About
Dr Alexandra Lagaisse, or Ally, is a Chartered & Registered Clinical Psychologist and has extensive experience working in private practice, the NHS and third sector organisations including the Red Cross and Freedom from Torture.
Ally's practice is informed by a range of evidence-based theoretical psychological frameworks, as well as her studies at the internationally renowned Schumacher College, which has influenced her nature-based work.
Specialist areas of interest; working with trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, relationship difficulties, life transitions and with anyone who would like to expand their sense of well-being.
Ally is known to be very down-to-earth and real in her therapeutic work, balancing honesty and challenge with compassion and care to bring about meaningful change.
© Photograph:Delia Spatareanu
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Taking an active politically engaged position Ally's work empowers individuals, advocating a system of care that is non-pathologizing and understands symptoms of distress in the context of a troubled social, economic and ecological context. Ally works to counter the stories dominant in mental health services and psychiatric settings through teaching and training with doctoral students and other events.
You can read testimonials from previous clients here
Ally offers sessions for individuals and couples at her private practice in Totnes, Devon and can also be reached via online sessions.
You can read more about her work in Jason Fox's book Battle Scars.
Ally lives in Devon and loves to work with clay and make pots in her spare time. She is also working on writing a book, bringing together stories and insights from her years of clinical experience.