- Ten years' experience
- AHPRA registered
- Values-based work
About Alex
Alex Scagliola is an AHPRA-registered therapist with ten years of practice. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those coping with big life changes and disasters.
Alex keeps sessions relaxed and straightforward. He encourages people to talk at their own pace and to bring whatever feels important. Conversations tend to focus on practical steps and clear, manageable goals rather than jargon or long lectures.
His background includes work with a broad range of concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, chronic illness and caregiver stress. He also helps people facing issues linked to adoption and foster care, ageing, blended family dynamics and cancer-related stress.
Alex draws on several evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy alongside mindfulness-based strategies and person-centred principles. These are applied flexibly to fit each persons situation.
Sessions aim to increase self-understanding, improve communication and reduce the habits that hold people back. People may work on values-based choices, emotional regulation skills and small behavioural changes that add up over time.
Originally from the United States, Alex is a former U.S. Marine now living in Australia. Outside work he enjoys bushwalking, stand-up comedy and baking, including his ongoing quest for the perfect brownie.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps towards those values. It uses mindful noticing and practical exercises to change how someone relates to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying out different behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood. It often uses structured tasks and short experiments between sessions that suit remote work.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and current needs, then suggest techniques to try. That collaborative planning means adjustments can be made as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments. It can also make it simpler to use exercises and worksheets between sessions, so practical tools become part of daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Alex help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression, plus coping with life changes and disasters.
What is Alex's style in sessions?
Alex adopts a relaxed, open and warm manner. Sessions focus on listening, practical steps and working at a comfortable pace.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing managed?
Cost varies with location and availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.