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Alexander "Alex" Curran, BACP, NCPS

Alexander "Alex" Curran is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Alexander

Alexander "Alex" Curran is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of experience. He greets people in a straightforward way and keeps sessions simple and approachable. Alex listens without using technical language and aims to make the first step feel less daunting.

Across his practice he helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and parenting strains. He also supports those dealing with grief, changes at work, bipolar conditions, sleep and eating problems, and issues around self‑esteem and intimacy.

Background and approach

Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress. Alex uses client‑centred methods that start with the person’s priorities. He also draws on trauma‑focused work and cognitive behavioural techniques to address symptoms and patterns that cause distress.

Mindfulness and solution‑focused tools are used to build practical coping steps between sessions. Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters and test new ways of handling problems.

Coaching for rehabilitation and work under pressure has been part of his background. Alex is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds NCPS. He offers appointments via video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different needs.

To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393937	October 2026
NCPS	NCS22-01422	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alexander lists on their public professional profile, 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

Ways of working Alexander names

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How Alex uses trauma‑aware and practical approaches online

Alex combines trauma‑focused work and client‑centred care to help people process difficult events and rebuild day‑to‑day coping. Trauma‑focused therapy looks at the effects of past harm and uses structured steps to reduce distressing responses and improve day‑to‑day functioning. Client‑centred therapy makes the person’s goals the starting point, with the therapist listening, reflecting and adjusting to what each person needs.

He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that change feelings and behaviour. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a joint decision; Alex plans sessions with the person, checks progress and adapts methods to their goals and preferences.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text‑based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier when movement or camera use is difficult. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check‑ins or people who prefer typing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or mobility needs, while keeping the work focused and outcome oriented.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Alex commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, grief, and a wide range of other issues listed on his profile.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is friendly and straightforward, using plain language and a pace set by the person in the room. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical ways to feel better.

What is his professional background?

Alex has 16 years of counselling experience and has worked with people facing high pressure situations and rehabilitation coaching alongside therapeutic work.

Which credentials and region are listed?

He holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text‑based messaging to suit different preferences and practical needs.

How does the cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.