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Alexsandro Amaral

Alexsandro Amaral, BACP

BACP psychotherapist - anxiety and relationships

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 412788
Experience
3 years
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Location
United Kingdom
  • Stress and anxiety
  • ACT and CBT
  • English Spanish Portuguese

About Alexsandro

Alexsandro Amaral is a BACP-registered psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem and life changes. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

He uses an integrative, person-centred approach that draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance-based methods. In practice this means talking through immediate problems, experimenting with new ways of responding, and using clear exercises between sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps clients can try.

Alexsandro pays attention to attachment and relational patterns. He looks at how past relationships affect present connections and what keeps someone stuck. For people with ADHD or autism traits he often helps break tasks into smaller parts and works on concentration and memory strategies.

He is comfortable discussing sexual identity, kink, gender questions and relationship concerns, and he supports people coping with addiction and recovery issues. Alexsandro also addresses shame, guilt, body image and communication problems in sessions.

Clients describe practical tools, real negotiation of difficult feelings, and an emphasis on clearer thinking and action. To start, readers are asked to use the site matching process to schedule an initial appointment and note the language they prefer.

How his approaches translate to online work

Alexsandro often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting driven by them and to focus on small values-based actions. ACT can help with anxiety, avoidance and issues that feel stuck. He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional reactions. This work helps when relationship fears, abandonment concerns or trust issues affect day-to-day life. A client-centred stance underpins these methods, meaning sessions often begin by asking what matters most to the person and adjusting pace to that. Together the therapist and client decide which approach feels most useful and try practical steps to see what helps. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, such as using sessions during a lunch break or from another location that avoids long travel. If you want to work in a language other than English, he offers Spanish and Portuguese as options. Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the current online session options before booking. The focus is on finding methods and rhythms that fit the client’s goals and everyday schedule.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger and self-esteem concerns.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a person-centred approach that mixes practical techniques from CBT and acceptance-based work to focus on current problems and actions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional practice as a psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are accepted; confirm time zones and logistics when booking.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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