Alexandra Skan, BACP

Alexandra Skan helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions and substance misuse, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship and family concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy-related issues, eating difficulties, parenting strain, anger and major life changes. Alexandra is a BACP member with four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

She brings a warm and interactive style to sessions. She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about their feelings. Conversations are tailored to each person so the work stays relevant and useful.

Alexandra draws on approaches that include cognitive behavioural methods, attachment-based ideas and client-centred principles. She mixes practical strategies with reflection about past patterns to help people understand what keeps them stuck and how to change it.

Her background includes many years working with addiction and substance misuse, which remains a focus she is passionate about. That experience is used alongside work on motivation, confidence and coping skills.

People who choose Alexandra can expect a collaborative process. She listens first, then agrees a plan together. The aim is to build manageable steps that fit day-to-day life and move people towards clearer choices and better emotional balance.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when someone wants to understand recurring relationship difficulties or feelings of abandonment and trust. Client-centred therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental conversation that follows the client’s pace and priorities; it is useful for building self-esteem and exploring difficult feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours through practical exercises and short, focused tasks.

Choosing the right approach often happens together. Alexandra will listen to what matters to you, discuss possible ways of working, and agree a plan that fits your goals and preferences. This collaborative process makes it easier to try methods that suit your situation.

Please confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio only if they prefer, or schedule sessions that better match work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the approach so the practical side of therapy fits everyday life.