Alex Hayes, BACP

Alex Hayes is a BACP counsellor who brings his experience to help people facing addiction, anxiety, stress and life changes. He speaks plainly and works alongside clients to find practical ways forward. His style is warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on building realistic steps for change.

He uses person-centred and client-guided methods, meaning the client sets the pace and priorities while he offers support and gentle challenge. That approach underpins his work with issues such as trauma, grief, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. He also addresses relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues and challenges around sexuality and kink culture.

Alex trained after leaving corporate roles in London and spent time practising in Cape Town and Belgium before moving back to London. He has worked in counselling centres and addiction treatment settings as well as independent practice, which shapes his practical outlook on recovery and emotional coping.

Therapy sessions typically focus on clear goals, coping skills and rebuilding routine. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-based ideas to help people manage thoughts, emotions and unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and client-centred principles also inform his work.

Sessions are offered in English and follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to his availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and finding direction after major life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past bonds affect current connections, which can aid work on intimacy, abandonment and communication issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then tailor the methods together with the client. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. It can also let sessions focus on short skills practice, deeper reflective conversations or planning for behaviour changes without needing to travel to a clinic.