- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship difficulties
- Values based work
About Alex
Alex Scagliola is an AHPRA-registered counsellor with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. Alex is based in Australia and offers sessions in English.
He keeps sessions straightforward and paced to the client's needs. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. Alex uses clear, concrete techniques rather than jargon so people can apply them in day-to-day life.
His background includes work with people who have experienced attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care matters, and caregiving stress. He also supports people managing chronic illness, cancer-related concerns, ageing and related transitions. Alex has experience with patterns such as codependency, avoidant or dependent personality styles, and difficulties with commitment and control.
Therapy often includes skill-building for communication and coping. He draws on evidence-based methods like cognitive approaches and mindfulness to help reduce anxious thinking and increase purposeful action. He also uses trauma-informed ideas to avoid re‑triggering experiences while working through past events.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Clients can expect goal-focused work and exercises to practise between appointments. Alex also pays attention to values and what matters most to each person when making decisions about next steps.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Alex uses cognitive approaches that look at thoughts and behaviour to reduce unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. These techniques can help with persistent anxious thoughts, low mood and problems that repeat in relationships.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, which focus on noticing difficult feelings while taking steps that match a person's values. This approach supports people who want to act differently even when emotions are uncomfortable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alex will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. He treats therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts plans as needed based on what helps most.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow short check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can attend from wherever they are in Australia.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with anxiety, stress, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiving stress and chronic illness concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are relaxed and practical, with clear explanations and exercises to use between sessions. The emphasis is on small, achievable steps rather than long lectures.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience supporting people with anxiety, relationship concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located in Australia.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.