Alex Nelson, BACP
Alex Nelson is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who focuses on depression, anxiety and stress.
About Alex
Alex Nelson is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who focuses on depression, anxiety and stress. She holds BACP credentialing, and she frames work around each person's strengths. Alex believes people know their own stories and brings a calm, supportive presence to sessions.
She often helps people coping with trauma and abuse, and with grief and loss. Sessions also address motivation, low self-esteem and difficulties with confidence. Short-term goals and practical steps are used alongside deeper reflection.
Background and approach
Alex draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She uses cognitive behavioural tools to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives are used when they suit a person's situation.
Therapy with Alex tends to be collaborative. She listens first, then gently suggests exercises, questions or small experiments to try between sessions. The aim is to build better coping, reduce overwhelm and strengthen a sense of agency.
Assessments start by mapping immediate concerns and priorities. From there she tailors an approach that fits the person's needs and pace. The practical focus can include short strategies, journalling tasks or mindfulness practices to use day to day.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 404558 | January 2027 |
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 Alex works with
Everything Alex lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alex lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic 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
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, try different tools, and decide together which methods fit your goals and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, jotting down thoughts between meetings, or fitting a session into a busy day. These options make it easier to attend therapy around work, caregiving and everyday life.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Alex help with?
Alex works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, body image and chronic illness.
What is the style of therapy like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then offers exercises, thought work and mindfulness practices tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
Alex has four years of clinical experience supporting people with a broad range of emotional and life difficulties.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is BACP credentialed and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Alex provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alex?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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