Arlene Alexander-Price
About Us

About AAP Psychological Therapies

A NMC-registered mental health nurse with over 20 years of experience, BABCP Therapist and Supervisor, providing safe, effective and accessible psychological therapies for individuals aged 13 years onwards.

Meet Arlene

Arlene Alexander-Price

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse BABCP Therapist and Supervisor BABCP SIG Member

Arlene commenced her career as a registered mental health nurse (RMN) in the UK in 2005 after registering with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in 2004. Her first year as an RMN was spent working as a staff nurse on a psychiatric ward in Trinidad & Tobago before migrating to the UK in 2005. She is a British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) accredited therapist and supervisor, with close to two decades of experience delivering NICE-recommended psychological treatments across NHS Talking Therapies and private health services.

Her career as an RMN spans primary care and access services, secondary care and urgent care services, through to a forensic specialist women's service. She has also held senior leadership roles across both the NHS and private health sectors.

Arlene holds an Associate of Science degree in Psychiatric Nursing and a Postgraduate Certificate in Addiction Studies. She is committed to providing safe, effective and accessible psychological therapies for individuals aged 13 years onwards.

She is currently Clinical Lead for an NHS partner private sector psychological service.

Clinical Supervision. AAP Psychological Therapies provides clinical supervision for BABCP accredited therapists. This professional service is tailored to each therapist's individual learning and development needs, drawing on Arlene's experience as a BABCP accredited supervisor and her ongoing engagement with the BABCP Special Interest Group (SIG).

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Years of Experience

Arlene Alexander-Price

Arlene Alexander-Price

Founder & Clinical Lead

20+ Years in Practice

Professional Experience

Over 20 years of clinical practice and leadership, spanning NHS Talking Therapies, private healthcare, and senior clinical roles across both sectors.

From her early career as a registered mental health nurse in Trinidad & Tobago, to commencing her career as an RMN in the UK in 2005, through her experience delivering NICE-recommended psychological treatments and her current position as Clinical Lead — each step has strengthened a career built on evidence-based, person-centred care.

Scroll to explore the full journey, role by role.

2003

RMN — Trinidad & Tobago

Began her nursing career working as a staff nurse on a psychiatric ward in Trinidad & Tobago before migrating to the UK in 2005.

2005

UK Registered Mental Health Nurse

Commenced her career as a registered mental health nurse (RMN) in the UK after registering with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in 2004.

NHS Talking Therapies

Over two decades of experience delivering NICE-recommended psychological treatments.

Private Health Services

Experience delivering NICE-recommended psychological treatments within private healthcare settings.

Senior Leadership

Leadership experience across NHS and private healthcare settings.

2025

BABCP Accredited Supervisor

Recognised to provide clinical supervision for BABCP accredited therapists.

Present

Clinical Lead — NHS Partner Private Sector Psychological Service

Currently serving as Clinical Lead for an NHS partner private sector psychological service, supporting the delivery of psychological therapies.

Credentials

Professional Registration & Accreditation

Recognised training, regulation and standing that underpin every session.

NMC

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Since 2004
BABCP

Accredited Therapist

Close to two decades
BABCP

Accredited Supervisor

Since 2025
Clinical Approach

A Person-Centred, Evidence-Based Approach

Six principles that shape every assessment and every session, without exception.

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Evidence-Based Treatments

Therapy grounded in proven clinical research and established best practice.

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NICE Recommendations

Treatments aligned with NICE guidance for safe, effective care.

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Individual Needs

Every plan shaped around the person in front of her, not a fixed protocol.

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Common & Complex Difficulties

Support for straightforward concerns and more complex presentations alike.

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Safe & Effective Care

A considered, evidence-led approach that puts your wellbeing first.

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Accessible & Affordable

Reduced-rate options so cost is never a barrier to getting support.

Who We Support

Supporting Individuals Aged 13+

AAP Psychological Therapies provides psychological therapies and mental health support for individuals aged 13 years onwards, including those experiencing common and complex mental health difficulties.

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Questions

Questions About Arlene & Her Practice

A few things clients often ask before their first session.

Arlene is a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered mental health nurse, a BABCP accredited therapist with close to two decades of experience, and a BABCP accredited supervisor since 2025.

Arlene has been registered as a mental health nurse since 2004, and has worked as an accredited CBT therapist for close to two decades since.

Yes. Over the last two decades she has practised within NHS Talking Therapies services as well as private health services, delivering NICE-recommended psychological treatments.

BABCP is the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies, the UK's recognised professional body for CBT practitioners. Accreditation confirms rigorous training, ongoing practice standards, and adherence to a professional code of ethics.

Arlene provides psychological therapies and mental health support for individuals aged 13 years onwards, including common and complex mental health difficulties.

Arlene is currently Clinical Lead for Everywhere Health, a private healthcare provider that partners with the NHS to provide psychological therapies, alongside her leadership experience across both sectors.

Arlene draws on CBT, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, matched to the individual rather than a fixed protocol.

Availability varies, so the best way to find out is to get in touch via our consultation form — we'll confirm what's available and the right next step for you.