- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Alexander
Alexander "Alex" Curran is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS and has 16 years of experience. He works with people who are finding stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties hard to manage, and also supports those facing parenting pressures, addiction concerns, grief, low self-esteem and life changes.
Alex keeps language simple and sessions straightforward. He prefers plain talk over technical terms and lets each person set the pace. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps feel manageable next.
In practice he uses person-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness exercises. That means sessions often combine reflective listening with looking at thinking patterns and short practical tasks to try between meetings. He also draws on solution-focused and trauma-informed ways of working when they fit the situation.
Alex has worked with people of a wide range of ages and life circumstances, from early school years through to adulthood. His background includes helping people cope with high-pressure environments and offering coaching related to injury rehabilitation and fitness alongside counselling work.
Clients can expect a calm, untechnical style that aims to make conversations easier to follow. Alex encourages small, practical steps and checks in about progress as therapy continues. If someone wants to discuss social anxiety or phobias alongside other concerns, Alex can include that within sessions as part of the overall work.
How Alex uses psychological approaches online
Alex combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural strategies and mindfulness practices. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, helping people clarify thoughts and feelings. Cognitive behavioural work looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses short exercises to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness offers simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and improve calm in stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, and then agree on which methods to try together. That collaborative process means approaches can change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone try therapy while keeping appointments consistent alongside other commitments. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, often adapt exercises and materials so practical tasks can be done between sessions regardless of how meetings take place.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Alex help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties among many other concerns such as addiction, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses plain language and a steady pace, mixing person-centred listening with practical tasks and thought-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of experience in counselling and related coaching roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.