About Alex

Alex is an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and a trauma-informed practitioner, dedicated to helping people navigate life's most difficult experiences. He has extensive clinical experience across private practice, charities and university counselling services. His approach to therapy is deeply rooted in authenticity, compassion, and the belief that every individual has the capacity to heal and grow.

Having experienced the transformative power of counselling himself, Alex understands how daunting it can be to seek support. This personal insight shapes the warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental environment he creates, where clients feel truly heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful change.

His Approach

Alex believes that genuine therapeutic change begins with a trusting relationship built on empathy, curiosity, and acceptance. His aim is not simply to help people manage their difficulties, but to support them in understanding themselves more deeply, building resilience, and creating lasting change that starts from within.  

Working from an integrative perspective, Alex tailors therapy to the unique needs of each client, drawing on:

• Person-Centred Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Attachment Theory

• Psychodynamic thinking

• Contemporary relational practice

He believes there is no single therapeutic model that fits everyone, and works collaboratively to develop an approach that reflects each person's experiences, strengths, and goals.

How Alex Can Help

Throughout his career, Alex has supported adults of all ages and backgrounds, and teens 15+, presenting with a wide range of complex psychological difficulties.

His specialist areas include:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Trauma (including Childhood Trauma)

• Burnout

• Bereavement, Grief and Loss

• Suicidal Ideation

• Low self-esteem

• Identity-related concerns

• Relationship and Friendship issues

• Divorce

• Neurodiversity/Autism/ADHD

• LGBTQAI+ issues

• Individuals living with HIV

• Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse

• Rape

• Addictions (including Alcohol, Drugs, ChemSex)

• Eating disorders

• Domestic violence

Alex creates a confidential, compassionate, and evidence-informed therapeutic space, where clients can explore their experiences safely, reconnect with their strengths, and move towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Qualifications & Availability

Alex holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy and is registered with the BACP, abiding to their guidelines. He sees clients at Tree of Life on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, and offers a free initial chat.