute MHGI, I adhere to BACP's and HGI’s ethical frameworks. I am registered with the ICO and hold an up to date DBS certificate. I am fully insured and receive an ongoing supervision and CPD trainings.  

My special interest is in anxiety, panic attacks and depression management.

Throughout my counselling experience I have worked with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:

Emotional, Psychological, Physical and Sexual Abuse, Affair, Anger management, Anxiety, Abortion, Bereavement, Betrayal, Bullying, Childhood related issues, Confidence issues, Depression,  Domestic violence, Divorce, Family related issues, Financial issues, Fear, Loss, Low self-esteem, Miscarriage, Neglect, Obsessive Compulsive disorder OCD, Postnatal depression, Panic attacks, Relationship difficulties, Self harm, Separation, Stress, Suicide, Termination, Tourette’s syndrome, Trauma, Work related issues...