Counsellor profile
Alexandra Vale, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 6 years of experience
Counsellor for relationships and trauma
Continue with AlexandraAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (409542)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Alexandra supplied to BetterHelp.
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About Alexandra
BACP. 6 years of professional work experience. Alexandra Vale helps people with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, low self-esteem and attention concerns such as ADHD. She approaches counselling believing the client is the expert in their own story and that their strengths will help them move forward.
Alexandra uses practical conversation to look at current problems and what keeps them going. She draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to consider how past relationships shape present patterns. Client-Centred Therapy guides her to follow what each person brings to the session rather than imposing a set plan. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to spot thinking and behaviour patterns and try different ways of responding.
Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than lengthy theory. Alexandra works with issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, communication problems, and difficulties after violence or disaster. She also supports people facing eating and food-related worries, panic attacks, mood problems and questions about life purpose.
Work on intimacy includes discussion of consent, boundaries and concerns related to BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture. She also addresses fatherhood issues, infidelity, guilt and shame where these affect day-to-day life. Conversations aim to increase awareness and practical coping skills.
Alexandra practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. Sessions are carried out in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online counselling options flow.
Approaches used in online counselling and practical fit
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current behaviour and feelings. It can help when trust, closeness or abandonment worries affect relationships and day-to-day choices.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor and follows what they bring to the session. This approach suits people who want space to explore their concerns at their own pace and be heard without a rigid agenda.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) examines links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses short experiments to try different responses. It is often used for mood problems, panic attacks and for managing unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then agree a way of working together. That means methods may be adapted as therapy progresses in a collaborative way.
Check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit around daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also use different approaches online to support people with relationship and trauma-related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem and ADHD-related focus concerns among other issues.
What is her counselling style?
Her style combines Attachment-Based, Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural approaches, focusing on practical conversation and steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify supported formats.
How are sessions paid and how do I start?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Checking a registration
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