Alexandra Vale, BACP

Alexandra Vale is a counsellor who helps people tackle relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, low self-esteem and the challenges of ADHD. She works in straightforward ways and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Her approach emphasises practical steps and small changes that build confidence and focus.

She brings six years of experience working with people who struggle with memory, concentration and motivation alongside mood and panic symptoms. Alexandra listens for patterns in attachment and communication that affect day-to-day relationships. She aims to create a space where people can speak honestly about difficult topics such as infidelity, body image or aspects of BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture.

Sessions combine talking with structured tools when they help, including techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. Alexandra also uses client-centred methods that follow the person’s priorities, and attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape feelings now. The style is collaborative and goal-focused rather than directive.

People who come for help can expect clear, simple steps to try between meetings. Alexandra works to make goals practical and measurable, such as improving communication or managing panic attacks. She supports exploration of difficult emotions like guilt, shame and grief in everyday language.

Alexandra is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English.

How Alexandra’s approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape feelings and expectations now. It can help people understand patterns in close relationships and why certain situations trigger strong reactions.

Client-centred therapy focuses on following the person’s priorities. The therapist listens closely and supports people to find their own solutions, which is useful for topics like self-esteem, life purpose and relationship decisions.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often helps with panic attacks, mood difficulties and coping strategies for anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alexandra will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try. That collaborative process helps shape focused, realistic steps to practise between sessions.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. They can also let people choose quieter or lower-bandwidth options depending on what works best for them.