Alexandra Stochin, BACP

Alexandra Stochin offers an integrative approach to therapy that draws on different evidence-based techniques and adapts to each person’s needs. She creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings. Alexandra aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting and answers questions along the way.

She works collaboratively and moves at a pace that suits the individual. Sessions focus on making sense of stressful thoughts, strong emotions, and life events. Practical coping ideas are offered alongside talking and reflection.

Alexandra has three years’ experience as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That membership is noted in plain terms as part of her professional background.

Common areas she addresses include stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Conversations aim to identify what matters most and find manageable next steps.

The work usually involves exploring current difficulties, learning small practical strategies, and checking progress together. Alexandra describes therapy as a shared process and encourages people to raise any doubts or preferences as they go. This helps tailor the approach to what is actually helpful in day-to-day life.

How integrative techniques translate to online therapy

Alexandra uses an integrative way of working, which means she draws on different evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person. One common technique focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood; this involves simple exercises and homework to practise between sessions. Another approach emphasises building emotional awareness and regulation, helping people to name feelings, understand triggers, and try small coping steps when emotions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about what has or hasn’t helped before, set goals together, and agree on methods that suit the individual. People are encouraged to raise preferences so the plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and maintain continuity of care when schedules change. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and options that do not require being on camera, depending on the format offered. Registered or accredited professionals tailor sessions to practical needs while checking progress regularly.