- Client-centred
- Practical tools
- Plain language
About Alexander
Alexander "Alex" Curran brings 16 years of counselling experience to his work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family pressures. He uses plain language and a friendly manner so conversations are straightforward and easy to follow. Alex aims to make the first step feel less daunting and helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, low, or stuck to find clearer ways forward.
He draws on client-centred ways of working, putting the person's own priorities at the centre of each session. He also uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural approaches to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that can change daily patterns.
Mindfulness techniques are part of his toolkit when clients want help settling difficult feelings or improving sleep. Alex also uses solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and focus on what is already working in someone’s life.
His practice includes supporting people with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and challenges such as ADHD, bipolar and depression. He pays attention to attachment and communication issues, body image, caregiver stress and recovery after injury or high-pressure work.
Sessions aim to be calm and paced to the individual. Alex emphasises straightforward talk, practical steps and steady support while someone navigates change or copes with a recent disaster or loss.
How Alex uses talking therapy and practical tools online
Client-centred work means the conversation starts with what matters most to you and follows your pace. This approach focuses on listening, empathy and helping you name what you want to change or understand better.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers clear steps to notice thoughts, feelings and actions and try small experiments to shift them. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and patterns that keep recurring.
Mindfulness methods teach simple attention practices to reduce rumination and improve sleep or emotional regulation. These can be brief exercises you practise between sessions to build steadier reactions to stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and try methods that match your goals, needs and preferences, checking in to adapt the plan as you go.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins or longer conversations when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity during life changes or after a disaster while working on recovery and practical next steps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Alex help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, grief, bipolar and issues such as body image, ADHD and eating or sleeping problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a friendly, down-to-earth way and uses plain language. Sessions are paced to the person and mix listening with practical steps and small experiments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of counselling experience working across stress, addictions, relationship and trauma-related issues and in high-pressure rehabilitation contexts.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed with BACP and NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.