Alexander "Alex" Curran, BACP, NCPS

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, with the counsellor offering empathy and reflection rather than directives. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to make sense of feelings and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people test and change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and many everyday difficulties.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It is often helpful for stress, racing thoughts and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Alex will discuss options and tailor tools to match the person’s needs, goals and preferences. Decisions are shared so the plan fits practical life and what the client wants to achieve.

Online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options help with flexibility and accessibility while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.