Counsellor profile
Alexander "Alex" Curran, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred work
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma focus
About Alexander
Counsellor Alexander "Alex" Curran is a BACP and NCPS registered practitioner with 16 years' experience in the UK working with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns among other areas. He works with people facing depression, addictions, trauma and life changes, and supports those dealing with parenting strain and self-esteem issues. Sessions are described in plain language and aimed at practical support rather than jargon.
Alex prefers a straightforward, person-centred style. He keeps language simple and moves at the client's pace. He has experience with people across a wide age range and with high-pressure situations, including coaching around rehabilitation and fitness after injury or illness.
His practice uses elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and set practical goals. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with stress and sleeping difficulties. Trauma-Focused approaches are used when past events are part of a person's current difficulties.
Work in sessions is conversational and practical. Clients can expect to talk through recent events, notice patterns of thought and behaviour, and try small changes between meetings. Alex also supports people with career concerns, compassion fatigue and some first responder issues.
He lists specialist interests that include attachment and body image, fatherhood and caregiver stress, communication and commitment problems, grief and forgiveness. These are offered alongside core areas such as bipolar and mood difficulties, eating and sleeping issues, and substance-related problems.
People should check the current session arrangements before booking. Sessions are provided in English and Alex does not accept international clients at this time.
Therapy approaches and how online counselling can help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals. It involves open conversation where the counsellor follows the person's pace and priorities, which can help with relationship and self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to notice patterns and try small changes, often useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep. These techniques can be used between sessions to manage tension and intrusive thoughts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about methods are made together and can change as progress is reviewed.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a shorter check-in when needed. They also mean people can continue work when relocation or other changes make in-person appointments difficult. Registered and accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to remote work so that practical, goal-focused therapy remains possible over distance.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and a range of other issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a person-centred style with clear, plain language and moves at the client's pace. Practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work are often included.
How long has he been practising?
He has 16 years' experience working in counselling and related coaching roles, including work with high-pressure situations and rehabilitation support.
Which professional bodies is he registered with?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; check the service details for specific pricing.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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