Let me introduce myself:

My name is Alix McCardie. I am an experienced qualified counsellor working in the person-centred approach. I am based in Corby where I can provide a confidential, safe, non-judgemental and welcoming space for individuals aged 16 upwards, to explore any issues they wish to bring to counselling.

I am currently a facilitator & emotional support worker for SPRING Northamptonshire, running ‘Me Time’ wellbeing craft groups in Corby & Kettering. Recently I have set up a Women’s Wellbeing support group, which runs once a month on a Thursday evening in Corby. More information about these groups can be found on the Wellbeing Hub page.

Specialist areas

• Neurodiversity
• SEND
• Carers, Parent Carers
• Women’s Wellbeing
• Mental Health Issues – Anxiety, Depression, Stress etc
• Work Related Issues
• Bereavement/Grief/Loss
• Life-Limiting Illness
• End-of-life Process

Qualifications

• CPCAB Level 4 Therapeutic Counselling (2024)
• Trauma-Informed Practice (2024)
• End of Life Therapy Diploma (2024)
• Polyvagal Theory: Manage anxiety, trauma & Autism (2024)
• Mindfulness for life (2024)
• Creative Counselling Interventions (CPCAB) (2024)
• Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling (2023)
• Youth & Adult Mental Health First Aider (2022)

Experience

Well Self Women’s Wellbeing Group – 2025 – present day – Emotional Support Worker/ Facilitator

Well Self Cuppa & a Chat – Jan 2025 – Oct 2025 – Emotional Support Worker/Facilitator

SPRING Social Prescribing Northamptonshire, 2025 – present day – Emotional Support Worker/Facilitator (Craft Wellbeing Group)

SENDS 4 Dad community group, 2024 – 2025 – Emotional Support Worker (Cuppa & a Chat Group)

Treetops Hospice, Derby, 2022 – 2024 – Volunteer Student Counsellor (Bereavement/grief)

HomeStart, Corby, 2016 – 2025 – Volunteer Family Support Worker/Autism advisor

Action for Neurodiversity, Corby, 2019 – 2021 – Emotional Support Worker

Fees

Initial Consultation – 30 minutes – Free of charge

Counselling Session – 50 minutes – £45

Emotional Support for Community Groups – Contact me for more information.