Alexander "Alex" Curran, BACP, NCPS
Alexander "Alex" Curran is a counsellor with 16 years of experience helping people navigate difficult phases of life.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +20 more
About Alexander
Alexander "Alex" Curran is a counsellor with 16 years of experience helping people navigate difficult phases of life. He works with issues such as stress, anxiety and depression, and also supports people facing relationship strain, addiction and grief. Alex keeps language simple and aims to make the first steps into therapy easier to take.
He uses a calm, friendly style and moves at the clients pace. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters to the person sitting in front of him.
Background and approach
Alex prefers clear, everyday words rather than clinical jargon so people can make sense of what they talk about. Over his career he has worked with many different concerns including parenting pressures, career strain, sleep and eating problems, and trauma and abuse. He also offers coaching related to rehabilitation and adjusting after injury or illness.
This broad experience shapes practical ways of working during sessions. Alex draws on several approaches to shape each persons plan. He blends client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness work to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
When trauma is part of the picture he uses trauma-focused and solution-focused ideas to help stabilise symptoms and set clear next steps. He is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and available in a range of online formats to suit different schedules and needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393937 | October 2026 |
| NCPS | NCS22-01422 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Alexander works with
Everything Alexander lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alexander lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore your needs, goals and preferences and collaborate on a plan. That might mean using different techniques over time until something fits well for you.
Online therapy here is offered by registered or accredited professionals using a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging can suit people who prefer typed conversation or need more flexible timing. These options aim to make counselling easier to fit around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety and depression and related issues such as relationship problems, addictions, grief and trauma.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He works in a calm, friendly manner and uses plain language. Sessions are paced to the person and focus on practical steps and understanding.
What is his professional background?
He has 16 years of counselling experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns, including rehabilitation coaching after injury or illness.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP and NCPS credentials as supplied in his profile.
Can I meet with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging according to client preference.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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