About me

Alina Barnett

I am a psychotherapist (UKCP trainee), currently studying for a five-year Master’s in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute and Middlesex University. My practice is informed by a deep curiosity about human experiences and the ways in which we navigate life’s complexities.

Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked as a senior economist at the Bank of England and as an educator in both secondary and university settings. While my career focused on analysis and problem-solving, I was always drawn to the human stories behind the numbers—the unseen struggles, aspirations, and turning points in people’s lives.

My personal journey has deeply influenced my approach to therapy. Living with chronic back pain and navigating personal challenges in a foreign country, where the language and culture were unfamiliar, transformed my curiosity into a profound desire to support others in their own life journeys. This realisation led me to pursue a career in psychotherapy, with a focus on a creative, relational and embodied approach. 

My Approach

My work is rooted in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy and is trauma-informed, meaning I support clients explore their experiences in the here and now holistically—integrating thoughts, emotions, and bodily awareness, sensitively paying attention to how these arise outside and, relationally, inside the therapy room.  I also draw on insights from neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology to better understand how past experiences have the potential to shape present patterns and relationships. 

While I take my work seriously, I believe that therapy can hold space for humour, joy, and optimism, even amidst life’s difficulties. I approach each client with deep respect for their unique journey and an openness to exploring the unknown together.

If you’re interested in working together, I invite you to book a free 30-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit.

Let’s get in touch

Let’s get in touch

If you’re interested in working together, I invite you to book a free 30-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit.

If you’re interested in working together, I invite you to book a free 30-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit.