Counsellor profile
Alexandra Thomas, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and Relationships
See online counselling options- Person Centred
- Grief and trauma
- ADHD support
About Alexandra
Counsellor Alexandra Thomas is a UK-based practitioner and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has around three years working in placements that led to a Level 4 qualification, and she notes about nine hundred hours of therapy practice when earlier experience is included.
Alexandra previously worked in nursing, in hospitals and care homes. That background influences how she approaches sessions. She says her nursing experience shaped a holistic view that carries over into her counselling work.
She mainly follows a Person Centred approach, also called Client-Centred Therapy, and sometimes brings in aspects from other models. Sessions focus on talking through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression and addictions, among other issues.
Alexandra lists work with adults, students, young people and women in her experience. She also notes focus areas including grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, career and coping with life changes.
She offers sessions in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients. Sessions are available in English. The service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
How her client-centred approach fits with online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than on a set of techniques. The counsellor listens without directing the outcome and helps the client talk through feelings and choices. This approach is often used for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship concerns, anxiety and grief.Alexandra also notes she brings in aspects of other models at times. That means the work can include different ways of looking at problems if they suit the person. Deciding which methods to use happens together, based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the formats offered. The biography lists in person, online and telephone work, so check which of those is currently available before booking. Online or telephone sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or caregiving. They can also allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or a session without video if that works better for the person.
Finding the right fit is part of the first sessions. Alexandra will help clients agree what to try and how to adjust the approach as things progress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self esteem, depression and addictions, among other concerns.
What is her main therapeutic style?
Her main approach is Person Centred therapy, sometimes called Client-Centred Therapy. She may also draw on other models when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around three years of placement experience leading to a Level 4 qualification and records about nine hundred hours of therapy practice when earlier work is counted.
Which professional bodies is she a member of and where does she work?
She is a member of BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions in person, online and telephone sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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