Alice Haddon

The Psychology Behind the Movement

Alice Haddon is a psychologist, university lecturer, and author whose work in heartbreak recovery has helped thousands of people worldwide. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Alice has dedicated her career to understanding how humans can not just survive life's most devastating experiences, but emerge stronger, wiser, and more authentically connected.

How Heartbreak Hotel Began

The Heartbreak Hotel methodology didn't emerge from theory alone—it was developed through decades of clinical practice. Through her work with clients, Alice witnessed the extraordinary capacity for transformation that exists within human heartbreak, when met with the right combination of psychological expertise and compassionate understanding.

What began as innovative clinical work in Alice's psychology practice evolved into workshops, and eventually the book that would bring the Heartbreak Hotel method to people worldwide.

Clinical Expertise Meets Human Compassion

Alice's approach is grounded in both academic rigor and extensive clinical experience:

Professional Background

  • 25+ years as a practicing psychologist

  • University psychology lecturer

  • Specialist in trauma recovery and post-traumatic growth

  • Expert in attachment theory and emotional regulation

  • Developer of intensive therapeutic interventions

Clinical Contributions

  • Research in resilience and recovery patterns

  • Development of heartbreak-specific interventions

  • Training of therapists and counselors

  • Integration of traditional therapy with innovative approaches

  • Published work on post-traumatic growth

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