Alexandra Skan , BACP

Alexandra Skan is a BACP-registered counsellor with four years of professional counselling experience and a deep, twelve-year background in supporting people with addictions and substance misuse. She combines practical experience with a compassionate, client-focused style to help individuals navigate challenges such as trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family difficulties, domestic abuse, and major life changes.

Alexandra creates an open and welcoming space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she treats each person with sensitivity and respect. Using a blend of cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic ideas, she tailors conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each client so therapy fits the person rather than the other way around.

She is particularly passionate about addiction work and brings long-term experience in helping people build motivation, develop coping skills, and find healthier ways to manage triggers. Whether clients are seeking support for anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, or career and identity issues, Alexandra works collaboratively to set goals and support progress at a pace that feels right for the individual. BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting professional standards and ongoing development.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alexandra draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work, adapting methods to each client’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure connections and greater emotional regulation - it can be useful for relationship, abandonment, and attachment-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the client’s own goals and values lead the process - this approach supports self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and some addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alexandra works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs. These options make it easier for people to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists, attend sessions from where they are most comfortable, and maintain continuity of care even when life circumstances change.