Counsellor profile
Alexsandro Amaral, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- Attachment focus
About Alexsandro
Counsellor Alexsandro Amaral is a BACP member with three years' practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy difficulties, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. He also focuses on areas such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, and issues around gender dysphoria.
Alexsandro uses a person-centred style that keeps the client's experience at the centre of sessions. He blends practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with attachment-based ideas. Sessions tend to be conversational and aimed at helping people find clearer ways to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
He works with people who have neurodiversity-related concerns including ADHD and autism, and with those seeking help around addiction and sexual expression such as BDSM and kink. He also supports people dealing with divorce, separation and communication problems. The focus is on concrete coping strategies, improving communication and exploring emotional patterns that cause repeated difficulties.
Alexsandro offers therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese. He welcomes people living in the UK and international clients who need support while abroad. Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, the site asks prospective clients to use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. That first meeting is used to agree goals and decide which therapeutic methods will best suit the person's needs.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and problems that recur because of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on linking thoughts, feelings and behaviours and testing small changes to reduce distress and improve routines. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood and unhelpful habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how these affect current partnerships and communication. It can help with intimacy, abandonment and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the options in the first sessions and agree a plan with the client. This is a collaborative process based on the person's goals, preferences and what does or does not help in practice.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time and let people join from different countries. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a mix of session lengths to suit everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach that combines conversational sessions with practical techniques from CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes. He accepts international clients as well as people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
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